Sixth Grade Beginning Band Camp
Beginning band camp will take place Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28, in the band room at T.S. Hill Middle School.
This event is for all students who will be entering sixth grade band in the 2023-2024 school year.
Band camp will be held Monday through Friday; times vary depending on which instrument the student is playing. The schedule for each instrument is:
8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Tubas and all Saxophones
9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Trumpets and Flutes
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Trombones, Baritones, and Clarinets
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. French Horn and Bassoon
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Percussion
Beginning band camp provides the opportunity for each student to get acquainted with their instrument and begin learning fundamental skills.
It is vital to set good playing and practice habits from the start.
Students will have smaller learning groups to help address their individual needs. Attendance is strongly encouraged, but is not mandatory to participate in band.
The Bloomfield School District Board of Education met on Monday, July 10, 2023. Jason Karnes, was on hand for his first formal meeting at superintendent of the Bloomfield School District. The meeting began at 7:00 p.m. with Juston Jarrell, Greg Stevens, David Clary, Brad Warner, (Board President) Cecil Haley, (Vice Board President) Justin Bell, (Board Secretary) and Lina Gibbs (Central Office Assistant) in attendance.
Roll call, approval of the consent agenda and previous board meeting minutes of June 19, 2023 were all approved. The Board also approved the payment of current bills.
Mr. Karnes presented the Treasurer's Report for the 2022 - 2023 Fiscal Year.
Career Ladder Grant Program
There was continued discussion of the Career Ladder Grant Program from the previous board meeting. Eligible teachers participating in the Career Ladder Grant Program shall complete a minimum of clock hours in one or more responsibilities or volunteer efforts. They must complete at least fifty clock hours for Stage I, seventy-five hours for Stage II, and one hundred clock hours for Stage III.
Bloomfield R-XIV School District teachers participating in the Career Ladder Grant Program shall complete a minimum of the required hours on responsibilities or voluntary efforts in one of the following areas: 1. Serving in teacher externships as provided in section 168.025, RSMo, 2. Serving as a coach, supervisor, or organizer of any extracurricular activities for which the teacher does not already receive additional compensation, 3. Serving as a mentor or cooperating teacher for new teachers for which the teacher does not already receive additional compensation, 4. Serving as a mentor for students, whether in a formal or informal capacity, 5. Providing high quality tutoring or additional learning opportunities to students, 6. Assisting students with postsecondary education preparation including, but not limited to, teaching an ACT or SAT preparation course or assisting students with completing college or career school admission or financial assistance applications, and 7. Receiving additional teacher training, coursework (recommended: 1 credit hour of coursework = 15 Career Ladder hours), or certification outside of that offered by the school district (i.e. National Board Certification).
Acceptable responsibilities are non-compensated activities that are not a part of a participant's regular contract and involve extended day activities. Responsibilities shall not be church affiliated. Responsibilities must be directly an obviously related to the improvement of programs and services for students as outlined in the Bloomfield R-XIV School Improvement Plan, Curriculum Development Plan, Professional Development Plan, Missouri School Improvement Program, or other instructional improvement.
"This allows teachers to spend additional time with students outside of the normal curriculum and outside of the daily classroom instruction," commented Karnes. "Allows for only certified staff to participate who are trained to mentor students."
Career Ladder Grant Program was passed by the Board for certified teachers. The school would pay 40% of the monies and the grant would pay the additional 60%.
Tax Rate Hearing Update
A motion to have the Tax Rate Hearing on August 14th at 5:45 p.m. was passed by the Board.
Eligibility Criteria for Free/Reduced Priced Meals
A motion to accept the Eligibility Criteria for Free/Reduced Priced Meals was passed by the Board.
Stoddard County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
A motion to except the Resolution for the Stoddard County Hazard Mitigation Plan was passed by the Board. Bootheel Regional Planning Commission prepared a multi-hazard mitigation plan for several schools and Stoddard County. This allows the Bloomfield R-XIV School District to apply for FEMA funds in the case of a natural disaster.
Extra Curricular Schedule
The 2023-2024 Extra Curricular Schedule was approved by the Board including reinstating the High School Science Club.
"We have two individuals wanting to bring back the HS Science Club and participate in science fairs," stated Karnes.
Bid for School Bus Purchase
The Board agreed to bid on a school bus to purchase. The two spare busses are getting in bad shape.
School Handbooks
The Board approved the changes to the Elementary, Middle School and High School Handbooks. The changes were mostly name changes and role changes . The school vision and mission was added to the handbook as well.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Karnes updated the Board on the summer projects and the Ag shop extension. Also upgrading of the internet from one building to another which will gain better connection for all will be completed by the time teachers return to campus.
Other Business
The Board approved providing lunch for all staff on August 17th at 11:30 a.m. The new hires will have their photo taken by the newspaper at that time as well.
Board provided lunch for staff. - August 14th the teachers come back. Date chosen was Thursday, 17th at 11:30 a.m.
The Board of Education will meet on August 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office.
Motion to adjourn into closed session was made at 7:50 p.m.
