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Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 8, 2016
In recognition of School Board Appreciation Week, January 24-30,
Camdenton R-III staff recognized Board members at the
February Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m.
RECOGNITION OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH
In recognition of Career & Technical Education month the students and staff at Lake Career & Technical Center showed their appreciation to the Board of Education for their continued support. FFA students presented on behalf of Career & Technical Education Month.
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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
The Camdenton Classified Employee of the Month for February is Larry Burkhart. Larry is a custodian at Oak Ridge Intermediate and has worked for our District since November 2011.
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NEW BUSINESS
CTA UPDATE
David Swantner, Camdenton Teachers’ Association President, and Sandy Letterman, High School Science teacher, were in attendance to make a presentation to the Board. Next summer they will present at the MSTA conference on, “How to Approach and Work Cooperatively with Your Administration and School Board.”
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2016-2017 CALENDAR HEARING
CAMDENTON R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF HEARING:
A hearing will be held on the 2016-2017 school year calendar at Board of Education meeting on February 8, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., Administration Building Board Room, 172 Dare Blvd, Camdenton, MO 65020. Citizens may be heard on the proposed school starting date of more than ten days prior to the first Monday in September.
In accordance with State law, any School District starting school prior to ten days before first Monday in September (Labor Day) must hold a public hearing. Publication of the hearing was printed in the local newspaper and sent to local radio stations. Three 2016-2017 draft calendars were presented. Option 1, similar to the 2015-2016 calendar, was approved as recommended.
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – January 11, 2016
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B. Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – February 3, 2016
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C. Approve Excellence in Education Nominations
Building
Recipient
Dogwood Elementary
Meghan Marsh
Hawthorn Elementary
Jody Watson
Hawthorn Elementary
Kira Jasnoch
Oak Ridge Intermediate
Jamin English
Middle School
Amy Larrington
High School
Carrie Davis
LCTC
Liz Pogue
Osage Beach Elementary
Sarah Schwantes
D. Approval of New Courses for 2016-2017
Information regarding proposed new High School course offerings for the 2016-2017 school year was presented for approval.
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E. Approval of Early Graduation Request
A request from a student for early graduation was presented. It was recommended to allow this student to graduate at the end of the 2015-2016 school year, contingent on completion of all requirements.
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F. Approval of Contracted Nursing Services
Information regarding necessary nursing services was provided. Board approval was sought for this service.
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G. Approval of Contracting Services with Midwest Computech
The SafetyNet Proposal from Midwest Computech was presented. The recommendation was to subscribe to the equipment organization portion and the firewall and content device. A cost comparison was available in Dr. Neal’s board report.
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H. Approve Contract for Installation of LCTC Security System
Information was shared regarding a contract for the automated recognition system for LCTC. The Board was asked for their consideration so the installation process may begin.
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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 (Continued)
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER ANNUAL REPORT
Officer Chris Williams presented a report on the progress the Department is making. The goal of the school resource officer program has been to establish a proactive position on school discipline and to establish a relationship between students and law enforcement.
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2016-2017 PERSONNEL NEEDS REPORT
Dr. Ryan Neal presented the 2016-2017 Personnel Needs Report. This report provided student/teacher ratios in each building and provided recommendations concerning certified and classified staff as requested by building and program administrators.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued)
ANNUAL BOARD GOALS
A Board subcommittee had reviewed the 2016 staff survey results. This agenda item provided an opportunity to review and discuss these results with the entire Board. Technology and technology training are critically important to staff. Other items include visibility and salaries.
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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.
· MSBA Legislative Forum – February 16, 2016. Nancy, Selynn, and Tim are registered to attend.
· No Special February Board Meeting.
· Hurricane Deck Elementary Building Dedication – February 28, 1:00 p.m.
· March Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Technology Report
· Elegant Evening Date – April 22, 2016
· Board Activity Calendar for February & March
· Board Member to Serve on Teacher of the Year Committee – Courtney Hulett
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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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