Potosi School District R-3

The Potosi R-3 School District's Continuous School Improvement Plan focuses on providing a safe environment for students to reach their learning potential and become responsible citizens through collaboration between home, school, and community. Key priorities include leadership development, enhancing teaching and learning, fostering a collaborative culture, and proactive resource management. The plan addresses facilities planning, budget management, personnel sufficiency, improved literacy, curriculum refinement, career education, and the establishment of healthy climate and culture with high academic and behavioral expectations.

The board meeting included discussions and approvals related to the construction project process for the Fine Arts building, a bid for vending machines with US Vending, the AMI Plan, the Dual Credit Enrollment Handbook, the Professional Development Handbook, and MSBA Policy Updates 2025C. The board also entered into an Executive Session.

The board meeting included recognizing retiring employees and student award recipients. The board approved the consent agenda, student handbooks for 2025-2026, the Athletic/Activities Handbook, and the A+ Handbook. The 2024-2025 fiscal year district budget was adopted as the preliminary 2025-2026 budget. MSBA Policy Updates 2025A and 2025B were approved. The Hall of Fame Re-Organization was approved by specifying positions to serve on the committee. The board approved a substitute pay increase and considered a resolution authorizing the intent to reimburse certain capital expenditures. The meeting moved into an executive session before adjourning.

The meeting addressed several key areas including recognizing retiring employees, student award recipients, and CTA essay winners. Bids for gasoline, diesel fuel, bread, milk, and produce were approved. The board reviewed MSBA policy updates and approved a salary increase for all staff. The meeting also included an executive session.

The board meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items, including recognizing the School Board for School Board Appreciation Month, approving summer school dates, approving the 2025-26 district calendar, and amending the 2024-25 district calendar. The board also entered into an Executive Session.