LEWIS COUNTY C-I SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Sept 10, 2025
Meeting Summary
September 10, 2025
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Meeting Details
- Time: 5:30 – 8:19 p.m.
- Location: Central Office Board Room
- Presiding: Robert Reed Miller, President
Attendance
Present: Robert Reed Miller (President), Neil Jennings (Vice President), JT Gray, Sue Ann Gaus, Michael Scoggin, John Sparks
Absent: Donna Reid
Staff: John French (Superintendent), Tracy Gonnerman (Secretary), Kim Kramer (Treasurer)
Executive Session
The board entered closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss items 1, 3, 13, and 14 pursuant to subsection 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The session was reconvened at 5:44 p.m., and the open session began at 6:00 p.m.
Special Presentation
The Hotspot Demonstration: The board meeting relocated to the high school for a presentation and demonstration by Mrs. Berhorst and Mrs. Gray, along with students from The Hotspot makers classroom.
Public Comments
Morgan Crist, Catherine Darnell, and Bailie Crist addressed the board requesting that the graduation date not conflict with the state track meet.
Consent Items Approved (Vote: 5-0-1, Michael Scoggin abstained)
- Open minutes from August 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
- Open minutes from August 20, 2025 Special Tax Rate Hearing Meeting
- Next meeting date set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- Payment of bills (Credit Card Statement & Overall Invoices ending 8/27/25)
Reports Presented
- Superintendent’s Report
- Monthly MSBA Board Report
- Budget Update/Financial Report as of end of August 2025
Old Business
Continuous School Improvement Plan
No action needed
Success Ready Student Network
No action needed
FEMA Shelter – Design and Decorating Choices
Approved: Board authorized Superintendent French and Mr. Post to use their judgment on design choices, with input from other elementary administrative staff (Vote: 6-0)
HES HVAC Units
Approved: Purchase of new HVAC units:
- Classroom Unit: $8,312.00
- Kitchen Unit: $24,102.00
- Superintendent authorized to amend budget for these expenses (Vote: 6-0)
NFHS Camera System vs Hudl Camera System
Approved: NFHS Streaming Addendum with attorney-approved language changes. Superintendent authorized to sign the addendum on behalf of the board (Vote: 6-0)
Graduation Date
Approved: Graduation set for Sunday, May 17, 2025 at 2 p.m. (Vote: 6-0)
New Business
2nd Round of 50/50 Funding for Business Education
Approved: Purchase of items as presented, with superintendent authorized to amend budget for expenses (Vote: 6-0)
John Wood Community College MOU
Approved: Memorandum of Understanding with John Wood Community College. Superintendent authorized to sign the MOU on behalf of the board (Vote: 6-0)
Clarence Cannon Conference Expansion
Approved: Expansion concept with North Callaway joining the conference. Superintendent and Athletic Director authorized to vote in approval of adding North Callaway (Vote: 6-0)
Class of 2022 Donation/Memorial
Approved: 12″ x 6″ Memorial Sign as proposed. Superintendent and Scott Miller authorized to choose suitable and agreeable location (Vote: 6-0)
Overnight Trip – Girls’ Golf Districts at Chillicothe
Approved: Overnight trip as presented (Vote: 6-0)
Administrator Reports Received
- Elementary
- High School
- Athletics
- Special Education
- Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
- Transportation
- OPAA! Food Service
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m. (Vote: 6-0)
Minutes certified by:
- Tracy Gonnerman, Secretary
- Robert Reed Miller, President
- Date: 10/15/2025
Summary of All Votes
All motions passed unanimously (6-0) except the consent agenda, which passed 5-0-1 with Michael Scoggin abstaining.
