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Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting
August 8, 2016
SET LEVY FOR 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR (2016 Tax Year)
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PRESENTATION OF THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL TAX RATE
The recommendation for the Camdenton R-III School District tax levy by fund was presented. These amounts are consistent with the figures presented in the budget which was approved in late June.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
SET TAX LEVY FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
The tax levy rate was set at $2.87 for the 2016-2017 fiscal year broken out by fund as follows: $1.33 Incidental Fund 1, $1.18 Teachers Fund 2, $0.31 Debt Service Fund 3, and $0.05 Capital Projects Fund 4.
STUDENT & STAFF RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions were announced:
· Jackie Jenkins – congratulations for being recognized as the Mo. CTE Administrator of the Year
· Camdenton R-III – Southern Regional Education Board’s Transforming Teaching and Learning in a Rural District Award. Camdenton was one of six districts to receive national recognition.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Minutes and Documentation of July 11, 2016, Regular Board Meeting
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B. Accept Bus Bid
It was recommended to purchase a 2015 handicapped accessorized bus from Midwest Transit Equipment. This bus is being purchased subsequent to the bus which was totaled in May. Insurance proceeds from the accident will offset the cost of this bus.
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C. Approve Revised Occupational Therapy Contract
The Board was asked to consider approving a revised Occupational Therapy contract. Revisions include having a maximum caseload of 50 for the provider and allowing the district to contract with other service providers as needed.
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D. Accept Oak Ridge HVAC Upgrade Bid
$1.1 million was estimated for the Oak Ridge HVAC upgrade project. The bid received and recommended is from Bales Construction for a total of $458,088. This includes phase one and two HVAC upgrades and ceiling option 2.
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Consent items were approved as recommended.
BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORTS
The bills and the treasurer’s reports were approved as presented.
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NEW BUSINESS
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (Professional Development)
Dr. Neal discussed the direction that professional development will take for the 2016-2017 school year, addressing the strategic plan. A brief overview of past and current initiatives was provided.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BOARD SELF-EVALUATION
The Board discussed their annual self-evaluation responses. These will be reviewed again at the upcoming Board retreat.
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STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Dr. Hadfield provided strategic plan updates, also reviewing definitions and goal explanations.
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BOARD WRAP-UP
This is an opportunity for the Board to report on upcoming meetings, meetings attended, registrations, and deadlines. The following items were discussed.
· Board Activity Calendar
· Board/Administration BBQ – August 20, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
· All Staff Welcome Back Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016. Assembly 8-11:30 a.m.
· Special Board Meeting - August 22, 2016, 7:15 a.m., High School Conference Room
· September Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Buildings & Grounds Review, District Safety and possibly A+ Program/School to Work Report
· Board Retreat, September 27, 2016
· MSBA Annual Fall Conference – Sept. 29–Oct. 2, 2016. Registration deadline is September 2nd. Who is planning to attend and which general sessions will you attend?
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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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