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Stoutland R-II board approves student trip, authorizes tax loan specifications and requires board training
Summary
At its Sept. 19 meeting, the Stoutland R-II Board of Education unanimously approved routine consent items, authorized a student leadership trip to Washington, D.C., approved specifications for a tax anticipation loan for superintendent use if needed, and set annual board training requirements.
The Stoutland R-II Board of Education met Sept. 19 in the district office board room and, by unanimous 7-0 votes, approved the consent agenda, allowed a student leadership fundraiser and school-sponsored trip to Washington, D.C., authorized tax anticipation loan specifications for potential use by the superintendent, and required each board member to complete the district’s annual one-hour training.
President Joe Miller called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the board completed roll call; board members present were Scott Breeden, Dustin Britzman, James Cornelison, Shawn Henson, Josh Kincaid, Joseph (Joe) Miller and Missy Miller. The meeting’s attendance list also included Superintendent Eric Shaw, High School Principal John McNabb, Elementary Principal Aaron Shewmake, Special Education Director Jaime Rieke and Chief Financial Officer Cari Pendergrass, among other staff and student leaders recognized during the "Tiger Spotlight."
The board approved the consent agenda covering the Aug. 22, 2024 minutes and tax rate hearing minutes, monthly bills, monthly payroll and fund transfer, bank balances and investments, and the district’s Grow Your Own grant. Josh Kincaid moved to approve the consent agenda; Shawn Henson seconded the motion, which carried 7-0.
In new business, President Joe Miller moved to allow the Student Leadership group to raise funds and attend a school-sponsored trip to Washington, D.C.; the motion was seconded by Dustin Britzman and carried 7-0. The transcript does not specify anticipated trip dates, costs, or fundraising targets.
On district finance, Shawn Henson moved to approve specifications for a Tax Anticipation Loan presented by Maries County Bank and to authorize Superintendent Eric Shaw to utilize the loan if he deems it necessary; Dustin Britzman seconded the motion, which carried 7-0. The board approved the specifications and delegated authority to the superintendent; the transcript does not include a loan amount, interest rate, repayment schedule or further lender terms.
The board also voted to complete the annual required one-hour board training individually and report completion to the superintendent after a motion by Shawn Henson, seconded by Missy Miller. The board subsequently moved into an executive session at 7:22 p.m. under Missouri Law Section 610.021 (3) and (13) to discuss student matters and personnel, including hiring, firing, disciplining, and promotions. Josh Kincaid moved to enter executive session; Shawn Henson seconded the motion and it passed 7-0.
After executive session the board adjourned at 8:49 p.m. following a motion by Josh Kincaid, seconded by Dustin Britzman, which carried 7-0.
Meeting records list several staff and student leaders introduced during recognition of visitors; the transcript lists those individuals but does not record extended discussion or public comment in the segments provided. Where the transcript omits specific figures or schedules (for example, loan terms and trip cost estimates), the article reports those items as not specified in the record.
