The Jackson County School Board moved through a consent-laden agenda and approved multiple routine items Tuesday, including meeting minutes, fundraisers, out-of-state trips, insurance renewal and a change to the district calendar.
The board approved the regular meeting minutes from Jan. 19, 2026, and special meeting minutes from Jan. 30, 2026, and gave unanimous approval to establishing and reestablishing staff positions, school fundraisers, out-of-state overnight travel requests, and renewal of student accident insurance through Zurich American Insurance Company. The board also approved hosting the 2026 Congressional Academy at Jackson County High School and continuation plans for the Family Resource Youth Service Center. Each item was moved and seconded and recorded as approved with the four named voting members responding in the affirmative.
Board members Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie and Eugene recorded their votes in roll-call fashion. On the calendar change, the board voted to convert a scheduled staff work day to an instructional day on March 16, 2026, meaning students will attend that day. A staff member told the board the change was proposed because the district is "so behind," and the motion was approved after a second.
Votes at a glance
• Approval of bills and claims — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Approval of regular minutes (01/19/2026) and special minutes (01/30/2026) — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Establish/reestablish positions — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Approval of fundraisers — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Approval of out-of-state overnight trips/transportation — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Renewal of student accident insurance (Zurich American Insurance Company) — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Approval of 2026 Congressional Academy at Jackson County High School — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Approval of continuation plans for Family Resource Youth Service Center — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Approval of 2026–27 school calendar committee — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
• Change staff day to instructional day (03/16/2026) — Approved (Yes: Rhonda, Eddie, Ronnie, Eugene.)
The meeting adjourned after the routine business was completed and brief closing remarks.