Ava School District R-1

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.

The Board approved the consent agenda, including financial summaries, substitute teacher listings, payment of bills, the proposed agenda, and surplus property listings. Monthly communications and reports, Principal/Director reports, and Executive Administration reports were presented. The Board approved the Assessment, Professional Development, and Literacy Plans for 2025-26, as well as the Early Resignation Incentive language. An update was given on potential changes within the structure of the Tri-Lakes Consortium. Mrs. Patty Nelson was approved to serve as a long term substitute in 6th Grade.

The board meeting agenda includes approval of minutes from February 18th and 24th, financial summaries, payments, additions to substitute listings, surplus property listings, and the proposed agenda. Principal and director reports will be given, followed by executive administration reports. Discussion and action items include the school calendar, summer school dates for 2025, audit service proposals, capital project priorities, and an attendance policy update.

The board meeting will include an executive session, followed by approval of meeting minutes, financial summaries, substitute teacher listings, payments, and the agenda. Public comments and a board spotlight on new staff will be featured. Principal and director reports will be presented, along with executive administration reports. Discussion and action items include the 2024-2025 assessment, professional development, and literacy plans; policy updates on early resignation incentives and graduation requirements; MSBA policy updates; school calendar revisions; and early childhood center/middle school entrance bids.