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 #1
April 13, 2026 6:00 p.m.
High School Library
Scheduled 2025-26 board meetings:
Apr. 13, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 8, 2025
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
March 9, 2026 – 5:58 pm
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Scott Anderson, Scott Owens, Sara Richardson, Brett Thompson, and Mathew Corle.
Adjourn to Executive Session (RSMo 610.21 (3) (13)): Brett Thompson made a motion to adjourn to executive session; Scott Owens seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with the motion carrying 6-0. The time of adjournment was 5:58 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING #2
March 9, 2026 – 6:34pm
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Scott Owens, Brett Thompson, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, and Mathew Corle.
Pledge of Allegiance: Preschool students led the Board in repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and presented the Board with gifts of appreciation.
Approve Agenda: Sara Richardson made a motion to approve the agenda. Mathew Corle seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Consent Agenda: Sara Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Robbie Letterman seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. Items approved include payment of 2025-2026 bills, the February 2026 Board meeting minutes, and the 2025-2026 finance reports.
Old Business:
B. MSBA 2025E Update (Second Reading): The second reading was held on MSBA 2025E. No motion was made at this time.
New Business:
B. MSIP6/CSIP-Parent/Community Survey: Superintendent Matt Searson shared the results of the most recent parent/community survey and compared it to the results of the previous survey. The Board discussed what can be done to align district goals and objectives.
C. Soft Drink Contract: Superintendent Matt Searson presented the bids placed by Pepsi and Coca Cola. Robbie Letterman made a motion to approve the six-year contract presented by Coca Cola. Scott Anderson seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
D. GOCAPS MOU: Superintendent Matt Searson presented the GOCAPS Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026-2027 school year. Sara Richardson made a motion to grant approval of the GOCAPS Memorandum of Understanding. Scott Owens seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
E. HVAC Bid: Superintendent Matt Searson shared the bids placed by Cerris, Gold Mechanical and Specialty Air. He recommended the Board accept the bid placed by Cerris for the elementary HVAC unit. Robbie Letterman made a motion to approve the bid submitted by Cerris. Mathew Corle seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
F. Budget Amendment #2: Superintendent Matt Searson presented budget amendment #2. Mathew Corle made a motion to approve the amendment. Sara Richardson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-1.
G. JEB Tuition Rate Discussion: Superintendent Matt Searson discussed the calculation of tuition rates for JEB and weighed the options for arriving at a tuition rate for the district.
H. Insurance Discussion: Superintendent Matt Searson shared the current issues regarding the district’s health insurance provider and shared information regarding options moving forward.
I. Scoreboard Bid Approval: Superintendent Matt Searson presented bids submitted by Daktronics and Nevco. Mathew Corle made a motion to approve the bid placed by Nevco. Scott Anderson seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Administrative Reports: Superintendent Dr. Matt Searson, High School Principal Tracy Cottengim, Elementary Principal Shelly Dill, and Student Services Director Amy Peterson, updated the Board on current information regarding the district.
Adjournthe monthly meeting: With no further business before the board, Sara Richardson made a motion to adjourn the monthly meeting; Scott Owens seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. The time of adjournment was 8:42 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary