The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held a regular meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Superintendent Dr. Rex Bollinger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the board room. Board members present were Regan Griffin, Afton Schomburg, Joanna Burke, Theresa Crawford, Troy Cook, Jared Meyerkorth, and Reven Herron. Also present were Mr. Parsons, high school principal, and Jennifer Welch, board secretary. Guests present were W.C. Farmer, Danyal Coon, Andrew Riley, Travis Cochenour, and Jennifer Geib.
Reven Herron read the vision and mission statement.
The April 16, 2026, agenda was adopted with the removal of 9b (approval of MSBA membership).
Board members voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting March 16, 2026.
Organizational Meeting
Dr. Bollinger administered the Oath of Office to incumbent board members Joanna Burke, Regan Griffin and Troy Cook.
Dr. Bollinger stated that he would accept nominations for the office of President of the Board of Education. Reven Herron nominated Regan Griffin for president. Joanna Burke seconded. Dr. Bollinger moved that nominations cease and Regan Griffin be declared President by acclamation. Afton Schomburg seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
With President Griffin presiding, nominations were opened for the position of Vice-President (President Presiding). Afton Schomburg nominated Reven Herron for vice-president, Joanna Burke seconded. Regan Griffin moved that nominations cease and Reven Herron be declared vice-president by acclamation. Troy Cook seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
Board members voted to appoint the president as the delegate for MSBA and the vice-president as alternate.
The financial consent agenda was approved. It included the transfer of $28,861.90 from Fund 1 to Fund 2; the March final check register, April check register to date, activity account checks, and the general ledger/Stem Grant.
Dr. Bollinger read a thank you from Kari Amthor, the family of Halley Hunter, and the family of Duane Nauman.
Sheriff Andy Riley spoke to the Board about recent events in the district and how they can communicate and work together with the Sheriff’s Department to enhance student and staff safety. He also addressed the proposal to provide the district an SRO either on a yearly cost or hourly cost.
The board read over the director and building principal reports. Lance and Mr. Parsons were available for any questions
Superintendent Report
Dr. Bollinger went over his monthly program evaluation report. This month’s report was over Student Athletics/Activities. Dr. Bollinger inquired about the American Legion asking about the use of a bus to transport veterans to an event on May 22 in Council Bluffs. Dr. Bollinger will research the liability insurance aspect of this and report back to the Board.
The consent agenda was approved. It included approval of the 2026-2027 Career Ladder Plan, the first reading of the nine-year Capital Expenditure Plan, and MSBA policy updates.
New Business
The board discussed board retreat dates.
The board also held discussion over technology use.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the purchase of a 2026 Kia Carnival in the amount of $38,519.00.
The replacement and installation of the HVAC unit for the agriculture classroom in the amount of $21,228.00 was approved unanimously.
Board members voted to certify the graduating class of 2026 pending the completion of all requirements per board policy IKF.
Board members also voted unanimously to approve keeping preschool tuition at the current rates. For full day preschool Tier 1 will be $300, Tier 2 will be $205, and Tier 3 will be $150. For half day preschool Tier 1 will be $200, Tier 2 will be $150, and Tier 3 will be $125. Employees of the school district who work at least 20 hours a week will get the tier 3 status.
Executive Session
Board members voted to move to executive session at 9:03 p.m. in accordance with RSMo.610.021 Sub-section (3, 6, 13) Personnel Matters.
The meeting returned to open session at 9:48 p.m.
New Business – Personnel
The HR form was approved as presented. The HR form included the resignation of Megan Bebb as the high school English Language Arts teacher, the resignation of Jamie Lansdown as an elementary paraprofessional, and Heaven Weber as an elementary paraprofessional. The HR form also included extending a contract for the 2026-2027 school year to Michael Brown for the open high school English Language Arts position.
Board members voted to employ the following non-certificated employees for the 2026-2027 school year: Kylie Beasing, Richard Fentiman, Mary Hale, Tami Lansdown, Sarah Millsap, Erika Murry, Dixie Teten, Jessica Willis, Jordan Christian, Cindie Bashaw, Nick Buras, Michelle Garst, Wendy Hays, Kristi Herron, Lance Lansdown, Darla Lansdown, Tisha Jackson, Mark McMahon, Chaney Vogler, Jennifer Welch, Todda Wren, Danny Fischer, and Richard Morgan.
Board members voted to employ the following with extra duty contracts for the 2026-2027 school year: Donald Parsons, Athletic/Activities Director; Josie Graham, MOSIS Coordinator, concession stand manager, junior class sponsor, and peer counselor sponsor; Tiffanie Gaines, technology coordinator; Kristi Herron, website manager; Michelle Garst, website manager; Tawni Ellis, peer counselor sponsor; Kerri Rodriguez, high play sponsor; Jeremy Palmer, FFA sponsor, assistant junior high football coach; Crystal Goins, FCCLA sponsor; Stephanie Parsons, FBLA sponsor, head high school volleyball coach; Abby Palmer, instrumental and vocal music, marching auxiliaries; Christin Dush, NHS sponsor, junior class sponsor; Thomas Herron, head junior high scholar bowl, student council sponsor and assistant girls’ golf coach; Sarah Millsap, high school cheerleading sponsor; Dixie Teten, concession stand manager, junior class sponsor; Rachel Jenkins, senior class sponsor; Mary Lotter, senior class sponsor; Angela Mace, head high school cross country coach; Steve Waigand, head junior cross country coach; Dalton Jones, head high school football coach; Jordan Shrader, assistant high school football coach; Jeff Jones, assistant high school football coach; Jayme Wood, head junior high volleyball coach and assistant high school volleyball coach; Kelcie Gaines, assistant junior high volleyball coach, assistant high school volleyball coach, assistant high school girls’ basketball coach, and head junior high girls’ basketball coach; Aaron Carpenter, head high school boys’ basketball coach; Austin Alitz, head high school girls’ basketball coach; Chris Gebhards, head high school boys wrestling coach, head high school girls’ wrestling coach, and assistant junior high boys’ wrestling coach; Steven Proctor, assistant high school girls’ wrestling coach; Jennifer Welch, website manager; Erika Murry, high school cheerleading sponsor and high school dance sponsor; Trevor Beatty, assistant high school boys’ football coach; Kevin Dodson, head junior high football coach; Brewer Wheeler, assistant junior high football coach, and head junior high boys’ basketball coach; Lance Lansdown, assistant high school mixed wrestling coach and head junior high mixed wrestling coach; Johnny Thomas, assistant junior high girls’ basketball coach; ; and Erica Barnes, assistant junior high volleyball coach.
Board members voted 6-0 to employ the following with extra duty contracts for the 2026-2027 school year: Courtney Meyerkorth, website manager and yearbook; Jared Meyerkorth, assistant high school boys’ basketball coach; and Shawn Shineman, senior class sponsor and head girls’ golf coach. Jared Meyerkorth abstained.
Board members voted 6-0 to employ the following with extra duty contracts for the 2026-2027 school year: Regan Griffin, assistant junior boys’ basketball coach. Regan Griffin abstained
Board members voted 6-0 to employ the following with extra duty contracts for the 2026-2027 school year: Reven Herron, assistant high school football coach. Reven Herron abstained.
Board members voted 6-0 to employ the following with extra duty contracts for the 2026-2027 school year: Aidan Burke, assistant high school boys’ basketball coach. Joanna Burke abstained.
Board members voted 6-0 to employ the following with extra duty contracts for the 2026-2027 school year: Gary Davis, assistant high school girls’ basketball coach. Theresa Crawford abstained.
Future business was discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
