Highlights of Board of Education Special Meeting

February 28, 2017

STUDENT & STAFF RECOGNITIONS

Staff recognitions included:

·         Gary Cuendet and the Transportation Department for achieving 100% first-time pass on state bus inspections.  This is the 19^th straight year the district has received the Fleet Excellence Award whereby 95% of the bus fleet passes on the first inspection.

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CONSENT ITEMS

A.    Approve Laclede Electric Cooperative Inc. Easement Request

Laclede Electric requested an easement between Laker Pride Drive and Highway 5 on the High School property to relocate a pole and anchors due to erosion.  The easement document was presented.  Dr. Hadfield recommended the Board’s consideration and approval to grant this easement to Laclede Electric.

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B.    First Read of Board Policies & Regulations

The Board held a first read of the following policies and regulations.

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C.    Approve Agreement for School Support Services

The Board was asked to consider accepting this contract to provide Speech/Language services through DotCom Therapy to help close the gap in services being created by not filling our vacancy with a full FTE.  This is a service backed by and supported by MSBA.  Not only are they able to help with case management and service delivery on a regular basis, they are also able to serve as a sub to provide services when one of our therapists is absent. This agreement has been verified by our special education attorney and will take us through this school year and can be considered on a yearly basis, if services are needed.  We anticipate utilizing this service ten hours per week for the remainder of the school year.

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Consent items were approved.

APPROVAL OF BILLS

The Board approved the bill list as presented.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

BUDGET UPDATE FOR 2017-2018

An update regarding financial information was shared with the Board, looking at district comparisons in enrollment, expenditures, levy, assessed valuation, student/teacher ratios, student/administrator ratios, salaries, etc.; personnel needs information; and MSIP class size standards.  The Board and administration will continue to investigate budget options.

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NEW BUSINESS

INSURANCE PLAN REVIEW

Representatives from Wallstreet Group and McGrath Insurance were present to provide preliminary insurance information reviewing the funding mechanism, administration of the plan, network access, and ancillary plans.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  (Continued)

ANNUAL BOARD GOALS

The Board was presented the 2017 staff survey results to compare to the previous year’s results.  This item was tabled for discussion at the March regular board meeting.

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UPDATE ON FACILITY UPGRADE

  The board discussed information related to possible field turf replacement at Bob Shore Stadium.  A draft request for proposal was reviewed.

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BOARD WRAP-UP

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

·         Board Activity Calendar

·         Open House for Dawn Matthews – February 28, 10:00-2:00 p.m., High School Kitchen

·         Hold a spring meeting at Hurricane Deck Elementary?

·         March Board Meeting Report tentatively:  Technology Report

·         District Newsletter - Next Board letter due to Joi by March 13.  Laura is working on this information.

·         Elegant Evening – April 28, 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).

4)       Records which are protected from disclosure by law.  (610.021)(14)

Strategic Plan Goal Area – Facility Effectiveness, College & Career-Ready Curriculum & Stakeholder Engagement