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Assistant Superintendent Tim Garber said the district continues its literacy work with a Letters training (a science-of-reading literacy program) and that 25 teachers are in cohort 2 of that training. Garber also listed other professional-development offerings provided to staff over the summer, including new middle-school ELA resource training, Read 180 (reading intervention), CPI crisis-prevention training, ParentSquare rollout, IXL and conscious-discipline work.

Nut graf: District leaders said the combination of professional development and summer programming appears to have supported a strong start to the 2025–26 school year, with higher summer-school enrollment for secondary grades, improved attendance in some programs, and a record turnout for substitute-teacher training.

Summer-school figures presented by secondary coordinator Cody Gibson showed Bolivar Middle School summer enrollment near 308 this year with attendance above 80% and Bolivar High School enrollment rising from 417 in 2024 to 447 in 2025; Garber said online classes posted a 100% pass rate in the summer program. On the elementary side, Jennifer Miller reported enrollment of 365 students at the primary programs and about 273 at BIS (grades 3–5), with attendance around 76% districtwide for elementary summer school. Miller said enrichment activities and community partnerships (nutrition classes from CMH, visits to the splash pad and park) supported student engagement.

Garber also reported a substantial substitute-teacher training the week before school started: 44 participants attended, supplementing 36 substitutes already registered and ready for the year. \"Our substitute teachers play a huge role in our schools,\" Garber said, and the training covered classroom management, emergency procedures and instructional expectations.

Ending: Superintendent and board members praised staff for preparation and early enrollment figures; administrators asked for board support in ongoing staffing, facility scheduling and long-range planning tied to the district's CSIP priorities (quality Tier 1 instruction and positive, safe learning environments).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bolivar School Board Meeting 8/21/25","oneSentenceSummary","District academic leaders reported a positive start to the 2025–26 year: literacy/cohort training continues, summer-school enrollment rose, online class pass rates were high and the district hosted a large substitute-teacher training with 44 participants.","taxTitle","BOLIVAR R-I, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",61423,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6499728,"Bolivar R‑I adds school-protection officers and welcomes new SRO; board hears program update",245,1441105,1686795,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664120-39f2b7199c4c1d2abde1c7d21d4f51c9&start=1441&end=1686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664120-39f2b7199c4c1d2abde1c7d21d4f51c9/thumbnail_1441105.jpg","/articles/6499728/Missouri/Bolivar-RI-adds-school-protection-officers-and-welcomes-new-SRO-board-hears-program-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499728-249fb03dd602eddc22ac0d563190f54b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775495562&Signature=RJBhPtbRSFvrqpiMQrF8CSnvEiu-dW6yuwixBKVRmY7eX-EHg3NeJAQ6viQ~PbKJt5YTRfcJIWyc-6rAxtSgn-kiVL-96wp-AeYq8oecIp75aoPL7riMnT7Y9A92Ic3uSMSFCQ7Njvs1Ur89w6kGK9od77MX7B5GFQi~oAvSDfG1~OVeKzLv6NJ9zq5QfQosD-szaanRPjxa0yenjS5dm4hm4qJGktPhqBbmCrPnc~GQgdTaA1UWU2d2jgGRoPHFLZoaD4WhLrLKHKjDm6Yk21mv4U-ce4hL5PZMzdEYqCTloGiSglJO7VBKj4K~86EOnNT3hUC8DfbTKGXNXb3ryw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bolivar R‑I board members received a school-safety update Aug. 21 that introduced a newly appointed School Resource Officer and summarized the district's expanding security staffing model, including School Protection Officers who completed an extended training regimen.

SRO Scott Hendrickson briefed the board and introduced new SRO Tyler Sammons. Hendrickson said Sammons \"has been excellent to work with\" and noted Sammons completed a one-week, 40-hour SRO course in Jefferson City and additional on-the-job orientation. Hendrickson said Sammons \"is a self starter\" who is integrating well with students and staff.

Hendrickson also described the district's School Protection Officer (SPO) program, saying the SPO training was \"about a hundred and 20 hours\" and that the program is \"no joke.\" He said the district will pursue additional training and coordination between SROs and SPOs to improve school safety operations.

Nut graf: The district signaled a multi-layered safety approach: an experienced long-serving SRO paired with a new SRO hire and a cadre of SPOs who completed extended training designed to augment SRO coverage.

Board members asked when notices would be posted at school buildings to indicate the security presence; Hendrickson and others said signage is already posted at main and side entrances and is highly visible. The board thanked Hendrickson and Sammons for the work to make buildings secure as the new school year opened.

