Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting

January 9, 2017

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH & STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITIONS

There was no Classified Employee of the Month this time.

Student and staff recognitions included:

·          Drew Ellefsen was welcomed as the new Student Advisor to the Board of Education.

·          The State Board has granted Camdenton R-III as accredited under MSIP 5.

·          Students from Melissa Hollingsworth’s class recently visited an elderly facility.

·          Kylie Becker and Cameron Koons are Coca Cola scholarship finalists.

·          Melinda Whitney and staff for organizing an exceptional Job Fair.

·          Lucinda Varner for her presentation at the Mo. Association of Elementary School Principals, The Story of a First Year Principal.

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PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

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NEW BUSINESS

                REFUNDING OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2007

Dick Bartow, from George K. Baum and Company, presented information related to the proposed refunding opportunity.  Estimated savings was $895,000.

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The Board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Missouri Direct Deposit Program), Series 2017, of Camdenton Reorganized School District No. R-3 of Camden County, Missouri; prescribing the form and details of said bonds; providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they become due; and authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith.

CONSENT ITEMS

A.     Approve Minutes and Documentation of Regular Meeting – December 12, 2016

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B.     Approve Excellence in Education Nominations 

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               C.  Approve New Courses

Information was presented regarding proposed new High School Science Department course offerings for next school year and following years.  Board approval was sought for these courses.

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D.  Approve FY18 Enhancement Grant & 50/50 Requests           

Each year DESE publishes the Application for Vocational Enhancement Grant dollars to enhance and benefit career and technical education programs.  Programs that qualify for Enhancement Grant dollars are deemed to be in high-demand, and high-wage.  Programs that do not qualify for Enhancement Grants can be submitted through 50/50 monies. 

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E.  Approve Budget Amendments                       

            Recommended budget amendments were presented.

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F.       Approve Pharmacy Benefit Management Contract

Wallstreet, our independent benefits advisor, has reviewed and revised our current Pharmacy Benefit Management contract.  They have worked to improve the terms and pricing of our contract.  A brief Power Point regarding this change along with the savings realized were presented.  The Board was asked for their approval of the contract.  Savings are realized through lower administrative fees, discounts, and rebates.  Average savings is anticipated to be 10-15%.

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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)

FOOD SERVICES PRESENTATION

Dawn Matthews, Food Service Director, presented the annual Food Services report and balanced scorecard.

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            2017-2018 DRAFT SCHOOL CALENDARS

Multiple calendar options have been presented to the District Leadership Team and the Salary and Benefit Committee.  These were reviewed by the Board.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

               Dr. Dill presented i-Ready information related to the administration of the second diagnostic testing session.

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UPDATE ON FACILITY UPGRADES

The board received information related to the possible scoreboard replacement at Bob Shore Stadium.  A meeting with invited sponsors is scheduled for January 12th.

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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

·         Staff Survey

·         Board Section of Newsletter

·         January Special Board Meeting – January 24, 2017, 7:00 a.m.

·         February Board Meeting tentative report:  Personnel Needs

·         MSBA Legislative Forum – February 14, 2017.  Registration will be submitted February 3, 2017.

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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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