MEETING MINUTES
Agenda amended 10/16/26 at 3:12 PM – cg
Ahead of the regularly scheduled open session meeting each month, the Board wi l 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 wi l be
recessed and resumed after the regular session.
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Attendance
Voting Members
Mr. Eric Basler, Board President
Mrs. Geri Diesel, Board Secretary
Mrs. Jamie Ba lew, Board Member
Mr. Joshua Gettinger, Board Vice President
Mr. James Kirchner, Board Member
Mrs. Martha Resinger, Board Member
Mr. Philip Kwan, Board Member
1. OPEN SESSION
A. 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 ca led to order on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM by President Mr. Eric
Basler.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of the Agenda
Motion to approve the Agenda of the October 19, 2026 Regular (Open) Session Meeting.
Motion made by: Mrs. Jamie Ba lew
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Martha Resinger
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
2. MSBA MONTHLY REPORT
The October edition of the MSBA Board Report featured MSBA’s Senior Director of Advocacy, Caitlin Whaley. Caitlin
detailed what the approval of the A-F grading system means for schools. Plus, CES’s John McDonald discussed emerging
technology and school safety.
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.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
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Motion made by: Mr. Joshua Gettinger
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Geri Diesel
Voting results:
Yes: Mr. Eric Basler
Yes: Mrs. Geri Diesel
Yes: Mrs. Jamie Ba lew
Yes: Mr. Joshua Gettinger
Abstain: Mr. James Kirchner
Yes: Mrs. Martha Resinger
Yes: Mr. Philip Kwan
A. Previous Meeting Minutes for Approval
B. Payment of Bills and Warrants
C. Treasurer’s Report
D. CSIP Review
E. Districtwide Professional Development Plans
F. 2026-27 MSBA FutureBuilders Scholarship Applicant
Approval of Anna Fischer as the District’s applicant for MSBA’s FutureBuilders Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
G. FFA Trip to National Convention – Indianapolis, IN
H. Substitute Lists
4. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
A. Enrollment Count – Last Wednesday in September
Superintendent Dr. Paul Taylor provided data related to the student enro lment numbers for the last Wednesday in
September.
B. Principal Reports
Building administrators provided updates on recent activities and accomplishments within their respective buildings.
Presenters included Dr. Bethany Koetting, Early Childhood Director; Dr. Nanya Gegg, Ste. Genevieve Elementary
Principal; Dr. Nathan Kingery, Bloomsdale Elementary Principal; Dr. Kristen Huffman, Ste. Genevieve Middle School
Assistant Principal; Dr. A ly Klein, Ste. Genevieve High School Principal; and Adrian Bauman, high school student.
C. Professional Development Day – September 28, 2026
Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Boyd, Jr. shared information regarding the professional development day held on
September 28, 2026.
D. Safety Reports
Dr. Taylor provided reports to the Board on recent safety dri ls conducted in the buildings.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A. Prop SG Updates
Dr. Taylor provided an update on the status of the remaining projects associated with Prop SG.
B. Instructional Program Presentation – HS Special Education
Middle School Principal Dr. Scott Mercer and Director of Student Services Dr. Drury presented information on the high
school high-needs/life ski ls classroom, highlighting recent events, activities, and instructional lessons that support
students’ learning and development.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of A-F School Grading Resolution
Motion to adopt the resolution opposing Missouri’s A-F School Grading System as presented.
Motion made by: Mr. Philip Kwan
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Martha Resinger
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
7. DISTRICT UPDATE
A. Release of Approved Personnel Changes
RETIREMENTS:
Classification
Name
Certified Staff
Certified Staff
John Mooney
Position
Band Teacher
Building
Effective Date
HS
Jami Drury
RESIGNATIONS:
Classification
Director of Student Services
District
July 1, 2027
July 1, 2027
Name
Support Staff
Extra Duty
Mikayla Pinkley
Position
3 Hour Cook
Building
Effective Date
District
Miche le Jokerst
TRANSFERS:
Classification
Class of 2029 Sponsor
HS
October 12, 2026
July 1, 2027
Name
NONE
Position
Building
Effective Date
EMPLOYMENT:
Classification
Name
Support Staff
Position
Building
Effective Date
Caleb Howren
8. ADJOURN OPEN SESSION
3 Hour Cook
District
October 12, 2026
Motion to adjourn the Open Session of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II
School District.
* Ro l Cal Vote *
Motion made by: Mrs. Geri Diesel
Motion seconded by: Mr. Joshua Gettinger
Voting results: Unanimously approved
Yes: Mr. Eric Basler
Yes: Mrs. Geri Diesel
Yes: Mrs. Jamie Ba lew
Yes: Mr. Joshua Gettinger
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Yes: Mr. James Kirchner
Yes: Mrs. Martha Resinger
Yes: Mr. Philip Kwan
The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 PM.
Board President
Board Secretary
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