Votes at a glance: consent agenda, academic‑integrity procedure, E‑Rate bid and employee insurance approved
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Summary
The board approved the consent agenda, updated an academic-dishonesty procedure that adds language about unauthorized generative-AI use, approved the YellowDog E‑Rate bid and approved the proposed employee insurance changes; meeting adjourned by voice vote.
The Ozark R‑VI School Board took multiple formal votes during the meeting: approving the consent agenda, adopting a revision to the academic dishonesty procedure (JGR1), approving an E‑Rate network equipment vendor (YellowDog Networks) and approving employee insurance changes for the transition period and plan options.
Consent agenda: A board member moved to approve the consent agenda and the motion carried by voice vote. No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
Academic‑integrity procedure (JGR1): The board approved changes to the district procedure labeled JGR1 to expand the definition of academic dishonesty to include “unauthorized use of generative artificial AI, such as large language models, chatbots.” During discussion a board member requested a wording change under consequences (from “shall result in suspension” to language allowing discretion); staff indicated they would revise the procedure language. The motion to approve the policy/procedure passed by voice vote.
E‑Rate network equipment (YellowDog Networks): Board member James moved and Board member Dustin seconded approval of the YellowDog Networks bid for core network switching equipment after staff described the RFP evaluation and the expected E‑Rate reimbursement. The presenter said the vendor quote was approximately $260,000 and that the district expects about a 60% E‑Rate discount; the board approved the award by voice vote. Staff will sign the contract and file Form 471 to finalize reimbursement.
Employee insurance changes (2025–26): The board approved the presented insurance plan changes, which include moving the plan year to Jan.–Dec. with an 18‑month transition, adding plan options (a PPO buy‑up and a broader-network HDHP) and consolidating supplemental benefits under Kansas City Life. The motion passed by voice vote.
Adjournment: A motion by Board member Amber, seconded by Board member Dustin, to adjourn carried by voice vote.
