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Smithville R‑II board approves preliminary budget, policy updates and Mammoth playground contract; tables Insight Design agreement
Summary
The Smithville R‑II Board of Education approved the FY26 preliminary budget, several policy updates and a contract with Mammoth Sport Construction for elementary playgrounds, and voted to hold (table) the Insight Design contract for one month for further review.
The Smithville R‑II Board of Education on an evening meeting approved its FY26 preliminary budget, adopted multiple policy updates recommended by the Missouri School Boards' Association (MSBA), authorized a Mammoth Sport Construction contract for elementary playground work, and voted to hold an Insight Design contract for one month to allow counsel and parties to finish negotiations.
The board’s approval of the FY26 preliminary budget came after staff presentations on anticipated revenues and reserves. District staff told trustees that the state’s foundation formula settled at $67.50 per student — roughly $10 less than an earlier projection — a change the district estimated would reduce revenue by under $30,000. Board members said the district remains fully funded and projected reserves would be in a healthy…
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