Lakeland School District R-III

The agenda includes a presentation regarding food service, various administrative reports from the Superintendent, Elementary, and High School departments, and a review of food service operations. Old business items consist of a construction update and discussions regarding survey and easement matters. New business topics involve a CSIP quarterly review, the Jack Holley Scholarship, board policy updates, a calendar discussion, and a proposal to change the meeting date in March. The meeting will also include a closed session to address personnel, student, and legal matters, including the Superintendent's evaluation and potential hiring or resignation decisions.

This Schoolwide Program Plan details comprehensive strategies to foster student success and address the educational needs of the school community. It focuses on providing opportunities for all students to meet challenging Missouri Learning Standards through enhanced academic programs, including small class sizes, targeted pull-out instruction, and research-based teaching methods. The plan incorporates increased learning time, an enriched curriculum, and specific interventions for at-risk students. It also emphasizes holistic student development by improving non-academic skills, preparing students for future educational and career paths, and implementing a tiered model for positive behavior. Key supporting elements include continuous professional development for staff, strategies for recruiting and retaining effective teachers, and facilitating seamless transitions for preschool children. The plan also outlines the consolidation of various funding sources to support its initiatives.

The agenda for the meeting includes administrative reports from the Superintendent, elementary, high school, and food service departments. Old business topics consist of construction updates and the selection of qualified surveying firms for a property easement. New business items cover board election filing dates, the audit for 2024-25, a quarterly comprehensive school improvement plan review, scheduling the next board meeting, and the Missouri School Boards' Association student scholarship. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel and student matters.

The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, excluding specific bills which were approved separately. Key administrative reports detailed enrollment figures for both elementary and high school levels, provided updates on current attendance rates, and outlined upcoming dates including the end of the second quarter and the start of the second semester in 2026. The Superintendent noted plans for a meeting to review progress toward district CSIP goals. Old business involved an update indicating that roof repairs are nearing completion pending a final inspection. New business featured the approval of CSIP program evaluations for the Gifted Program and Parents As Teachers, approval of a bus bid with Masters Transportation, appointment of School Safety Coordinators, and approval of the Climax Springs MOU for Special Education Student Transportation. A closed session was held to address personnel and student records matters.

Key discussion points during the regular meeting included an update on the Food Service Program, noting current breakfast participation at 54% and lunch at 72%. The Superintendent provided a legislative update and discussed construction progress related to bond projects and storm damage repairs, noting that a roof inspection requires further work pending weather. The board reviewed progress toward CSIP Priorities, focusing on staff professional development and safety/security updates like the door access system. Furthermore, the board approved Emily Neuenschwander as the nominee for the Jack Holley Scholarship. Several board policies were updated, specifically rescinding IIAC-R1 and approving IIA and IIAC. The date for the March Board Meeting was changed to March 17th. In closed session, the board approved the resignation of two elementary teachers and the hiring of a new elementary teacher for the following school year. A two-year contract extension for the Superintendent for the 2027/28 and 2028/29 school years was also approved.