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Kirbyville R-VI board accepts audit, adds part‑time SRO and authorizes bus sale and bids
Summary
At its Nov. 13 meeting the Kirbyville R‑VI Board of Education unanimously approved the 2024–25 audit, amended the 2025–26 budget to add an additional part‑time school resource officer, authorized sale of Bus #3 and solicited bids for a 72‑passenger bus, and approved a Reading Success Plan policy.
The Board of Reorganized Kirbyville School District No. 6 of Taney County, Missouri, met in regular session on Nov. 13, 2025, and President Brad Allbritton called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
The board unanimously approved the district's 2024–2025 audit report. Board member Ryan Sanders moved to approve the audit; Trula Plummer seconded and the motion carried 6–0. The acceptance formally recorded the independent financial review for the prior fiscal year.
The board also amended the 2025–2026 budget to add funding for an additional part‑time school resource officer (SRO). Ryan Sanders moved the budget amendment; Paul Michel seconded and the board approved the change 6–0, adding a new line item to the operating budget for the SRO position.
On transportation, the board authorized disposal and procurement steps for its fleet. Trula Plummer moved that the district put Bus #3 up for sale and solicit bids for a new 72‑passenger school bus; Josh Brittain seconded. The motion carried 6–0, directing administration to accept bids and proceed with sale efforts.
The board approved a Reading Success Plan policy as presented. Rebecca Shrope moved to adopt the policy; Paul Michel seconded and the motion passed 6–0, adding the reading plan to district policy documents.
During the consent portion of the agenda the board accepted routine items including the Oct. 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes, bills and profit/loss summary, and set school board candidate filing dates for the April 7, 2026 election (first filing day 12/09/2025; last filing day 12/30/2025). The board also accepted CSIP program reviews: Curriculum and Federal Programs/Title I (presented by Lara Ernsting) and Drug Education and At‑Risk programs (presented by Amy Burton). Trula Plummer moved to accept the consent items; Rebecca Shrope seconded and the motion carried 6–0.
Elementary School Principal Lara Ernsting and Middle School Principal Amy Burton delivered their principals' reports; Superintendent Dr. Osbourn provided the superintendent's report. The minutes record the presentations but do not provide additional detail in the transcript text.
Later in the evening the board recessed into executive session at 7:26 p.m. under Missouri law. Paul Michel moved that the board enter executive session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 for personnel and student matters (sections cited in the record); Josh Brittain seconded and the roll-call vote was unanimous 6–0.
Board President Brad Allbritton adjourned the regular session at 10:07 p.m.; the minutes are signed by Brad Allbritton, Board President, and Sarah Goodwin, Board Secretary.
Votes at a glance: all recorded motions in the transcript passed on recorded votes of 6–0. Board membership present for votes: Brad Allbritton (President), Paul Michel (Vice President), Ryan Sanders, Josh Brittain, Rebecca Shrope and Trula Plummer; Tom Motley was listed as absent.
The meeting record lists visitor Ken Schultz and notes a brief, recorded absence by Ryan Sanders from 5:36–5:37 p.m.
