Jefferson C-123 school board notes

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CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the June 24 regular meeting of the Jefferson C-123 Board of Education.

• The board reviewed proposed handbook changes, including changes to the cellphone policy to comply with a new state law. The proposed language would not allow students to have a cellphone out during the school day, but would allow students to use cellphones before the first bell and after the last bell. The board did not vote on the handbook changes yet.
• The board approved the 2024-2025 budget as the interim 2025-2026 budget.
• The board designated 10 smart boards and the old gym wall mats as surplus property.
• The board set the tax rate hearing for 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.
• The board approved meal prices for next school year. Elementary students: Breakfast was set at $1.50 and lunch at $2.70. High school students: Breakfast was set at $1.50 and lunch at $2.80. For adults, breakfast was set at $1.70 and lunch at $3.40.
• The board approved season pass attendance prices for next school year. An all-sports family pass will cost $90. Adult season passes will cost $50. Student season passes will remain at $10. The game price for an adult will remain at $5 and the student price at $3.
• The board approved raising substitute teacher pay to $105 per day and $110 per day for five consecutive days of planned substitute teaching.
• The board voted to offer Kalli Lager a part-time paraprofessional position and vo-tech driver for the 2025-2026 school year.