Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

September 14, 2015

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Cindy Campbell was recognized as the Camdenton Classified Employee of the Month for September.  Cindy is the secretary at Hurricane Deck Elementary.  She has been with the District since August 1999.  Cindy will soon be leaving the District and moving to Florida.

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

                Strategic Plan Goal Area – Parent & Community Development

TOKEN OF APPRECIATION PRESENTATION TO BOARD OF EDUCATION

Tanner Glodt requested a few minutes to present a flag as a token of his appreciation to the Board of Education for the support shown him during his recent deployment.  Tanner was deployed to Afghanistan and has recently returned to the District.

CONSENT ITEMS

A.      Approve Minutes and Documentation of August 10, 2015, Board of Education Regular Meeting

B.       Approve Excellence in Education Nominations

C.       Approve Sale of Surplus Property Items

Per policy Board approval is needed to sell surplus property items.  A tentative list of sale items was reviewed.  The District auction is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2015.

D.      District Safety  (District Report, Blank Drill Reports)

Billy Kurtz, District Safety Officer, provided the Board a safety review of the District. 

E.       Accept Bid for Early Childhood Soft Playground Material Supply & Installation at Hurricane Deck Elementary

Three bids were received.  The bid from Taylormade Co. was recommended.

F.       Accept Bid for Dell Desktop Computers

Bids were received from three vendors for a new Middle School Project Lead the Way computer lab.  The bid from Ricoh USA was recommended.

G.       Accept Bids for LCTC Items for the Law Enforcement/Crime Scene Investigation Program:

a.        FARO 3D Crime Scene Scanner $70,597.  FARO is the only distributor for such an item.

b.       Forensic Lab Camera Set, $44,100.  Arrowhead Scientific Inc. is the only distributor for such an item.

c.     Forensic Tracer Laser, $28,500.  Arrowhead Scientific Inc. is the only distributor for such an item.

These items will be purchased through Enhancement Grant funds through DESE.  The district will receive 75% reimbursement from DESE.

H.  Accept Bid for LCTC Walk-In Freezer

A bid summary and recommendation for an outdoor walk-in freezer for LCTC Culinary Arts was presented.  The recommendation was to accept the bid from CARE Sales and Service.  This will also be purchased through Enhancement Grant funds.  The district will receive 75% reimbursement from DESE.

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

Consent items were approved as recommended.

BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT

The bills and the treasurer’s report were approved as presented.

       Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

STRATEGIC PLAN

The Board subcommittee consisting of Tom, Laura, Jackie, and Tim, has met regarding the District’s five-year strategic plan.  They reported on the proceedings of its recent meeting and presented a draft plan.       

                Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

NEW BUSINESS

BOARD POLICY UPDATES

The Board had a first read of the following policies.

                Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)

ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates.

                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.

                                      Strategic Plan Goal Area – Governance

·         Board Activity Calendar for September & October

·         September Special Board Meeting to be held September 29, 2015, 7:30 a.m.

·         Board Self-Evaluation – individual responses due October 2^nd.

·         MSBA Annual Conference, October 1-4, 2015.  Nancy, Selynn, and Tim are registered to attend.

·         October Board Meeting - Hold at Hurricane Deck Elementary

·         December Board Meeting – Possibly hold at Osage Beach Elementary

·         October Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Transportation Report/Bus Route Approval, Library Media Services Report, Buildings & Grounds Review, and i-Ready Benchmark Data.

·         MSBA Fall Regional Meeting – October 21, 2015, Osage Beach Elementary. Who plans to attend?

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