Whitney Sooter

This Continuous School Improvement Plan Monitoring Document for Maries Co. R 2 Schools outlines the district's mission to build a legacy of excellence for all students and a vision to improve lives through learning. The plan focuses on four priority goals: ensuring all students are college, career, and life-ready; supporting, attracting, and retaining quality staff; promoting community and parent involvement with a focus on the whole child/family; and conducting school business ethically, legally, and transparently. It aims to improve student learning, educational experiences, and community collaboration.

The board addressed several key items, including the adoption of the 2019-2020 School Calendar and a decision to table proposed increases for student and adult meal prices. The board voted to withdraw from the SCEC Health Consortium and discussed a failed motion to join the OSBA Health Consortium. Additionally, they moved to invite a guest to executive sessions and accepted personnel resignations. During the executive session, the board approved several tenure contracts for faculty, extended probationary contracts, updated the substitute list, and appointed an assistant track coach.

The board established the tax rate for the 2020-2021 school year and adopted Policy BBFA. Additionally, they approved the Missouri Ethics Commission Ordinance, increased the adult lunch price to $2.85, and appointed a new School Board Treasurer/Clerk. The board also addressed surplus property, deciding to table the sale of a steamer and approving the sale of a cooler to the highest bidder. Finally, the meeting adjourned to an executive session regarding personnel and student matters.

The Board conducted a facility walk-through and addressed several action and discussion items. Key topics included the approval of change orders for the HVAC project, the 2024-2025 CSIP plan, and service bids for pest control and propane. The Board also established a date for a tax rate hearing, set the tuition rate for the upcoming school year, and appointed staff coordinators for homeless, migrant, and foster programs. Additionally, the Board approved the 2024-2025 professional development plan, initiated an application process to fill a board vacancy, declared a mobile trailer deck as a surplus item, and adjourned to an executive session to discuss personnel and student matters.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the appointment of a new student advisor for 2024 and the approval of audit findings. Additionally, a decision was made to discontinue the use of an external food service management company, opting for a self-operated model for food and nutrition services starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting concluded with an adjournment to an executive session to discuss personnel and student matters.