Tiffany Leanne Newland

The meeting included discussion and approval of the agenda, personnel actions, and bills. The Superintendent presented the financial report and answered questions from the Board. The construction progress at Sosa High School was reported to be on schedule. An update was provided on the Long Range Planning Committee's work, with a full report scheduled for the November meeting. The board also discussed and approved the new district evaluation policy.

The Schuyler R-1 School District's Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) 2022-2025 focuses on four priority areas: responsible leadership in operations and personnel; academic achievement; fostering collaboration, communication, and relationships to build a positive school climate and culture; and preparing students for success. The plan includes SMART goals with action steps and monitoring methods for each priority area. These goals aim to improve financial stability, enhance safety, increase staff retention, boost academic achievement through improved instruction and assessment, strengthen social-emotional support, and increase student engagement in extracurricular activities. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and collaboration among staff, students, parents, and the community.

This document outlines the Schuyler Co. R-I's Title I.A LEA plan for the 2025-2026 academic year, ensuring compliance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The plan focuses on monitoring students' progress against Missouri Learning Standards, providing early childhood education services and effective transitions, ensuring teacher quality by addressing disparities, supporting neglected and homeless children, managing discipline practices, and offering experiential and work-based learning opportunities. The overarching goal is to strengthen academic programs, improve school conditions, and facilitate comprehensive student success.

The Schuyler R-1 School District Technology Plan focuses on providing students with personal, portable devices to ensure access to curriculum and tools for success in a global society. It aims to personalize learning and establish instructional environments that support individualized instruction. The plan addresses student learning, teacher professional learning, resource distribution and use, administration and data management, and technical support. It emphasizes the use of technology to improve instruction and provides high-quality library media resources to support learners and educators.

The meeting included discussions and a vote regarding authorizing Cardinal Realty to submit a contract for the purchase of Wrigley Field. Additionally, there was a motion to direct legal counsel to prepare and serve a Statement of Charges on tenured teacher, John Dinkle. The status of the current Clinton litigation with legal counsel Ken Moon was discussed, but no formal action was taken.