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Richland R-1 board unanimously approves audit, revises Policy 5660 and adopts STEP ladder
Summary
At its Sept. 8 meeting the Richland R-1 Board of Education voted 7–0 to accept the annual audit presented by Beussink, Hey, Roe & Stroder, approve MCE policy updates including a revision to Policy 5660, and adopt a STEP ladder for local stipends for the 2025–26 school year.
President Clinton Corlew called the Richland R-1 Board of Education to order Sept. 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The board took a series of unanimous votes that approved the consent agenda, accepted the district audit, revised Policy 5660, and adopted a STEP ladder for local stipends for the 2025–26 school year.
Board member Jeremy Conner moved to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes, the meeting agenda, bills and the Superintendent’s Expense Report; Dennis McGarity seconded. The motion carried on a 7–0 vote.
Auditors from Beussink, Hey, Roe & Stroder presented the district audit. Board member Hollie Wheeler moved to approve the audit as presented; Chris Porter seconded. The board voted 7–0 to accept the audit.
The board approved the MCE policy updates dated August 2025 and revised Policy 5660 by removing the phrase "...provided the sponsoring organization pays the cost." Board member Jeremy Conner moved for approval; Hollie Wheeler seconded, and the motion passed 7–0.
The board also approved a STEP Ladder for local stipends for the 2025–2026 school year. Chris Porter moved adoption of the STEP Ladder; Hollie Wheeler seconded. The motion carried 7–0.
During informational items, staff provided updates on safety and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). Cara Merritt offered elementary school updates and Lisa Taylor provided high school updates. No formal actions were recorded on those informational items. The board scheduled its next meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Hollie Wheeler, seconded by Gregg Fowler; the board voted 7–0 to adjourn.
