Superintendent: fire‑alarm repairs needed, grants awarded but staffing shortfalls raise acceptance questions
July 14, 2026 | ALTENBURG 48, School Districts, Missouri
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Altenburg District #48 — Superintendent Dr. Seth Ward told the board July 14 that Marmic, the contractor that tested the campus alarms, reported the fire‑alarm system needs repair and updating; Marmic will provide a written quote next week and the board plans a special meeting to consider the proposal.
Dr. Ward also said Gov. Kehoe has signed the state budget and that cuts in the adopted budget could affect the district; he did not provide specific dollar impacts. The superintendent announced that Kim Bauer has resigned for the 2026–2027 school year and that he will post an opening for a special‑education (SPED) aide on Mo Teaching Jobs and Facebook.
The district received two grants for 2026–2027 that Dr. Ward identified in the meeting transcript as the “MOQPK‑LEA” grant (for seven in‑district students) and a “SAC” grant. Board members discussed whether the district should accept the grants given current staffing levels and other constraints; the transcript records discussion but does not show a formal acceptance vote for those grants during the July 14 open session.
Dr. Ward said school records are not currently being maintained to standards and that he will work to bring them into compliance. He noted that PTO and Student Council checking accounts are not properly separated from foundation accounts and said he will correct that. The board set a Back‑to‑School Open House for Aug. 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The superintendent’s report closed with a presentation of a required‑plans spreadsheet; the ASBR process is open and the board later approved budget transfers as part of the meeting’s business. No public comments were recorded during the open session.
Dr. Ward also said Gov. Kehoe has signed the state budget and that cuts in the adopted budget could affect the district; he did not provide specific dollar impacts. The superintendent announced that Kim Bauer has resigned for the 2026–2027 school year and that he will post an opening for a special‑education (SPED) aide on Mo Teaching Jobs and Facebook.
The district received two grants for 2026–2027 that Dr. Ward identified in the meeting transcript as the “MOQPK‑LEA” grant (for seven in‑district students) and a “SAC” grant. Board members discussed whether the district should accept the grants given current staffing levels and other constraints; the transcript records discussion but does not show a formal acceptance vote for those grants during the July 14 open session.
Dr. Ward said school records are not currently being maintained to standards and that he will work to bring them into compliance. He noted that PTO and Student Council checking accounts are not properly separated from foundation accounts and said he will correct that. The board set a Back‑to‑School Open House for Aug. 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The superintendent’s report closed with a presentation of a required‑plans spreadsheet; the ASBR process is open and the board later approved budget transfers as part of the meeting’s business. No public comments were recorded during the open session.
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