Nodaway County school board notes

By Phil Cobb | September 30, 2025 |

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HOPKINS, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education.

Board members approved making $10,000 available to help purchase a new digital sign in Pickering. The city’s sign was demolished in a storm earlier this year.
The board approved purchasing a desktop laser cutter from X-Tools at a cost of $4,798.99.
Board members tabled discussion about an agreement with the Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office with regard to a second school resource officer available in the county.
The board accepted the resignation of elementary teacher Danielle Johnson, effective at the end of the school year.

CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the Jefferson C-123 Board of Education.

The board tabled approval of the district’s special education compliance plan until its next meeting.
Superintendent Dallas Giedd reported that the staff social will be held Saturday, Dec. 6.
Jefferson High School Principal Tyler Pedersen reported to the board that student council members voted to bring back the Homecoming dance this year with a stipulation that the school would have an evening of dodgeball, volleyball and board games after a different home basketball game. All Jefferson and South Nodaway students in seventh through 12th grade would be invited to the game night. The council will arrange for chaperones, simple snacks and bottled water.
Pedersen’s report noted that the Jefferson FFA hosted National FFA officer Caroline Groth to meet with sophomore students and other sophomores from surrounding schools.
Pedersen said seven FFA members will attend the National FFA Convention in October. Kali Redden will make the trip to Indianapolis to receive her American Degree on stage. Those receiving the degree but not making the trip include Ean Meyer, Ethan Holtman, Maggie Collins and Brandon McQueen.
Elementary Principal Caden Farnan said since the BJ Skating Rink fire earlier this summer, the school is looking for alternatives for its fall party.
The board’s next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the library.

GRAHAM, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Sept. 17 regular meeting of the Nodaway-Holt R-VII Board of Education.

The board approved a bid from P1 for a ground source heat pump.
According to notes from Superintendent Mike Hollingsworth, the new stage curtain has been installed at the elementary.
New teacher desks were delivered. The old ones, along with old smartboards, will be designated for surplus.
New security lights were installed, and a new sidewalk, accessible parking and ambulance parking were ready for the football game last week.
A representative from Lawn World checked the condition of the sod at the football field and sent pictures to the sod company, which did not take responsibility for the state of the grass. There is no warranty on the sod, Hollingsworth noted.

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