Ava R-I School Dist.

The board meeting agenda covered a range of operational and administrative topics. Discussion items included a vocational program review, library media program review, and adjustments to the school calendar. The board addressed the approval of summer school dates, capital projects priorities, PAT services, and the establishment of a district daycare. Additionally, the board discussed financial monitoring and compliance policies and finalized the date for the upcoming April meeting. Reports were received from various school principals and directors covering elementary, middle, and high school operations, as well as special services, maintenance, food service, and health services.

The board conducted reviews of Health Services and the Technology Program and approved MSBA 2025E policy updates. Action was taken to improve softball field accessibility through concrete installation. The board also reviewed the current contract with Wagner Photography and received status updates on the Early Childhood Building and Middle School Entrance construction projects. In executive session, the board handled personnel matters, including resignations, retirements, hiring, and the review of building principal contracts.

The meeting involved both open and closed sessions. Key open session approvals included the Financial Summary Fund Balances, a Substitute Teacher listing, authorization for payment of bills, and a Surplus Property listing. Discussion and action items resulted in the approval of designated school contacts and the Parent/Community Involvement Program Review. The Board reviewed MSBA 2025E Policy Updates for future consideration, approved the baseball program using fundraising efforts for a batting cage installation, and agreed for the District to serve as the fiscal agent for the Tri-Lakes Coop. The closed session addressed personnel matters, including accepting resignations, approving new hires, reviewing evaluations, and extending contracts for Dr. Payne and Mr. Dalton.

The session began with a call to order, followed by an immediate adjournment to a closed session pursuant to Missouri School Law sections 610.021, subsections 2, 3, and 12. Upon returning to open session, the Board addressed the consent agenda which included approval of the Financial Summary Fund Balances, a Substitute Teacher listing, Authorization for Payment of Bills, the Proposed Agenda, a Surplus Property listing, and updates to the CSIP. Discussion and action items covered designating School Contacts, reviewing the Parent/Community Involvement Program, addressing MSBA 2025E Policy Updates, planning for Baseball Field Equipment Installation, reviewing the Tri-Lakes Consortium, and setting the February meeting date.

The document outlines the schedule and content for a Board of Education meeting, although it presents minutes from a subsequent meeting dated December 18, 2025, alongside an agenda date of May 21, 2020. Key discussions and approvals during the December 18, 2025 session included the approval of the Financial Summary Fund Balances, Substitute Teacher listing, and Payment of Bills. Directors provided monthly communications and reports covering elementary, middle, and high school operations, as well as special services, maintenance, food service, Bears Den, and health services. The Executive Administration Report was also presented. Action items included the approval of reviews for SPED, A, Extra/Co-Curricular, and Federal Programs. The Board approved the annual renewal of the Flex/Section 125 Plan and authorized additional counseling services utilizing grant funding. A decision regarding formally accepting the role of fiscal agent for the Tri-Lakes Special Services Cooperative was deferred pending the establishment of a reserve fund and expenditure reduction. The closed session involved accepting a resignation and approving employment recommendations for a Paraprofessional and a Food Service position, along with an approval for an Assistant Baseball Coach.