Canton R-V December 2025 School Board Meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Date: December 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Media Center Conference Room
Board Members Present:
Susan Biggerstaff President
Jake Schaefer Vice President
Lacy Spurgeon Secretary
Larry Arnold Treasurer
Stacey Guilfoyle Director
Taylor Fahser Director (via Team)
Chad DeWaard Director
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Jesse Uhlmeyer Superintendent
Matt Rayl High School Principal
Teresa Turgeon Bookkeeper
Staff Absent
Jena Oilar Elementary Principal
Kelly Cox Bookkeeper
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Susan Biggerstaff.
Adoption of Agenda
A motion was made by Guilfoyle and seconded by DeWaard to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Schaefer and seconded by Guilfoyle to approve the consent agenda,
including the October transfers, meeting minutes, attendance, lunch, transportation, and safety reports. Motion carried 7-0.
Authorization of Bills
A motion was made by DeWaard and seconded by Schaefer to authorize the payment of bills as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Principal Reports
Principal Rayl presented his monthly report.
Financial Report/Budget Update
A motion was made by Arnold and seconded by Guilfoyle to accept the monthly financial report and budget update as submitted. Motion carried 7-0.
Citizen Communication
Two thank you cards and a holiday card were presented.
Reports
Superintendent Uhlmeyer reminded the Board that candidate filing for the April 2026 election will open on December 9 and close on December 30, with three board positions (currently held by Arnold, Schaefer, and Guilfoyle) up for election. He also noted that the minimum wage will increase from $13.75 to $15.00 effective January 1, 2026. The IRS business mileage rate is also likely to increase. Written reports from Mrs. Kerri Blessing (Library), Mrs. Ashley Knapp-Brandenberger (Elementary Guidance), Mrs. Kelli Oliver (High School Guidance), and Mrs. Jill McAfee (RootEd) were presented.
Old Business
No old business.
New Business
Distribution from Scholarship Fund-Roberson Dual Credit/LCSF Dual Credit
A motion was made by Guilfoyle and seconded by Schaefer to distribute funds not to exceed $1400.00 from the Scholarship Fund. Motion carried 7-0.
Toyota ACH
A motion was made by Schaefer and seconded by Arnold to approve paying the Toyota lease via ACH. Motion carried 7-0.
MCE Policy & Regulation Updates
A motion was made by Guilfoyle and seconded by DeWaard to adopt the following policies: 0320, 2760, and 4221. Motion carried 7-0,
Executive Session
A motion was made by DeWaard and seconded by Guilfoyle to convene to Executive Session. Roll call vote was taken. Motion carried 7-0.
Student Welfare (Executive Session):
Disciplinary Hearing –
Personnel Actions (Executive Session):
Adjournment
A motion was made by Guilfoyle and seconded by Schaefer to adjourn. Roll call vote was taken. Motion carried 7-0.
Susan Biggerstaff, President
Lacy Spurgeon, Secretary
Below is a pdf copy of the approved signed minutes
