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Linda Daughtry discussed bills in the state legislature and how potential changes could affect the district. The board said members plan to advocate for the district at various events in the coming weeks and months.

The meeting closed with a review of the district’s library media center. The board additionally reviewed policy updates during other items of business; the transcript does not record formal votes on policy revisions during this meeting.

For routine board materials and future meeting information, the transcript referenced the district’s board web page (the URL printed in the transcript appears to contain typographical errors and was not confirmed in the meeting record).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nixa Public Schools February 2025 Board Report","oneSentenceSummary","Board President Josh Roberts announced a public town hall March 25 and a candidate forum to be hosted by the PTO and the teachers association; the board also reviewed policy updates and the district’s library media center.","taxTitle","Nixa Public Schools, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",38494,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276806,"Nixa board hears highlights: state football finish, FFA national recognition and therapy dogs in schools",87000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658753-9788a2a5667d39113fb09d62839f7a89&start=87&end=87","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658753-9788a2a5667d39113fb09d62839f7a89/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6276806/Missouri/Nixa-board-hears-highlights-state-football-finish-FFA-national-recognition-and-therapy-dogs-in-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276806-68df1e784087e73f97a18081c7c223fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434791&Signature=lL8-bn4XcZ9ErdB10TwgaPOrlT~TlgYPqDxv9X5F9TRHJSxr5B6kZ0grBKWZ6Vaz2Qk-E1YfZHt0QhA-MaCM~~j~cXzdgYLVeZX3ZVc-bNA304c5tnNbyKssWxzXe4yKIrFloLcph8fyXUIka9xwbPapnvQAOcnLQODjH5kJVWhmKg6p1Vl5mTLjmWrqlG-cMHrWzkof0ia0uCsWK~55VvGu38ERhiPSWeIcqhPypSoayz-2yKYgqA~Ohfk3yBfsTqqMoRHviHnGEYblg71EFCPSzWkL0Q31VKmjgJHqI55qQWp-wWl576QL79Pg90SK~Hjkpg8Ewo~8-h~9yXOASw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During superintendent comments at the Nixa Board of Education meeting, the board heard several district highlights.

Gary McKnight showcased the district’s therapy and service dogs. The presentation said the district typically has between six and 10 therapy and service dogs per year and that six dogs are currently serving this year.

The board also heard that Nixa High School’s football program finished as the state runner-up this season. Separately, the district’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter reported awards at state and national competitions and was described as ranking in the top 4% of FFA chapters nationally; the presentation noted the chapter has received various grants connected to regional activities and travel.

Sarah Mancusi, identified in the transcript as president of the Nixa Teachers Association, told the board that recent NTA meetings have had high attendance and an engaged teacher membership.

These items were presented as district highlights; the meeting transcript records them as informational and contains no formal board action related to the recognitions.","The board meeting included district highlights: Nixa High School football placed second in state, the Nixa FFA chapter ranked in the top 4% nationally, and district therapy/service dogs were showcased.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276811,"Nixa board hears update: district receives $5.1 million in federal funds, small enrollment dip noted",26,59000,85000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658753-9788a2a5667d39113fb09d62839f7a89&start=59&end=85","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658753-9788a2a5667d39113fb09d62839f7a89/thumbnail_59000.jpg","/articles/6276811/Missouri/Nixa-board-hears-update-district-receives-51-million-in-federal-funds-small-enrollment-dip-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276811-27dc544cd9876796f6d36e710b745cf1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434791&Signature=WXj8wa5S84xdITh2PTxF0yrJ4jz~Dc~FTxK5-e3faOUlcluhs59k9HMjBPgZpU2LY-4IGHcjkWFCJrjXyWAMsbCB0KVBKXq0uZdNjkj-Yk2nwtiRVdD7FKxF1lsF36azKRF-fyQN9tXmjbEOSQjuU~AW-~GT7j6aAaBQsfSnMlH3dy2yTl5hp4FRYXNIzpBbYgq1drcoGyT5Q4cYi7fvHspIHkFCPkwDeLU3mmlgXpuO2iudyBNGFKgYjaRmKiNzDgb42elhZZyHCPzLAjwYYFoxG8Psk0W4sGtVVIrNzLtaCt5w4EwKKRjBvE-z~jmpsGj~OP4uyG0Mr1wGTIMeiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During superintendent comments at the February meeting of the Nixa Board of Education, the board heard a district budget update that included federal funding totals and a small enrollment change.

A presenter identified in the transcript as Bridal Rance discussed federal support for the district and said the district receives $5,100,000 from the federal government, which the presentation characterized as about 6% of the district’s budget. The same portion of the meeting noted current enrollment is “around nine students less than this time last year.”

Board members indicated they will monitor funding developments and legislative activity that could affect state support for school districts. The transcript records a reference to bills in the state legislature but does not specify bill numbers or outcomes.

The board did not take a formal vote on budget allocations during the meeting; the item was presented as an informational update.","Board presenters said Nixa Public Schools receives $5,100,000 in federal funding (about 6% of the district budget) and reported enrollment down by roughly nine students compared with the same time last year.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6276816,"Nixa teachers expand peer-observation and in-house professional development programs",242,5000,247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2658753-9788a2a5667d39113fb09d62839f7a89&start=5&end=247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2658753-9788a2a5667d39113fb09d62839f7a89/thumbnail_5000.jpg","/articles/6276816/Missouri/Nixa-teachers-expand-peer-observation-and-in-house-professional-development-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276816-f9d0be255127ac94e62607a427c5dcf3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434791&Signature=nkfXOvBUN2PDW-QSYPP6~81jmqHs6lNhfqmZLeinl4a2sxqqEA3KSuLwwIpdGwlMxeSqFq~CJ7fwJrYMoeFQOXmE8GJIIVQOu-GcdceNXGRPcj~Y2fecbJoqBR50RKB~I0zYcAplGnQthMnWDzHFiYmRPpYgMNA4zkRHK4YlTV6eCyu2HH9bZZOqfg2PQuKBzWNygFT8DHss4xult51IA-uztmPlQv9y2iAdhAYU~Fc1NO-Ozi3Hmk~mfeR3aYmiQ3kuvwlFhEASrSaQUEkL3qeh3jevFsXEq3pVXOOpEwKWkjI3R06nll3fdQ5r8qiUtHzzfZwNBMGJL8BgIhBtaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mike Copeland, a member of the Nixa Board of Education, opened the board’s February meeting and introduced several school presentations on teacher collaboration.

High Point Elementary described a teaching-studies program it began about three years ago in which teachers are observed by team members. According to the presentation, participating teachers choose whether to be observed; colleagues offer feedback and the staff reported “tremendous growth” as a result of the process. The High Point presentation did not name an individual classroom teacher who led the remarks; the board packet referred to the material as a staff-developed initiative.

Matthews Elementary summarized a peer-led professional development session called Camp Matthews. On a recent professional development day, Matthews staff selected which peer-led sessions to attend and exchanged strategies intended to increase student performance. The Matthews presentation emphasized teacher-to-teacher learning as a key mechanism for sharing effective classroom practices.

Both schools framed these programs as internal, staff-driven approaches to improving instruction rather than initiatives imposed by central office. Board members asked questions during the meeting about program logistics and follow-up; the transcript does not record formal board action or a vote related to either program.

The board’s discussion placed the programs in the context of district priorities for instructional improvement and professional collaboration.","At the February Nixa Board of Education meeting, High Point Elementary described a three-year peer-observation program and Matthews Elementary summarized a peer-led professional development day designed to share teaching strategies.","actionData","errors"]

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