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TRENTON
Trenton, MO 64683
CITY MEETINGS Spickard, Princeton
Laredo Agrees To Close Street
The Laredo and Spickard boards of aldermen and the Princeton City Council held meetings on Monday night. Laredo The Laredo Board of Aldermen met briefly at city hall. According to City Clerk Ashley Campbell, approval was given to an ordinance closing First Street, running east and west, from West Avenue to Oakland Avenue. Reports from various city officials were also given. The next meeting of the board will be on Monday, Nov. 5. Spickard The Spickard Board of Aldermen met in regular session. New City Clerk Kristie Martin was introduced to the board. She provided the information to the media from the meeting, including approval of a new ordinance to implement a burn ban in the city limits when Grundy County issues a burn ban. Permission was granted for the fire department to charge $500 for fire quipment and apparatus and $100 per man hour for violators. The Department of Natural Resources extension was approved until Nov. 9, with the sewer operator to provide information as requested by the DNR report regarding shutoffs, construction of new operating plant status, etc. An invoice was received for boom mower repair and a follow-up with the insurance company will be done to see if a claim can be filed. The next meeting of the See City, Page 7
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Friday, October 12, 2018
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FAFSA Meeting At THS
Candidate Forum At NCMC
North Central Missouri College’s National Government classes will host a forum for Seventh District State Representative candidates Rusty Black and Dennis VanDyke on Monday, Oct. 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the lobby of Cross Hall. Black, the incumbent, is the Republican candidate while VanDyke, a Democrat, is the challenger. The forum will be a question-only format with prescreened questions submitted by students at NCMC. The forum is scheduled for one hour and each candidate will be given 10 to 15 identical questions and two minutes to respond to each. The event is open to the public, NCMC students, faculty and staff and has been arranged for learning purposes and not a debate, with candidates answering only questions submitted by students. While the forum itself is not open for questions from the audience, there may be opportunities for discussion after the forum is over, at the discretion of the candidates.
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Architectural Requests Now Under Review
TRENTON R-9 SCHOOL BOARD
Trenton High School will host an informational meeting on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on Thursday, Oct. 18. The meeting will be at 5 p.m. in the THS Media Center. A work session in the computer lab will be available for anyone wanting assistance in filing their FAFSA after the meeting. Parents and students planning to complete the FAFSA while at the session are asked to bring in their 2017 tax returns and W-2‘s.
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In an effort to get the architectural firm that best suits the needs of the Trenton R-9 School District as it moves forward with a potential building project, the board of education has set up a committee to pare down a list of requests for proposals before the board makes its final decision. The district has received nine proposals to provide architectural services for a project under consideration by the board. Because of the large number of proposals, Superintendent Dan Wiebers requested, and the board agreed, to have two members of the board, along with other school staff, review the proposals and narrow the list to three for the board to consider. Cliff Roeder and Dorothy Taul will meet
Virtual Class Policies Approved
with staff on Thursday, with the full board holding a special meeting next week to make a final decision. At a meeting in September, board members agreed to seek architectural proposals as they consider whether or not to move forward with a project that would include construction of a performing arts center as well as enclosing the walking area between the high school/middle school complex and band room. Renovations to the high school/middle school media center and C.F. Russell Stadium would also be included. With bond payments for the middle school construction coming to an end next year, the 90-cent levy now being used for those payments would become available
for the district to use for other projects. Wiebers said that if voters were to agree to continue assessing the levy, the district would have around $7 million in bonding capacity available that could be used for the proposed project. That would mean the project could be done with no increase to the existing levy. A four-sevenths majority vote would be needed for the levy to be continued. The board approved several MSBA policy updates regarding virtual courses being made available to students through legislation approved by the Missouri Legislature. The Missouri Course Access Program gives students the option to take online courses that may
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A Special Needs Halloween dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Riverside Country Club. Grundy County residents with special needs are invited to attend the event, which will begin at 6 p.m. There is no cost to attend and snacks will be provided. Those attending are encouraged to come in costume. To make a reservation, persons are asked to call 6540218.
