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Election totals presented to the board showed Jackson County with 442 yes votes and 217 no votes (659 total) and Lafayette County with 86 yes votes and 26 no votes (112 total). The combined totals for the two counties were 528 yes votes and 243 no votes, a total of 771 votes between the two counties. The board entertained a motion to approve and certify the special-election results and the motion carried.

Board members discussed turnout and reasons the August result differed from an earlier April question. Members said some voters who did not vote in April turned out in August to support the district; others suggested that online posts and anti-tax messaging may have driven no votes. Officials said some voters mistakenly believed the ballot language increased taxes when the district’s intent was to move an existing transfer (described in the meeting as a 70-cent transfer) and that confusing ballot language likely contributed to misunderstanding.

Board members noted differences across counties, with Lafayette County showing a higher approval percentage on the item. Several board members said the failure reflected broader mistrust of government or local controversy in Jackson County and discussed the challenge of educating voters on complex tax-transfer language. Staff suggested continued community engagement and clearer messaging about how funds would be used, and board members requested more outreach to explain the district’s budget and the mechanics of the proposed transfer.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oak Grove R-VI Board Meeting 08-20-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board certified the results of the Aug. 5, 2025 special election and discussed why a previously proposed transfer (described in meeting as a 70-cent transfer) failed in August despite a narrow margin in April; the meeting included county-by-county vote totals and discussion about messaging and public mistrust.","taxTitle","OAK GROVE R-VI, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",67289,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585502,"Board approves one-year financial consultant contract to support district transition and long-term planning",284,3122000,3406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8&start=3122&end=3406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8/thumbnail_3122000.jpg","/articles/6585502/Missouri/Board-approves-one-year-financial-consultant-contract-to-support-district-transition-and-long-term-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585502-e3ce9569187f5340585176167829bb36/orig.mp4?Expires=1774856395&Signature=cjVJFbsFGWnYVEZO2OgkTwIuLSBYIzypIy7nal91Jgx-Vj1Vs4aehQLpVY98pinR1F6Ad240TVL2jJ3fec5HbI0Pqh1Gk2fYHbGbd4GEuD5DEiDaZapLYMsps38aEIOzkaYWPGfwFFIRcXzaUurVB8wckW7IhYpE33kT~5XUSCRYliSgWYcBJfkTN7WBDHpZxuoJm6q5Bz-7Em-gWM6itiQimkt5ssTfQvvtun2oioHxxvFkDxsmJryAOPw5lg-AVYpio3FqU6jCXkJJW2p8jPRcNmdIQnE87l0x-QJrBAtveFrvfDeQaiY8c2lM4bH1avpBxnqxKvet5tqL~a6e1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oak Grove R-VI board approved a one-year financial consulting contract with Michael Weisar, a retired school financial officer, to provide district financial support during a transitional year.

The superintendent described the arrangement as one day per week on campus plus availability by phone and email. The contract was presented as a professional-services purchase for $25,000 for the year. Staff said Weisar will help the district analyze revenue scenarios, develop a long-term financial plan for the recently adopted 70-cent transfer, review salary schedules for competitiveness and equity, and support the finance team during the SUI software transition.

Board members asked that the consultant present findings at several board meetings during the year; staff agreed Weisar would share periodic updates and assist with budget revisions and planning. The motion to approve the contract was made and seconded at the meeting; the board called the question and the item was approved.","The board approved a one-year contract with retired district finance officer Michael Weisar to provide weekly on-site consulting and ongoing support as the district implements a new financial system and develops a long-term financial plan.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585506,"Oak Grove R-VI plans switch to SUI financial software; transition training and short overlap with current vendor",88,1822000,1910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8&start=1822&end=1910","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8/thumbnail_1822000.jpg","/articles/6585506/Missouri/Oak-Grove-R-VI-plans-switch-to-SUI-financial-software-transition-training-and-short-overlap-with-current-vendor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585506-82cfd71625135ee1938e357d183edd8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774856395&Signature=IL-oyXgBycXIvU7W~thIDt16u7TyVXnzmodpY6M-RxijAwKvYiquLaDCoSOnyTEmDrPvDiUYHgOmhl6Hfu8kHDsoLkTK5Mqf4Lipn0d7gCJpRyPRpbNWujs6xTnllL6~IMnb4QYkqc09dd9przr12O-3GME-Sohm-UUaC95J6CC~fszq5h7AqEXXpxv7sFZBIwi7hLoEPjOAGBP1g4WUM-HX4x60cr3ROfZ0N~Sb7hc31QjMQXJayNDQjMtHpIIkI6UGZ~7dWo1NiWUvGLANbxTA029tzUYbph5ArRQwhHz8vGy0Aw80~So3MiPmLfM~xqV4qLnIG-uffxOONgg~pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oak Grove R-VI finance staff reported they selected SUI as the district’s next financial software after demos and a site visit.

