Jefferson C-123 Board of Education notes

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CONCEPTION JCT., Mo. — The following are notes from the minutes of the Oct. 21 regular meeting of the Jefferson C-123 Board of Education.

• Elementary Principal Caden Farnan reported attendance for September was 98.44% and updated the CSIP goal on student achievement. A survey of staff and students showed at least 90% were presented with multiple, diverse learning opportunities throughout the school year.
• High School Principal Tyler Pedersen reported September attendance at 98.09%. There are 23 junior high girls going out for basketball: 13 from Jefferson and 10 from South Nodaway. There are 22 junior high boys: 11 from Jefferson and 11 from South Nodaway.
• At the preseason meeting for varsity basketball there appears to be 12 girls, seven from Jefferson and five from South Nodaway. For the boys team, seven from Jefferson and five or six from South Nodaway.
• Pedersen updated CSIP on highly qualified staff, 90% of certified staff members indicated they are provided quality professional development and resources to help them effectively meet their job expectations, he said.
• The updated Area Cooperative for Education Support (ACES) contract was approved with fees of $16,851.53 for 2026-2027.
• The board filing dates of Dec. 15 through Jan. 5, 2027, were approved.
• After the closed session, the board approved in open session Collette Null and Kalli Lager’s letters of resignation.
• The next regular board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18.