The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education set the tax rate and approved meal prices on August 13th. The tax rate was set at $6.6331 per $100 of assessed valuation. That is $.0726 higher than last year’s. Meal prices were increased by 10 cents for all categories. Prices for breakfast will be $1.70 for kindergarten through […]
Tag: executive session
Chillicothe City Council approves the sale of old prison property
Information has been released on action taken during an executive session of the Chillicothe City Council on August 9th. The council approved an ordinance regarding the sale of old prison property and the hiring of a street maintenance worker. The ordinance authorized an option for the sale of real estate with MBL Development Company of […]
Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education to meet on August 13
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education will hold a tax rate hearing before its regular meeting on August 13, 2021. The hearing will start in the high school Family and Consumer Science classroom that night at 7 o’clock. During the regular meeting at 7:15, the board will discuss lunch prices and plans for reopening. Other […]
Trenton Board of Education announces new hires and resignations
The Trenton R-9 Board of Education from an executive session Tuesday night announced several resignations. The board also announced several new hires. Resignations are from Trenton R-9 central office bookkeeper Mona Loyd, custodian Rebecca Boyd, Trenton Middle School coach McKinley Hurley and three paraprofessionals Nate Udovich, Levi Marlay, and Socha Osborn. New teachers hired by the […]
Laredo Board of Education approves transportation arrangements; implementation of late start schedule
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved transportation matters on August 9. They included bus routes and continuing to allow children within one mile of the school to be picked up. The board also approved implementing a late start schedule, free and reduced lunch eligibility criteria guidelines, the Annual Secretary of the Board Report, the […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education to meet on August 11
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will discuss COVID-19 response and contingency plans next week. The board will meet in the school library on August 11, 2021, at 6 p.m. Other items on the agenda include capital projects, certificate of deposit renewal, Missouri School Boards Association policy updates, and a local compliance plan for […]
Newtown-Harris Board of Education approves hiring two employees
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved the hiring of two employees in an executive session on July 26. Kim Palmer was hired as the kindergarten through 12th-grade principal for the 2021-2022 school year. Connie Hall was hired as a part-time custodian. Salaries were not provided.
Trenton City Council defeats proposed electric rate increase; rejects designation of downtown historic district
The Trenton City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to reject the designation of the downtown historic district as currently written, which would have created a new section in the city code. On a split vote, the city council defeated a proposed increase in the electric system base rate. Narrow approval was given on another […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees to meet on Tuesday
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees will consider bids and purchases and personnel matters next week. The trustees will meet in the Frey Administrative Center on the campus in Trenton on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 5:30 in the evening. Personnel items include retirement, resignation, transfer, employment, and job description. Other items on […]
Sunnyview Nursing Home Board of Directors to meet
Sunnyview Nursing Home energy improvement projects and financing are on the agenda for a meeting next Tuesday, July 20, 2021, of the Grundy County Nursing Home District board. The 4 o’clock meeting will be in the conference room of Sunnyview nursing home. Reports also will be given and an executive session is listed for legal […]
Grundy Board of Education approves search for instructor; tax rate hearing set for August 18
The Grundy Board of Education has reviewed a list of items that ESSER Three funding can be used for. Approval was given to purchase updated curriculum in science, health, computer science, and the elementary diagnostic program called I-Ready. Administrators will begin developing plans to implement building improvements. A building walk-through is scheduled for the board […]
Gallatin Board of Education to meet on Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education will finalize 2020-2021 expenditures on July 15. The board will meet in the high school library at 7:30 am. Other items on the agenda include a new employee list, Missouri School Boards Association policy updates, a teacher contract penalty for late resignation, and setting the date and time for […]
Jamesport Tri-County Board of Education to meet July 8
The Jamesport Tri-County R-7 Board of Education will consider bids for milk, bread, and fuel on July 8, 2021. The board will also discuss lunch prices in the superintendent’s office at 6 o’clock that evening. The agenda also includes capital projects, the second reading of Missouri School Boards Association policy updates, employee and student handbooks, […]
Chillicothe City Council promotes one and hires two
Information has been released on action taken by the Chillicothe City Council in an executive session on June 28th. Dana Thomas was promoted as the Communications (Dispatch) Center Supervisor. Brock Gott and Jacob Hibner were hired as street maintenance workers.
Trenton R-9 Board of Education to hold meeting on personnel
Personnel will be the topic for a special meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, of the Trenton R-9 Board of Education. The school district reports it will be an executive session starting at 7 am Tuesday at the Trenton R-9 Central Office on Normal Street.
Budget amendments approved by Laredo R-7 Board of Education
The Laredo R-7 Board of Education approved amendments for the 2020-2021 budget and approved the 2021-2022 budget on June 24. The 2020-2021 budget was amended to match actual revenues and expenditures. No information was provided on anticipated revenues and expenditures for 2021-2022. The board also approved a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of […]
NCMC Board of Trustees approve purchase of real estate on Crowder Road in Trenton
After an executive session on June 22nd, the North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 303 East Crowder Road in Trenton for $35,000. NCMC will pay the closing cost and any back taxes. Chief of Staff Kristi Harris says NCMC will likely demolish the property and use it for parking for […]
Infrastructure, events, budgets and purchases among agenda items tackled at meeting of NCMC Board of Trustees
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees on June 22nd heard about upcoming events involving academic affairs. Vice President of Academic Affairs Doctor Tristan Londre said a dual credit and adjunct workshop on June 23rd will provide professional development for returning faculty and orientation for new instructors. He noted the college hopes to gather […]