Ste. Gen Co. School District R-II board meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the September 23 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II have been released.

 

A video recording of the meeting may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/6ZcvaKPNquQ?si=kq09HOmthCUDYqCs

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

AGENDA AMENDED: 9/22/25 4:13 PM (cg)

 

Ahead of the regularly scheduled open session meeting each month, the Board will conduct a closed meeting with a closed record and a closed vote for purposes listed in Revised Missouri Statute Section 610.021(3) and (13); and (6) and (14) beginning at 5:30 PM. If closed session business is not completed prior to the regular session held at 6:30 PM on the same night, the closed meeting will be recessed and resumed after the regular session.

 

More Information: Click here to view the detailed Board Briefs.

 

Attendance

 

Voting Members

David Bova, Board President

Mr. Eric Basler, Board Vice President

Geri Diesel, Board Secretary

Mrs. Jamie Ballew, Board Member

Mr. Joshua Gettinger, Board Member

Mr. James Kirchner, Board Member

Mrs. Martha Resinger, Board Member

 

  1. OPEN SESSION
  2. Call to Order

            A quorum being present and due notice having been published, the regular meeting of the             Board of Education of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District was called to order            on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM by President Mr. David Bova.

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

 

  1. Approval of the Agenda

            Motion to approve the Agenda of the September 23, 2025 Regular (Open) Session            Meeting. Motion made by: Mrs. Martha Resinger Motion seconded by: Mr.   James Kirchner Voting: Unanimously Approved

 

  1. MSBA MONTHLY REPORT

 

The September Board Report took a look at what to watch for with district budgets during the first month of the new school year and how to plan not only for this year but for the long term. Plus, a preview of MSBA’s AI in Education Symposium and the 2025 MSBA Annual Conference.

 

The MSBA Board Report is a short monthly video featuring the latest news from MSBA and about public education in Missouri. The program is designed to be shown during local school board meetings.

 

  1. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Motion made by: Mr. Joshua Gettinger

Motion seconded by: Mr. Eric Basler Voting: Unanimously Approved

 

  1. Previous Meeting Minutes for Approval

 

  1. Payment of Bills and Warrants

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report

 

  1. CSIP Review

 

  1. Authorized Representative for the District

            With this item, the Ste. Genevieve R-II Board designates Dr. Paul Taylor, Superintendent of             Schools, as the authorized representative for the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District.

 

  1. Determining Eligibility and Reporting Annual Bases – PSRS & PEERS With this item, the Ste. Genevieve R-II Board authorizes the filling and reporting of the Determining Eligibility   and Reporting Annual Bases to the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) and the Public        Education Employee Retirement System (PEERS).

 

  1. Meeting Date Change – October 2025 Recommendation to move October’s board meeting from the 21st to the 20th, due to scheduling conflicts.

 

  1. High School Choir Trip to Disney

 

  1. Substitute Lists

 

  1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

One community member and three staff members paticipated in public participation.

 

  1. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

  1. Enrollment Count – First Day of School

            Superintendent Dr. Paul Taylor reported on the enrollment count for the first day of the 2025-       2026 school year.

 

  1. Annual Technology Report

            Director of Technology Mrs. Nancy Toombs presented the annual update on the district’s technology usage and upgrade status.

 

  1. Principal Reports

            Early Childhood Director Dr. Bethany Koetting, Ste. Genevieve Elementary Principal Dr.             Nanya Gegg, Bloomsdale Elementary Principal Nathan Kingery, and Ste. Genevieve Middle             School Principal Dr. Scott Mercer presented updates on activities and accomplishments in their             respective buildings. High School Principal Dr. John Boyd introduced student Anna Fischer,        who reported on activities and accomplishments at the High School.

 

  1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

  1. Prop SG Updates

            Dr. Taylor updated the Board on the ongoing progress of the projects associated with Prop SG.

 

  1. Instructional Program Presentation-High School Physical Education and Health

            High School Physical Education & Health teachers Mrs. Jessica Fallert, Mr. Adam Sherry, and     Mr. Jared Bonnell presented information on their department’s instructional program.

 

  1. Emergency Operations Plan

            Motion to approve the updates to the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District Emergency             Operations Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion made by: Mr. Joshua Gettinger Motion             seconded by: Mrs. Martha Resinger Voting: Unanimously Approved

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Assessment Plan and Updated Testing Schedule

            Motion to approve the Assessment Plan & Updated Testing Schedule for the 2025-26 year.             Motion made by: Mrs. Jamie Ballew Motion seconded by: Mr. James Kirchner Voting:             Unanimously Approved

 

  1. Addition of Special Education Teacher

            Motion to approve the addition of a Special Education teacher for the district, effective     September 23, 2025. Motion made by: Geri Diesel Motion seconded by: David Bova Voting: Unanimously Approved

 

  1. DISTRICT UPDATE

 

  1. Release of Approved Personnel Changes

 

            RETIREMENTS:

            Classification Name Position Building Effective Date

            Support Staff Kathy Eisenbeis Nurse Secretary District December 20, 2025

 

            RESIGNATIONS:

            Classification Name Position Building Effective Date

            Support Staff Rian Miles 3 Hour Cook District August 11, 2025

            Extra Duty Grant Staffen Assistant Wrestling Coach MS 2025-26 School Year                                          

 

            TRANSFERS:

            Classification Name Position Building Effective Date

            Certified Staff Heidi Heberlie Special Education Teacher BLE October 6, 2025

            Certified Staff Cheryl Berkbigler Special Education Teacher District September 29, 2025 Certified Staff Amanda Richardson Special Education Teacher BLE October 10, 2025

 

            EMPLOYMENT:

            Classification Name Position Building Effective Date

            Extra Duty Aiden Boyer 6th Grade Boys Intramural Co-Coach MS 2025-26 School Year Extra Duty Zachary Henderson 6th Grade Boys Intramural Co-Coach MS 2025-26 School Year          Extra Duty Tyson Roth Assistant Wrestling Coach HS 2025-26 School Year

 

  1. ADJOURN OPEN SESSION

 

Adjourn and Resume Closed Session: I motion that the Board of Education adjourn the Open Session of the Regular Meeting and resume the closed meeting with a closed record and a closed vote for purposes listed in Revised Missouri Statute Sections 610.021 (3) and (13); and (6) and (14) at 8:08 PM.

 

* Roll Call Vote *

 

Motion made by: Geri Diesel

Motion seconded by: David Bova

Voting: David Bova – Yes

Mr. Eric Basler – Yes

Geri Diesel – Yes

Mrs. Jamie Ballew – Yes

Mr. Joshua Gettinger – Yes

Mr. James Kirchner – Yes

Mrs. Martha Resinger – Yes

 

Board President Board Secretary