Deanne Fessler

The Board of Education meeting covered several administrative and operational items. The Superintendent and school principals provided their respective reports, and the Board approved designs for the south gym and dome basketball court. Consent agenda items included financial statements, transportation reports, policy updates, and requests for non-public title and therapy service bids. Furthermore, the Board reviewed projected budget information, renewed a certificate of deposit at Regional Missouri Bank, accepted a stadium press box repair bid from J.R.A. Building LLC for $49,230.00, and approved an extra-curricular activities pay schedule. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss employee matters.

The board conducted a reorganization meeting which included the election of board officers and the appointment of MSBA delegates. Key agenda items included administrative and department reports, the authorization of payments, and the approval of various consent items such as the financial statement, transportation report, and the Head Start MOU. The board awarded several competitive bids, including those for banking services, food service, fencing, and library renovations. Additionally, the board approved an extra-curricular activities pay schedule and initiated the process for basketball court naming. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss employee matters.

The board addressed several administrative and financial items, including the authorization of bill payments and receipt of reports from the superintendent and school principals. Key actions included the acceptance of a mowing service bid, approval of concrete work for elementary sidewalks, and the procurement of kitchen steam table retrofits. The board also reviewed and accepted salary and health insurance terms for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the meeting included a closed session to discuss employee matters.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of the agenda and payment of bills. Following public comment regarding agricultural education and FFA, advisory reports were presented from CTE groups including FBLA, FCCLA, and FFA. The Superintendent and Principals provided reports. Updates were given on preschool programs and first-stage drafts of library projects in both buildings. The consent agenda was approved, which included matters other than prior minutes approval. The 2026-27 school calendar was accepted, as were budget amendments. A Technology Plan was presented, and the Board voted to register as a member with the Chamber of Commerce. The next meeting date was set for March 18, 2026. The Board entered a closed session to discuss employee matters before adjourning the meeting.

The Board meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key actions included authorizing payment of bills, reading thank you notes, and receiving reports from the Superintendent and Principals. The consent agenda covered several items, such as the approval of financial statements and board filing candidates, and the first reading of an updated policy set. Significant discussions involved approving an offering for preschool services starting in the 2026-27 school year, accepting a bid for sanding and painting the dome gym floor and replacing/painting the south gym floor, and approving the use of district track facilities by the Keytesville R-III track team. The meeting concluded with a request for a closed session to discuss employee and student matters, followed by adjournment.