Backhoe Purchased OK’d
The Grundy County Commission approved the lease/purchase of a new backhoe during Tuesday’s meeting and will now be seeking financing proposals for the equipment. The commission is looking at a lease/purchase agreement to purchase a 2018 John Deere 210G excavator through a state bid through Murphy Tractor and Equipment. The new excavator will replace one that is approximately 20 years old and has become a maintenance issue. The cost of the excavator is $200,430 and the commission will finance $150,000 of that amount for a fiveyear period. Financing proposals are due to Grundy County Clerk Betty Spickard by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Tuesday’s meeting agenda includes an 8:30 a.m. meeting with Spy Glass Phone Service, a 10 a.m. meeting with Ambulance Director Steve Tracy and a 1:30 p.m. monthly update from Meredith Berry of University Extension.
Bids Approved, Reports Presented To M Members
AREA SCHOOL BOARDS
Board policies, bids and personnel were among items discussed by area school boards on Monday and Tuesday nights. Pleasant View R-6 A variety of topics were addressed by the Pleasant View R-6 Board of Education during its meeting on Tuesday night. According to information provided by Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff, the board approved the new gymnasium/cafeteria rental form to reflect the current rates as well as approving several MSBA policy updates. Health insurance rates were discussed, with no action taken, and an update was given on building projects, including the possibility of painting the gymnasium during the Christmas break and repaving the courtyard area in the summer of 2019. No formal action was taken. The board approved several field trip requests including a trip to the Mark Twain Literature Festival at Warrensburg in March for the third through eighth grade classes, a trip to
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Rock Bridge State Park in May for third and fourth grade classes and a trip to Loess Hills National Wildlife Refuge on Nov. 30 for the third and fourth grade classes. The board heard updates from second grade teacher Kim Ray and third grade teacher Kim Foster. Both classes are working on publishing their own book that will be available for purchase in November as well as participating in STEAM Friday, which involves the second, third and fourth grade classes rotating stations with different teachers. Mrs. Steinhoff announced several future dates, including the first seventh and eighth grade basketball game to be held on Oct. 11, which will also be a “pink out” game where athletes, families and guests will wear pink and purple in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness and National Domestic Violence Awareness. In lieu of admission, donations will be accepted for the Green Hills Women’s Shelter. Needs include bath towels, laundry soap, pillows, toilet
National Weather Service
Chilly temperatures are expected throughout the weekend with frost and a possibility of snow showers on Sunday night. The high on Monday at Trenton was 79, Tuesday’s high was 78, Wednesday’s high was 58 and the overnight low was 39. A total of 1.88 inches of rain fell from Monday through Wednesday. The high on Wednesday at the Government Weather Station near Spickard was 52, the low was 37.
paper and paper towels. Gift certificates for haircuts and gas would also be welcomed. Following an executive session, the board voted to hire Jacob Tabbert of Trenton as a part-time computer technician. There was also a discussion on student matters, with no action taken. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 13. Tri-County R-7 The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education met on Tuesday night, holding a short session. According to information provided by Superintendent David Probasco, the board discussed the budget and capital projects, but took no action. A first reading was held on MSBA policy updates and reports from the superintendent and principal were also given. There was an executive session for personnel, with no announcement made. The next board meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
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Laredo R-7 The Laredo R-7 Board of Education addressed several topics at its meeting on Monday night. Administrator Misty Foster reported that approval was given to a one-year contact with Interstate Studio for school photos as well as to a bid from Larry Loyd for snow removal. First and second readings were given to several policy updates. Mrs. Foster was approved as coordinator for the district’s wellness, foster care, ELL, migrant and homeless programs. The board reviewed the school budget and heard updates regarding evaluations, transportation and Grandparents Day activities. Following an executive session, the board voted to pay $35 for substitute drivers on the morning and afternoon bus routes. The board will next meet on Monday, Nov. 12. Princeton R-5 The Princeton R-5 Board of Education took action on several items
The THS football team is hoping to get back on the winning track as the Bulldogs travel to Polo on Friday night. See page 2 of today’s Republican-Times for a preview of the game with the Panthers.
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during its meeting on Monday night. According to information provided by Board Secretary Christy Stockman, approval was given to a purchase and service agreement with Pro-Tech of Kirksville for copiers. The cost is $7,620 per copier, with the high school replacing a current model while the elementary is adding a copier. Also approved by the board was a new form for documenting tutoring hours as well as the 2018-19 bus route list. Board members heard a construction update, including the Stacy Center being open for use by both the school district and public. A few small repair items remain to be completed, including a leak at the extension joint. The Jim King track has been completed and is open for public use. Progress is being seen on the elementary school addition that will house the preschool, band and art classes. The flooring is 90 percent
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