The Board of Education
The district is governed by a Board of Education consisting of
seven members elected for overlapping three-year terms. Elections are
held each April.
The Board's powers and duties include the broad authority to
adopt and enforce all necessary policies for the management and
governance of the public schools within the District.
Official action by Board members must occur at a duly called and
legally conducted meeting having the majority quorum of Board Members
for the purpose of discussing district business.
The superintendent of schools is selected by the Board and serves
as the chief executive officer responsible for the administration and
management of the district schools in accordance with Board policies and
directives and State and Federal Law.
Meeting Dates:
November 15
December 20
January 17
February 21
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
Macon County R-1 Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Conference room 6:00 p.m.
DRAFT
Meeting called to order by the Board President Donny Wyatt at 6:09 p.m.
In attendance
Board members present were Billy Anderson, Steve Burns, Chris Nelson, Donny Wyatt,Austin Barnett, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille. Administration present: Superintendent Dr. Bryan Thomsen, Asst. Superintendent Shelley Devenport, Bobby Sangster, Megan Pollard, Christopher Lambert, Mike Dameron, Jeff Scantlin, Brenda Nelson, Stacy Quinn and Board Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Boling.
Opening Remarks by President
1. Pledge of Allegiance
President Wyatt asked all to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Agenda
Motion by Austin Barnett 2nd by Nick Dille Those voting yea – Austin Barnett, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler.
Informational Items -
1. Update on Bus replacement - Transportation director Jeff Scantlain informed the board of locating two buses with the possibility of purchasing one. The first one is in the KC area and is a 71 passenger Blue Bird bus. The second one is from the Michigan area and would be purchased from Midwest transit. Mr. Scantlin suggested the Blue Bird Bus from KC knowing the background of the bus was well kept.
Donny Wyatt made a motion to add business item #5 to purchase the bus.
Motion Donny Wyatt 2nd Chris Nelson. Those voting yea - Austin Barnett, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler. Voting No None
Presentations
1. APR Overview -
Assistant Superintendent Shelley Devenport reported to the BOE information regarding the District’s Annual Performance Report. Mrs. Devenport explained that the State Board of Education has established a new method to determine how well districts are doing meeting the Missouri Learning Standards. The measure includes a district’s Performance and Continuous Improvement. The Macon R-1 School District received 100% in Continuous Improvement and Maintained a high-percentage in Student Achievement. However, the new measure added “Student Growth.” This involves predicting how well students will do on future standardized tests. According to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, our District’s predicted scores brought our overall rating down from last year. Mrs. Devenport reported that this is a trend across the State for schools with high student achievement such as our District. The predictor leaves little room for growth. However, the District will be addressing areas where students in the District can continue to improve.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda consists of minutes, treasurer's report, student activities, and administrative reports. One check to Agrisystem was asked to be pulled from the list.
Motion by Chris Nelson 2nd by Donny Wyatt Those voting yea – Austin Barnett, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler. Voting No None
Business Items
1. Approval of the ECSE sending school agreement with the amendment of tuition from $2,000 to $4,000 per semester.
Motion by Nick Dille 2nd by Tyler Fiedler Those voting yea – Austin Barnett,
Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler.
Voting No None
2. Approval of HS elevator repair estimate.
Motion by Chris Nelson 2nd by Donny Wyatt Those voting yea – Austin Barnett,
Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler.
Those voting No Nick Dille.
3. Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar.
Motion by Tyler Fiedler 2nd by Austin Barnett Those voting yea – Austin Barnett,
Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler.
Voting No None
4. Approval of policy GCBDA & GDBDA. (2nd reading)
Motion by Donny Wyatt 2nd by Austin Barnett Those voting yea – Austin Barnett,
Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler.
Voting No None
5. Approval of purchasing the Blue Bird bus.
Motion by Donny Wyatt 2nd by Nick Dille Those voting yea – Austin Barnett,
Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler.
Voting No None
Board Comments and Future Issues
Questions concerning the use of Hudl was brought up. It seems that the girls basketball games are being broadcast but the boys games have yet to be seen on the Hudl app.
Why has the quarterly Extra Mile award not been handed out this year and are they going to be? If the money is not going to employees than it may be applied towards the
playground project headed by Katrina Stewart.
Where are we standing on the process of getting the policy’s updated and posted on the school website.
Lastly, how is the CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) coming along? Has there been any more work done and when will it be completed?
Correspondence/Announcements –
A thank you card was received from the family of William Anderson.
End Open Session 8:00 p.m.
Motion by Tyler Fiedler 2nd by Austin Barnett Those voting yea – Austin Barnett,
Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Nick Dille and Tyler Fiedler.
