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Votes at a glance: Kennett board passes strategic plan, ATSI plans, code of conduct and multiple administrative items
Summary
A summary of the formal motions the board approved at its Aug. 11 meeting, including minutes, personnel actions, the bill list, strategic plan and CEP, ATSI plans, code of conduct, handbooks, confidential student agreements, construction/testing contract and the appointment of an assistant superintendent.
At its Aug. 11 meeting the Kennett Consolidated School District Board of School Directors passed a series of motions by voice vote. Below are the actions taken and the motions as stated in the public meeting record.
- Approve minutes (regular meeting 07/14/2025): Motion — “That the board accept and approve the minutes of that meeting.” Mover: Dr. Garrett; Second: Kramer. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Personnel changes: Motion — “That the board approve the following personnel changes as presented. All personnel hires are contingent upon securing required certification.” Mover: Kramer; Second: Golden Miyarkey. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Bill list and disbursements: Motion — “That the board approve the bill list” (general operating bill list $4,521,676.84; payroll disbursements approximately $1,800,000.00; capital projects fund bill list $5,805,023.20, among other funds). Mover: Myers; Second: Dr. Garrett. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Strategic plan and Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP): Motion — “That the board approve the strategic plan and the CEP.” Mover: Kramer; Second: Carrillo. The board also approved a minor amendment updating a contact email in the CEP. Outcome: approved as amended by voice vote.
- ATSI (Additional Targeted Support and Improvement) plans for Kennett Middle School and Kennett High School: Motion — “That the board approve the ATSI plans for Kennett High School and Kennett Middle School for the 2025–26 school year.” Mover: Kramer; Second: not specified. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Code of Student Conduct: Motion — “That the board approve the revised Code of Student Conduct for the 2025–26 school year.” Mover: Myers; Second: Dr. Garrett. Outcome: approved by voice vote. Note: code includes Spanish translation and administration will continue periodic review and pursue an MOU with local police.
- Student and family handbooks: Motion — “That the board approve the student handbooks as presented, accepting the Kennett High School code of dress, which shall be revised and which shall be considered approved when in the sole opinion of the superintendent of schools, it accurately reflects approved board policy 221 Dress and Grooming.” Mover: Kramer; Second: Dr. Garrett. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Three confidential student agreements: Motion — “That the board approve 3 confidential student agreements with the parents of students.” Mover: Kramer; Second: not specified. Outcome: approved by voice vote. (Contents confidential; no public discussion.)
- Construction observation and materials testing services contract: Motion — “That the board award the construction, observation, engineering, and materials testing services to Kleinfelder Inc as presented.” Mover: Dr. Garrett; Second: Kramer. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Appointment: Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services (Cassandra Jones): Motion — “That the board approve the agreement between Cassandra Jones and the Kennett Consolidated School District.” Mover: Dr. Garrett; Second: Carrillo. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
All motions listed above were approved by voice vote without recorded roll‑call tallies in the public transcript. Where the transcript recorded movers and seconders those names are listed; some seconders or vote tallies were not specified in the recorded public remarks.
