Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

May 9, 2016

RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ADVISOR

Darren Figgins was recognized for his outstanding service as a Student Advisor to the Board of Education throughout the past year. 

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CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH & STAFF AND STUDENT RECOGNITIONS

Sue LaBram, a Library Aide at Oak Ridge Intermediate, was recognized as the April Employee of the Month.  She has been in this position for the past 14 years and will be retiring at the end of the school year.  Ginger Martin, Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent Julie Dill, was recognized as the May Employee of the Month.  She has been with the district for 19 years and will be retiring at the end of June.

Dr. Hadfield and Board members recognized outstanding staff and students for recent accomplishments and honors.

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PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

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CAMDENTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Trish Creach, Executive Director of the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Board thanking the District for their support of the Dogwood Festival.

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CONSENT ITEMS

A.      Approve Regular Meeting Minutes & Documentation – April 11, 2016

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B.       Approve Special Meeting Minutes & Documentation – April 26, 2016

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C.       Approve Excellence in Education Nominations 

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D.  Approve LCTC Budget Amendments

Amendments to align the Perkins allocation to the district budget were presented for approval.

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E.  Approve Expenditures for CC & Dorothy Blair Trust

                Proposed expenditures for the CC & Dorothy Blair Trust were presented for approval.

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F.  Accept Used Bus Bids

                Used bus bids were presented as well as those recommended for acceptance.

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G.  Readopt Policy IL, Assessment Program

The Board previously discussed and tabled any revisions to this policy.  The Board was asked to consider re-adoption of this policy with no modifications.

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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 

TECHNOLOGY PLAN

Dr. Ryan Neal and Sheena Self presented the District’s draft technology plan.  One of the progress measures of the strategic plan is that the District will develop a plan and launch the plan for the 2016-2017 school year.  Dr. Neal has facilitated input from staff, students, and parents regarding this plan.  The Technology Plan was approved as presented.

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BAND PROGRAM  (Moved on agenda.)

Mr. Paul Baur expressed his appreciation of the Board for their ongoing support of the band program and conveyed the benefits for students involved.

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ATTENDANCE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE UPDATE

Dr. Dill presented an update regarding our administrative procedures related to student attendance.

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GOALS COMMITTEE UPDATE

Draft Board goals for 2016-2017 were presented.  A final draft will be presented for adoption in June.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

The Board reviewed the current Strategic Plan Dashboard and the District scorecard.  Tom, Courtney, and Jackie will serve on a committee to review the District scorecard with Superintendent Hadfield.

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BOARD WRAP-UP

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

·          Graduation, May 19th, 8:00 p.m.

·          Special May Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the High School Conference Room

·          End-of-Year Activities, Tuesday, May 24th.  Wellness Clinic from 7:30-10:30 in the HS Auxiliary Gym.  Brunch at 10:30 in the High School Commons, assembly begins at noon in the RC Worthan Auditorium.

·          MSBA Leadership Summit, June 3-5, 2016, Tan-Tar-A

·         June Board Meeting Reports tentatively include:  School Climate/Discipline Report, Guidance & Counseling Report, Energy Education Report

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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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