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Henry Co. R‑I board sets $3.25 tax levy, redeems $295,000 in bonds and adopts conflict-of-interest ordinance; nonresident tuition deferred
Summary
At its Aug. 8 meeting in Windsor, the Henry Co. R‑I Board of Education unanimously approved a $3.25 tax levy for 2024–25, authorized redemption of $295,000 in series 2020 general obligation bonds and adopted a conflict-of-interest ordinance; discussion of tuition for nonresident students was deferred to September.
The Henry Co. R‑I Board of Education on Aug. 8 approved a 2024–25 tax levy totaling $3.25 per $100 of assessed valuation, authorized the redemption of $295,000 in general obligation bonds and adopted a conflict-of-interest ordinance during a regular meeting at Windsor High School.
Board members voted unanimously on several routine financial and administrative items. The board set the incidental fund rate at $2.75 and the debt service rate at $0.50 (total levy $3.25). The board also approved payment of bills totaling $138,367.37 (check nos. 149867–149901) and moved the September board meeting from Sept. 12 to Sept. 19.
On the bond action, Superintendent Brad Hunter presented a recommendation from LJ Hart & Co. to redeem $295,000 principal of series 2020 general obligation bonds. Dr. Jamie Burkhart moved to adopt the resolution and Jake Drenon seconded; the motion carried, 5–0.
On tax rates, Hunter presented the proposed levy and recommended the two-part rate. Jennifer Pipal moved to approve the incidental fund rate at $2.75 and the debt service fund rate at $0.50; Ryan Hoffman seconded and the motion passed, 5–0.
In administrative reporting, principals Justin Wells and Travis Goosen and Technology Director Donnie Mayes were available for questions. Hunter said 2023–24 test score data have been released but remain embargoed during the appeals process; the administration will present a full test-data report after the embargo lifts. Hunter also said new hires will report Aug. 9, all staff will be in the district Aug. 12, and the first day of school for students is Aug. 20. He also reported that lead water filters have been installed and follow-up testing has been conducted.
The board discussed tuition for nonresident students at length but did not take action. Hunter provided expenditure-per-pupil figures for the district: $9,898 (2021), $10,619 (2022) and $11,379 (2023). The board agreed to continue the tuition discussion at the September meeting.
Under new business, Hunter presented a conflict-of-interest ordinance in coordination with the Missouri Ethics Commission. Jennifer Pipal moved to approve the ordinance, Jake Drenon seconded, and the motion carried, 5–0.
The board voted to enter executive session to consider personnel matters under Missouri statute 610.021(3). Dr. Jamie Burkhart moved to enter executive session, Jennifer Pipal seconded; the roll call vote was Ryan Hoffman-yes, J. Burkhart-yes, Jake Drenon-yes, Jennifer Pipal-yes and Jason Heany-yes. The motion carried 5–0. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Votes at a glance: redemption of $295,000 G.O. bonds (resolution) — moved by Dr. Jamie Burkhart, seconded by Jake Drenon; outcome: approved, 5–0 (SEG 007). Tax rate approval (Incidental $2.75; Debt Service $0.50; levy $3.25) — moved by Jennifer Pipal, seconded by Ryan Hoffman; outcome: approved, 5–0 (SEG 008). Consent agenda (bills $138,367.37, minutes, financials) — moved by Ryan Hoffman, seconded by Jake Drenon; outcome: approved, 5–0 (SEG 011). Conflict of Interest Ordinance — moved by Jennifer Pipal, seconded by Jake Drenon; outcome: approved, 5–0 (SEG 020). September meeting date change — moved by Jake Drenon, seconded by Dr. Jamie Burkhart; outcome: approved, 5–0 (SEG 021). Executive session (personnel, Mo. Stat. 610.021(3)) — moved by Dr. Jamie Burkhart, seconded by Jennifer Pipal; roll call 5–0 to enter session (SEG 022).
