Canton School Board

The Canton R-V Board of Education met on February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Canton R-V Library Media Center Conference Room for the regular, monthly business meeting.
The following items were discussed in the consent agenda: meeting minutes, transfers, amendments, building principal reports, attendance, lunch, and safety reports. Following the consent agenda, the Board authorized the payment of the monthly bills.
Superintendent Uhlmeyer presented the monthly financial report to the Board of Education.
The balance in Funds 10-60 as of 1/31/2025 was $5,073,722.83. This is a $4,432,135.49 decrease from the previous fiscal year that was anticipated due to bond repayments and ELC construction expenses. The total balance Funds 10-20 as of 1/31/2025 was $2,787,689.46. This is a $513,347.38 decrease over the previous fiscal year. Most of this decrease can be attributed to the deposit of ESSER related funds. We will continue to analyze Funds 10-20 over the course of the next several months as we move into the budget preparation process for Fiscal Year 2026. The unrestricted balance in Fund 10 – General on 1/31/2025 was $2,699,226.02, which was an increase of $375,929.24 from the previous fiscal year.
In reports, the Board was provided updates on the following: 2025 Federal Mileage Rate – The federal IRS mileage reimbursement rate increased from $0.675/mile to $0.70/mile.  Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit – The FY25 Financial Audit has been scheduled for July 23, 2025.
In current business, the Board was asked to take action on the following items: Approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar; Approve a contract for playground renovations; Approve an overnight trip for FFA Missouri Convention on April 23-25; Approve a scholarship distribution from the Lincoln Colored School Foundation for dual credit not to exceed $250; Approve surplus property and uniforms.
During executive session, the Board will discussed the following: Personnel; The Board approved probationary teacher contracts for Ashlie Weaver and Katrina DeCoster; The Board approved a two-year contract for Matt Rayl for the position of High School Principal beginning in 2025-2026; The Board approved a two-year contract extension for Mrs. Oilar as the Elementary Principal