Laclede County R-1
School Board
Board President
Robbie Letterman
710 Julieland Lane
Niangua, MO 65713
Vice President
Mathew Corle
1417 Orchid Rd.
Conway, MO 65632
Brett Thompson
1041 State Road M
Conway, MO 65632
Scott Anderson
15500 Hwy J
Conway, MO 65632
Sara Richardson
15290 Miller Drive
Phillipsburg, MO 65722
Scott Owens
711 Forkners Hill Rd.
Conway, MO 65632
Courtney Ann Gunter
343 Jones Creek Rd.
Conway, MO 65632
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education Meeting
Proposed Agenda for General Session
April 14, 2025 6:00 p.m.
High School Library
Scheduled board meetings:
May 12, 2025
June 9, 2025
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
April 14, 2025 – 6:00 pm
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Courtney Gunter called the meeting to order with the following members present: Brett Thompson, Scott Owens, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, Mathew Corle, and Robbie Letterman.
Certify Election Results: Brett Thompson made a motion to accept the election results of April 8, 2025. Results of the vote were as follows:
| Proposition Bear Legacy Bond | Yes | No |
| Laclede County | 280 | 125 |
| Webster County | 64 | 17 |
| Dallas County | 64 | 9 |
| Wright County | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 409 | 151 |
| Robbie Letterman | Sara Richardson | Ricky Savage | Cody Massey | Tommy Lowder | Write In | |
| Laclede County | 220 | 200 | 179 | 96 | 72 | 2 |
| Webster County | 51 | 39 | 29 | 18 | 17 | |
| Dallas County | 45 | 37 | 27 | 8 | 24 | |
| Wright County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 317 | 276 | 236 | 122 | 113 | 2 |
Courtney Gunter seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Mathew Corle made a motion to dissolve the current Board. Courtney Gunter seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
New Members:An Oath of Office was repeated by Robbie Letterman and Sara Richardson.
Election of Officers:Superintendent Matt Searson presided over the meeting during the Election of Officers. The floor was opened for nominations as follows:
President:Courtney Gunter nominated Robbie Letterman to serve as Board President for the coming year.
The Board voted as follows: Robbie Letterman received seven votes given by Brett Thompson, Scott Owens, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, Mathew Corle, and Robbie Letterman.
Robbie Letterman will serve as Board President for the coming year.
Vice President:Scott Anderson nominated Mathew Corle to serve as Board Vice President for the coming year.
The Board voted as follows: Mathew Corle received seven votes given by Brett Thompson, Scott Owens, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, and Robbie Letterman.
Mathew Corle will serve as the Board Vice President for the coming year.
Secretary/Treasurer:Courtney Gunter nominated Kim Shelton to serve as the Secretary/Treasurer for the coming year.
The Board voted as follows: Scott Owens, Brett Thompson, Mathew Corle, Robbie Letterman, Courtney Gunter, Sara Richardson, and Scott Anderson voted in favor.
Kim Shelton will serve as Secretary/Treasurer for the coming year.
Delegate:Robbie Letterman nominated Courtney Gunter to serve as the MSBA delegate.
The Board voted as follows: Sara Richardson, Courtney Gunter, Scott Owens, Brett Thompson, Robbie Letterman, Mathew Corle, and Scott Anderson voted in favor.
Adjourn to Executive Session (RSMo 610.21 (3) (13)): Scott Anderson made a motion to adjourn to executive session; Courtney Gunter seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with the motion carrying 7-0. The time of adjournment was 6:09 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING #2
April 14, 2025 – 6:32 pm
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Brett Thompson, Scott Owens, Scott Anderson, Mathew Corle, Sara Richardson, and Courtney Gunter.
Pledge of Allegiance: All present united in repeating the Pledge of Allegiance.
Student Recognition: Rebecca Strubbe and Sonya Barker, STUCO sponsors, along with the Board recognized Danica Coffey and Audrey Howerton for receiving the Distinguished Student Leader Award from MASC, as well as the Conway Student Council for receiving the Honor Council award, as presented by Sophia Hawkins and Mia Gandalovics.
Approve Agenda: Courtney Gunter made a motion to approve the agenda. Brett Thompson seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Consent Agenda: Sara Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Mathew Corle seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. Items approved include payment of 2024-2025 bills, the March 2025 Board meeting minutes, the March 12th Special Board Meeting minutes, and the 2024-2025 finance reports, and the 2025-2026 Extra Duty and Coaching Assignments.
Old Business:
New Business:
B. Transportation Update: Brian Dampier addressed the Board regarding the bus inspections and the state of the transportation department.
C. MSBA 2025A Update, First Reading: The first reading was held on MSBA 2025A. No motion was made at this time.
D. MSBA Policy Maintenance Agreement and Membership: Robbie Letterman made a motion to approve the annual MSBA Membership and Maintenance Agreement. Mathew Corle seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Administrative Reports: Superintendent Matt Searson, principals Dr. Kathyrn Taylor, Dr. Ericka Spacek, and Mrs. Shelly Dill, and as well as student services director, Ms. Amy Peterson, updated the Board on current issues concerning the district.
Adjourn: Brett Thompson made a motion to adjourn to closed session. Robbie Letterman seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
The time of adjournment was 7:53 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING #3
High School Library
April 14, 2025 – 8:29 pm
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Courtney Gunter, Brett Thompson, Scott Owens, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, and Mathew Corle.
Adjourn: With no further business before the Board, Brett Thompson made a motion to adjourn monthly meeting. Mathew Corle seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. The time of adjournment was 8:29 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary