Crawford Co. R‑II board approves routine business, honors retirees and outgoing student representative
May 27, 2026 | CRAWFORD CO. R-II, School Districts, Missouri
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The Crawford Co. R‑II Board of Education approved routine business items, recognized staff retirees and the outgoing student representative, and received administrative reports and budget updates.
The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.; roll call showed six members present with Chris Bell absent. The board approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Tammy Palmer and seconded by Roger Bridgemond (six yes, one absent). The consent agenda, covering routine reports, the SRO contract and meeting minutes, was approved on a motion by Caitlyn May and seconded by Roger Bridgemond.
Board members presented a plaque to outgoing student representative Allison Hedge "Thank you for your outstanding leadership and dedication to our student, staff, and district," the plaque read, and the board welcomed incoming student representative Kendra Humphrey.
The board honored three retirees: Vicky Gorsuch (20 years, special education director), Miss Sellers (19 years) and Mr. Wendell (15 years, bus supervisor). Remarks highlighted their long service and contributions to students and staff.
On finance, the board reviewed year‑to‑date figures: expenditures at about 84.97% and revenues around 90.8% for the 25–26 year; staff reported conservative projections for 26–27 with reserves estimated near 64–65% depending on pending state budget changes. The board approved the financial statement and May bills on a motion by Adam Carell, seconded by Roger Bridgemond (vote summarized in the transcript as "Four yes. One absent to abstain").
Assistant Superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) reported the district worked with nurses and a MISA grant to add and replace AEDs; following on‑site drills with Project Adam on May 18, the assistant superintendent said, "each building in our district is now Project Adam certified." The superintendent’s report noted district recognitions for PBIS and other school‑level awards and previewed capital project work tied to bond funding.
The board approved placing bond funds in an interest‑bearing account with People's Bank in Cuba after receiving three bids (People's Bank, Sullivan bank, First State Community Bank) and accepting staff recommendation.
The meeting concluded with staff and the owner’s representative outlining next steps for capital projects, a budget snapshot and plans for periodic updates to the board as procurement and design work continue.
No members of the public signed up for citizen participation during the meeting.
The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m.; roll call showed six members present with Chris Bell absent. The board approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Tammy Palmer and seconded by Roger Bridgemond (six yes, one absent). The consent agenda, covering routine reports, the SRO contract and meeting minutes, was approved on a motion by Caitlyn May and seconded by Roger Bridgemond.
Board members presented a plaque to outgoing student representative Allison Hedge "Thank you for your outstanding leadership and dedication to our student, staff, and district," the plaque read, and the board welcomed incoming student representative Kendra Humphrey.
The board honored three retirees: Vicky Gorsuch (20 years, special education director), Miss Sellers (19 years) and Mr. Wendell (15 years, bus supervisor). Remarks highlighted their long service and contributions to students and staff.
On finance, the board reviewed year‑to‑date figures: expenditures at about 84.97% and revenues around 90.8% for the 25–26 year; staff reported conservative projections for 26–27 with reserves estimated near 64–65% depending on pending state budget changes. The board approved the financial statement and May bills on a motion by Adam Carell, seconded by Roger Bridgemond (vote summarized in the transcript as "Four yes. One absent to abstain").
Assistant Superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) reported the district worked with nurses and a MISA grant to add and replace AEDs; following on‑site drills with Project Adam on May 18, the assistant superintendent said, "each building in our district is now Project Adam certified." The superintendent’s report noted district recognitions for PBIS and other school‑level awards and previewed capital project work tied to bond funding.
The board approved placing bond funds in an interest‑bearing account with People's Bank in Cuba after receiving three bids (People's Bank, Sullivan bank, First State Community Bank) and accepting staff recommendation.
The meeting concluded with staff and the owner’s representative outlining next steps for capital projects, a budget snapshot and plans for periodic updates to the board as procurement and design work continue.
No members of the public signed up for citizen participation during the meeting.
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