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Highlights of Board of Education Regular Meeting
June 12, 2017
STUDENT & STAFF RECOGNITIONS
Student and staff recognitions were announced as follows:
· Tori Risner was welcomed as the new Student Advisor to the Board of Education.
· The State Championship Girls’ Track Team was recognized. Coach McNabb was presented a plaque for this accomplishment.
· Nancy Masterson received MSBA’s Distinguished Certification recognition at the MSBA Leadership Summit. She has earned 60 credits, read a book on a topic related to school board service, attended two board meetings in other districts, attended two MSBA core meetings, and participated in a variety of leadership, advocacy, and presentation activities.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes & Documentation – May 8, 2017
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B. Approve Special Meeting Minutes & Documentation – May 23, 2017
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C. Set Facilities Rental Fees
Pursuant to Board policy, the district’s rental fee schedule must be reviewed on a yearly basis. The current rental fee schedule (Fee Schedule in Buildings & Fees for RC Worthan Auditorium) was provided. It was recommended to keep the rates the same.
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D. School Climate/Discipline Reports
Information from each building related to discipline reports was presented.
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E. End-of-Year Bus Route Approval
Modifications made to bus routes during the school year must be approved by the local Board by the end of June. Revised route information was reviewed.
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F. Approve 2017-2018 Annual/Perpetual Calendar
The recommended 2017-2018 Annual/Perpetual Calendar was presented.
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G. Approve Budget Amendments
Budget amendments were presented that reflect additional revenue due to recent bond refinancing. We also need to update figures due to technology purchases at Hawthorn and for the Perkins Grant. All changes are expense neutral.
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H. Approve Missouri Securities Investment Program Board of Directors Candidates
Our district is a member of the Mo. Securities Investment Program (MOSIP). The district is eligible to vote on the Board of Directors. Our board can vote in the election in three ways: vote in person at the annual meeting in Harrisburg, PA; vote by proxy; or vote by mail. It was suggested for the board vote by mail. The candidates are Dr. Sean Smith and Mr. Charles Quinn.
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I. Approve New Course for 2017-2018
Information was reviewed regarding a new High School Fine Arts course, Ceramics 3, which we would like to offer next school year.
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J. Approve MOU with Central Ozarks Medical Center, Inc.
A Memorandum of Understanding from Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) was presented to establish school based health services to our students at no cost to the district. COMC has written a grant to cover all costs of health, social/emotional, and behavioral medical professionals. This will allow our students to receive services here at school with prior parent permission without missing out on their school attendance.
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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
GUIDANCE & COUNSELING REPORT & SOCIAL WORK
The annual Guidance and Counseling report was presented. This report is mandated per MSIP. Cory Neusche reported on 2016-2017 progress, goals for 2017-2018, future goals, and building celebrations. The Guidance and Counseling scorecard was reviewed.
A presentation from Rebecca Caufield of Social Work Services performed in the school district, primarily at Dogwood Elementary, was linked for Board review.
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ACTIVITIES REVIEW
Mr. Whitney reviewed Camdenton’s activities and scorecard.
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FIRST READ OF REVISED POLICIES
The Board held a first read of three policies. Policy ADF, District Wellness Program, has been revised to comply with new regulations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture implementing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. School districts are to be working toward compliance now and must fully comply by June 30, 2017. Also, several minor revisions were recommended to policies IGBB, Programs for Gifted Students, and IKEB, Acceleration.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
i-READY UPDATE
Dr. Dill shared the 4th diagnostic information obtained from i-Ready. The Board reviewed data related to students experiencing one year’s growth, students on/above grade level, and the grade levels students are on for reading and math. Ninety-two percent of district students were tested.
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BOARD GOALS
Draft 2017-2018 Board goals were discussed. Final goals will be presented by the committee for Board approval at an upcoming meeting.
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STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
The Board reviewed the current Strategic Plan Dashboard and the District scorecard.
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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
· Second June Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 7:00 a.m.
· July Board Meeting Reports tentatively include: Food Services Information & Approve Food Service Guidelines, Library Media Services, School Resource Officer Report, and Volunteer/Community Relations Report
· SREB High Schools that Work Conference – July 10-15, 2017, in Nashville, TN
· Board Lunch with New Teachers - August 2, 2017. 11:45-12:30, High School Commons
· All Staff Welcome Back Breakfast – Friday, August 18, 2017
· MSBA -
o Distinguished Level of Board Membership
o Annual Fall Conference – Oct. 5-8, 2017.
§ 2017 Conference Speakers
o Advocacy Positions – Will need Board comments by July 31st.
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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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