The Rock Port R-II School Board of Education held its 2026-2027 tax rate hearing Thursday, August 13, 2026.
President Regan Griffin called the tax rate hearing to order at 6:45 p.m. in the board room. Also present were: Joanna Burke, Troy Cook, Jared Meyerkorth, Theresa Crawford, Reven Herron, and Afton Schomburg (via telephone), board members; Dr. Rex Bollinger, superintendent; Donnie Parsons, high school principal; Dr. Steve Waigand, elementary principal; Lance Lansdown, maintenance director; and Jennifer Welch, board secretary.
Dr. Bollinger presented the 2026-2027 budget information.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the 2026-2027 budget.
They also voted unanimously to set the tax rate for 2026-2027 at $4.9607.
The tax rate hearing adjourned at 6: 58 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Regan Griffin called the regular meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. Also present were: Joanna Burke, Troy Cook, Jared Meyerkorth, Theresa Crawford, Reven Herron, and Afton Schomburg (via telephone), board members; Dr. Rex Bollinger, superintendent; Donnie Parsons, high school principal; Dr. Steven Waigand, elementary principal; Lance Lansdown, maintenance director; and Jennifer Welch, board secretary.
Jared Meyerkorth read the vision and mission statement.
The August 13, 2026, agenda was adopted.
Board members voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on July 9, 2026.
The financial consent agenda was approved. It included the transfer of funds from Fund 1 to Fund 4 in the amount of $162,326.00, the July final check register, the August check register to date, activity account checks, and the general ledger/Stem Grant.
Scheduled Audience
Lance Lansdown gave a maintenance update.
Dr. Waigand went over the elementary principal’s report.
Mr. Parsons went over the high school principal’s report.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Bollinger went over his monthly program report. This month’s report was over budget and enrollment.
Consent Agenda
The consent agenda was unanimously approved. It included approval of the following:
• Approve Resolution 2026-08.1 MEC Conflict of Interest Resolution BBFA
• Review Board Policy BBFA (Board Member Conflict of Interest) BBFA
• Approve DESE Annual Secretary of the Board Report
• Approve Special Education Local Compliance Plan
• Adopt Rock Port R-II Reading Plan
• Approve DESE District Contact Personnel
• Approve Upward Bound Transportation Contract, CSIP: Collaborative Climate and Culture/Goal #1
• Re-Adopt Board Policy IGBH: Programs for English Learners
New Business
Consideration was given to the TABS Committee appointments
Board members voted unanimously to approve the resolution for pre-payment of the bond.
The board voted to move to executive session in accordance with RSMo.610.021 Sub-section (3), (13) Personnel Matters at 8:19 p.m.
The meeting returned to open session at 9:30 p.m.
The HR form was approved as presented. The HR form included accepting the resignation of Jessica Willis from her elementary paraprofessional position, extending a contract to Stacy Hughes for the open elementary paraprofessional position, extending a contract to Tami Lansdown for the open communication secretary position, and extending a contract to Xochil Cantu for the open life skills paraprofessional position.
Future business was discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
