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Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting
March 9, 2015
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Principal Renee Slack was present to recognize Kim Saab as the March Classified Employee of the Month. Kim is a registered nurse for our District. She was at Hurricane Deck for one year and has been at Osage Beach Elementary since 2012.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
REFINANCING AND BOND ISSUANCE
Dick Bartow, from George K. Baum, was in-District to preview the next series of bond issuance and refunding opportunity. The Board authorized George K. Baum to proceed with Series 2015 financing and refunding of Series 2005 as presented.
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – February 9, 2015
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B. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – February 24, 2015
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C. Approve Excellence in Education Nominations
Strategic Plan Goal Area – High Quality Teachers
Building
Recipient
Dogwood Elementary
Kris Miller
Hawthorn Elementary
Shannon Stoufer
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Kristi Galbreath
Middle School
Jane Morris
High School/Horizons
Sharon Moehle & Chris Garstang
LCTC
Jeff Kitchen
Consent items were approved as recommended.
APPROVAL OF BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT
The bills and the February 2015 Treasurer’s Report were approved as submitted.
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NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY BUDGET REVIEW
Preliminary FY16 budget information was reviewed. This information can and will change significantly over the course of the next few months. Superintendent Hadfield also presented information related to the state budget as specified in the annual/perpetual calendar.
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TECHNOLOGY REPORT
Mrs. Roma France and Randal Cowen submitted the annual Technology Report.
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FIRST READ OF POLICY INC, SPEAKERS AT DISTRICT EVENTS
The Board had a first read of revised policy INC, Speakers at District Events. MSBA has modified their original policy to include required legal provisions.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates and presented Change Order #8 for Osage Beach Elementary. The Board approved the change order as presented.
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MSBA’S OUTSTANDING BOARD OF EDUCATION AWARD
Board members will review draft application information and submit their additional thoughts and ideas.
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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:
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· March Special Board Meeting – March 24, 2015, 7:30 a.m.
· April Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Literacy Report
· MSBA Region 8 Spring Meeting – April 15, 2015, School of the Osage
· Elegant Evening Date – April 17, 2015
· April Special Board Meeting – April 28, 2015, 7:30 a.m.
· Board Activity Calendar for March & April
· May Board Meeting - scheduled to be held at Hurricane Deck Elementary.
· Staff Survey Update
· MSBA Platform Statement written by Nancy Masterson – Supporting military bases in our communities.
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).
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