South Central Board News February 2026

Sara Rose

February 19, 2026

South Central School District School 

Board News February 2026

  • The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.

  • The Board approved the South Central Middle School graduation date as Thursday, May 14, 2026 and the South Central High School graduation date as Friday, May 15, 2026.

  • The Board approved the school calendar for South Central CUSD #401 for the 2026-2027 school year.

  • The Board approved the removal of items on the inventory list that are inoperable, obsolete, or no longer needed to meet the needs of the students.

  • The Board approved these field trips: SCHS FBLA State Leadership Conference in Springfield, IL April 10-11, 2026; SCMS Student Council Dave & Buster’s in St. Louis, MO May 6, 2026; SCHS FFA State Convention in Springfield, IL June 9-11, 2026.

  • The Board approved hiring Jaycelynn Norman as a Certified Staff Employee for South Central CUSD #401 effective the 2026-2027 school year.

  • The Board approved hiring Bianca Devor as paid Color Guard Sponsor for South Central CUSD #401 effective the 2026-2027 school year.

  • The Board approved Brock Adams as paid Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach for South Central Middle School effective the 2026-2027 school year.

  • The Board approved Madison Lybarger as paid Head Volleyball Coach for South Central Middle School effective the 2026-2027 school year.

  • The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Baylee Smith as Certified Employee for South Central CUSD #401 effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

  • The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Shane Lother as paid Assistant Track Coach for South Central Middle School effective February 18, 2026.

  • The Board approved an LOA request from Courtney Lotz for February 4-6, 2026.

  • The Board approved an LOA request from Bethany Lowry for February 11-13, 2026.

  • The Board approved an LOA request from Kendall Burleyson for February 11-13, 2026.

  • The Board approved an LOA request from Kristi Blomberg for March 5-13, 2026.

  • The Board approved an LOA request from Colleen Misselbrook beginning March 9, 2026.

  • The Board approved a three year contract for Administrator Sara Rose effective the 2026-2027 school year through 2028-2029.

NEXT MEETING: March 18, 2026 6:15 P.M.