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Sheldon R‑VIII Board approves sale of Series 2025 lease certificates, adopts district CSIP plans
Summary
The Sheldon R‑VIII Board of Education unanimously approved selling Series 2025 Lease Certificates of Participation to L.J. Hart & Company and adopted district CSIP plans covering safety, literacy and facilities. The board also reviewed the annual audit and entered closed session under RSMo 610.021(6).
The Sheldon R‑VIII Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to sell the district’s Series 2025 Lease Certificates of Participation to L.J. Hart & Company during its Nov. 12 meeting.
Board member Mr. Nance moved to approve the resolution; board member Mr. Leininger seconded and the motion carried 6‑0. The transcript records the motion text and the outcome; no sale amount or financing terms were included in the minutes provided.
The board also voted unanimously to adopt the district’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIP) covering safety, professional development, literacy, assessment, facilities and the building. Mr. Post reviewed the plans before the vote; Mrs. Blurton moved to approve all plans as submitted and Mrs. Byram seconded. The motion carried 6‑0.
Administrators reviewed routine financial and facilities matters. Mr. Nance moved and Mrs. Byram seconded approval of the bills; that motion carried 6‑0. Superintendent Mr. Irwin provided a facilities update noting an HVAC repair and fall cleaning, and the board discussed options for handling dirt from a bus barn project. The district’s annual audit was summarized by Mr. Irwin; the transcript records an update but does not include specific audit figures.
During the meeting’s Teacher’s Time, teacher Ms. Duncan reported on Science Club fundraiser results and Ms. Sommer briefed the board on upcoming CTA events. Principal Ms. Young reported on the Care‑to‑Learn conference and instructional coaching; Mr. Post updated the board on attendance, enrollment and recognition of the student and teacher of the month.
Mr. Irwin, the superintendent, told the board the staff Christmas party date has been moved to Dec. 17 and the board discussed APR scores; the transcript does not include APR figures.
The board moved into closed session at 7:10 p.m. after a motion by Mr. Nance, seconded by Mrs. Blurton, citing RSMo 610.021(6) for discussion and possible action regarding student actions/records; the motion carried with recorded yes votes from Mr. Leininger, Mr. Nance, Mrs. Byram, Mr. Lamb, Mrs. Claflin and Mrs. Blurton. The board left closed session at 7:24 p.m., moved to adjourn and adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
The meeting record supplied does not include financing terms for the Series 2025 certificates, dollar amounts for the audit or budget review, or the substance or outcomes of the closed‑session discussion.
