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Minutes and agenda
- The board approved the June board meeting minutes. Motion: Susan (mover); Anne Blumke Warren (second). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- The board approved the June meeting agenda. Motion: Dan Hussey (mover); Suzanne Luther (second). Outcome: approved by voice vote.

Consent agenda
- The board approved consent-agenda items included in the packet. Motion: Ken (mover); Suzanne Luther (second). Outcome: approved by voice vote.

Closed session
- The board voted to enter closed session under Chapter 610.021. The motion was made and seconded; the board recorded a roll-call vote with affirmatives recorded for Ken, Suzanne Luther, Lindsey Robin, Anne Blumke Warren and Eric (name pronounced). Outcome: board entered closed session by roll-call vote.

These items were brief and voted without extended debate; the meeting then recessed for a three-minute break before entering closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JCSchools Board of Education Meeting - 6/26/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Jefferson City School Board recorded routine procedural votes at its June 2025 meeting including approval of minutes and agenda, a consent agenda approval, and a roll-call vote to enter closed session under Chapter 610.021.","taxTitle","JEFFERSON CITY, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",38601,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6552863,"Superintendent reports summer school success, middle school renovations and early childhood center progress",417,110000,527000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5089376-4acfe2018ea6a597197aadf94155222e&start=110&end=527","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5089376-4acfe2018ea6a597197aadf94155222e/thumbnail_110000.jpg","/articles/6552863/JEFFERSON-CITY/School-Districts/Missouri/Superintendent-reports-summer-school-success-middle-school-renovations-and-early-childhood-center-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552863-61f6b21fafe1c30ce4418e2384ff347d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171142&Signature=PuhBNnPJKkHB5KyU8t5orV2We~nBvy65Do1WcNi5sTA-jYAcPYCNq2xQ2g3GXO9f0hFPT~T8Xb46uDN1jtK2bs8NCOuizHo-j75VM5CRRVVZpoNoXUDs0Qn1eTHvNIsMJQJiMy9o3aF-z0tR35NDHcBCU~lBoupS8hbBtG7G4yHDJ-X0hb585gtDGDgPGqi8mZy4CAqJcKO0XjcEHDlZD~6d6F2Ypn9bJ20Hedpwark4xkS-QhyGBgBFQIUUxgGv1fYuiosp3RPUPDTufmHYwyzMayIe6sMbdVOIDU4BT8kxlq926m4-T8FZG3iQIQzutYb6FYJ1qC8a8-ysaXPUjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. McGraw reported to the Jefferson City School Board that summer school concluded successfully and shared updates on facilities, student achievements and outreach events.

Why it matters: these operational updates provide the board and community a snapshot of district programs, capital work in progress and student accomplishments ahead of the new school year.

Dr. McGraw noted middle school renovations at Lewis & Clark and Thomas Jefferson (TJ) are underway: foundations and additions are being built, sections of library space are being converted into six classrooms, and flooring/terrazzo work is progressing. He described photographs in the board packet that show construction and outfitting of classroom and foyer spaces.

On the early childhood center, McGraw said hallways and themed pods are near completion and playground work began the week of the meeting. The district scheduled the grand opening and tours for Thursday, Aug. 7 at 3:30 p.m.

McGraw also recognized board member Anne Blumke Warren for earning a distinguished board-member certification presented at the MSBA conference. He highlighted student achievements: Jordan Martin (JCHS) was named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year in baseball; Lily Davis won the state championship in shot put; Terri Gustarett won back-to-back state 100-meter titles; the archery team and Nichols Career Center students had notable accomplishments; and Miles Swayze placed second at national speech and debate while also participating in culinary studies.

No board action was required on these reports; they were provided for information and community awareness.","Superintendent Dr. McGraw briefed the Jefferson City School Board on summer school completion, middle school renovation work at Lewis & Clark and TJ, student achievements, and the early childhood center grand-opening scheduled for Aug. 7.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6552868,"Board approves intent to provide AMI days; application to DESE still pending",376,483000,859000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5089376-4acfe2018ea6a597197aadf94155222e&start=483&end=859","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5089376-4acfe2018ea6a597197aadf94155222e/thumbnail_483000.jpg","/articles/6552868/JEFFERSON-CITY/School-Districts/Missouri/Board-approves-intent-to-provide-AMI-days-application-to-DESE-still-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552868-12259dbc5ee2e6c6defbb9bce886c79e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171142&Signature=fqss5gFe4dmGI~xZFA-~u3Ez91l-DgSI98GEO03ZYiWyd9-jUKj0ruW9UQnOkwn~gqep0z9JekGLQdvl5GVO6Go2Zd1eq6gU55oBOoTOw8sjawpz7osEvA5fevBxCE94GbQbJZyIb9LYLe3uczRjPdd8xgdAIkOquLjAjPDi4EnrugyO4Ka-cYcWEomMy~naLeK~b9JC7gEvmuHHv4mgbgWDbK8KAj82~hShJFKOGnL5AMfjl02mm7o4taC7SOIEYW3PgahAkg~97G8e2tcaws1GowMBm4xyhUcP2ywf4h6v4LDDIvurimM2amhr3bbjNIyj7-NJeHyYJos6i4j6Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 2025 meeting, the Jefferson City School Board approved the district's intent to provide alternative methods of instruction (AMI) days for use in snow days or other emergency closures and to submit an AMI application to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Why it matters: AMI designation lets the district count designated remote/instructional activities as school days (within state rules) so closures do not require year-end calendar changes. Approval by DESE is required for the district to count AMI days toward annual instructional time.

