Dama Cooper

The board discussed several items including summer maintenance, construction and custodial schedules, updates on final legislative budget actions, and a progress report on the Phase 2 Building Project. Action items included the approval of the summer school budget, a Balance HQ service agreement, the RootEd memorandum of understanding for the upcoming academic year, an updated surplus property list, and decisions regarding van trade-in values and potential vehicle purchases. Additionally, the board reviewed the status of a John Deere lawnmower procurement and conducted reports from the CTA, administrators, and calendar planning. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss personnel and legal issues.

The board meeting agenda focused on the reorganization of the Board, including the swearing in of new members and the election of board officers. Key business topics included a presentation on the Scholar Bowl national competition, review of CSIP results, and a report from Septagon. Action items involved the approval of a social work contract with the county health department, approval of certified and non-certified salary schedules, and the opening of sealed surplus property bids. Administrative and association reports were provided, along with a schedule of upcoming school and staff appreciation events. An executive session was planned to discuss student, personnel, and legal issues.

The board meeting agenda included several discussion and action items. Key discussion topics featured an Encore performance sneak peek, an update on Septagon, and a progress report on the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Action items involved the annual approval of the Special Education compliance plan and the update and form approval for the Agriculture Advisory committee. Additionally, the board scheduled an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda, consent items such as minutes and bills, and open communication. Discussion items centered on an update for Phase 2 of the Septagon construction, a review of the CSIP, parking lot repair status as part of Phase 2, and a review of art displays from Elementary and 7-12 students. Action items involved the approval of an overnight wrestling trip to Columbia, MO, approval of Summer School Dates, approval of a job description, and approval of the 2026-27 School Calendar. Reports from Administration and CTA were also scheduled, and the meeting concluded with an Executive Session to review Student, Personnel, and Legal Issues.

The agenda includes a tax rate hearing, approval of the agenda, and a consent agenda covering minutes, monthly totals, sub lists, and bill payments. The meeting will feature public comments and the introduction of new staff members. Information items include a construction project update by Septagon and the 2024-25 audit. Action items involve approving Phase 2 building project bids and the 2025-26 District Crisis Plan. Reports from administration and CTA are scheduled, along with calendar items such as the Cole Camp Fair, fall athletic schedules, and the MARE conference. An executive session is planned to review student, personnel, and legal issues, as well as bids and contracts.