Oak Grove School District

The Open Session meeting commenced with the approval of the Agenda. Key activities included a recognition for the ROTC Raider Team and the approval of the Consent Agenda. Discussion items covered an OPAA! Food Service Update, academic focus using I-Ready Mid Year Diagnostic Data, a Construction Update with Pay App #9, a Legislative update and State of District Information, and a first reading of the MSBA 2025E policy update. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 Calendar and awarded the Elementary Connection Bid (second phase of Bond Project) to Westport Construction. Budget Revision #1 was reviewed for discussion only.

The meeting agenda covered several priority areas, including student learning, staffing, district operations, and safety and security. The Executive Session involved legal, personnel, students, and land matters, specifically addressing the approval of the Superintendent Contract, personnel updates, approval of resignations, and approval of certified staff renewals for 2026-2027. The Regular Board Meeting included the approval of bills related to District Operations, and action items covered the approval of a Girl Scout Gold Project Mural, 2026-2027 Health Insurance rates, and an ELA curriculum adoption. Discussion items included a construction update with Pay App #11, a preliminary budget discussion for 2026-2027, Board Vacancy policy, and a legislative update. The next meeting date was set for April 15, 2026, which includes a Reorganization meeting.

The meeting included an Executive Session covering legal, personnel, students, and land matters, including personnel updates, resignations, hires, and contract renewals for administrators and directors. The Regular Board Meeting featured student, staff, and community recognition for FCCLA and Eric Mitchell. Key discussion items included a two-year pilot proposal for Girls Flag Football, a construction update with Pay Application #10, and a financial outlook presentation including Jackson County Tax Credits. Action items involved the approval of the Food Service Bid for 2026-2031, approval of Budget Revision #1, and approval of the MSBA 2025E policy update. The agenda also addressed the resignation of a Board member and the subsequent Board Vacancy process.

The meeting included recognition for FCCLA and an individual named Eric Mitchell. Discussion items covered a two-year pilot club proposal for Girls Flag Football, a construction update with Pay App #10 review, an analysis of the Financial Outlook incorporating Jackson County Tax Credits, the process for addressing the Resignation of a Board Member and subsequent Board Vacancy policy, and a Legislative Update. Action was taken to approve the Food Service Bid 2026-2031, award the bid to OPAA!, approve Budget Revision #1, and approve the MSBA 2025E policy update and video overview.

The board meeting involved several key actions and discussions. Key items included the adoption of 2026-2027 health insurance rates, the adoption of ELA curriculum, and the appointment of Todd Blansit to fill a board vacancy. The board also reviewed the Girl Scout Gold Mural Project, received a construction update with pay application #11, discussed the 2026-2027 preliminary budget, and reviewed board vacancy policies and legislative updates. Additionally, student, staff, and community members were recognized.