Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

January 12, 2015

Kylie Becker was welcomed as the new Student Advisor to the Board of Education. 

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

        Strategic Plan Goal Area – Parent & Community Development

CONSENT ITEMS

A.      Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – December 8, 2014

            Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

B.       Approve Excellence in Education Nominations

            Strategic Plan Goal Area – High Quality Teachers

C.     FY16 Enhancement Grant Proposals

            Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

The Board reviewed Enhancement Grant information.

D.    Accept Bid for Playground Equipment Removal/Reinstallation at Osage Beach Elementary

                Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources

One bid was received from Ozark Mountain Installation, Inc. It was recommended for acceptance to remove and reinstall playground equipment for Osage Beach Elementary.

The Board approved consent items as presented.

APPROVAL OF BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT

The bills and the December Treasurer’s Report were approved as presented.

Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF BAND TRIP

Paul Baur was in attendance to present plans for a band trip to Washington, D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival in April of 2016. The Board approved this trip.

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Student Performance

STUDENT INTERNS FOR TECHNOLOGY

Mrs. France, Jackie Jenkins, and student Tyler Redman briefed the Board on a new internship experience for several students involved in LCTC’s computer and network class. Last year utilizing District students to help with various technology projects was investigated. This year the program became a reality. 

                Strategic Plan Goal Area – Student Performance

CTA UPDATE

David Swantner, Camdenton Teachers’ Association President, updated the Board on various topics including legislative funding, tax credit reform, struggling schools and student transfers, and defeat of Amendment 3. Board members were presented with a token of appreciation from the CTA.

Strategic Plan Goal Area – High Quality Teachers

 STRATEGIC PLANNING FACILITATION PROPOSAL

The proposal from Patron Insight regarding facilitation of creating the District’s next strategic plan was reviewed. The Board accepted the proposal as presented. 

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates. 

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources

NEW BUSINESS 

              PRESENTATION OF THE 2015-2016 DRAFT SCHOOL CALENDAR

Two options of the 2015-2016 school calendar were reviewed. The calendars have been shared with District Leadership team members and the salary and benefits committee. Input was gathered from these two groups.

                                Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

              BOARD POLICY UPDATES

The Board had a first read of the following policies.

                Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

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:

·          Staff Survey Update

·         No second January Board Meeting.

·         February Board Meeting tentative reports include: Personnel Needs and School Resource Officer Report

·         MSBA Legislative Forum – February 17, 2015

·         Board Activity Calendar for January & February

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)     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).

                                  Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance