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Why it matters: Quinley said the combination of updated enrollment (membership) counts and finalized assessed valuations will clarify expected revenue and may require a first budget amendment early in the year. She emphasized the need to explain local revenue dynamics to the community and noted the Hancock Amendment’s role in limiting net property-tax increases.

Key points: Quinley urged districts to adopt a simple long-range financial plan to anticipate revenue declines or flattening and growing statutory commitments. She said larger districts often maintain such models but advocated one for districts of every size in Missouri.

Quinley previewed the 2025 Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) annual conference (Oct. 23–25 in Kansas City) and a preconference AI in Education Symposium on Oct. 22. She said the conference offers finance workshops, sessions for new board members, and a delegate assembly to weigh in on public education issues ahead of the legislative session. Mark Henderson, MSBA’s director of digital initiatives, described sessions addressing AI implementation, cybersecurity, policy development and student voices.

Quinley said districts should communicate clearly with the community about revenue and the effect of state formula changes and federal funding streams, especially in higher-need districts that receive larger federal allocations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Excelsior Springs Board of Education Meeting Sept. 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Linda Quinley, director of school finance, told trustees to expect early budget amendments after fall membership and valuation data and urged simple long-range financial planning; she also previewed sessions at the MSBA annual conference including an AI in education symposium.","taxTitle","EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",66945,"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},6473758,"Superintendent outlines FirstView bus-tracking rollout, summer capital work and extra home football game",302,398000,700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400&start=398&end=700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400/thumbnail_398000.jpg","/articles/6473758/Missouri/Superintendent-outlines-FirstView-bus-tracking-rollout-summer-capital-work-and-extra-home-football-game","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473758-7e0e2b3469a91bed57c6dc88ec85ed36/orig.mp4?Expires=1776000079&Signature=aSKodelRvApp7XbriDCym9hSSbwscIWDSk0ilhHXBYDNLqnlfoq3egwHPXgjUGMapt400qUoNsmSHAw0vh~SAI~jq96J1rP-cpYmSOPUdvDs~DKdj3Vbh3SX3IuOOXVwuhrwlORG~-WwzGgw1u~8g9csG1x2HLtaZzCLMyJE8t3QyDLO-Sj4DYARhHn~SR59dEuGwH8u3eblp6k3P9snwf6OTjMnkG9UWWkfsYnt22z4DJa1OrlP~lfscD1zWHY4Sr4mtxED3RLH1KT0XXUIizo93K4E9NNr9HG3fIVGt2t97x7W7TWjcxJstJxnjSf3Y~meP7reeNnJGKnQiyYaXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Bullen reported operational updates to the EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40 Board of Education, including implementation of the FirstView bus-tracking dashboard, several summer capital items still pending, and an additional home football game scheduled after another district’s facility issues.

Why it matters: FirstView is intended to give parents, school dispatchers and district staff real-time route and arrival information. Capital projects and schedule changes affect building operations and community engagement with school events.

FirstView rollout: Dr. Bullen said the district is implementing a FirstView dashboard tied to its First Student transportation contract. The system includes dispatch and district personnel views plus a parent-facing app; it shows bus locations and anticipated times. He and Mr. Gilkey said the district expects “go live” bumps — missing buses or display delays — that will be resolved during the early weeks of route stability. Dr. Bullen emphasized troubleshooting for parents will be handled directly by FirstView/First Student rather than by building principals, and he said the district intends the tool to reduce, not increase, administrative workload.

Use for activities: Board members asked whether FirstView will track activity/athletic trips. Dr. Bullen said prebuilt routes were discussed but the district had not yet decided to include athletics or activity trips in the initial rollout.

Capital projects and facilities: Dr. Bullen said contractors are ready to replace a central office roof and associated air-conditioning components; the work requires shutting down central-office AC for about five days and will be scheduled for a cool fall window. He also reported mixed quality on a recently updated high-school parking lot; the contractor has agreed to return and make repairs.

Events: Dr. Bullen noted an extra home football game — moved to Excelsior Springs after Raytown reported underground gas issues that affected their facilities — and encouraged community attendance.

Next steps: The district will continue the phased FirstView rollout, provide parent communication about use and troubleshooting, schedule the central office capital work for a cooler period, and monitor parking lot repairs.","Superintendent Dr. Bullen updated the board on a phased rollout of the FirstView bus-tracking system, upcoming capital projects (central office roof/AC), and an extra home football game Oct. 3 after Raytown facility gas issues forced venue changes.",{"_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},6473763,"Board approves food service evaluation; discussion centers on uncollected meal balances and federal funding uncertainty",1253,2514000,3767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400&start=2514&end=3767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400/thumbnail_2514000.jpg","/articles/6473763/Missouri/Board-approves-food-service-evaluation-discussion-centers-on-uncollected-meal-balances-and-federal-funding-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473763-6bd3a2b988f18ae50111cc4ecf12ef25/orig.mp4?Expires=1776000079&Signature=Bdfo9ORZoDBisln5NoQP6uzpNnqs7rRFP47fSCTWzydANS0tc3hGIA49Mxk9pmjg3bcguPJfrN2QLQa~UHRxzGT0Jz~2hSmypMdyHTZkW~8TBXdGV8zSdW6Zw99cgUzUsEDMzzeOKTX71Lh8tbc0~tZQ974z0-D3GY02revfgcjY2qWKliVYp8cm6TSyqiGSU9uLTY6MPkx76UpW~0wIfVZKwYMNhQchDC3uHb2itvWXXLrDX31UvAKXzjZOgftOzyNs6kK9Yjgh0vpjO4EX4fKd5cqRuFXoo9XN-3M1UQDlWaVIGrpKt1Ng5POa2zf5AOZoaRAe6amBe2wxEwA66w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister Gilkey presented the food service program evaluation to the EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40 Board of Education and asked trustees to approve it. The board approved the evaluation; the meeting record shows the motion passed with a tally of 6 in favor and 1 opposed.

Why it matters: The evaluation describes student meal participation, program finances and federal funding dependencies. Food service funds and USDA reimbursements support equipment and programming, and changes in federal policy could affect district operations and eligibility for programs such as community eligibility provision and CACFP.

Findings: Gilkey said district-wide breakfast participation rose about 13 percent and lunch about 8 percent compared with the prior review. He told the board the food service program runs ‘‘in the black’’ after the annual audit, which allows the district to spend food-service-only funds on items such as kitchen equipment and to subsidize meals during testing windows.

Uncollected meal balances: In response to trustee questions, Gilkey reported the district ended the previous year just north of $33,000 in negative meal balances and that the district is currently about $48,000 negative this school year. He said the trend is consistent with what other districts are seeing and that the district is working on creative strategies and community partnerships to reduce balances while ensuring students are fed.

Other program notes: Gilkey described efforts to maximize student access (second-chance breakfasts, grab-and-go options), noted the district has received recognition in county health awards, and recommended an audit of kitchen equipment approaching end of life. He and trustees discussed the decline in free-and-reduced meal application submission at the secondary level compared with elementary, emphasizing that the applications influence not only individual student eligibility but also district revenue streams and program qualification (for example, for CACFP and E-rate eligibility).

Board action: Trustee Darren made the motion to approve the food service program evaluation; Trustee Jill seconded. The motion passed, recorded in the meeting as 6 in favor, 1 opposed.","Mister Gilkey presented the food service program evaluation, reporting higher participation and that the program operated ‘‘in the black,’’ while trustees pressed him on negative meal balances (about $33,000 last year; about $48,000 currently). The board approved the evaluation 6–1.",{"_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},6473767,"Board approves facilities and grounds program evaluation; officials flag aging HVAC and $10 million in roof needs",637,1874000,2511000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400&start=1874&end=2511","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400/thumbnail_1874000.jpg","/articles/6473767/Missouri/Board-approves-facilities-and-grounds-program-evaluation-officials-flag-aging-HVAC-and-10-million-in-roof-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473767-52f4d600dd5a98df13e6a3490fee6161/orig.mp4?Expires=1776000079&Signature=ZlVBvmhqKdCzkcQjZEg4t8CjWjvaTsD9q9HZeWrzauFu3pLeeAlpYa30tQvehcvZjGFlcQ8MHXbFJ7Yp-1gRSfzc8fFl2Zguun5DcrK3NC5rxBKCbl0TyA9WE89IyIsveHI5p88Co-bOcU2acNpPaAiXn0c0Kyl5o~KAbk-qOkwTNCrpsdoRNKJEI11U3FYY~d5nFpF9mRbiFxgWQzzKkFiinAvVpou~1L8AcKj6XjESpxlVnHJSQJ4dKKGJHBqh~gjofwKQ1GNu5FSHwge2k2sCs-e2jCJHF3-cFXWYbkaM0EwQqVNVjE7~QhNXEjwn4~B3KUM8PQoG3L9137edBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Bowman presented the facilities and grounds program evaluation to the EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40 Board of Education and asked trustees to approve the document. The board voted to approve the evaluation, with a recorded outcome of 7-2-0.

Why it matters: Dr. Bowman said preventive maintenance and timely repairs are intended to keep buildings safe and functional, prolong equipment life and reduce emergency repairs. The evaluation sets priorities for a multi-year maintenance plan and identifies major capital pressure points, including roofs and aging HVAC systems.

Key findings and recommendations: Dr. Bowman said maintenance and custodial teams completed about 2,600 work orders in the previous year (excluding immediate emergency responses). He described district maintenance staffing as roughly nine in maintenance and about 31 in custodial, noted notable turnover among custodial staff, and outlined seasonal checklist goals (heating/cooling in September, plumbing in October, lighting in November, roofing in December).

Dr. Bowman told the board the district has about $10 million in roofs that will eventually require replacement and that a middle-school HVAC replacement could cost roughly $5 million in today’s dollars and could rise to about $7 million in three years. He said the district is exploring options including potential grant or reimbursement programs with vendors (Dr. Bowman cited a Schneider Electric program that might reimburse 40–50 percent).

The evaluation recommends continuing preventive maintenance, completing roof audits to inform five- to ten-year replacement planning, enhanced staff training on HVAC monitoring systems, and creation of a preliminary facilities maintenance plan to move from reactive to proactive spending.

Board action: Trustee Jill moved approval; Trustee Brett seconded. The motion passed, recorded in the meeting as “Passes 7 2 0.”","Dr. Bowman presented a facilities and grounds program evaluation highlighting preventive maintenance, staffing, 2,600 completed work orders last year and an estimated $10 million in roof replacement needs; the board approved the evaluation 7-2-0.",{"_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},6473772,"Career center posts near-80% placement rate; students earn industry credentials and state awards",838,1046000,1884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400&start=1046&end=1884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743463-9c28c7bb8ce8c7f3f5139c74d9cf5400/thumbnail_1046000.jpg","/articles/6473772/Missouri/Career-center-posts-near-80-placement-rate-students-earn-industry-credentials-and-state-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473772-f06b01d2c0155dd5302e759af841b3ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1776000079&Signature=iuL5eJw9SptWCqt5NeV47BtlpP4QKw~e2MdPRoUTmTyYxUo~mDuWYJHjLvippRkeN7vArOG7fjUBUYNyweElSR85RD6PNneMXdpqTuNIgrJV03iY7xXgcF1LNA-BaFfLYXZqtdOGedAPq3rnJEd4Yi059pP6yD4navRzYYpcQgb7QdHlcXTPi6MSUOafIAe8mBM-vHty~u0cZzUqLutt1vIa7ULfCIUcjovrk6RW9Fkl~c34EkRlBtgshvdNzV8zTrnrcalN2Fu5-Um-wjLxc4-JjyH6ECrQI5s0pNUZFYIIdohZb1LhC8sG3OU9d7G8CD5CBLh9kZ2TpXZfU10cyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mister Rudy, speaking at the EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40 school board meeting, reported that follow-up data for students who graduated in February 2024 showed the career center’s positive placement rate was near the district target: roughly 78 percent of concentrators continued in education, entered the workforce in their field or joined the military.

Rationale for the figure and why it matters: the career center measures ‘‘positive placements’’ as a primary performance indicator tied to Perkins federal reporting and local program success. Rudy told the board the center aims for an 80 percent placement rate so graduates are prepared either to work in their trained fields or continue related education.

Rudy told trustees the center recorded 328 total industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) and related technical assessments last year and tracked more than 14,000 work-based learning hours, including internships and field experiences. He said about half of concentrators continue their education and half enter the workforce, noting that some concentrators are accidental (students who take two courses in a strand but do not pursue an IRC).

Rudy discussed Perkins performance measures used for federal accountability. He said the consortium and district meet several Perkins targets, though the “nontraditional program concentration” — a measure of gender balance in fields where a gender is underrepresented — remained below the state goal of roughly 25 percent at both the district and consortium levels.

Enrollment and staffing: Rudy said current year enrollment at the career center is 211 students, a rise from the prior year, and that the center is fully staffed for the first time in three years after several retirements and subsequent hires.

Rudy reviewed outreach and program-improvement plans, including recruitment activities, industry partnerships that supply internships and advisory feedback, professional development for instructors who transitioned from industry to teaching, and exploration of additional skills-trades programs. He framed skills-trades growth as an antidote to automation and AI, saying those jobs are less likely to be replaced by AI.

Student achievements highlighted at the meeting included Madeline Throckmorton (third place in state job skill demo and the Missouri State ‘‘Breaking Traditions’’ award), Mason McConnell (national champion in motorcycle service technology), and Adrienne Crawley (elected a SkillsUSA state officer). Rudy said two students advanced to national competitions.

Next steps: Rudy said the career center will continue recruitment and seek grant and partnership opportunities to expand training and keep IRC offerings current with industry needs.","At the board meeting, Career Center leader Mister Rudy reported 2024 post-secondary placement near 78%, 328 industry-recognized credentials and more than 14,000 work-based learning hours; staff highlighted SkillsUSA state and national results and noted gaps in nontraditional program participation.","actionData","errors"]

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School finance director urges early budget amendments, long-range planning; MSBA conference previewed

Superintendent outlines FirstView bus-tracking rollout, summer capital work and extra home football game

Board approves food service evaluation; discussion centers on uncollected meal balances and federal funding uncertainty

Board approves facilities and grounds program evaluation; officials flag aging HVAC and $10 million in roof needs

Career center posts near-80% placement rate; students earn industry credentials and state awards