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A motion to approve the agenda was moved and seconded and carried. Later the board considered the consent agenda; a board member asked to remove items 3(d), 3(e), 3(f) and 3(g) for separate discussion and the consent agenda was then approved after the changes. The board chair called the vote: “All in favor, say aye. Aye. All opposed? Motion carries.”

Details

- Motion: Approve meeting agenda as presented. Outcome: approved. (Mover/second: not specified in transcript.)
- Motion: Approve consent agenda as presented after moving items 3(d)–3(g) to the regular agenda for discussion. Outcome: approved. (Mover/second: not specified in transcript.)

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Annie (instructional staff) told the board that Evaluate data show 36% of tested standards in math scoring at advanced or proficient at the time of the snapshot, while ELA showed roughly 50% at advanced or proficient in the same snapshot. Annie highlighted strong second‑grade and seventh‑grade math performance, saying second grade had reached a “76%” snapshot in February for a recent cohort and that seventh‑grade math had shown an 11% month‑to‑month growth figure.

Why it matters: the board heard administrators’ approach to improving scores — aligning unit plans to the state priority standards, using common formative assessments, and treating textbooks as resources rather than the curriculum. Administrators said they are working to identify which resources align to assessed standards and to replicate practices from higher‑performing grade levels across the district.

Details and context

Presenters displayed screen views from the Evaluate platform and discussed how teachers and principals can drill into strand‑level and item‑level data to adjust instruction. Examples cited included using the Evaluate question wheel to identify standards that underperformed in a given unit and revising unit pacing and content accordingly.

Administrators said some high‑school EOC courses test only Algebra I/II or English I/II and that alignment issues in textbook resources have prompted the district to assemble unit plans tied specifically to state priority standards. The district described ongoing PD and collaboration time aimed at sustained improvement and said high‑school and elementary interventions differ because testing frameworks vary by grade band.

Next steps

Administrators said they will continue to administer Evaluate in March (and sometimes in April/May at elementary grades), monitor progress on PD and unit plan implementation, and begin instructional support changes to better align high‑school curricula with tested standards.

Quotes

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The presenter told the board the career‑readiness diploma would raise the district minimum from 25.5 to 26 credits by adding a required public‑speaking half‑credit, and that students could satisfy that requirement either by taking a public‑speaking class or a client‑connected projects class. The presenter said the platinum diploma would raise math requirements and add foreign‑language expectations and a target of nine college credit hours earned via dual‑credit coursework.

Why it matters: the changes are aimed at aligning graduation requirements with the district’s stated mission of career and college readiness, increasing students’ exposure to presentation skills and expanding affordable dual‑credit options to give students a “safe landing” before college.

Details and context

The presenter said the district wants students to leave “college ready” if they earn the highest tier diploma and described efforts to expand dual‑credit offerings with partner institutions (UMKC was cited as an accessible partner). The board heard administrators’ reasoning that dual credit provides more certain college credit than AP testing, which depends on a single national exam.

On recognition and ranking

The presenter also proposed changing graduation recognition practices: instead of awarding a single honor graduate (valedictorian), the district would use a Latin‑honor style system to recognize more students and would stop using class rank in public recognition; internal tracking of rank would remain available. The presenter said the change is intended to discourage strategic course selection solely to boost rank and to encourage students to take rigorous, career‑ or college‑aligned courses.

Next steps

The items presented were first reads; the administration expects to return with final recommendations for board action at a future meeting (the presenter suggested March as the target for some approvals). The administration also said it will review scholarship recognition processes to align with the new diploma and recognition framework.

Quotes

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The superintendent explained the state provides districts 36 hours of AMI (alternate methods of instruction) that can be counted as forgiven instructional time. “We have done 6 AMI days,” the superintendent said, and later summarized that the district had “had 2 snow days. And then we are now starting our third snow day.”

Policy and contract discussion

District legal counsel (Joe) presented proposed contract wording intended to clarify the teacher obligation when the board alters the calendar for weather‑related closures. Counsel summarized the suggested language as making staff responsible to “work the days, designated by the school calendar and as otherwise assigned by administration,” and explained that the calendar wording and contract language would need to be aligned. Counsel said the change would allow the calendar — as approved by the board — to define staff work days rather than requiring a separate forgiveness action for each affected staff day.

Why it matters: the board must balance instructional time, state reporting rules and staff contract obligations when making snow‑day and AMI decisions. Administrators said they will continue to use AMI hours before declaring make‑up student days, and legal counsel said a contract amendment would be presented as a first read with a target approval in March so it can align with teacher contracts.

Details and context

Administrators described how districts interpret the state’s 36 hours differently and said the district’s approach has been to treat the AMI allowance as six six‑hour days. The superintendent noted the district’s calendar contains built‑in hours intended to reduce the need for student makeup days but said that if the district used many additional snow days beyond the built‑in hours the state may forgive some excess time.