Ending: The board heard the safety update as part of a broader set of opening-of-year reports and thanked safety staff for their work preparing for students' return.","The board received updates on school safety staffing. The district introduced a newly hired School Resource Officer (SRO), Tyler Sammons, and described a graduated School Protection Officer (SPO) training program; staff said the SPO course is substantially longer than prior SRO training and that SPOs completed about 120 hours of instruction.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6499733,"Bolivar R‑I bond projects progress; board considers change order for old Ag building reconfiguration",405,3997859,4403655,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664120-39f2b7199c4c1d2abde1c7d21d4f51c9&start=3997&end=4403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664120-39f2b7199c4c1d2abde1c7d21d4f51c9/thumbnail_3997859.jpg","/articles/6499733/Missouri/Bolivar-RI-bond-projects-progress-board-considers-change-order-for-old-Ag-building-reconfiguration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499733-44fee675dc909a9124d4d3ac445c0504/orig.mp4?Expires=1775495562&Signature=CKPsmjnEQAU4CnpskrYuDGZSq9RA7wst-kcxDBSBqU0L-qG7MjDbH53RJYzhcH-g~urMW9mHLPY0QDAZqIZPNVtOPJTTF1OrmsNOp9bxtdYBdRxu5OWyfkgkhrAMrY-GbXbZ7aex1H3fgcfAV8jnGV~NgWhrSn6XksXZhNJvQCZiC7-EEcJkhSi0PetDIeu4iGyY2y2c-7WLivke7JA~4cexQ7fANHktOGVS~cO6wqckf8VX9jV1lI3np63~cgm1CsSudQXW-45l8nI7-FMjjnaDQzKwqZ7U2UGAV1uDvXwyT4d592V31oDabEK8OPDLF0rClK1fD4jXisnZ1sdoXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District operations and facilities staff told the Bolivar R‑I Board of Education on Aug. 21 that several bond-funded construction projects are proceeding and that staff plan to seek a contract change order next month to reconfigure the existing agricultural building to support wrestling, strength and auto-technology programs.

Executive director of operations Mike Pitts gave progress reports on multiple capital projects. Pitts said the restroom and storage building at Liberator Park was ahead of schedule and nearly finished, that the new agriculture (AG) building had drywall starting and remained on track for substantial completion in December 2025, and that other work at BIS and BES — including bathrooms, slabs and roofing in one section — were on track for February 2026 completion. On the ECLC expansion, Pitts said design work was underway and demolition and dirt work were scheduled soon with a target substantial completion of April 2026.

Pitts outlined a planned rework of the existing Ag building at the high school to accommodate three programs that will occupy the space (wrestling, strength and conditioning, and auto tech). Dr. Methvin (district leadership) and Pitts showed a plan that shifts auto tech into the current weight-training area, opens the center column of the building to provide two full wrestling mats, and repurposes a classroom to add about 700 square feet for strength and conditioning. Pitts said the work will require HVAC relocation, restroom adjustments and storage reconfiguration; the administration will bring a proposed change order to BrandCo next month if budgets remain on course.

Nut graf: With multiple bond projects near completion, district staff said they are in a budgeting position to consider an interior reconfiguration of the old Ag building to better meet athletic and technical-program needs, and will ask the board next month to approve a change order if final cost and budget checks support it.

Board members asked about contingency and cost cushion. Pitts and Dr. Methvin said the district waited to pursue the interior rework until they had more certainty about expenditures and bond-proceeds earnings, noting roughly $500,000 in interest earned on bond proceeds that improved the district's financial position. Pitts said the original construction contract included a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) mechanism that reduced the risk of unbounded cost growth on the principal bond projects; that reduced perceived risk made staff comfortable advancing the interior reconfiguration as the next contract amendment.

