Spencer County
August 25, 2014 6:30 PM
Regular Monthly Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENT OF BOARD MISSION
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The Spencer County Board of Education, in parternship with and in service to our community, will support our school district in engaging student with challenging and meaningful work that will result in high levels of learning.

3. WELCOME OF VISITORS TO MEETING
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If anyone wishes to address the Board Chair in the meeting, s/he is asked to complete the form, "Request to Address the Board Chair," located on the meeting table and retun this form to the Board Chair

4. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA
5. RECOGNITIONS
5.A. Going the Distance Award
6. CITIZENS AND DELEGATIONS
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Members of the public may address the Board without submitting an item for the agenda.  No action will be taken during this portion of the meeting unless deemed an emergency by the Board.  Speakers are asked to limit their remarks to a maximum of three (3) minutes.  Please note: Speakers will not be allowed to make disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District.  Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District complaint procedures.

7. ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
7.A. Academic Spotlight: "Grizzlies Beyond the Bell" - 21st Century Director, Karen Leff
7.B. Academic Report - Mr. Chuck Abell
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7.B.a. ACT Test Scores
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7.C. Superintendent's Report - Mr. Chuck Adams
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8. ACTION WITH DISCUSSION
8.A. Approval of Board Minutes
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8.B. 2014-2015 Tax Rates
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8.C. KSBA Policy & Procedure 2014 Update SECOND READING
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Policies:   01.0;  01.42;  01.53;  01.61;  01.83;  03.19;  04.32;  04.91;  05.1;  07.11;  07.111; 07.12;  08.113;  08.133;  08.3;  08.32;  09.11;  09.12;  09.121;  09.14;  09.15;  09.224;  09.2241;  09.31;  09.4232;  09.43;  09.438;  03.121;  10.4;  03.1232;  03.2232 
Procedures:  01.61 AP.11;  03.19 AP.1;  07.1 AP.1;  07.11 AP.1;  07.11 AP.21;  07.111 AP.1;  08.133 AP.1;  08.133 AP.2;  09.11 AP.23;  09.14 AP.11;  09.14 AP.111;  09.14 AP.2;  09.15 AP.1;  09.224 AP.1;
09.2241 AP.1;  09.4281 AP.1;  03.125 AP.21;  05.4 AP.1

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8.D. ESL/Homebound Teacher Position
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8.E. Graduate Credit/Spencer County Teacher Academy
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8.F. Land Acquisition
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9. ACTION BY CONSENT
9.A. Orders of the Treasurer Reports
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9.B. School Financial Reports
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9.C. District Financial Report
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9.D. Invoices for Approval
9.E. Acknowledge Monthly Report and District Employees, Termination, Resignations, and Retirements
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9.F. Field Trips (Out of State and Overnight Trips)
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9.G. Fundraiser Approvals
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9.H. Surplus Items
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9.I. Non Resident Contracts
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9.J. Approval for MAT Grant Application for TES and SCES
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9.K. Maternity Leave Request
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9.L. SCMS Student Fee Approval
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9.M. Administration Travel Expenses
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10. COMMUNICATIONS
10.A. Board Members
10.B. SCEA Update
10.C. Written Communications
10.C.a. Attenance Report - N/A
10.C.b. Bus Maintenance Report
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10.C.c. Building Inspections
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10.C.d. SBDM Minutes
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10.C.e. Field Trips (Local)
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10.C.f. School Nurse Reports
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11. DIALOGUE AND FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS
12. MOTION TO MAKE AGENDA PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES
13. ADJOURN BOARD MEETING