During executive session the Board approved the hiring of Mindy Thurmon as an elementary teacher.
Dexter School Board Regular Board Meeting Notes, June 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
1,2,3. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:
The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with all being present. The Board President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved.
5. Public Comments: There were no public comments.
6. Old Business:
A. The board approved the MCE policy updates. They are as follows. The full policy can be viewed on the website shortly after the July 4th holiday.
Regulation 0320-School Board Elections-this has been updated to comply with the August 2021 update of P0320, shortening the time a candidate may file for the board. Board action is mandatory.
Policy 3155-Our prior policy required Federal funds received early to be placed in an interest-bearing account. Initially, DESE believed Federal funds were never received early. At DESE’s request, the sentence has been changed to read, “if” a Federal award allows for advance payment, those fund will be deposited and maintained in insured interest bearing accounts. No Board action is required.
Policy 3230-Expenditures for certified staff. This replacement policy brings this area current with DESE regulations. Board action is recommended.
Policy 4130-The update changes PSRS requirement for participation from 4 hours per day to 17 hours per week. Board action is mandatory.
Policy 4412-Active Shooter Training-New Policy The new policy suggests staff to participate in in-house training related to responding to active shooters training with districts. Active shooter simulations led by law enforcement are required. Board action is mandatory.
Regulation 6190-Virtual Education-Less than full-time equivalent The part-time virtual removes the due process requirements and removes the restrictive language that defines “for good cause” reasons. Board action is mandatory.
B. The Board approved the District Curriculum Handbook and the K-5 ELA Curriculum.
7. New Business:
A. The board approved the 23-24 SW handbooks (PK & K-2).
B. The board approved the 23-24 Central handbook.
C. The board approved the 23-24 MS handbook.
D. The board approved the 23-24 HS handbook.
E. The board approved the 23-24 tentative budget (this will be shared in the next communication update).
F. The board approved the 23-24 personnel handbook (this will be shared in the next communication update, new employees will be given a paper copy, and on the website).
G. The board approved an amendment to the food service management contract. The increases are as follows:
Increases were figured by Chartwells using the current CPI of
8.6%. The increases are as follows:
Current Lunch: $2.68 23-24 Lunch: $2.91
Current Breakfast:$2.08 23-24 Breakfast: $2.26
Note…..This is not the cost to the family for the student.
8. Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. As long as the district is accepting federal dollars, we must review the COVID-19 Continuity Services Plan every 6 months. The board reviewed the plan. School will begin the school year in Plan A-the least restrictive plan.
B. Building attendance and discipline reports for the 22-23 school year were available for review.
C. The end of the year transportation report and formal bus inspection was discussed.
D. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2023-2024 school year pending a favorable background check and sub certification:
James Tucker-Bus Driver.
2. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions:
Allison Sneed-HS Secretary, effective 6/1/2023.
Shawn Guethle-MS Assistant Baseball, resignation effective at the conclusion of the 22-23 school year.
Rebecca Knapp-Special Services Paraprofessional, resignation effective immediately.
Candace Davis-Special Services Paraprofessional, resignation effective immediately.
Holly Milan-Bus Aide, resignation effective immediately.
3 . The board approved the transfer of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending appropriate certification:
Ashley McDonald transfer from MS Paraprofessional to HS Secretary replacing Tammy Freeman.
4. The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2023-2024 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
Chassi Zook-Bus Driver.
Kelly Ann Owens-HS Secretary,
Marc Thrower and Chris Bolin-Video Board Operator at BEC (½ each).
Caroline Mooy-Title Aide at SW.
Laci Eaton-Paraprofessional in the special services department at SW,
cooperating teacher-K. Nation.
Ashley Montez-Paraprofessional in the special services department at MS,
cooperating teacher-K. Christian.
Kristi Boles-HS Boys Tennis.
Rob Nichols-MS Assistant Baseball.
5. The board approved granting permission to Mrs. James for the hiring of a Classified staff member or teacher pending a favorable background check prior to the July board meeting. The purpose of this urgency is hiring a certified and qualified individual. The names of these individuals will be formally presented at the July board meeting.
6. Discussion Items: Update regarding a legal matter.
Update regarding renovation projects-HVAC and HS locker room renovation.
The board approved a change order and extension to the timeline for the HS locker rooms. This is due to an issue with some existing 4” glazed block and CMU
non-load bearing walls that appear to have no type of reinforcement to perpendicular walls. Work figured into the existing scope will need to be adjusted.
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
A. None at this time.
Jessica Coleman, Class of 2023, at Puxico High School earned a Certificate of Completion from the Technical Career Center in Culinary Arts Program.
She attended the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center for the past year and was provided with job experiences, basic skills development, and educational opportunities while developing leadership abilities needed to fulfill occupational, social, and civic responsibilities.
She completed at least 1,044 clock hours of course work to obtain this certification.
Emily Day, Class of 2023, at Puxico High School, received the Missouri Youth Scholarship to Urshan College in the amount of $1,000.