Administrators also described practical safety and operational factors that weigh on the decision to hold school or release early, including very low overnight temperatures and driver availability. The superintendent said district leaders monitor neighboring districts and maintain communications with area superintendents and that those factors influence timing of decisions.

Next steps

Legal counsel said the proposed contract wording would be a first read and that the administration would bring it back in March, timed to match the board’s contract action on teacher agreements. Administrators said they will continue to prioritize AMI usage before calling make‑up student days and will track staff work during weather closures.

Quotes

“We have done 6 AMI days,” — Superintendent.

“The teacher is required to work the days, designated by the school calendar and as otherwise assigned by administration,” — Legal counsel (Joe).","Board heard administration explain how the district has used AMI hours and snow days, and legal counsel outlined proposed contract language to clarify that staff work days may change when the board alters the school calendar.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":79,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6276667,"Harrisonville R‑IX details preschool expansion, says state rules limit which students count for ADA",415000,820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2659019-0f089cec538749b5b6f77b33deedfe3e&start=415&end=820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2659019-0f089cec538749b5b6f77b33deedfe3e/thumbnail_415000.jpg","/articles/6276667/Missouri/Harrisonville-RIX-details-preschool-expansion-says-state-rules-limit-which-students-count-for-ADA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6276667-f0a71c610c46db3d6a76f0dc4152c1c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770848558&Signature=FyCy78btKZurbdB8P9I6nrmRayCSyGyHOuVIWLa5ifgEDOf1RsCkcvYYgAl1klkLyAQEApQaarF-a3CRg~g~gZv2mdEG~yao-6QLyKyl9B3gvPALIbDAuSthqmXkLghuqkqG-4ReQfieerjuSBeqvKMq85GeWzPiHHAl0ymCTR5ZJYEPAlBHKTbX6Gu4ohXv49abJqjNXX0cXlnGqJAbGJkoYNhqzAM5fif10kDjmvpmE5UHtyT0vKgvBcOeAtSTnwEwpm3RHknNuXfdYJwZZ5RSNx9pf9alBfs8KR~2J9qwSckhL3O3Yt-8b97ilR-KwlkNjyRyidchsahzEbeNXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harrisonville R‑IX Superintendent said the district has added preschool sections and currently is operating three full‑day 4‑year‑old classes and one 3‑year‑old class, with waiting lists for both.

At the board meeting the superintendent said, “We have 3 teachers. So we have 3 4 year old and 1 3 year old class,” and reported 54 total spots in the 4‑year‑old classes are filled with 11 on the waiting list and the 3‑year‑old class has a cap of 16 with seven on the waiting list.

The superintendent and staff said the district prioritized openings for staff members’ children but that priority will not change how the district counts students for state funding. “We do not receive per pupil funding for students,” the superintendent said. Staff explained the district can receive preschool ADA (average daily attendance) funding only for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch and that state rules limit the percentage of the district’s free‑and‑reduced population that may be counted.

Why it matters: the district is expanding preschool capacity as part of its CSIP work and curriculum goals, but state accounting rules limit how many preschool students the district may count toward ADA — which affects the amount of reimbursement available for preschool teacher positions.

Details and context

District staff said the state has expanded the allowable ADA count for preschool from 4 percent to 8 percent of a district’s free‑and‑reduced population. The superintendent gave the district’s free‑and‑reduced enrollment as 7,958 (spoken as “7 95 students” in the meeting) and said 8 percent of that population is “around 60 to 63 kids.” The superintendent added that current documented free‑and‑reduced preschool students number “between 30 and 40,” which the administration said would be the cohort that generates ADA funding.

Staff also described classroom supports and operational details: each preschool classroom will have a full‑time aide, 4‑year‑old classes are capped at 18, the 3‑year‑old class is capped at 16, and the district will not add further sections until enrollment numbers justify additional full‑time staff. The superintendent said administrators will reassess numbers in March and may return to the board with a proposal for an additional teacher if demand holds.

On tuition and eligibility staff said 3‑year‑old students pay tuition; 4‑year‑old students are typically covered by grants if they meet eligibility criteria. Staff noted that if a staff member’s child qualifies for free and reduced lunch, that child could be counted in ADA; otherwise the child would pay tuition.

Next steps and follow‑up

Staff said they will present a formal proposal to the board in March if enrollment and free‑and‑reduced documentation support adding staff or sections. The preschool handbook will be produced for families and provided at screening in May, the superintendent said.

Quotes

“We have 3 teachers. So we have 3 4 year old and 1 3 year old class,” — Superintendent.

“If they’re in the 4 year old program, we will have when we accept them, they are counted under our school. So that will not change that. We do not receive per pupil funding for students.” — Superintendent.

Authorities","Superintendent and staff reported the district has added preschool capacity, is prioritizing staff children for spots, and expects state rules on average daily attendance (ADA) to limit how many preschool students the district may count for funding.","actionData","errors"]

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Harrisonville R‑IX details preschool expansion, says state rules limit which students count for ADA