Amber Knoernschild

The regular session meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda. Key discussion items included a review of the Health Insurance Request for Proposal (RFP), a preview of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule, and a Budget Preview and Long-Term Projection. An action item involved the approval of the school bus purchase RFP. Information items included reports from the Elementary, High School, and Superintendent offices. The meeting concluded with a closed session followed by adjournment of the open session.

The regular session meeting included several discussion items such as the Health Insurance Request for Proposal (RFP), Calendar Legislation concerning HB 2878, School Bus Proposals, and a review of the Final 2023 Bond Expenses and Interest. The action item approved a bid to purchase a 2016 Chevrolet 1500 truck from Omar Rivera for $23,500. Information items included reports from the Elementary School, High School, and Superintendent. The meeting concluded with a closed session followed by adjournment of the open session.

The regular session meeting included the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda. Discussion items covered updates on the Rood Ed Program, CAPS Opportunity for Juniors and Seniors, Formula Simulation for the Funding Task Force, Salary Schedule Previews, and the MUSIC Umbrella Policy. Action items resulted in the approval of the MARE contract for the Superintendent search for the 2026-2027 school year, the 2026-2027 official calendar, a quote from RTI for fiber optic cable installation to the maintenance building, approval for RTI to complete 2026 E-Rate projects, and approval of the updated Special Education Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. An information item included the approval for the purchase of a new RTU for the north gym roof.

The meeting included discussions on school board filing dates, MUSIC Insurance updates, and a HS Gym Scoreboard Donation. The board approved the official audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30-2025, a quote from Impact Signs for the HS gym scoreboard replacement, updated bylaws for 2025-2026 for the West Central Special Education Cooperative, a quote from Premier Climate Control for the gym rooftop unit replacement, a quote from Index Restaurant Supply for a white milk cooler, a quote from Plumbing Truck One to complete the plumbing for the maintenance facility and relocate the water meter, and the usage of the district facilities for the 2026 MSTPA Tractor Pull. The board also reviewed the HS Report, Elementary Report, Superintendent Report, and the 2024-2025 District Testing Data Report.

The meeting included a tax rate hearing and a regular session. Key discussion items included the ASBR review, a special education determination letter, and quotes for the HS Gym scoreboard. The board approved the 2025-2026 tax rates for the Operating and Debt Service funds, a prepayment for the Series 2018 general obligation bonds, the Special Education Local Compliance Plan, and contracts with Sedalia School District for Early Childhood Special Education and Parents as Teachers programs. Agreements with the Boys and Girls Club, West-Central Special Education Co-op, and Pettis County Sheriff's Department for various services were also approved. The superintendent's report was presented, and the board moved into a closed session before adjourning the open session.