Staff said the district spent about $18,000 last year on its current system (referred to variously as System/SysFin in the meeting). Moving to SUI will incur a one-time setup fee that brings the first-year cost to $17,200; after implementation the annual subscription cost was given as $14,700. Finance staff said they will send the core finance team and an additional special-education secretary to October training for cross-training and to support the implementation.

Because the SysFin contract terminates in September, staff said the district expects a short overlap period of roughly two to three months (an extended contract with SysFin) while SUI is implemented. Staff said they vetted multiple vendors, visited a district using SUI, and believe SUI provides features that better meet the district’s needs.

Board members asked clarifying questions but took no formal vote on the software at the meeting; staff said they will proceed with training and a phased transition plan.","District finance staff recommended switching accounting software to SUI after vendor vetting; the board was informed about costs, training, and a short overlap with the current SysFin support contract during the transition.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585510,"Oak Grove R-VI construction update: gym pad poured, locker-room repairs, east drive work continuing",698,1958000,2656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8&start=1958&end=2656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8/thumbnail_1958000.jpg","/articles/6585510/Missouri/Oak-Grove-R-VI-construction-update-gym-pad-poured-locker-room-repairs-east-drive-work-continuing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585510-2438dfcbd8bf1354ff9eadc72835c9d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1774856395&Signature=ixCdxZWEqA5YlGicrIbQZ6jpFql993OrsnkuQSABkCYA3vGGw65QjgQh~rcI5ocDfj8883Z5QdmYQc4P6YmdgESJuduHB9J3JZX-UBRBHyFz6eENqGHSmDx4OVM-o3m0AuHiXrZIYC5cBkBeC57fFn2A0h9ZBIAFcNlTd5BvISrAHrFf5wnylTd5a5A1rXKE2qZIPkLaq4RAGrv2lYfbh3N0cJjZASVF3cWw~BMjhxEuCnUWAwNm0z7BtNaqGk4mAiLJrQUvgdEUN6yPINBDcSWZgVV1ehbUkjUmXi8Vhd-gvHddeWLpLqz2DIM5Vrf10HxGnwnAvJz3D8qBMskZTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities staff and construction representatives reported progress and remaining work on several Oak Grove R-VI campus construction projects, including athletic facilities and high-school additions.

Project leads said crews have completed much of the rough grading and base work for the main gym pad and locker-room areas. Concrete pours are in place on portions of the boys’ side; staff said the concrete slab cure period (they cited a 30-day rule of thumb for epoxy and finishing trades) remains an important checkpoint before finish work begins and before lockers and epoxy floors are installed.

Work has required temporarily closing the high school east drive. Staff described traffic and bus logistics adjustments while contractors move earthwork and prepare the permanent drive alignment. Crews continue site grading, base placement and block work in the boys’ locker-room area; the girls’ side has had plumbing rough-in and excavation and staff said a concrete slab is expected in the coming weeks.

Construction staff described ongoing water infiltration near the girls’ locker-room area. They said they have observed water running down a foundation wall in a specific quadrant of the building and that on past occasions a chlorine test helped identify a domestic water line leak. The team said some infiltration has been tied to an earlier water line, but it remains under investigation whether the current source is groundwater, roof drainage or a plumbing leak. Contractors have used dehumidifiers and temporary measures to dry bowed flooring and have installed a larger threshold where wood bowed.

Other projects discussed included irrigation for the middle-school field (staff said crews located an in-house 2-inch water line and will run irrigation mains), relocation and new surfacing for throwing events (discus/shot) as part of a new parking lot design, and temporary facilities such as a ConX storage box and porta-potties to support visiting teams during construction.

Staff said the project team is exploring drainage and water-quality design alternatives to reduce the scope and cost of a closed-detention requirement tied to the city’s stormwater standards. The design team is preparing two cost plans—one with a subsurface (spherical) drain and one with linear piping—and expected high-level numbers soon to inform a board decision.