Dr. Beaulieu described the district's plan: elementary students would receive packets or printed materials in advance (distributed at parent-teacher conferences) to use on AMI days; secondary students would access Google Classroom, textbooks, or teacher-created offline materials. Dr. Beaulieu said, \"On days that we implement AMI, we will be reviewing and reinforcing previously taught skills, not teach it primarily teaching new skills.\" She added that attendance would be recorded based on participation or completion of assigned activities and that the state allows a five-day grace period following an AMI day for students to make up missed work.

Board members asked whether the plan required additional software or costs. Dr. Beaulieu replied that the district already uses web-based applications aligned with textbook resources and that the district did not plan to add new software for AMI. The board also asked about the number of AMI days allowed; staff said the state limits AMI use to a total of 36 hours, which the district estimated could translate to about five potential AMI days.

Action: a motion to approve the district's intent to provide AMI days and submit the DESE application passed. The motion was made by Lindsey Robin, seconded by Anne Blumke Warren; the vote was taken by voice and the motion carried.

Staff noted the district's AMI application had not yet been reviewed by DESE and that applications are due mid-July.","The Jefferson City School Board approved a resolution to submit an application to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to use alternative methods of instruction (AMI) for emergency closures. The application and plan require DESE review and were described by staff.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":42,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6552872,"Jefferson City board approves $172.1 million total-expenditures budget for 2025–26",811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5089376-4acfe2018ea6a597197aadf94155222e&start=811&end=811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5089376-4acfe2018ea6a597197aadf94155222e/thumbnail_811000.jpg","/articles/6552872/JEFFERSON-CITY/School-Districts/Missouri/Jefferson-City-board-approves-1721-million-total-expenditures-budget-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552872-25f1eebc0949f4e0a6776530ddc50ab2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171142&Signature=mMcDG84TNGdzafbQFQzORIOLE9yWlROR8PYrvxC4625IzLmqwr6lR4nV7MOuTqQLjz1f7nWIPrekC-~pjgxzVVRlmndqp9gYM4hgOLqvXCa03CUmTQF6ZUrkFHDs7b1Opb-qI6il3f13l8~dubRdkAihhbpw7NiasVYZxw1BcQ-JELDUTsxbTRfR57QYymdQJACABiJNj04XJgKsGmkgxl4xKj86QdIExHf68Ahuq~MLFZ~ANiryry16~oTRBE5yq-ukluPGGuUixVWoYzHYiXx-5wy4W60A-dLkDnilTATkiFWQjhdq89Fjdt8JZwCwrdTPDjvicAMDIL7uu3i93A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jefferson City School Board voted in favor of the district's 2025'26 budget and an adjustment to the 2024'25 budget at its June 2025 meeting.

The board approved a budget presentation that projects approximately $172.1 million in total expenditures for fiscal 2025'26, driven primarily by capital projects funded in part by bonds issued in April. The presenter, Sherry LePage, told the board the district expects roughly $162.3 million in revenues for the same period, producing a year-to-year deficit concentrated in the capital projects fund.

Why it matters: the budget sets the district's spending priorities for the coming school year, confirms planned transfers to capital projects tied to voter-approved work, and includes pay and staffing recommendations that affect classroom operations and personnel costs.

Sherry LePage summarized the major drivers: a $30 million bond issuance recorded in April that will show revenue in 2025 and capital expenses in 2026 and 2027; a projected operating fund balance of about $68.4 million (approximately 54.1% of operating expenditures) at the end of fiscal 2026; and a district reserve goal of 35% of annual operating expenditures to cover the June'January property tax timing gap. LePage said the district currently projects a surplus for 2025 and 2026 and expects a deficit in fiscal 2028 under current assumptions.

LePage gave a breakdown of revenue sources and major expense categories. Property taxes remain the largest revenue source; state foundation funding and federal grants comprise other significant portions. She noted the district's federal revenue share has fallen from about 12% in 2024 to roughly 8.9% in the proposed budget. The presentation also described interest income growth and called out the debt-service picture: the district has outstanding general-obligation bond debt of about $193 million and a debt-service fund the presenter described as \"pretty strong.\"

On personnel and compensation, the budget package recommends a teacher salary increase that combines a percentage step and one-time/base adjustments: \"4 teachers, 1 step, and $1,500 to the base plus an additional $300 to the base for the hundred and 69 day incentive,\" LePage said in the presentation, and she added this \"will bring our starting teacher salary to $43.03\" as stated in the slides. The proposal also recommends classification increases and minimum-pay adjustments for hourly staff (custodial, paraprofessionals, food-service) to remain compliant with minimum-wage requirements. The budget requests funding for 12 new staff positions, mainly to support the new early childhood center and nine additional classrooms.

Board members asked clarifying questions about property-tax reassessment timing, the state adequacy target, and federal Title allocations. LePage said assessed valuation for tax-rate calculation arrives in July and the district will amend the budget if necessary; she also noted a recent recalculation of the state adequacy target could add roughly $1 million and that a signed state budget could add further funding.

Action: the board approved the 2025'26 budget and instructed staff to adjust the 2024'25 budget to actuals. The motion was made by Lindsey Robin and seconded by Anne Blumke Warren; the vote was taken by voice and the motion carried.

The district's presentation materials, as described at the meeting, show the capital-project timing and bond proceeds as the principal reason the combined-funds expenditures exceed projected revenues for the year.","The Jefferson City School Board approved the district's fiscal 2025'26 budget, authorizing a combined funds plan that projects about $172.1 million in expenditures and includes planned capital spending tied to bonds issued in April.","actionData","errors"]

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