Nodaway County school board notes

By Phil Cobb | October 27, 2025 |

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Nodaway-Holt R-VII

GRAHAM, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Oct. 15 regular meeting of the Nodaway-Holt R-VII Board of Education.

The board accepted a $1,972.36 quote from Hertz Furniture for tables for the art room.
The board approved the hiring of Luke Sanders as part-time assistant junior high boys basketball coach.
The board approved the hiring of Shane Owens as assistant baseball coach.

Jefferson C-123

CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Oct. 15 regular meeting of the Jefferson C-123 Board of Education.

The board approved dates for filing for opening board positions: Dec. 9 through Dec. 30, 2025. Board members with terms ending in April include: Derrick Schieber and Alan Gockel. Terms are three years in length.
High School Principal Tyler Pedersen said 27 FFA chapter members participated in a fall contest earlier this month. He noted that seven FFA members are planning to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis at the end of the month: Kensley Runde, Lexi Sturm, Mckenna VanDeventer, Chloe Peery, Kirstan Schieber, Emersyn McCrary and Whitney Redden. The students will leave Tuesday and return Saturday.
Three new members were inducted into the National Honor Society: Emersyn McCrary, Whitney Redding and Lily Terry.
Elementary Principal Caden Farnan said that pre-kindergarten teacher Rachel Stoll was recognized at a banquet as the Northwest Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. Having attended with Superintendent Dallas Giedd, Farnan said it was a very nice ceremony. The state banquet is scheduled for the end of the month and Stoll will be in attendance.

North Nodaway R-VI

HOPKINS, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Oct. 15 regular meeting of the North Nodaway R-VI Board of Education.

At a cost of $46,500, board members approved the purchase of a furnace from Sleek Creek HVAC to be installed at the elementary school in Pickering.
The board approved Barrett Lodge as a substitute teacher.
Two students were approved for early graduation in December 2025: Roger Wolf and Addalea Barcus, providing they both meet the graduation requirements established by the state and the North Nodaway Board of Education.
The board approved the May 11-14 senior class trip to Branson. The class will stay at Watermill Cove.

Maryville R-II

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Oct. 15 regular meeting of the Maryville R-II Board of Education.

The board approved creation of the Chief Financial Officer position who will be responsible for managing the financial strategy and operation of the district, including overseeing the district’s financial planning, procurement and investments, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Board members approved employing current district accountant Mindy Scadden as the district’s CFO.
Interim Superintendent Philip Pohren wrote in his board report that on Oct. 4, families that qualified for temporary free and reduced lunch status will lose eligibility unless they had completed a new application. He said families who did not submit new applications within 30 days of the beginning of the school year will see their students’ status revert to full pay.
Pohren said this month marks the beginning of his oversight of the annual verification process for free and reduced applicants, which involves random sampling. This will require those selected to submit income verification documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy in the district’s program.
According to Maryville High School Principal Thom Alvarez’s report, the school will resume its quarterly town hall meetings today, Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. Not held since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the town halls will provide an open forum for parents and various topics will be discussed.
Maryville Middle School Principal Kate Lydon’s report recognized the school’s first Students of the Month on Sept. 26. “These students were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating the 7 Habits: being kind peers, following school expectations and helping others. Congratulations Ellie Peterson, Cam Prosser, Wyatt Cline, Piper Fillingane, Colton Prosser, Raeley Kirkpatrick, Justice Ingram, and Bennet Malson for their outstanding leadership and character,” Lydon wrote.
Board members held a work session to review their annual self-evaluation.

Personnel

Resignations

Zach Lynch, youth development worker, effective Sept. 19
Andrea Willnerd, secretary – building and activities, effective Oct. 31

Approved recommendations for employment

Shelly Veer, middle school paraprofessional
Lillie Kruse, youth development worker, effective Oct. 16
Eliza McGonigle, youth development worker, effective Oct. 16
Mindy Scadden, chief financial officer

Approved extra duty assignments

Joanna Baker, concession stand coordinator
Nell Ditamore, special education support at school-sanctioned club quarterly stipend for 2025-2026 school year