District presenter summarized the state report card data showing an increase in 90%+ attendance midyear to 73.1%, a 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% (a three-year high), and mixed results on on-grade-level testing and ACT scores; the board discussed continuing targeted instruction and supports.
The board accepted the basic financial statements for year ended June 30, 2025, approved policy updates and the consent agenda, and recorded multiple donations to district schools including a $1,000 gift to Northwood School and $1,250 for printers for a challenge program.
The Raytown Quality Schools board voted to authorize Army JROTC chapters at Raytown High and Raytown South starting in the 2026–27 school year; the Army will supply curriculum and partially reimburse instructor salary, and board members said the program complements first-responder pathways and offers scholarship opportunities.
The Raytown board approved the consent agenda including several community donations totaling roughly $4,260, and adopted policy IGCD (virtual courses); motions to approve minutes and other routine items were also made during committee reports.
Student leaders from Raytown South and Raytown High reported heightened school spirit, a successful blood drive (42 units donated), and that Raytown High will host the Trails West StuCo district next year, starting a larger student engagement calendar.
Raytown Quality School District reported a three-year rise in its annual performance report to roughly 73% and outlined superintendent goals tied to an 80% graduation target, a 75% attendance target and strategic-plan projects to support continued growth.
The board approved acceptance of a $25,000 Local Food for Schools grant and a one-year CDWG renewal bid for $62,522, and recorded multiple community donations including backpacks, school supplies and cash gifts to several schools.
District facilities staff told the board that remediation work at Raytown South High involves 168 wells under the parking lot, about 27 repaired so far, and costs of roughly $991,000; funding is coming from remaining 2019 bond funds while insurance liability is under review.
The Raytown Quality School District board approved the "orange" enrollment option after a presentation by demographer James Cooper. The plan retains current grade structures, shifts boundaries to balance utilization and affects under 250 students districtwide, with protections for affected high-school students.
The Raytown C-2 board on Sept. 22 approved a combined tax rate of 6.32 (5.1994 operating; 1.1206 debt service) after staff presented a lower-than-expected assessed valuation, an estimated $62.55 million in property-tax revenue, and a pending Jackson County appeal that could affect prior payments.