Albany School District R-III

The meeting included positive comments about cheerleaders going to state, Literacy Night at VEG, the Elementary Academic team, a Girls golf State qualifier, and Homecoming. The board viewed the MSBA Delegate report. Danny Marsh discussed the Albany R-III School District Foundation and Reta Mitchell Lowe. The board accepted funds for the Albany R-III School District under the terms of the Judges orders. MSBA Policy Update 2025D was approved. Dustin gave an update on the Veregy Energy project. The local compliance plan was approved. The meeting went into executive session.

The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for Albany R-III School District focuses on developing independent and successful learners, improving student achievement, and maintaining district facilities. It outlines objectives across five goal areas: student performance, highly qualified faculty and staff, facilities and instructional resources, parent and community support, and governance. Key strategies include enhancing instructional programs, recruiting and retaining qualified staff, providing safe facilities, promoting parent involvement, and governing the district efficiently.

The meeting included a tax rate hearing, adoption of the consent agenda, MSBA Delegate Report, Visitor's Forum, discussion and action items such as the Veregy Report - Facility, Approval of the 2024/2025 ASBR, Approval of Local Compliance Plan - DESE, and the 100th Graduating Class of Albany R-III. The board also considered entering a closed session to discuss minutes, student matters, personnel matters, legal matters, and real estate matters.

The meeting included discussion and action items such as appointing liaisons for homeless students and English language learners for FY 2025, setting the date and time for the Annual Tax Rate Hearing, and reviewing district handbooks. The board also discussed a lunch price increase, the Albany R-III CSIP Plan, an AMI application, and MSBA Policy Update 25C. Additionally, the board planned to enter a closed session to consider minutes, student matters, personnel matters, legal matters, and real estate matters.

The meeting included accepting the agenda, going into executive session, and adjourning the meeting.