LEWIS COUNTY C-I SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES* March 11th, 2026
LEWISTOWN, MO- *Key notes from the most recently approved Lewis County C-1 School District Board of Education meeting held on March 11, 2026:
The Board entered executive session under RSMo 610.021 early in the meeting, then returned to open session and moved to the High School Commons for a preview of the upcoming musical presented by Megan Carmody and student cast members.
While in the Commons, the Board also attended the PreK Quality Assurance recognition award from DESE and heard a presentation from EDU students about their program and participation in the HES Family Fun Night.
The Board then returned to the board room, approved the agenda (with an added item 7(h)), and continued with the meeting.
During CTA updates, the superintendent shared that CTA is planning a “Meet the Candidates” event for March 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Commons, with all five school board candidates and the public invited. The Board also agreed to sponsor the end-of-year staff luncheon.
The Board approved the consent agenda, including the February 18, 2026 minutes; setting the next meeting dates (April 8 regular meeting and April 16 special reorganization meeting);
payment of FEMA-related and normal bills (through 2/27/26); making the Paid Parental Leave policy revisions retroactive for the full 2025–26 school year; approving substitute list additions; and rescinding Board Regulation IIAC-R1.
Superintendent John French gave his monthly report, including the financial report as of the end of February 2026.
Under facilities updates, the Board reviewed FEMA shelter items, including a mezzanine update, and discussed internet cable installation/pulling.
The minutes state the Board agreed to proceed with the QNS bid as long as changes or additions keep it at $25,000 or less. The Board also received updates on settling issues in the high school addition with cost estimates and a speed limit signs update.
The Board reviewed grant updates, including that an AASA Principal to Practice grant was submitted and that the administrative team will evaluate whether to apply for Missouri After-School grants.
The Board took no action on a stipend for the hotspot sponsor.
The superintendent was authorized to release a formal RFP for High School foundation recovery as needed. T
The Board also voted to table consideration of purchasing a school van until after current projects are completed and expenses are known.
In new business, the Board received an update on the MEUHP health insurance program assessment and dissolution and noted the district is seeking bids from other consortiums.
The Board adopted Calendar Option 2 as the official 2026–27 district calendar, based on the staff vote results.
The Board also approved an overnight trip request for the FFA Missouri State Convention (April 15–17). The Board later returned to executive session under RSMo 610.021
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