Board members and staff discussed sequencing, inspection milestones, and anticipated completion checkpoints for locker rooms and gym finishes. Staff emphasized continued monitoring of water infiltration and coordination with the city on stormwater standards and approvals.","District staff and contractors provided a construction update covering gym slab pours and cure schedules, ongoing water intrusion investigation in the girls’ locker-room area, temporary traffic impacts to the high school east drive, irrigation and track/field improvements, and timeline notes for upcoming work.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6585514,"Oak Grove R-VI reviews MTSS approach after spring math results; district to use pacing guides and interventions",1619,191000,1810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8&start=191&end=1810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5611545-ff3ab1f528904a3a39bcb64ea1fbefd8/thumbnail_191000.jpg","/articles/6585514/Missouri/Oak-Grove-R-VI-reviews-MTSS-approach-after-spring-math-results-district-to-use-pacing-guides-and-interventions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585514-d3747acc69a08f913542228d11e72af0/orig.mp4?Expires=1774856395&Signature=TFWDzPEo-ys1st4EInmkFE7~mD-zfuseFXQdn2jcq7TEdNeswQB-1f7BlhtHrgX0UZQit06rIiYszZ9oiDPuvBwd7zacKYF1x8xXcvzDWUGRMVkevASckaKR-sb863ukLZb147nRklCAi~UT-uYWdNvjjgU-JsqKsMyAmEsdVD3zUsygWTFmu5FyzTzmIVTIu610NuPBaTN5~OccXdGQyVaZDmnYtGlgxS4Gqesidlo6zTIBlLeIYeljvJHqMqDrdS5Sc0Y~aYNocxWmyVALydE3TGubFHCSt5b0Hh9nrKwP14LWpPmIi-wGi59Rr3V0yj13roG5kXbwNBsxze6FoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oak Grove R-VI district staff presented spring assessment results and a plan to use multi-tiered systems of support to raise student proficiency in mathematics.

The district presenter said the focus is to strengthen tier 1 instruction—grade-level teaching available to all students—so fewer students require tier 2 and tier 3 interventions. The presentation included district comparison data, an example standard where only 19% of students answered correctly, and sample pacing guides for middle-school math that the presenter said administrators and teachers will use to align instruction and identify gaps.

The presenter described MTSS as a “layered system” that pairs universal instruction with increasingly intensive supports for students who do not meet grade-level benchmarks. Staff said the district has expanded tier 3 supports, added behavior specialists and intervention rooms, and will use benchmark data and pacing guides to identify and respond to holes in instruction.

The presentation noted upcoming changes to state reporting categories: the state will move next year from four score categories to five (low basic, basic, grade level, advanced and proficient), a change staff said should increase the percentage of students reported as on grade level under the new categories.

For middle- and high-school courses that count toward end-of-course exams—Algebra I and Algebra II were cited—staff said course placement and alignment across teachers remain a focus. The district will use frequent common assessments aligned to the pacing guides, coach teacher teams and provide administrator supervision so common assessments can be given and data acted on before major breaks such as Thanksgiving.

Staff described interventions at different grade bands: elementary schools use small-group instruction and instructional coaches to keep teachers aligned; middle school students identified as below grade level will be scheduled into an academic strategies class in addition to ELA; high schools will use a dedicated intervention time (referred to as Panther Pride) and learning-path software (iReady) to target student deficits. Staff said they will avoid pulling students from core instruction for tier 2 and tier 3 supports whenever possible.

In response to questions, staff said some tracking will be manual and will include weekly meetings with middle-school teams, half-day professional development sessions at secondary schools, and administrator walkthroughs using the pacing guide as a checkpoint. Staff also said they will work to better align grading practices with assessment results so course grades reflect demonstrated mastery.

The district also noted it participates in an SRSN network pilot and cited a Department of Education waiver the state received to allow growth-based assessment approaches, which staff said aligns with the district’s interest in tracking student growth across the year rather than relying solely on single end-of-course tests.

Board members asked about cohort tracking, software support for learning-path data, and accountability for online diagnostics. Staff said they will meet weekly with teams, supervise diagnostics to ensure data quality, and use incentives and communication to increase student engagement with diagnostic tools.

The district said curriculum work this summer produced a pacing guide template for secondary math and that content teams will continue curriculum writing and professional development this year.","District staff reviewed end-of-course and MAP math results, described changes to state assessment reporting, and outlined a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) strategy that includes new pacing guides, teacher collaboration, and targeted interventions.","actionData","errors"]

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Oak Grove R-VI reviews MTSS approach after spring math results; district to use pacing guides and interventions