Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

December 14, 2015

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

The Camdenton Classified Employee of the Month for December will be announced next month along with the January 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 – November 9, 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.    Approve Free Application for Federal Student Aid Agreement with Missouri Department of Higher Education  (Tutorial, Memo to Supts., and Agreement)

                Board approval was sought regarding this agreement to assist our students in completing the FAFSA process.

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E.    Approve Camden County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution

                The Camden County Mitigation Plan was recently updated.  The district provided input to this plan.  The adoption of the resolution provides a good-faith commitment to the implementation of the plan.

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F.  Approve Bid for LCTC Walk-In Cooler

                LCTC requested approval of a bid for a new walk in cooler.  The cooler is possible through DESE’s allowance of the utilization of left over Enhancement Grant funds.  The cooler will be custom combination with the freezer earlier approved by the board.

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               G.  Approval of 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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H.  Approve Early Graduation for Additional Qualified Student

Per district policy, students must submit requests for early graduation by September 30.  A letter describing another possible early graduate's goals and post-secondary plans for the spring semester was presented.  Based on this information and opportunity for the student, the Board was asked to allow this student to graduate in December. 

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                  I.  Approve Osage Beach Elementary Easement for Water and Sewer Lines

An easement agreement between the City of Osage Beach and the School District was presented.  The City will maintain and repair these lines if the District will agree to the easement.  District legal counsel has reviewed the document and is in agreement with the document.

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J.  Approve Full Maintenance Service Agreement with Missouri School Boards’ Association

Board approval was sought for the service agreement with MSBA to review, write, and monitor policies for the Board’s consideration.  The District currently subscribes to this service.

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Consent items were approved as recommended.

BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORT

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

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NEW BUSINESS

SPECIAL SERVICES REPORT

  (Parents as Teachers, Pre-School, 504, Special Education, etc.)

Lorri Travis presented information related to the Camdenton R-III Special Services Department.

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GIFTED REPORT

            Dr. Ryan Neal presented the annual report on Gifted Education.

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BOARD POLICY UPDATES

The Board held a first read of the following policies as updated by Missouri School Boards’ Association.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided construction project updates.  Change Order No. 8 for Hurricane Deck Elementary and Change Order No. 13 for Osage Beach Elementary were approved as presented.

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One of the annual Board goals is to administer a staff survey.  Last year’s survey was reviewed.  The survey subcommittee will review the survey and determine if any revisions are needed.  A final draft of the survey will be brought to the Board for approval in January.

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BOARD WRAP-UP

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                                               ·               Board Activity Calendar for December & January

                                               ·               No December Special Board meeting.

                                               ·               AdvancEd Working Lunch and Interview – February 1, 11:30-1:15 at LCTC

                                               ·               AdvancEd Exit Meeting, Special Board Meeting – February 3, 3:30-4:00 p.m.

                                               ·               MSBA Legislative Session – February 16, 2016

                                               ·               Hurricane Deck Elementary Building Dedication – February 28, 1:00 p.m.

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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