________________________________ __________________________
Donny Wyatt, Vice President Sandra Boling, Secretary
December 20, 2023
5:00 p.m. - Macon R-1 Board Room
902 N. Missouri, Macon, MO 63552
Opening Remarks by President
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Call the Meeting to Order
- Meeting called to order by: Donny Wyatt at 6:11 p.m.
Those in attendance Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns,
Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett, Nick Dille and Tyler Fielder not present.
- Approve Open Session Agenda
Notes: ________________________________________________________
Motion: Chris Nelson 2nd: Nick Dille
Informational Items
1. State Seal of Biliteracy (pg 40) approval from DESE. (B. Thomsen)
December Budget Update (pg 42) (B. Thomsen)
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2023-2024 Staff Culture Survey Results (B. Thomsen) (Booklet)
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Approval of Item #2 - 2024-2025 School Calendar (pg 78)
(Calendar Summary/Details)
Presentations
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Presentation #1 - Audit Report given by Mark Higgins of Conrad and Higgins out of Princeton, MO.
Motion: Austin Barnett 2nd: Billy Anderson
Those voting yea: Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.
Consent Agenda
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Approval of Monthly Bills (pg 44)
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Approval of Treasurer's Report (pg 68)
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Approval of Payroll (pg 70)
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Approval of November 15, 2023 OPEN Session Minutes (pg 73)
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Approval of December 18, 2023 OPEN Session Minutes (pg 75)
Motion: Austin Barnett 2nd: Billy Anderson
Those voting yea: Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.
Business Items
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Approval of Item #1 - Tile replacement (pg 76) in Elementary. (2nd Estimate) (pg 77) (M. Dameron)
Motion: Donny Wyatt 2nd: Nick Dille
Those voting yea: Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.
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Approval of Item #3 - Policy GCBDA (pg 79) & GDBDA (pg 84) Discussion/Revision
Motion:Chris Nelson 2nd: Donny Wyatt
Those voting yea: Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.
Board Comments & Future Items
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Public Comment
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Board Comments & Future Issues
Correspondence/Announcements
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Correspondence
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Announcements
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Adjourn Meeting
Motion: Billy Anderson 2nd: Nick Dille.
Those voting yea: Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.
Motion: _______________ 2nd: ______________________
Those voting yea: Donny Wyatt, Chris Nelson, Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.
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Donny Wyatt, Board President Sandra Boling, Board Secretary
Macon County R-1 Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday October 18, 2023
Conference room 6:00 p.m.
DRAFT
Meeting called to order by the Board President Donny Wyatt at 6:00 p.m.
In attendance
Board members present were Billy Anderson, Steve Burns, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Donny Wyatt, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille. Administration present: Superintendent Dr. Bryan Thomsen, Assistant Superintendent Shelley Devenport, Katrina Stewart,Dale Devenport, Bobby Sangster, Amy Dwiggins, Megan Pollard, Brenda Nelson, Stacy Quinn, Chris Lambert, Alanna Oliver and Board Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Boling. Staff member Pat Quinly.
1. Opening Remarks by President
A. Pledge of Allegiance
President Wyatt asked all to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Approval of Agenda -
Motion to approve: Tyler Fiedler 2nd Chris Nelson. Those voting yea - Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett, Tyler Fiedler, Chris Nelson and Donny Wyatt. Voting nay - none
2. Informational Items
N/A
3. Presentations
N/A
4. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve by Billy Anderson and seconded by Donny Wyatt. those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
5. Business Items
A. Approval of QNS Technology Support Agreement for three year term. Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
B. Transportation Report, Approval of 23-24 miles and purchase of new software - Motion to table by Tyler Fiedler and seconded by Austin Barnett. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
C. Approval of the SkillsUSA Middle School Club. - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Billy Anderson. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
D. Discussion of Facility Usage was Tabled - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Chris Nelson. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
E. Approval of Vass Electric for Electrical Bid for small ballfield. - Motion by Tyler Fiedler and seconded by Austin Barnett. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
7. Board Comment and Future Items
Public Comment - N/A
Board comments and future issues - Installation of the Larry Bagby Ballfield sign.
8. Correspondence/Announcements -
Thank you card from the Kyle Bealmer family
JAG program will host a reception for students on October 25th at 6 p.m. in the lower level
of the CO building
9. Executive Session
Motion to go into Executive Session. Motion by Billy Anderson and 2nd by Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
________________________________ __________________________
Donny Wyatt, Vice President Sandra Boling, Secretary/Treasurer
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Macon County R-1 Board of Education Meeting
Wednesday September 20, 2023
Conference room 6:00 p.m.
DRAFT
Meeting called to order by the Board President Donny Wyatt at 6:00 p.m.
