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Camdenton R-III School District
Everyone Learning Every Day
Board of Education Meeting
Regular Session - Administration Building, Board Room
August 11, 2014 – 5:30 p.m.
CASUAL BOARD PICTURE
5:20 p.m.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER & RECITE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Regular Meeting – August 11, 2014
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance
III. SET LEVY FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR (2014 TAX YEAR)
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A. PRESENTATION OF THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL TAX RATE
Background: Please find below the recommendation for the Camdenton R-III School District tax levy by fund. These amounts are consistent with the figures presented in the budget which was approved in late June.
Camdenton R-III Tax Levy History
B. PUBLIC COMMENT
C. SET TAX LEVY FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Recommended tax levy rate is $2.87 for the 2014-2015 fiscal year broken out by fund as follows: $1.33 Incidental Fund 1, $1.18 Teachers Fund 2, $0.31 Debt Service Fund 3, and $0.05 Capital Projects Fund 4.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Participation at Board Meetings, Policy BDDH
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Parent and Community Development
V. CONSENT ITEMS
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A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of July 14, 2014, Board of Education Meeting
B. Set 2014-2015 Tuition Rates
Background: Please find attached information regarding proposed tuition rates for 2014-2015. These rates are based on information obtained on our Annual Secretary to the Board Report. Elementary tuition would be $9,200 and secondary tuition would be $10,900. These rates would be for students new to the District. We further recommend that our grandfathered students continue to be grandfathered but raise the tuition rate by $500 as we have done the past four years, or $6,200 for 2014-2015.
Background: The PLTW curriculum includes a course, STEM, that all Oak Ridge Intermediate students will take in the special schedule rotation.
D. Summer School Program Report
Background: Larry Lewis, Director of the Summer School program, has submitted a written report on the 2014 summer school program.
E. Accept Bid for Wireless Access Points
Background: The attached bids were received for wireless access points. Our recommendation is to accept the bid from Yellow Dog Networks, Inc.
F. Surplus Property Sale Items
Background: Per Board policy we need Board approval to sell surplus property items. Please find attached a tentative list of items for sale. The list will be revised throughout August and a finalized list will be presented for Board approval at the September Board meeting.
VI. APPROVAL OF BILLS
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VII. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
Self-Insurance Financial Statement
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES REPORT
Background: Sheena Self will present the Library Media Services report for 2013-2014.
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B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (Professional Development)
Background: Dr. Neal will discuss the direction that professional development will take for the 2014-2015 school year. He will provide a brief overview of each initiative.
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C. BOARD POLICY UPDATES
Background: The Board will have a first read of the following policies.
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POLICY CODE
POLICY TITLE
Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
District Wellness Program
Use of Tobacco Products and Imitation Tobacco Products
Food Service Management
Free and Reduced-Price Food Service
Test Integrity and Security
Admission of Students (Version 2)
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Background: Dr. Hadfield will provide construction project updates. The possibility of granting an easement to the City of Osage Beach for a turning lane in front of the new Osage Beach Elementary will be discussed.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources
Elementary Construction Financial Report
Secure Entries Change Order & Change Order Summary
Applications for Payment - Hurricane Deck Elementary, Osage Beach Elementary & Secure Entries
X. BOARD WRAP-UP
Background: This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines.
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· Board and Administration Potluck Dinner – August 16, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
· All-Staff Breakfast – Monday, August 18, 7:00 a.m.
· August Special Board Meeting – August 26, 2014, 7:30 a.m.
· September Regular Board Meeting Date – September 15, 2014
· September Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: A+ Program/School to Work Report, Buildings & Grounds Review, and District Safety
· MSBA Annual Conference, September 25-28, 2014.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the Board will go into Executive Session for the following purposes:
1) Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees (610.021)(3).
2) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings or records pertaining to employees (610.021)(13).
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XII. ADJOURN MEETING