Closing: Pitts said the restroom project at Liberator Park should be complete in a few weeks. If the board approves the September change order as planned, staff said work on the Ag-building reconfiguration would follow the wrap-up of the remaining bond work and could be available to students by the next school year depending on sequencing and any unforeseen issues.","District staff reported progress on multiple bond-funded construction projects and presented a proposed reconfiguration of the old agricultural building to add space for wrestling, strength conditioning and auto tech; staff said a change order request will be brought to the board next month if budgets remain on track.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6499736,"Bolivar R‑I keeps total 2025 school tax rate at $4.12; board approves annual financial report and other routine items",6629,19215,6648334,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664120-39f2b7199c4c1d2abde1c7d21d4f51c9&start=19&end=6648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664120-39f2b7199c4c1d2abde1c7d21d4f51c9/thumbnail_19215.jpg","/articles/6499736/Missouri/Bolivar-RI-keeps-total-2025-school-tax-rate-at-412-board-approves-annual-financial-report-and-other-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499736-7e391a9ec0c7140d3b323b571ea1274d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775495562&Signature=FNZP4eQqs~3WeypBjHTS6ThV9RjyP3a88a6YX~kjC1TxVLNST1VFFGrKRARkqURrfTc7sGV9pfUOQTzeWkQmiYUPb7gf-YbxeKdlLc6HVElE4Qh6zJj1zEa740j22VoR73W1oJ3MC1ClDoJxrUyPuxIryBb8ZMcNq-Zf~eVG1i~wKMmAJDYsKYuAvClpqX03rg~X2rKxcnMz9AKNtnnuNpyG~Jlj1zoUYCLCJ0GLmQ7oalQn62o9Yw2uqvS-6~oJTQozQe44dcBj1MIAy3js3WHt9SqMw3OvDGwo0qNwHwdt~OoDQC0j3bbcNyXjXN~BXvgLVNPvP5VAbGh-L7sj5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bolivar R‑I held its annual tax-rate public hearing Thursday, Aug. 21, where district finance staff recommended a mix of levies for tax year 2025 that keeps the district's total tax rate unchanged at $4.12 per $100 of assessed valuation. Following that presentation the board voted to approve the levy and a set of routine items including the district's ASBR and transportation-route approvals.

The district's director of finance and human resources, Chelsea Aberdame, told the board the proposed operating (general) levy would be 3.2973 — a rollback from last year's 3.3439 — and the debt-service levy would be 0.8227 after a rollback from a $1.17 ceiling. \"This rollback was required this year because our assessed valuation increased more than CPI,\" Aberdame said, adding the assessed valuation rose about 5% while the consumer price index was 2.9%. \"That is a total tax rate levy for 2025 that is at $4.12, which is the same as last year.\"

Aberdame told the board the district could have lowered the total rate but adjusted the mix between operating and debt service to protect debt payments and provide funding stability given uncertainty in state aid. When a board member asked whether the debt-service levy choice affects future \"no tax increase\" bond timing, Aberdame said, \"If we ever wanted to increase the debt service or move money from the debt service back into operating, we would have to go to the voters for an approval.\" The board later approved the tax rate as presented.

Nut graf: The finance presentation, approved by the board, keeps the combined rate unchanged at $4.12 despite property-value growth; the district shifted portions between operating and debt-service levies to preserve debt-service capacity while limiting the operating levy after a statutorily required rollback.

Supporting details: Aberdame also reviewed the district's Annual Secretary of the Board Report (ASBR) summarizing the 2024–25 year-end balances and major fund activity. She told the board the district ended the year with a total fund balance of about $19.2 million. Fund 1 (operating) closed at roughly $6.1 million; fund 3 grew from about $1.4 million to $1.5 million; fund 4 rose to about $4.1 million after a full 7% transfer; and the bond fund (shown on the ASBR as part of fund 4 but tracked separately) began the year around $11.3 million and ended near $7.3 million. Aberdame said bond proceeds earned roughly $500,000 in investment income during the year.

Board action and votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda: motion carried (mover: Mr. Thompson; second: Mr. Coffey). No roll-call tally recorded in the transcript.
- Annual Secretary of the Board Report (ASBR): motion to approve as presented carried (mover/second not specified in the record; vote recorded by voice as \"Aye\").
- Tax rate: motion to approve the 2025 tax rate as presented carried (mover: Dan; second: Brad). Vote recorded by voice as \"Aye.\"
- Transportation routes: motion to approve carried (mover/second not specified in transcript; vote recorded by voice as \"Aye\").
- MSBA policy updates (2025): motion to approve carried (mover/second not specified in record; vote recorded by voice as \"Aye\").

The board also accepted the ASBR presentation and thanked Aberdame and district leaders for their budgeting work. Aberdame noted increases in some restricted revenues, a rise in meal-program revenue and the district's continued transfer into capital outlay to support facilities work.

Ending: The board concluded the business portion of the meeting after approving the tax rate and other routine items and directed staff to continue long-range budgeting and monitoring bond-project expenditures.","At its Aug. 21 meeting the Bolivar R‑I Board of Education held the required tax-rate hearing, approved the proposed levy mix that keeps the total tax rate at $4.12, accepted the district's Annual Secretary of the Board Report (ASBR) and approved several routine items including transportation routes and MSBA policy updates.","actionData","errors"]

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