In attendance
Board members present were Billy Anderson, Steve Burns, Donny Wyatt, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille. Administration present: Superintendent Dr. Bryan Thomsen, Assistant Superintendent Shelley Devenport, Katrina Stewart,Dale Devenport, Bobby Sangster, Amy Dwiggins, Megan Pollard, Brenda Nelson, Stacy Quinn, Chris Lambert, Alanna Oliver and Board Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Boling. Staff members Abbie Farrington, Pat Quinly and Braiden Dowell.
1. Opening Remarks by President
A. Pledge of Allegiance
President Wyatt asked all to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Approval of Agenda -
Motion to approve: Billy Anderson 2nd Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea - Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett, Tyler Fiedler, Chris Nelson and Donny Wyatt. Voting nay - none
2. Informational Items
Dr. Thompson recognized the Transportation Department for receiving an Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award and the Total Fleet Excellence award for the 2023-2024 school year.
3. Presentations
Culinary Arts - Braiden Dowell from the MACTEC along with the following students Nick Wray, Gavin O’ Brien, Valaska Cook, Kalelyn Becker and Brenda Vaught brought a variety of foods for the board to enjoy. Nick Wray and Gavin O’Brian also shared with the board the different levels of titles they receive while taking the Culinary class at MACTEC. Some of the skills they have learned are sanitation, meeting others, communications, flexibility and networking. Some of the students have been to cooking competitions in Springfield, MO where they received 10th place. The students shared how they have benefited from the program. How it helped them be ready to enter the workforce in the culinary field.
Flex program - Abbie Farrington first gave a shout out to her Flex program committee which consists of the following teachers Carolyne Adams, Emily McVicker, Erik VanDelft and Miranda Walker. Mrs. Farrington explained how much time and energy they all have put into the program so far. The Flex program allows students to attend some school days at a reduced amount of time. Some of the requirements for students to qualify are to have a GPA of 2.5 and above, 90% attendance, No major discipline issues and all required paperwork has to be kept up. Each student has to be accountable for all the guidelines for the program or they will receive goals to make up and job targets can be made. If the students keep up with all the requirements they are able to stay in the program. If not they are released from the program and are required to go back to their regular student schedules. Mrs. Farrington was asked to bring back modifications to make the program even better for the students of Macon R-I.
4. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve by Billy Anderson and seconded by Steve Burns. hose voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
5. Business Items
A. Approval of new sign for CO building - Sign is to be made bigger but shortened to Macon R-I Schools within the same amount of money as bid received. Motion by Chris Nelson and seconded by Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
B. Approve Fundraising/Donations/Sponsorship - Motion to table by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Austin Barnett. Those voting yea – hose voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
C. Approval of the Use of Facilities Handbook/process - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Billy Anderson. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
D. Approval of Partnership with Law Enforcement for the use of drug dogs - Motion by Billy Anderson and seconded by Chris Nelson. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
E. Approval of Electrical work bids for small ballfield - Motion to table by Billy Anderason and seconded by Austin Barnett. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
F. Approve Middle School Club - Motion by Chris Nelson and seconded by Austin Barnett. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
G. Motion to amend agenda for item H - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Billy Anderson. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
H. Allow the Optimist Tenderloin sale to be set up for homecoming and allow the auction of a back
parking lot spot for the Rotary. Motion by Tyler Fiedler and seconded by Austin Barnett. hose voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
7. Board Comment and Future Items
Public Comment -
Board comments and future issues - The need for two new signs for the bathrooms by the football field.
8. Correspondance/Announcements - N/A
9. Executive Session
Motion to go into Executive Session. Motion by Billy Anderson and 2nd by Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt. Those voting nay – none. Motion passed
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Donny Wyatt, Vice President Sandra Boling, Secretary/Treasurer
August 16, 2023
Draft Board Meeting Minutes
July 19, 2023
Draft Board Meeting Minutes
June 28, 2023
Board Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2023
Board Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2023
Board Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2023
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April 17, 2023
Board Meeting Agenda
March 23, 2023
Board Meeting DRAFT Minutes
March 25, 2023
Special Board Meeting Agenda
March 16, 2023
Special Board Meeting Agenda
March 13, 2023
Closed Session Board Meeting Agenda
Mowing Bid PDF
February 21, 2023
DRAFT Board Minutes
February 21, 2023
Board Meeting Agenda
December 14, 2022
Draft Board Meeting Minutes
November 22, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2022
Board Meeting Minutes
Property Acquisition for Macon R-1
August 18, 2022
Board Meeting Draft Minutes
June 29, 2022
Board Meeting Draft Minutes
May 19, 2022
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April 21, 2022
Board Meeting Agenda
April 14, 2022
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March 17, 2022
Board Meeting
February 23, 2022
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February 10, 2022
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February 9, 2022
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January 24, 2022
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January 20, 2022
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January 10, 2022
Special Board Meeting & Informational Public Forum
December 15, 2021
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November 18, 2021
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October 21, 2021
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August 19, 2021
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
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