FY27
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WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
July 14, 2026
Closed Session
Present: Erin Taylor, Scott Smith, Stephen Crane and Maggie Schade
Absent: Dan McGrew, David Collard and Jason Woodmansee
The closed session of the Webb City R-7 Board of Education was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 1000 N.
Webb, Webb City, Missouri by Erin Taylor, President.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd, Dr. Josh Flora, and Dr. Pope
Motion to Enter Executive Session
A motion was made by Stephen Crane 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 Scott Smith. Those voting “yes” Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Crane, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Schade.
Settlement Agreement and Release
The Webb City School Board met to discuss the Settlement Agreement and Release entered between Graham and Sarah Chambers in the interest of A.C. and the Webb City R-VII School District. After discussion of the settlement agreement all the board members present were in agreement with the settlement agreement. Erin Taylor, Board President signed the agreement along with Cheryl Chaney, Board Secretary and Superintendent, Dr. Brenten Byrd. The document will be sent to the district attorney on 7/15/26. Due to the identifiable information and student confidentiality the documents will be sealed.
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session & Return to Regular Session
A motion was made by Stephen Crane to adjourn executive session and return to regular session. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith. Voting “yes” Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Crane, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Schade.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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Dr. Allison Pope, Acting Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education
