Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

October 10, 2016

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH & STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITIONS

The October Classified Employee of the Month is Christy Lively, Secretary to the High School Principal.  Christy has worked for the district for six years. 

Student and staff recognitions were announced.

·          Presenters at the recent MSBA Conference:  Allen Schwantes, Nancy Masterson, Geri Gnagi, Jami Cox, Chuck Poe, Angela Tynes, Kylie Dannatt, Dr. Julie Dill, Rebecca Caufield, and Molly

·          Girls State Golf – Amber Wilson and Jennah Schell qualified for the State Tournament.

·          Pride of the Lake Marching Band – 2^nd place overall at River City Showcase in O’Fallon

·          Softball Team – Conference Champions

·          Camdenton Laker Football Program was enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

·          Educator Recipients of Advanced Degree Scholarship from the Education Foundation – Ashli Eaves, Renee Dyer, and Matt Hendon

·          OBE video.

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PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

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CONSENT ITEMS

A.   Approve Minutes and Documentation of September 12, 2016, Board of Education Regular Meeting

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B.   Approve Minutes of September 27, 2016, Board Retreat

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C.   Approve Excellence in Education Nominations 

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D.   Accept Snow Removal Bids

Bids for snow removal for 2016-2017 were presented, recommended Plowboy to service OBE and HD schools and Scott’s Concrete to remove heavy snow on campus this winter.

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E.       Permission to Bid for Audit

Our three-year agreement with Graves and Associates will expire with this year’s audit.  The Board’s permission was requested to send out formal requests for proposals.

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F.       Accept Bids for LCTC Enhancement Grant Items

Bid information regarding the following LCTC classes was presented:

·          Collision Repair Technology class for a Chief Laser Lock Measuring System, recommend accepting the bid from ATI. 

·          Graphics, Digital Media Production class for a tricaster, recommend accepting a bid from Southwest Audio-Visual.

·          Automotive Technology class for:

o    Four post lift, recommend accepting a bid from Town & Country.

o    An alignment machine, recommend accepting a bid from Town & Country.

·          Building Trades class for:

o    Unique original door machine, recommend accepting the bid from Stiles.

o    Wide belt sander, recommend accepting the bid from Laguna.

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G.       Approve Traffic Safety Study

A Traffic Engineering Assistance Program Application for the study of the intersection of Highway 5 and Lake Road 5-33, Legion Drive, was presented to determine if a stop light is needed at this location.  The Board’s approval was sought for participation in this program with MoDOT.  The cost would help pay for the traffic study, design work and a final report.

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H.      Accept Lease Agreement for a Vehicle for the Afterschool Program

A summary of bids received to lease an SUV to transport students involved in afterschool programs was presented.  Recommended accepting the bid from Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC.

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I.         Approve Budget Amendments

First quarter amendments were presented.  Amendments reflect increased revenues from the successful 21^st Century Grant.  On the expenditure side there is a decrease in Professional Development expenditures and payment to the Internal Revenue Service.

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J.        Approve Transfer of $100,000 from Incidental Fund to Medical Insurance Fund

Due to a decrease in our fund balance an additional transfer of funds was requested.

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K.      Approve Board Policy Updates

The Board held a first read of the following policies in September.  Board adoption was now sought.

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Consent items were approved as recommended, excluding items B. and H.

BILLS & TREASURER’S REPORTS

The bills and the treasurer’s reports were approved as presented, excluding a bill from Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch.

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NEW BUSINESS

TRANSPORTATION REPORT/BUS ROUTE APPROVAL

The Board of Education approved 2016-2017 bus routes as presented.  Gary Cuendet, Director of Transportation, presented the Transportation Report and was available to answer questions.

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i-READY BENCHMARK DATA

Dr. Dill briefed the Board concerning i-Ready data in the areas of reading and math.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

Dr. Hadfield provided strategic plan 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.  The following items were discussed.

·         Newsletter – What Board information to include in future newsletters will be discussed at the October Special meeting. 

·         Board Activity Calendar

·         October Special Board Meeting – October 25, 2016.  5:30 p.m.  Personnel review.

·         November Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Federal/State Programs including Parent, Family & Community Involvement, PASS, ELL, Immigrant, Migrant, Homeless; LCTC Annual Report; and the Annual Performance Report (APR)

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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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