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School Board Report - December 2025

Posted Date: 12/19/25 (10:42 AM)
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School Board Report

December 18, 2025 Meeting

 

Good News, Recognitions & Announcements

In the video:
  • FHS Winter Wonderland
  • Wes Armbruster, Amanda Houston, Jessica Beard recognized with MTCCCA awards
  • Dance team 2nd place finish
  • Shop with a Cop
  • Tim Krysl named DAR Missouri American History Teacher of the Year
  • Brayden Beers FHS Student of the Month
  • Middle School NJHS and Morgan Anderson Kindness Club help set up for the Jefferson County Foster Children's Holiday Party
  • Middle School Penny War to help schools in Jamaica damaged by Hurricane Melissa
  • Festus Fitness 3K
  • Intermediate School Share the Harvest
  • Elementary School Food Drive
  • Early Childhood Center Friendsgiving feast
 

Consent Agenda

Approved unanimously. Items were:
 

Communication and/or Reports

Superintendent's Report

  • The District calendar committee will have its first meeting on January 12.
  • Winter break is Dec. 22-Jan. 2. Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
  • Cultural Diversity luncheon is February 21, 2026.
  • Enrollment is up 15 students from this time last year.
  • Overview of how current legislative proposals could impact the district budget over the coming years.

Student Performance Report - APR (Part 3)

Dr. Funston presented part 3 of our state assessment student data . This report compared data to the statewide group of 26 schools across Missouri the District has used as a measuring stick for many years. She also compared data to the St. Louis Metro group of 21 schools. Festus R-VI continues to perform at high levels in all academic comparison groups.

Building Level & Fall Athletics Reports

Annual building level reports for the Festus Elementary and Festus Intermediate Schools were presented for board review. The Fall Activities/Athletic report was also presented. All reports highlighted the many wonderful things going on around the district.
 

Prior & New Business

Facilities Report

The sitework package for the new gymnasium and indoor practice facility is expected to be ready for bid by mid-January. Significant site preparation will be required due to the number of existing utility lines that run beneath the current practice field. A special Board meeting may be necessary in early February to review and approve the bid award.
The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method has continued to serve the District well. This process allows District leadership to review and discuss individual line items throughout the project, helping to manage costs proactively while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
The Intermediate School expansion project continues to progress as planned. Second-story walls are currently being erected, while plumbing, electrical and mechanical work is underway on the first floor. The project team anticipates the roof steel to be complete by mid-January. To date, there have been 17 weather-related delay days, with no significant impact to the overall project timeline.
Planning meetings have also begun for both the new playground and the renovated playground. For student safety, both playground areas will be fully enclosed with fencing. The Intermediate School expansion remains on schedule for completion at the end of this school year.

Audit Results

The annual audit was unanimously approved. It is a month later because of the federal funding hold early in the school year that delayed auditors across the state in being able to complete their work. There were no major marks against the District.