Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

October 12, 2015

Hurricane Deck Elementary

A tour of the new Hurricane Deck Elementary was conducted by student leaders prior to the meeting.

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Susan Kropuenske was recognized as the Camdenton Classified Employee of the Month for October.  Susan has been a Library paraprofessional at Camdenton High School since 2010. 

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 September 14, 2015, Board of Education Regular Meeting

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B.      Approve Minutes and Documentation of September 29, 2015, Board of Education Special Meeting

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C.      Approve Excellence in Education Nominations

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D.    Accept Snow Removal Bids

Two companies submitted bids for snow removal at Osage Beach Elementary and Hurricane Deck Elementary. Plowboy was recommended to service OBE and HD schools and Scott’s Concrete to remove heavy snow on campus this winter.

 Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources

E.   Approve New Courses for 2016-2017

The Board was provided information regarding a couple proposed new High School course offerings for the 2016-2017 school year.  IB Business Management students will analyze, discuss and evaluate business activities.  Emphasis is placed on strategic decision making and operational business functions of human resources, finance, marketing, and operations management.  AP Human Geography is a college-level course introducing students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s surface.

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F.   Accept Bids for LCTC Enhancement Grant Item

LCTC sought bids for a paint booth for the Collision Repair Technology program.   The item will be purchased through 50/50 funds through DESE.  DESE approved a total cost $44,800 and the district will receive 50% reimbursement from DESE.  The recommendation was to accept the bid from Polar Air Systems.  This bid would not require any roof modifications and no additional costs for the mixing room changes.

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G.  Accept Bids for LCTC Laptop Computers

An invitation to bid was distributed to multiple vendors for Dell laptops for Lake Career & Technical Center for 18 computers.  The bid from Davenport Group was recommended.

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H.  Approve Budget Amendments

A list of budget amendments for the first quarter was presented.

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I.  Approve Board Policy Updates

The Board held a first read of the following policies in September.  The Board was asked to adopt these policies. 

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BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT

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

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

STRATEGIC PLAN

The draft 2015-2020 Strategic Plan, created by the Board’s subcommittee, has been shared with administrators and staff seeking further input.  The Plan was approved as presented.

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NEW BUSINESS

TRANSPORTATION REPORT/BUS ROUTE APPROVAL

Every year the Board of Education is required to approve bus routes in October.  Gary Cuendet, Director of Transportation, presented the Transportation Report and was available to answer questions.  The 2015-2016 bus routes were approved as presented.

        Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources

LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES REPORT

Sheena Self presented the Library Media Services report for 2014-20152015 including goals and promotions.  Highlights of plans for 2015-2016 were also presented.

        Strategic Plan Goal Area - Governance

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS REVIEW

Superintendent Hadfield took a moment to thank Kerry Dickemann for his extra time and energy expended with the building projects at Hurricane Deck Elementary, Osage Beach Elementary, and secure entries as well as completing regular maintenance projects and summer special projects.  The Board was briefed on the state of the District’s facilities.  Mr. Dickemann was in attendance to answer questions.

        Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facilities/Support/Instructional Resources

i-READY BENCHMARK DATA

Dr. Dill briefed the Board concerning i-Ready in the areas of reading and math.  The cycle of how we will know our progress on the following goal was reviewed, “We will grow ALL students one full academic year by May 2016.”  Comparisons were shared between MAP performance and i-Ready.

        Strategic Plan Goal Area – Student Performance & High Quality Teachers

BOARD SELF-EVALUATION

The Board reviewed the results of its annual self-evaluation. This will be studied by the Board in depth at a special meeting.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)

ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates and presented change orders for Hurricane Deck Elementary and Osage Beach Elementary.  The change orders were approved as presented.

        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

                                               ·               MSBA Annual Conference, October 1-4, 2015.  Those in attendance reviewed the sessions attended including Camdenton Middle School’s ACI program presentation.

                                               ·               Board Activity Calendar for October & November

                                               ·               MSBA Fall Regional Meeting – Wednesday, October 21, at Osage Beach Elementary.  Nancy, Selynn, Jackie, Laura, Tom, Courtney, Tim, and Ryan plan to attend.

                                               ·               Education Foundation Update – Selynn shared that the Foundation in conjunction with J. Crew held a successful fundraiser last weekend, the Classroom IMPACT grant deadline is November 24^th, and the deadline to nominate a Hall of Leader candidate is November 6, 2015.

                                               ·               October Special Board Meeting – October 26, 2015, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the Board Room.

                                               ·               November Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Federal/State Programs including Parent, Family and Community Involvement, PASS, ELL, Immigrant, Migrant, Homeless; and LCTC Annual Report.

                                               ·               December Board Meeting – Possibly hold at Osage Beach Elementary.

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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