Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

November 14, 2016

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH & STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITIONS

Robin Darringer, the district’s insurance administrator, was recognized as the Camdenton Classified Employee of the Month for November.  Robin has been with the district for 20 years.

Student and staff recognitions included:

•          Best season in the history of Camdenton Softball – 8 all conference players, all-regional players, and Coach Calbert as Ozark Conference Coach of the Year.  Kristyn Carpenter – Camdenton’s first All-State Softball Player and Conference MVP.  Kelly Uthe – Conference Pitcher of the Year.
•          Garrison Mack, Jase Nicklas selected for the National ACDA Middle School/Jr. High Honor Choir and Gabriella Cicerelli selected for the national ACDA High School Honor Choir
•          Received Project Lead the Way Award for 100% Student Access, one of 20 districts in the State
•          Ashli Eaves, presented at the Gifted Educators’ Association Conference
•          Cory Neusche, presented at the State School Counselors Conference
•          Laker Alumni, artist for the White House

IB program students Emily Zaretzky, Kylie Becker and Regan Hubbard reported on progress of the Dogwood Outdoor Classroom.

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NEW BUSINESS

2015-2016 DISTRICT AUDIT REPORT

Ms. Lindsay Graves, CPA of Graves and Associates, presented the 2015-2016 Audit Report.  The Audit Report was approved as presented.

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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 – October 10, 2016

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B.   Approve Minutes and Documentation of Special Meeting – October 25, 2016

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C.       Approve Excellence in Education Nominations

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D.   Preview Board Candidate Filing & Closing Dates

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E.   Permission to Conduct Summer School 2017

Board approval was sought to begin planning for summer school 2017.  At this time Board approval was not sought for specific courses, only permission to begin the process.

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F.   Approve Early Graduation for Qualified Students

Brett Thompson, High School Principal, requested approval for early graduation (December 2016) for qualified students as presented. 

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G.       Approve Professional Development Plan

As required by state law, each school district is required to have their Professional Development Plan approved by the Board of Education.  Dr. Neal submitted a modified Professional Development Plan.

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H.      Approve Request for Course Additions

Information regarding proposed new course offerings for the 2016-2017 school year was presented.  The Board was asked to approve a dual enrollment course in Political Science and a Math Analysis class.

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I.         First Read of Board Policy Updates from Mo. School Boards’ Association

The Board held a first read of the following policies.

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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   (Continued)

               Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Hueste were in attendance to present the annual report for LCTC and also to answer questions.

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ANNUAL REPORT OF FEDERAL/STATE PROGRAMS

  (Parent, Family & Community Involvement, PASS, ELL, Immigrant, Migrant, Homeless)

Dr. Julie Dill, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs. Jackie Jenkins, Director of LCTC; and Ms. Shanna Weber, Director of Special Services; presented a report on the District’s Federal and State programs.

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CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS   (APR & MAP) 

Dr. Dill, Assistant Superintendent, provided the Board with information regarding the District MAP performance.  Dr. Dill shared the District’s performance in areas including the MAP exam, Sub-Group performance, College and Career Readiness, Attendance Rate, and Graduation Rate.  The District’s APR summary report and District and Building level reports were also presented.

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GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS REFUNDING OF SERIES 2007

The district has an opportunity to refinance $9 million of outstanding bonds in this series.  There are also interest payments for this series at $2.3 million.  Due to lower interest rates a refunding is available which would save the district approximately $1,279,980.  The board’s permission was sought to instigate paperwork regarding this refunding.  This refunding will not extend the debt into future years.  The Board voted to proceed with the refunding of General Obligation bonds Series 2007.

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ESTABLISH FACILITY IMPROVEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

The field at Bob Shore Stadium needs to be replaced.  The board has previously discussed options for this replacement as well as replacement of the scoreboard.  Superintendent Hadfield recommended the establishment of a board subcommittee to investigate necessary steps.  Jackie Schulte and Tom Williams were appointed to serve on the District Facility Improvement subcommittee.

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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.

                                               ·     Board Activity Calendar

                                               ·     November Special Board meeting – November 22, 2016, 7:00 a.m.

                                               ·     December 12th Board Meeting Reports tentatively include:  Special Services Report (PAT, Pre-School, 504, Special Ed., etc.) and the Gifted Report.

                                               ·     December Special meeting?

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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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