South Central School District School
Board News March 2026
The Board approved the minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report.
The Board renewed the voluntary insurance policy through First Agency, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board renewed the mandatory catastrophic student insurance policy for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved donations to the local ball fields used by South Central CUSD #401 for school sporting events.
The Board renewed the membership in IHSA for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved the Consolidated District Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved the release of an invitation to bid on food, bread, and milk supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved the release of an invitation to bid on fuel supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved the release of an invitation to bid on the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) project for the gymnasium at South Central High School.
The Board appointed Sara Rose as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer effective July 1, 2026.
The Board approved the issuance of the Working Cash Surety Bonds effective March 9, 2026 and April 8, 2026.
The Board approved these field trips: SCHS Spanish 2 and 3 Classes to St Louis, MO on March 12, 2026; SCHS Scholar Bowl to Dave & Buster’s in St. Louis, MO on April 22, 2026; SCHS Seniors to St Louis, MO on April 29, 2026; SCMS Beta Club to St. Louis on April 23, 2026; SCHS FFA to Murray State University in Murray, KY on April 15, 2026; SCHS Spanish Club to Chesterfield, MO on April 28, 2026.
The Board approved to continue contracting with Priority Power through June 2031.
The Board approved hiring Lia Rigdon as a Certified Staff Employee for South Central CUSD #401 effective the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved hiring Jacob Skibinski as paid Assistant Track Coach for South Central Middle School effective the 2025-2026 school year.
The Board approved Erin Engel as unpaid Volunteer Assistant Track Coach for South Central Middle School effective the 2025-2026 school year.
The Board approved Branden Wright as paid Head Girls’ Basketball Coach for South Central High School effective the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved Shelly Reynolds and Beth Smith as paid Co-Cheer Sponsors for South Central Middle School effective the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board accepted an amended letter of resignation from Kara Schukar as Certified Employee effective March 27, 2026.
The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Madi Lybarger as Certified Employee effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Madi Lybarger as paid Foreign Language Club Sponsor effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Madi Lybarger as paid Head Volleyball Coach at South Central Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Madi Lybarger as paid Assistant Volleyball Coach at South Central Middle School effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Tony Farthing as paid Head 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Coach effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The Board approved an LOA request from Kara Schukar for February 23-27, 2026.
The Board approved an LOA request from Lacy Green for February 9-13, 2026.
The Board approved an LOA request from Lisa Paganelli for March 20-31, 2026.
NEXT MEETING: April 15, 2026 6:15 P.M.