Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

November 9, 2015

2014-2015 DISTRICT AUDIT REPORT

Mr. Lynn Graves, CPA and owner of Graves and Associates, presented the 2014-2015 Audit Report. It was approved as presented.

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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

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PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

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CONSENT ITEMS

A.    Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – October 12, 2015

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B.    Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – October 26, 2015

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C.       Approve Excellence in Education Nominations

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D.     Preview Board Candidate Filing & Closing Dates

The Board previewed the Board Filing Notice.

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E.     Permission to Conduct Summer School 2016

The Board’s approval was sought to begin planning for summer school 2016. At this time we are not asking for the Board’s approval for specific courses, only permission to begin the process.

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F.     Approve Early Graduation for Qualified Students

Brett Thompson, High School Principal, is requesting approval for early graduation (December 2015) for qualified students.

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G.       Approve Professional Development Plan

As required by state law, each school district is required to have their Professional Development Plan approved by the Board of Education. Dr. Neal submitted needed changes or modifications to the Professional Development Plan.

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               H. Approve New Courses for 2016-2017

Information regarding proposed new High School course offerings for the 2016-2017 school year was presented. Board approval was sought for these courses.

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               I. Approve Sale of Surplus Property Items at Old Osage Beach Elementary

Per policy Board approval is required to sell surplus property items. A tentative list of sale items was reviewed. The auction at OBE is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2015.

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               J. Approve Commercial Credit Card Program

Central Bank has a card option which complements our vendor pay program. This card option provides a better rebate percentage from our current card. Information was reviewed.

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Consent items were approved as recommended, excluding item B.

BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT

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

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NEW BUSINESS

LAKE CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER ANNUAL REPORT

               Mrs. Jenkins was in attendance to present the annual report for LCTC and also answered questions.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF FEDERAL/STATE PROGRAMS

Dr. Julie Dill, Assistant Superintendent, reported on the District’s Federal and State programs.

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CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (APR & MAP)

Dr. Dill, Assistant Superintendent, provided the Board with information regarding the District MAP performance.  Dr. Dill shared the District’s performance in areas including the MAP exam Sub-Group performance, College and Career Readiness, Attendance Rate, and Graduation Rate. The District’s APR summary report and District and Building level reports were reviewed.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates.

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BOARD WRAP-UP

This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines.

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                        ·               Board Activity Calendar for November & December   

·                  No November Special Board meeting.

                        ·               December Board Meeting – hold at Osage Beach Elementary

                    ·               December Board Meeting Reports tentatively include:  Special Services Report (PAT, Pre-School, 504, Special Ed., etc.) and Gifted Report.

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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