Nodaway County school board notes

By Phil Cobb | April 1, 2025 |

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BARNARD, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the March 19 regular meeting of the South Nodaway R-IV Board of Education.

Board members approved a bid for mowing services from Landscaperz Edge at $250 per mow. The district received three other bids: Shane Vinzant with Redemption Mowing – $475 per mow; Silkett Lawncare – $315 per mow; and McKim Mowing – $950 per mow.
In a facilities update, the board heard that updates to the football field lights will be needed sooner rather than later and that playground wood chips have been ordered. District air conditioning/heating units are still being worked on. While parts are under warranty, the units aren’t, so the district is searching for a solution.
The board approved a bid for concrete at the Guilford ballfield from Luke Price.
Board members approved an amended 2024-2025 school calendar, moving the last day of school to May 21.
After executive session, the board returned to open session and approved contracts for non-tenured teachers: Brooke Hoeppner, Sage Acklin, Taylar Freemyer, Jessie Henry, Waverly Brown, Renee Schreck, Carrie Kennedy-Wampler and Jenna King for the 2025-2026 school year.
The board approved, 6-0, a contract for Hannah Jermain for the 2025- 2026 school year, with Rick Holtman abstaining.
Board members approved, 6-0, a 2025- 2026 school year contract for Jaiden Flora with Brian Flora abstaining.
The board approved 2025-2026 extra-duty contracts and contracts for tenured teachers.
Board members approved hiring Matthew Curran for the district maintenance position.

RAVENWOOD, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the March 20 regular meeting of the Northeast Nodaway R-V Board of Education.

In recognition of March as School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Brenda Dougan recognized and thanked board members for their continued support of the district.
After reviewing four proposals for banking services, Dougan recommended the board stay with Southern Bank. The board approved staying with Southern Bank.
Dougan said the district received two proposals for food service, one from Lunchtime Solutions and another from Opaa!. Following a comparison, the board approved changing service to Opaa!.
The board approved a bid of $1,839.85, for summer gym floor maintenance from a company called Meyer. The other bid from Hillyard, of St. Joseph, totaled $2,888.
The board approved continuing to purchase bus fuel from Consumer Oil Co. during the 2025-2026 school year.
Board members approved 6-0-1 contracting with Wiederholt Lawn Care at a cost of $170 per mow for the school and $200 per mow for the ballfield and $60 per mow for the outfield only. Board member Heather Jackson abstained.
Board members tabled discussion about bus transportation renewal.

Personnel

Resignation

CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the March 19 regular meet ing of the Jefferson C-123 Board of Education.

Approved an amended school calendar for 2024-2025.
Selected a bid from Silkett Lawn Care for lawn care services at $405 per mow for 28 mows and $1,000 for weed control.
Selected a $295,979 bid from Roberts Roofing in St. Joseph to fully replace the high school roof.

Personnel

Letters of appointment offers for 2025-2026