Wendy Winters

The board conducted a reorganization process, appointing new officers including a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and MSBA delegates. Key discussions and approvals included the consent agenda items like the Speech and Debate State Competition and various service contracts. The regular session covered the approval of teacher and classified salary schedules, a new math curriculum for grades 6-8, transition of purchasing card services, commercial roof replacement bids, and the Read180 curriculum. The board also addressed various personnel matters, including new employment contracts, staff resignations, and retirements, and approved extra duty contracts for the upcoming year.

The board received a District Showcase on the special education department and reviewed a facilities update along with the treasurer's report. New business included the approval of the 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule, the IXL Targeted Intervention Tool, and the OSBA Participation Agreement. Additionally, the board acted on various personnel matters, including new employment appointments, resignations, retirements, changes of status, and the issuance of contracts to probationary and tenured teaching staff.

During the regular monthly meeting, the Board received correspondence and celebrated achievements, heard a District Showcase on the Eldon Career Center, and received a Facilities Update. Key actions included approving the Treasurer's Report, various consent agenda items such as the Payment of Bills and Local Plan for Compliance with State Regulations, approving the Administrator Salary Schedule, the Student Wellness Report, and parking lot bids. Furthermore, the Board approved several employment matters, including new hires, resignations, and retirements. Administrator contracts were also extended by one year with a one-step increase on the salary schedule. Additional substitutes were approved for the sub list.

During the regular monthly meeting, the Board addressed several areas. Discussions included hearing updates on Correspondence, Celebrations, and Facilities. Actions taken involved approving the Treasurer's Report, the PurpleWave Contract, and MSBA Policy Updates. Under New Business, the Board approved the 2026-2027 Tuition Rate, the 2025-2026 Amended Budget, the Sports Medicine Coverage Agreement, and bids for the Performing Arts Center VRF System. Other business included approving various employment matters, such as hiring new substitutes and staff for various roles, accepting resignations, and approving the retirement of a teacher. Finally, the Board approved the Superintendent's contract.

The regular monthly meeting included hearing correspondence, celebrations, and a district showcase presentation from the High School. The Board also received a Facilities Update and approved the Treasurer's Report. Under the Consent Agenda, the payment of bills and the MO Timing LLC Agreement were approved. New business involved hearing the 21st Century Community Learning Center Evaluation Summary. Other business included the approval of several employment actions, such as new hires for Special Education Paraprofessional and Teacher roles, a Middle School Principal, and handling resignations and a retirement.