Strasburg C-3 Board of Education
December 14, 2023 Board Meeting- Media Summary
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Addition/Removal of Items from the Agenda
Approval of the Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes for November 16, 2023
B. Approval of December Bills
D. Approval of Financial Report for November 2023
E. Approval of Administrative Reports
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
K-8 ENROLLMENT: 134
ATTENDANCE: 93.9% attendance rate for November
FOODSERVICE: In November (16 total days), we served 595 breakfasts, 184 lunches, and 91 a la carte items.
Reminder of Board Candidate Filing Dates –
The first day for candidate filing is Dec.5, 2023, at 8 a.m.
The last day for candidate filing is Dec. 26, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(2) 3-yr seats (Shannon and Marilyn)
I. ATHLETICS UPDATE
Lone Jack has approved an all-activity coop; however, they are going back to revisit the cost associated with this coop.
Pleasant Hill has approved an all activity coop, with no additional cost to the district.
Kingsville is interested in a coop for volleyball, basketball, and cross country with no additional cost to the district.
At this time, we are waiting to hear back from Lone Jack before making our decision in January or February.
II. HUMAN RESOURCES-UPDATE
At this time, we have not received any applications for our middle school math position.
III. PROJECT LEAD THE WAY
Dr. Mayfield has applied for two additional PLTW, sponsored by John Deere grants. The first grant would allow us to include APP Creator and Green Architecture into our middle school EXPLO curriculum. It would also allow us to offer the Magic of Electrons through our middle school science curriculum.
The second PLTW grand, also sponsored by John Deere, would allow us to expand PLTW programing into K-5 classrooms. Mrs. Adams has volunteered to pilot the fourth grade PTLW model by implementing it into our 4th grade science curriculum. If the pilot is successful, we can explore expanding it into other K-5 classrooms.
If awarded, both grants will cover the cost of all supplies and teacher training. This would also include the classroom set of tablets needed for the App Creator module.
IV. MOCATT FUNDS
In response to the projected lower interest rates starting January 1, 2024, MOCATT Operational Funds are undergoing strategic adjustments through the creation of a reserve ladder. The funds are being divided into two components, each invested in U.S. Treasury securities to optimize returns.
The first component involves a Treasury Bill with a maturity date of 5/30/2024, carrying an interest rate of 5.197%. The face value of this bill is $256,000.00, resulting in net proceeds of $249,792.71 upon maturity. This choice is aligned with a shorter-term strategy, allowing for a timely reassessment of investment options as interest rates evolve.
The second component comprises a Treasury Note set to mature on 11/30/2024, offering an interest rate of 4.998%. With a face value of $258,000.00, this note yields net proceeds of $249,537.85 at maturity. The slightly longer duration of this investment provides MOCATT with flexibility, capitalizing on the favorable interest rate until the latter part of 2024.
By creating a reserve ladder with diverse maturity dates and interest rates, MOCATT aims to balance returns in the context of the changing interest rate environment. This strategy allows for periodic reassessment and reinvestment, ensuring adaptability to market conditions while optimizing the use of operational funds. Overall, the movement of funds into this dual-tiered Treasury portfolio reflects a prudent and proactive approach to financial management in anticipation of the projected economic changes.
