Highlights of Board of Education Special Meeting

August 26, 2014

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 

 Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

 Representative Rocky Miller and Representative Diane Franklin were present to update the Board on the recent Legislative Session.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Parent & Community Development

There was no public comment.

CONSENT ITEMS

      Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

A.      New Course Approval 

IB Marine Science (grades 11 & 12) is the study of processes within the Earth’s oceans. This course uses a global perspective to cover topics related to Marine Biology and Oceanography with a focus on current research. Students have the opportunity to participate in a week-long marine science field experience on an island off the coast of Belize during the summer following completion of the year-long course.

B.       Approve Change Orders No. 2 & 3

The Board was asked for approval for change orders number 2 and 3 for Hawthorn’s secure entry project to furnish new wood doors and two additional countertops.

The Board approved consent items as presented.

BOARD WRAP-UP

This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines. The following items were discussed:

                   Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

                                               ·               Tour Juvenile Justice Center – Wednesday, September 3, 2014, 9:00 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. (Must register by August 29^th or fee increases.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the Board went into Executive Session for the following purposes:

                                   Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

1)       Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body (610.021)(2).

2)     Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees (610.021)(3).

3)     Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees (610.021)(13).