Kayce Knaup

The Fair Grove R-X School District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan serves as a roadmap to link the district's vision and goals with school improvement initiatives, fulfilling requirements of the Missouri School Improvement Process (MSIP 6). The plan is structured around four key focus areas: enhancing student performance through quality instructional programs, strengthening the school community by attracting and retaining staff and ensuring a safe environment, operating district operations efficiently and ethically, and fostering a positive school culture and climate for student success. The overarching vision is to develop a culture of hope, perseverance, and passion for learning, preparing all students to be success-ready graduates.

This School Level Plan for Fair Grove Elementary outlines strategies to address school needs and improve student outcomes for the 2025-2026 academic year. Key focus areas include providing supplemental instruction in core subjects (Math, Reading, English Language Arts, Science) for K-12, implementing academic support programs like Response to Intervention, and fostering enriched and accelerated learning opportunities. The plan also emphasizes student wellness, preparing students for postsecondary education, professional development for staff, and recruiting effective teachers. It details coordination with various federal, state, and local programs and ensures parent and community involvement.

The board meeting included discussions on bids for milk, bread, diesel, and propane for the 2022-2023 school year; approval of the financial report, including the July 2022 payment of bills and a review of the 2021-2022 financial summary; the superintendent's report, covering facility and grounds projects, MSIP 6 review, and the district's COVID plan; and the revised and updated Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. The board also discussed attendance at the 2022 MSBA Conference.

The board meeting will include discussions on personnel matters, an updated substitute teacher roster, administration evaluations and contract renewals, the February payment of bills, a district financial summary, local tax receipts, building and district administration reports, a superintendent report including legislative updates and the funding formula, a board election, a bank depositary proposal, and the date and time for the next regular meeting.

The agenda includes a tax rate hearing to review and set tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year for the incidental and debt service funds. The meeting will also cover personnel matters including resignations, new hires, substitute teacher lists, and coaching assignments. Financial reports will be reviewed, including payment of bills and a district financial summary. District reports from various administrators will be presented, along with board reports and communications. Finally, the date and time for the next regular meeting will be set.