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Board approves amended 2024–25 calendar, reviews staffing priorities and policy updates; moves to executive session
Summary
At the Grain Valley R‑V School Board meeting, members approved an amended 2024–25 calendar designating Presidents Day as a snow‑makeup day, discussed 2025–26 staffing priorities amid uncertain state funding, reviewed multiple policy updates tied to state law changes, and voted to enter executive session under Missouri law.
The Grain Valley R‑V School Board approved an amendment to the 2024–25 school calendar that designates Presidents Day as a snow‑makeup day and discussed staffing priorities for 2025–26, curriculum and policy updates, and upcoming MSBA events. The board later voted to adjourn into executive session under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 610.021.
Calendar amendment and survey: District staff said weather this week required one make‑up day and recommended designating Presidents Day as a makeup option rather than using days after Memorial Day. Staff proposed launching a survey of families and staff to rank preferences if the district needs to make up multiple days; the survey would include Presidents Day, the April 18/April 21 dates already designated in the calendar, and the days following Memorial Day as options.
The board voted to approve the amended 2024–25 school district calendar. A motion to approve the amended calendar was seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
2025–26 staffing priorities: Staff presented a list of requested full‑time positions for 2025–26 and said the district has begun internal planning since October. Administrators told the board they planned to return at the next business meeting with requests for up to three teaching positions they consider highest priority — one special‑education teacher (one required, a second possible), one high‑school English language arts teacher, and one elementary teacher — while noting budget impact could be minimal because of reassignments of existing FTEs. Staff said the governor’s state‑funding proposal omitted the second half of the Student Achievement Tax (SAT) multiplier, creating an estimated statewide shortfall referenced by staff; the district said that omission reduces the likelihood of growing staff without additional revenue.
Staffing discussion included the need for a system administrator in technology, potential designation of an associate high‑school principal (five additional days of summer work), and continued hiring of special‑education paraprofessionals as needs arise. Board members asked whether the district is considering adding another school resource officer; staff said it is on the list but not a top priority this cycle while the district evaluates the recently added fourth SRO.
Policies and compliance: Board members heard second reads and staff explanations of multiple policy updates intended to align district language with recent state guidance and Senate Bill 727. Policies reviewed included IGBH (English‑language learning role changes), JFCL (A+ scholarship program), BBBB (district legal name / district naming procedures), GCBA (salary schedule flexibility for hard‑to‑fill positions), IGCD/IGCDA (virtual/part‑time and full‑time virtual course provisions), JED (attendance reporting language to Children’s Division), and JHDF (suicide awareness and the 988 Lifeline information). Staff said some updates react to DESE guidance and MSBA model language.
MSBA events: Staff reminded the board of MSBA virtual meetings, a March advocacy day at the state Capitol and a Summer Institute in June, and asked board members to notify staff if they wish to register.
Executive session: The board moved into executive session under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 610.021 (1, 2, 3 and 13). A motion to adjourn to executive session as authorized by Section 610.021 was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Votes at a glance: • Motion to approve amended agenda (early in meeting): motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (no recorded opposition). Evidence in transcript: board accepted the amended agenda. • Motion to approve amended 2024–25 school district calendar (designate Presidents Day as a snow‑makeup day): motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition. • Motion to move into executive session under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.021 (1,2,3,13): motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
