Megan Bonacker

The meeting agenda included a call to order and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, public comment, and student and staff recognitions. Consent items involved the approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026, and the Special Meeting of January 29, 2026, as well as the approval of 2026 E-Rate Funding expenditures which will be 80% federally funded. New business covered the Lake Career & Technical Center Annual Report presentation, a discussion regarding health insurance premiums for the 2026-2027 period, and the first read of several Missouri School Boards' Association policy/procedure/regulation updates, including those related to Instructional Materials and School Libraries. The Board Wrap-Up session detailed future meeting dates, including a March 2nd meeting to recognize School Board Appreciation Month, and a Finance Committee meeting.

This Professional Development Plan for the Camdenton School District aims to support teachers and improve student achievement by aligning with the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Key goals for 2025-2026 include communicating and disseminating high-quality professional development (PD), procuring high-quality PD through needs assessments, facilitating peer observations and learning walks, and fostering early opportunities for peer learning in classroom management. The plan details minimum PD hours for various staff classifications and outlines professional development provisions for administrators.

Key discussions during the meeting included welcoming the new Student Advisor to the Board of Education. Consent items covered the approval of budget amendments, requests for new courses for the 2026-2027 school year, and setting the recommended high school tuition rate for 2026-2027. The board addressed unfinished business by reviewing drafts of the 2026-2027 school calendar, accepting bond underwriting services (with an engagement letter with Stifel noted), and receiving an update on the district's FEMA project, building usage, and long-range facilities planning. The meeting concluded with a planned executive session for matters including legal actions, personnel issues, and records protected from disclosure.

The Camdenton R-III School District's AI Guide outlines a strategic approach for the safe and ethical integration of artificial intelligence into the educational environment. It is guided by core values of Safety, Balance, Age Appropriateness, and Impactfulness, with a commitment to prioritizing student safety, privacy, critical thinking, and creativity. The plan details a timeline of activities, including policy development, professional learning, and continuous monitoring, to prepare students for a world where AI exists, while ensuring AI complements human-centered teaching and learning.

The School Parent and Family Engagement Policy for Oak Ridge Intermediate focuses on enhancing parental involvement and student achievement through several key strategies. These include regular parent advisory meetings, accessible policy distribution, and continuous feedback collection to ensure the policy meets community needs. The plan also emphasizes timely information about Title I.A programs, curriculum descriptions, academic assessments, and opportunities for parents to participate in educational decisions. A school-parent compact outlines shared responsibilities for student success, including ensuring school attendance, homework completion, and active participation in school activities. The policy aims to build capacity for involvement by providing resources, training, and coordinated activities with other federal, state, and local programs to support student academic achievement.