Verona R-VII School Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting commenced with the approval of the regular meeting agenda. The consent agenda, which included the October 2025 Regular and Closed Board Minutes, the November Financial Recap, and the November Payment of Bills, was also approved. Key discussion items involved a community project (Scavenger Hunt-Trash Pick Up), JH Track, and APR results. The High School Principal reported on the conclusion of fall sports, the start of winter sports, ongoing student work completion, and club activities, noting plans for Fall HS Baseball 2026. The Elementary Principal highlighted a successful Trunk or Treat event, recognition for a teacher as a Top Ten Finalist for Missouri Teacher of the Year, and plans for student attendance rewards. The Superintendent detailed technology updates, including server migration verification and end-of-life server upgrade planning, successful phishing simulation results, and maintenance activities such as fixing signs and installing a concession stand exhaust hood. Cafeteria adjustments included menu diversification, starting tray service from the kitchen side, and initiating a coffee bar to boost breakfast participation. Action items included the approval of candidate filing dates, approval of the FY25 audit, approval of the literature plan, and approval of the program evaluation for counseling.