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Kearney R‑I board approves program of studies, purchases, agreements and sets closed‑session authority
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 program of studies, ratified a letter of intent with Behavioral Health Allies, approved two over‑$50,000 purchases (grounds equipment and kindergarten/fifth‑grade furniture), agreements with American Digital Security, a payment to Nick Vasquez, and authorized a December closed session under Section 610.021 of the Missouri Sunshine Law.
At its regular meeting the Kearney R‑I Board of Education approved a slate of routine action items, including curricular and purchasing decisions.
Curriculum: The board approved the 2026–27 program of studies after a presentation about roughly 50 course‑alignment and semantics changes tied to college/university alignments and adjustments to accommodate increased junior‑high enrollment. Staff described the document as a living document and said the district will continue to monitor low‑enrollment electives and scheduling.
Partnerships and contracts: The board ratified a letter of intent with Behavioral Health Allies to formalize a local partnership and approved agreements with American Digital Security for district security services.
Purchases: The board approved an over‑$50,000 purchase from Heritage Tractor for approximately $53,000 to replace grounds equipment (a midsize tractor and a stand‑up mower). The board also approved a phased furniture purchase from Freedom Interiors to install flexible classroom furniture in kindergarten and fifth‑grade classrooms across 22 rooms as part of bond spending; staff said the purchase was the first phase with additional phases to come, and that furniture costs can increase by an estimated 3% annually after January.
Payment: The board approved a payment to board member Nick Vasquez as listed on the agenda.
Closed session authority: A motion was approved to add an action for a closed session at the December meeting under Section 610.021 of the Missouri Sunshine Law; a roll call recorded affirmative votes from Matt Baker, Jason Plint, Jake Klingensmith, Christina Lindsey, Bruce Weitzer, Nick Vasquez and Darlene Maley.
Each action was moved and seconded on the record and approved by voice vote unless otherwise noted. Where the transcript records only a voice vote, the outcome is reported as approved in the meeting minutes.
