Emily Petersen

This Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for the Mound City R-II School District outlines the strategic direction and goals from 2026 to 2029, developed in accordance with Missouri DESE's MSIP 6 guidelines. The plan is structured around three core priorities: fostering student success through enhanced academic achievement and future readiness, recruiting, hiring, retaining, and developing an excellent educational team, and ensuring responsible, effective management of district resources. It aims to prepare students for life beyond the classroom by equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and character for an ever-changing world.

The meeting included FCCLA student input, reports from the Business and Pre-K departments, and a presentation of enrollment numbers for the 25-26 school year. The board discussed and approved the EGS School Board Manual with a change and received a CSIP update, including bringing in Fired Up Consulting to help build the new CSIP. Concerns were raised about potential property tax cuts and their impact on public education funding in Missouri. The board approved Bob Ottman to fill in for Mrs. Petersen during maternity leave and Christa Lyon as an ACES Process Coordinator part-time.

The board approved the new tax rate and budget for the 2025-2026 school year. They also approved ACES Provider Contracts, adopted the Employee Manual with changes regarding sick/personal leave, and adopted the Student/Parent Handbook to reflect changes due to Senate Bill 63. Additionally, they adopted a legal policy update for Board Member Qualifications and discussed the High School Open Lunch policy, deciding to close the lunch time for high school students. The board also discussed extracurricular duties and personnel in a closed session, and approved a full-time Librarian and a Cross Country Coach.

The Mound City R-II School District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for 2022-2025 focuses on continuous improvement to increase student opportunities and outcomes, aligned with MSIP 6 standards. Key priorities include student success, collaborative climate and culture, parent and community involvement, safety, and highly qualified staff. The plan aims to instill a culture of growth, resiliency, and pride, empowering lifelong learners who respect diversity and meet challenges with an open mind. Strategies involve tiered math interventions, ACT preparation, attendance incentives, digital literacy expansion, community engagement, staff development, and safety enhancements.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various items such as adjusting the sick/personal leave policy, amending the 2024-2025 budget, increasing school lunch prices for the 2025-2026 school year, approving bids for milk and bread, rescinding current board policies, adopting EGS policies, adopting the Student Parent Handbook and Employee Manual, approving an ACES Diagnostician position, approving the Alternative Method of Instruction Plan (AMI), and approving asphalt seal. Additionally, there were presentations on the Title I Annual Review and updates on maintenance and custodial work, carpet installation, bathroom renovations, track repairs, and handrail replacement.