Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
Ft. Zumwalt staff described a proposed optional high‑deductible health plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contributions and lower premiums; no board vote was recorded—the plan will be finalized over the summer before open enrollment.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
The board approved a parameters resolution to issue up to $50 million in general obligation bonds, with pricing scheduled for March 26 and closing April 8; investment bankers said the district’s underlying rating was affirmed at AA‑.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
District staff presented 2025–26 certified and support staff projections showing a net reduction of 16.5 positions — largely through attrition — and the board approved the staffing projection. Officials said changes are driven by enrollment trends and will be managed without layoffs.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
The Ft. Zumwalt R‑II Board of Education approved an updated K‑5 technology curriculum that expands keyboarding to broader tech fundamentals, adds cybersecurity, and recommends a three‑year license purchase (staff recommended a $70,000 upfront payment to secure a 15% discount).
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
District leaders reported progress on recruitment and retention goals and a status update on the $125 million Prop R/4 bond program, and said staff will issue an RFP for a comprehensive facility needs assessment before planning a future bond.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
A member of the public called for release of findings and safety changes after a student died in a bus crash; the superintendent said no formal complaint had been filed with district leadership.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
To address driver shortages, the board approved a one-year pay plan raising the starting bus-driver wage to $23/hour and the top rate to $29/hour; estimated cost for current staff is just under $220,000.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
The board approved a midyear budget revision incorporating a ~42% music insurance increase, a $534,126 North Middle School abatement contract, a three-year HVAC service renewal (6% increase), and parameters to buy additional umbrella coverage if within an estimated $100,000 range.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
Committee leaders told the Fort Zumwalt R-II Board they raised $7,000 at their annual golf tournament and will use the money for athlete uniforms and to offset Special Olympics Missouri competition fees.
Missouri / School Districts / Ft. Zumwalt R-II
External auditor Nick Toretto told the board the FY24 audit produced unmodified (clean) opinions across required reports, no material weaknesses or fraud were found, and auditors noted one uncorrected misstatement related to payroll timing.