December 12, 2005
 
Attachment:
 
Find attached the announcement of the full endorsement of Staples Business Advantage.

Missouri Consultants for Education:
The Fall updates to your policy service through MUSIC or MARE is now available on line.  To download the updated copies go to http://www.moconed.com .  The updates include the following:  Policy and Regulation 1405 - Parent/Family Involvement in Education;  Policy 2610 - Behavioral Expectations; Policy 2651 - Student Dress; Policy and Regulation 2750 - Wellness; Policy 3140 - Financial Management; Policy 4520 - Salary Deductions; Policy 4540 - Group Insurance Benefits; Regulation 6250 - Instruction for Students with Disabilities.
 
Most of these are Policy and Regulations that have been in place but required some update/revisions.  For your assistance, the listing also includes a red-lined version for you to see what changes/revisions were made.

New Membership Service Announcement - MARE Legal Consultation Service:
Having received some phone calls on this new service we would like to make the following clarifications.  The Missouri Association of Rural Education Executive Board has purchased a legal retainer from the firm of Doster, Mickes, James, Ullom, Benson & Guest.  For this retainer, the firm will be available to answer questions on minor legal issues.  There is no additional charge to MARE member school districts for this service.  It is considered part of your annual MARE membership dues.
 
The following list of attorneys will be working with the MARE Legal Telephone Consultation Service:
Thomas Mickes
Michael James
Shellie Guin
Duane Martin
Sarah Lawrence
Jeffrey St. Omer
Natalie Hoernschemeyer
Sarah Wight
Joseph Wientge
Anthony Pezzani
Amy Maloney
Dana Shannon

Future Information:
 
We are currently putting together the list of bills that have been filed (education related) in the Missouri Senate and the Missouri House.  Currently have approximately 17 bills in the Senate and approximately 16 in the House.  Will provide the list in the next Focus.

 
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!