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Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting
December 8, 2014
Brittany Kurtz was presented a plaque in appreciation for the year she has served as a Student Advisor to the Board of Education. Brittany’s contributions have been invaluable for the Board and she has been a great model of a student advocate.
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Jenelle Horton, President of the Classified Employee Association, was present to recognize Angela Bright-Capstick as the Classified Employee of the Month. Angela has been a paraprofessional at the Middle School since 2011.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Parent & Community Development
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – November 10, 2014
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B. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – November 19, 2014
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C. Approve Excellence in Education Nominations
Strategic Plan Goal Area – High Quality Teachers
Building
Recipient
Dogwood Elementary
Gwyn Cramer
Hawthorn Elementary
Desta Franklin
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Susan Cretton
Middle School
Heather Sappington
High School
Pamela Dawson
LCTC
Angela Tynes
Hurricane Deck Elementary
Coach Leighty
Osage Beach Elementary
Dr. Nancy Church
D. Approve Budget Amendments
Mid-year budget amendments were presented. On the revenue side there is an increase in High Needs receipts coming in along with Project Lead the Way grant funds. Also, the plan is to retain used buses this year due to the District’s new attendance zones. On the expenditure side there are expenses from the PLTW grant along with an adjustment in transportation equipment. These funds would be moved to non-bus vehicle to purchase an updated vehicle for the maintenance department.
Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance
E. Approve Policy Updates
Policies from Mo. School Boards’ Association with draft revisions were presented as a result of legislative changes. One of these involves candidate filing for the April 2015 School Board elections, thus the urgency for approval.
Policy BBB – School Board Elections
Policy EF – Food Service Management
Policy IND – Ceremonies and Observances
Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance
F. Accept Bids for Telephone Systems for New Osage Beach Elementary & Hurricane Deck Elementary
A bid summary for the telephone systems at Osage Beach and Hurricane Deck was presented. The bid from Missouri Bell Telecom was recommended.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources
The Board approved consent items as presented.
APPROVAL OF BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT
The bills and the November Treasurer’s Report were approved as presented.
Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance
NEW BUSINESS
INTERVENTIONS REPORT
(Parents as Teachers, Pre-School, 504, Special Education, etc.)
Lorri Travis presented information related to the Camdenton R-III Interventions Department.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Student Performance
GIFTED REPORT
Mrs. Lucinda Varner presented the annual report on Gifted Education.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Student Performance
STRATEGIC PLANNING FACILITATION PROPOSAL
A proposal from Patron Insight was presented regarding the facilitation of the District’s next strategic plan. Superintendent Hadfield would like for the larger community to have a greater voice in the process. In order to do this, outside assistance will be required. The proposal includes a telephone survey. The District did this in-depth survey four years ago. The information is invaluable. At this time the Board is taking it under consideration only. Any questions regarding the process will be answered and a recommendation will be provided in January.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ANNUAL BOARD GOALS
The Board Goals committee has created a draft staff survey to fulfill an annual Board goal. The Board approved the staff survey as presented with one slight revision.
Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance
ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates. A change order for Osage Beach Elementary was approved by the Board.
Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources
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:
· No scheduled second December Board meeting.
· MSBA Legislative Forum – February 17, 2015
http://www.msbanet.org/conferences-a-events/legislative-forum-2014.html
Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the Board went 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).
Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance