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FY26
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WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
July 15, 2025
Present: Erin Taylor, Dan McGrew, Jason Woodmansee, David Collard, William Roderique and Scott Smith
Absent: Stephen Crane
The regular meeting of the Webb City R-7 Board of Education was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 1000 N. Webb, Webb City, Missouri by Erin Taylor, Vice President. Dan McGrew gave the invocation.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd, Dr. Josh Flora, Jeff Wilkie R-7 employees Kelsey Orson and Kendal Wolf; Bob Foos, Webb City Sentinel.
Approve Agenda
A motion was made by William Roderique to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved.
Calendar of Consent
A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve the Calendar of Consent. David Collard seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Bills for Payment
Jason Woodmansee made a motion to approve for payment bills covered by Check Nos. 117004 through 117346. David Collard seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
MOU: Jessica Thomas
Dr. Byrd recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Jessica Thomas for the early childhood special education position at Heritage Preschool. Jessica has been a paraprofessional in the district since January 2019. A motion was made by Scott Smith to extend an MOU to Jessica Thomas. William Roderique seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
MOU: Danielle Hart-Zavala
Dr. Flora recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Danielle Hart-Zavala for the Spanish position at the High School. Danielle graduated from Missouri Southern State University. This past school year she was an instructional aide at Heritage Preschool. A motion was made by David Collard to extend an MOU to Danielle Hart-Zavala. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved.
Employee Handbook
Dr. Flora, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations shared with the Board a copy of the employee handbook for their approval. A few of the changes highlighted included:
- Cell Phone Usage – Staff are not permitted to use personal electronic devices during instructional time, and while on supervisory duty, unless for job-related reasons.
- Maternity Leave – An employee can exhaust all earned sick days and/or personal day(s) up to 12 weeks.
- Sick Leave – Personal illness or injury to immediate family members (interpreted to mean mother, father, sister, brother, husband, wife, son/daughter, grandchildren or guardianship).
- Leave of Absence – The District must be notified, in writing, prior to March 1 in order to be eligible for a leave of absence. An employee requesting a leave of absence must be tenured. The employee is required to fill out a Leave of Absence Agreement. If the employee chooses to return to work at the District, they are required to notify the District by March 1 of the following school year. They will not be guaranteed to return to the same position.
- Sick Leave Buy Back – In order to be eligible for the sick leave buy back, the district must receive written notification of the intention to retire, prior to January 1st.
A motion was made by William Roderique to approve the employee handbook as presented. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith and was unanimously approved.
Project Updates
Dr. Flora, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations reported to the Board the football field fence will be completed this week. He also reported the concrete work to help with the drainage issue at the high school will be finished this week. The chair lift for the high school industrial arts classroom has been installed. The state inspection will be next week.
2025-2026 Tuition Rate
Dr. Byrd, Superintendent recommended to the Board the tuition rate for out of district students for the 2025-2026 school year be $10,330. A motion was made by David Collard to approve the tuition rate for the upcoming school year. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith and was unanimously approved.
Annual Levy Hearing
Dr. Byrd reported the annual levy hearing will be held August 12, 2025 at 6:15 pm prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting. A motion was made by Jason Woodmansee to approve the August 12th levy hearing. The motion was seconded by William Roderique and was unanimously approved.
Financial Disclosure Resolution
Dan McGrew made a motion to approve the financial disclosure statement. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved.
Cell Phone Policy Discussion
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with a couple of options for the new cell phone usage policy. We will be sending information out to the parents regarding the new law the governor signed banning cell phone usage at school. During the first week of school students will be given warnings if caught using their cell phones. The district will not be purchasing lock boxes for student phones. If a student wants to leave their phone in their locker the district will provide a lock. We will list the consequences if students are caught using their phones in the student handbooks. Dr. Byrd will ask for the Board to approve the new policy at the August meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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Cheryl Chaney, Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education
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WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
August 12, 2025
Closed Session
Present Stephen Crane, Dan McGrew, Jason Woodmansee, David Collard,
Erin Taylor, Scott Smith and William Roderique
Absent None
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Byrd, Dr. Flora, Dr. Pope and Jeff Wilkie.
Motion to Enter Executive Session
A motion was made by Scott Smith to enter executive session for
student discipline. Meeting to be closed under Section 610.021, Subsection (14) RSMo, for the purpose of discussing student records which are protected from disclosure by law, with the minutes to be closed to public examination. The motion was seconded by David Collard. Voting “yes” was Mr. Crane, Mr. McGrew, Mr. Woodmansee, Mr. Collard, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Smith and Mr. Roderique.
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session
A motion was made by David Collard to adjourn executive session.
The motion was seconded by William Roderique and was unanimously approved. Voting “yes” was Mr. Crane, Mr. McGrew, Mr. Woodmansee, Mr. Collard, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Smith and Mr. Roderique.
Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 pm.
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Erin Taylor, Acting Secretary
WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
August 12, 2025
Levy Hearing
Present Stephen Crane, Dan McGrew, Jason Woodmansee, David Collard, Erin Taylor, Scott Smith and William Roderique
Absent None
The Webb City R-7 Board of Education levy hearing was called to order at 6:17 pm by Stephen Crane, President at the Student Services Center 1000 N. Webb, Webb City, Missouri.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Byrd, Dr. Flora, Dr. Pope, Jeff Wilkie, Dr. Zornes, Jarrett Cook; school district employees Stacy Lortz, John Roderique, Adam Hogan and Crystal Grove. Bob Foos, Webb City Sentinel.
Presentation of Local Assessed Valuation Comparisons
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with the annual assessed valuation figures from the assessor’s office. The total assessed valuation has increased. The 2024-2025 total assessed valuation is $348,009,837. The total assessed valuation for 2025-2026 is $376,864,796.
Recommendation of Tax Levy
Dr. Byrd presented to the Board of Education data on the suggested levy for the 2025-2026 school year. He recommended the levy be as follows: $2.7500 general fund, 0.0000 for Special (Teacher’s) Fund, and 0.6800 for the Debt Service Fund making the total levy $3.4300.
Response
Dr. Byrd asked if anyone wished to comment regarding the tax levy being recommended. No one present wished to comment.
Adjournment
The levy hearing adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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Cheryl Chaney, Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education
WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
August 12, 2025
Present Stephen Crane, Dan McGrew, Jason Woodmansee, David Collard, Erin Taylor, Scott Smith and William Roderique
Absent None
The regular meeting of the Webb City R-7 Board of Education was called to order at 6:31 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 1000 N. Webb, Webb City, Missouri, Stephen Crane, President. Stephen Crane gave the invocation.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd, Dr. Josh Flora, Dr. Allison Pope, Jeff Wilkie, Jarrett Cook and Dr. Zornes; school district employees Stacy Lortz, John Roderique Adam Hogan and Crystal Grove. Bob Foos, Webb City Sentinel.
Approve Amended Agenda
The agenda was amended to add a letter of resignation for Deena Stinnett. A motion was made by William Roderique to approve the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved.
Calendar of Consent
A motion was made by Jason Woodmansee to approve the Calendar of Consent. Erin Taylor seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Bills for Payment
David Collard made a motion to approve for payment bills covered by Check Nos. 117099 to 117593. Scott Smith seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Recommendation to Set Tax Rate Levies
Erin Taylor made a motion to approve the recommended $2.75 general fund levy under the authority of Amendment II. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved. A motion was made by Erin Taylor to continue to set the debt service levy at $0.6800. William Roderique seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Resignations
Dr. Byrd presented to the Board letters of resignation for Landon Beebe and Deena Stinnett for their approval. A motion was made by David Collard to accept the letters of resignation as presented. The motion was seconded by William Roderique and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Rogers
Jarrett Cook, principal at Carterville Elementary School recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Brandi Rogers to teach special education. Brandi has been teaching in the Joplin School District for the past seventeen years. A motion was made by Jason Woodmansee to extend an MOU to Brandi Rogers. The motion was seconded by Erin Taylor and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Welch
Jeff Wilkie, principal at Webb City High School recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Harold Glen Welch to teach special education. He has seven years teaching in public schools. He has also taught classes at Crowder College. A motion was made by William Roderique to extend an MOU to Harold Glen Welch. Alexandra seven years teaching experience. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith and was unanimously approved.
Preliminary Assessment Scores
Dr. Pope shared with the Board the preliminary MAP scores. These scores are before appeals are factored in so there could be adjustments. We did have some growth in several areas: third grade ELA and math, 6th grade ELA and math and High School biology and government.
Gifted Program Review
Dr. Alicia Zornes, gifted program director provided the Board with a copy of the annual evaluation of the gifted program. The evaluation includes: gifted identification process, list of gifted certified teachers, program demographics, number of gifted students, philosophy, program description, annual goals and goals for the upcoming school year. As of May 2025, we had a total of one hundred forty seven students in the gifted program.
Administrator Retreat
Dr. Pope shared with the Board the district administrators participated in a two-day retreat. The first day of they were preparing for the upcoming meetings with staff. In the afternoon they participated in a photo scavenger hunt and went to Tee Time. The second day they had a guest speaker regarding difficult dialogue. It was a great time of team building.
Webb City Police Department SRO MOU
Dr. Flora, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations provided the Board a copy of the memorandum of understanding with the Webb City Police Department for the school resource officers. This agreement has always been a verbal one so we comprised a document to have in place. A motion was made by David Collard to approve the MOU. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved.
Student Handbooks
Dr. Flora provided the Board the digital links to access all of the district student handbooks. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve the handbooks. The motion was seconded by Erin Taylor and was unanimously approved.
MSHSAA/Senate Bill 63
John Roderique, Athletic Director at the High School shared with the Board home school students wanting to participate in extra-curricular activities will have to meet criteria in order to participate. They will be included in the random drug screens, the same code of conduct and reside in the district. We will have them complete a six page enrollment document. The MSHSAA board will be meeting August 22nd to finalize requirements.
Preliminary ASBR
Dr. Byrd shared with the Board the preliminary ASBR report. He will give them a copy of the final report when it is completed.
Cell Phone Policy Approval
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with the final draft of the cell phone policy for their approval. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve policy2656 student cell phone usage as presented. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith and was unanimously approved.
Opening Day Invitation
Dr. Byrd invited the Board to attend the opening meeting tomorrow at the High School.
Fund 4 Transfer
Dr. Byrd recommended to the Board transferring $300,000 from the general fund to fund 4. A motion was made by Erin Taylor to approve the transfer of funds. The motion was seconded by William Roderique and was unanimously approved.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Cheryl Chaney, Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education
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WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
September 9, 2025
Closed Session
Present: Stephen Crane, Dan McGrew, Jason Woodmansee, David Collard,
William Roderique, Scott Smith and Erin Taylor (entered meeting 6:24 pm)
Absent: None
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd and Dr. Josh Flora.
Motion to Enter Executive Session
A motion was made by David Collard to enter executive session for personnel. Meeting to be closed under Section 610.021, Subsection (3) RSMo, for the purpose of hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees with the minutes to be closed to public examination. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith. Voting “yes” Mr. Crane, Mr. McGrew, Mr. Woodmansee, Mr. Collard, Mr. Roderique and Mr. Smith.
Stephen Crane left the meeting at 6:40 pm.
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session
A motion was made by Scott Smith to adjourn executive session. The motion was seconded by Dan McGrew. Voting “yes” Mr. McGrew, Mr. Woodmansee, Mr. Collard, Mr. Roderique, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Taylor.
Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 pm.
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Jason Woodmansee, Acting Secretary
WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
September 9, 2025
Present: Erin Taylor, Dan McGrew, David Collard, Jason Woodmansee, William Roderique and Scott Smith
Absent: Stephen Crane
The regular meeting of the Webb City R-7 Board of Education was called to order at 6:55 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 1000 North Webb, Webb City, Missouri by Erin Taylor, Vice President. Erin Taylor gave the invocation.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd, Dr. Josh Flora, and Kayla Cullers; R-7 employees Stacy Lortz and Lori Smith. Bob Foos, Webb City Sentinel.
Approve Agenda
A motion was made by David Collard to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Jason Woodmansee and was unanimously approved.
Calendar of Consent
A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve the Calendar of Consent. The motion was seconded by William Roderique and was unanimously approved.
Bills for Payment
William Roderique made a motion to approve for payment bills covered by Check Nos. 117594 through 117959. Dan McGrew seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
More Than Mobility LLC
Kayla Cullers, Director of Special Education recommended to the Board for approval a contract from More Than Mobility LLC. This company will be working with some of our visually impaired students. A motion was made by David Collard to approve the contract. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith and was unanimously approved.
September 19th PD Day
Dr. Byrd shared with the Board there will be a professional development day on Friday, September 19th. Mark Onuscheck will be presenting. The workshop will be focused on formative and summative assessments. Another area of focus will be financial literacy. This was an area mentioned during our portrait of a cardinal meetings.
Data Night
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with two dates to choose from for the annual data night to go over district assessments. The meeting will be on Tuesday, November 4th. Dinner will be provided at 5:00 pm with presentations to start at 5:30 pm.
Comprehensive Assessment Plan
The Board was provided a copy of the annual assessment plan for their approval. A motion was made by William Roderique to approve the comprehensive assessment plan. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith and was unanimously approved.
Projects Update
Dr. Flora, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations reported to the Board of all the projects listed on the capital projects list for this year have been completed. Next year we will need to look at resurfacing the track at the high school and the double entry at the middle school.
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office MOU
Dr. Flora provided the Board a copy of the memorandum of understanding between Webb City Schools and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for their approval. The MOU helps us increase our school safety by deputizing Tyler Christensen, director of security and April Foulks, attendance enforcement specialist. A motion was made by Jason Woodmansee to approve the MOU. The motion was seconded by David Collard and was unanimously approved.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Dr. Byrd reported to the Board the athletic hall of fame banquet will be held on Saturday, October 11th at 6:00 pm in the dome. Tickets are available at the Central Office and online.
Amend FY25 Budget
Dr. Byrd provided the Board a copy of the amended FY25 budget for their approval. The motion was made by David Collard to approve the amended FY25 budget. The motion was seconded by William Roderique and was unanimously approved.
Annual Board Member Training
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with the information needed to complete their annual training. When completed they will sign a log.
First Reading Board Policies/Regulations
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with copies of board policies and regulations for a first reading. He will ask for their approval at the next board meeting.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
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Cheryl Chaney, Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education