Ryan Okenfuss

The meeting included the approval of the agenda, consent agenda items, and financial statements including the June bills. Reports were provided regarding elementary and middle school year-end activities, high school updates, special education, and a capital project status update. The Board discussed and approved the 2026-2027 preliminary budget and finalized the 2025-2026 budget. Staffing adjustments due to enrollment changes were reviewed. The Board also set the date for the upcoming July meeting and voted to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The board meeting involved several key agenda items, including the recognition of a retiring student representative, the acknowledgment of faculty and staff retirements, and approval of the consent agenda. Financial matters discussed included the review of the financial statement and May bills, an update on the current and upcoming fiscal year budgets, and the selection of an interest-bearing account for bond funds. Administrative and school reports highlighted achievements in student support and behavior interventions, while a presentation was given regarding capital projects implementation.

The Board of Education discussed and approved several key action items, including the resolution for the sale of 2026 general obligation bonds to LJ Harden Company. The Board also accepted revisions to construction contract documents (AIA A101 and A201), appointed Schultz Wood and Wrap PC as auditors for upcoming fiscal years, approved a new athletic and activities progressive discipline matrix, entered into an athletic trainer contract with Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, and renewed the county School Resource Officer contract.

The board meeting focused on the recognition of outstanding students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Additionally, the meeting included the approval and adoption of the agenda, a review of board norms concerning professional development, and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Board of Education meeting included the approval of a consent agenda and financial statements. Administrative, committee, and building principal reports were provided, including updates on senior graduation numbers and upcoming spring events. A discipline matrix for staff is currently under development. The Superintendent reported on the successful passage of a bond issue and provided updates on anticipated building projects. Financial discussions centered on budget projections for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years, emphasizing the impact of state funding decreases and deficit spending. The Board approved amendments to the 25-26 school calendar, the 26-27 career ladder plan, the insurance bid from Anthem, and the Fresh Ideas food service contract, including new meal prices.