BUDGET FINANCE UPDATE – YTD COMPARISONS (November 2023)
FY24
| YTD Comparison – Thru 11/30 | Revenues | Expenditures |
| ***YTD This Year Total (2024) | $566,670.73 | $1,620,510.00 |
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| **YTD This Year Operating (2024) | $524,749.12 | $661,177.10 |
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| 19-20 Operating Actuals | $1,753,809.00 | $1,598,611.00 |
| 20-21 Operating Actuals | $2,024,875.00 | $1,752,618.00 |
| 21-22 Operating Actuals | $2,043,711.00 | $1,950,249.00 |
| Source | Budgeted | Received Thru 11/30/23 |
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| Current Taxes | $1,038,470 | $0 |
| Prop C | $201,280 | $107,546.04 |
| Delinquent Taxes | $107,766 | $32,342.20 |
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| Assessed Utility Tax | $19,363 | $0 |
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| Transportation | $58,092 | $29,534.00 |
| Classroom Trust Fund | $66,753 | $30,847.32 |
| Small Schools Grant | $62,500 | $28,410.00 |
| Basic Formula | $579,167 | $264,635.78 |
MOCATT ACCOUNT FUND BALANCES AS OF November 30, 2023
| ACCOUNT | INITIAL DEPOSIT | DEPOSIT DATE | WITHDRAWAL AMOUNTS | WITHDRAWAL NOTES | ACCOUNT BALANCE |
| OPERATING ACCOUNT | $500,000.00 | 1/6/2023 | 0 | N/A | $522,583.70 |
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| BOND ACCOUNT | $2,340,064.00 | 7/7/22 | $81,000.00 | 7/19/22 McKinstry First Payment |
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| $242,922.00 | 1/6/23 McKinstry Phase One Payment |
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| 6/30/2023 | $284,674.76 | 6/30 McKinstry Payment | |
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| 8/1/2023 | $161,949.00 | 8/1 McKinstry Invoice |
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| 8/29/2023 | $161,949.00 | 8/28 McKinstry Invoice |
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| 8/31/2023 | $254,273.76 | 8/31 Other Capital Project Expenses |
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| 9/7/2023 | $291,222.00 | 9/6 McKinstry Invoice |
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| 10/4/2023 | $100,435.00 | 10/4 McKinstry Invoice |
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| 11/10/2023 | $87,789.00 | 11/5 McKinstry Invoice |
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| $778,272.83 |
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
November Acknowledgments
● Student Council sponsored a spirit week the first week in November.
● Our annual Veterans Day assembly took place on the 10th. Thank you to PTO for providing our vets breakfast and Ms. Silva for organizing the assembly.
● Pleasant Hill Project Grad asked our staff to participate in a “Workout Wear Week” for a $10 donation. We have three former Eagles graduating from PHill this year!
● Kelly Spitler hosted another successful Community Day on Nov. 16. The food was delicious, and the company was great!
● Grades K-2 enjoyed a fun field trip to the Shriner’s Circus on November 17.
● BIST consultant Judith Soltys was here on November 29.
Curriculum
● We will continue our work on the social studies curriculum throughout the year.
● The Wonders reading series online access expires at the end of this year. I will be looking into sample textbooks for teachers to view. Attendance
● Total number of full-day absences for each class: Kindergarten-17, 1st-5, 2nd-4, 3rd-15, 4th-10, 5th-12, 6th-11, 7th-11, 8th-24.
Discipline
● After-school detentions – 15
● Office referrals - 6
● ISS - 2 students serving 1 day each
OLD BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
A. The Board approved the Food Service Program Evaluation, 6-0.
B. The Board approved the Technology Program Evaluation, 6-0.
C. The Board approved the K-8 ELA Curriculum, 6-0.
D. The Board approved the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar, 6-0
The Board retracted the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar, 6-0.
The Board approved the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar, 6-0.
E. The Board updated Policy 4310, 6-0.
F. The Board updated Policy and Regulation 4320, 6-0.
G. The Board approved the K-8 Principal Job Description, 6-0.
H. The Board approved the District Secretary Job Description, 6-0.
I. The Board approved the MUSIC Insurance Renewal, 6-0.
THE BOARD ADJOURNED TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO RSMo. 610.021 (3) FOR HIRING, TERMINATING, DISCIPLINING, OR PROMOTING & RSMo. 610.021(13) PERSONNEL RECORDS, EVALUATIONS, APPLICATIONS
CLOSED SESSION
A. The Board approved the closed session minutes from the November 16, 2023, executive session. 6-0
B. The Board discussed mid-year teacher evaluations. No action was taken.
C. The Board discussed staffing concerns for the 2024-2025 school year. No action was taken.
D. The Board completed the Superintendent’s Evaluation and added an additional year to the Superintendent’s contract. 6-0
E. The Board of Education adjourned the executive session. 6-0
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
ADJOURN 6-0