Melissa Hildebrand

The board meeting covered several key agenda items, starting with a superintendent report that included high school graduation highlights, retiree recognitions, and a discussion on school district performance evaluations and state-level impacts on education. The committee also received a detailed update on the high school HVAC replacement project, noting the emergency repair of heat exchangers and ongoing construction progress. Financial discussions included a review of the current budget, with a focus on investment interest and revenue trends, and the approval of a budget amendment. Looking toward future planning, the board discussed local revenue projections, assessed valuations, and the impact of state-level funding changes on the district budget.

This document outlines the Hillsboro R-3 School District's comprehensive assessment plan, designed to leverage assessment data for informed educational decisions. The plan details various assessment instruments and procedures across all grade levels (Pre-K to 12), categorized by their instructional, guidance and counseling, and administrative uses. Key areas include standardized tests, screenings, utilization and dissemination of results, and staff in-service training, with a focus on addressing Missouri Learning Standards and providing accommodations for diverse student needs. The overarching goal is to support student development, adjust curriculum, and prepare students for future academic and career pathways.

This document outlines the Hillsboro R3 School District's Master Facilities Plan, focusing on critical upgrades and long-term financial strategies. Key priorities include enhancing Safety and Security, ensuring Code Compliance and ADA accessibility, improving technology utilization, and expanding facilities to accommodate student growth and reduce class sizes. The plan addresses specific needs such as restroom upgrades at the primary school, relocation of offices for improved security, and the addition of ten classrooms. A significant financial component involves the early payoff of the Highway A property lease to generate interest savings, funded by a proposed no-tax-increase bond issue.

This document is the Student Handbook for Hillsboro Elementary School for the 2024-2025 academic year. It outlines school operations, student conduct guidelines, rights, and emergency procedures. The handbook also conveys the Hillsboro R-III School District's mission to inspire a growth mindset, promote academic achievement, healthy relationships, and success in life, coupled with its vision to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all students to become capable, productive, and compassionate members of society.

The Hillsboro R-3 School District's Long Range Facilities Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy for maintaining and improving its educational facilities to meet current and future needs. Key areas of focus include safety improvements, remodels/expansions, HVAC systems, and roof repairs/replacements. The plan details facility committee objectives such as campus site analysis, ensuring safe and secure entrances, modernizing learning environments, and developing district-wide preventative maintenance schedules. It is supported by a multifaceted funding strategy involving capital fund transfers, project rotation, investment revenue, grant opportunities, and potential voter-approved funding, with a vision for safe, innovative, and state-of-the-art facilities.