Couch R-I School District Couch R-I School District

Board Meeting for June 2026

Couch School District R-I Regular Board Meeting
Zoom/Board Room
June 18, 2026
6:00 pm

Monthly Business
1. Approve Agenda
2. Approve Consent Agenda
  1. Minutes from May's meetings
  2. Activities Report
  3. Revenue and Expense Report
  4. Invoice Register
  5. Authorization to Pay Bills
  6. Administrative Reports
    1. Elementary
    2. High School
    3. Superintendent
3. PTO/Booster Activity Report
Old Business
1. Cafeteria
New Business
1. End of 2025-2026 Data Presentation
2. Approve Assistant Softball Coach to be Paid for the Spring 2026 Season
3. Discuss Progress on the Summer Facilities Projects
4. Discuss CSIP Goals
5. Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Root Ed MOU
6. Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Headstart MOU
7. Discuss/Approve CRW Consulting E-rate Contract
8. Discuss/Approve 2026-2027 Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) Application
9. Discuss/Approve MSBA Policy and Procedures: AD, AF, BBA, BCCA, BCE, BDDG, BDDG-R1, BF, BI, BJ, and IA
10. Discuss/Approve Seeking bids from Soft Drink Vendors
11. Discuss/Approve Water Testing Contract
12. Discuss Water Retention Tank Replacement
13. Approve the budget resolution to amend the budget for revenue and expenses to actual
14. Discuss/Approve Roll Over 2025-2026 Budget to 2026-2027
15. Approve Banking and Credit Card Authorization for Anthony Collins
Public Participation
Executive Session
1. Personnel
2. Students
Adjourn Session

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2026

We're Hiring

Posted Monday, June 15, 2026

The Couch R-I School District would like to announce that Anthony Collins has been hired as the district’s Superintendent for the 2026–2027 school year, effective July 1, 2026.

Anthony Collins has dedicated 16 years to education, including 14 years as a high school mathematics teacher and the past two years as Junior High/High School Principal and Federal Programs Director at Couch R-I School District. He holds a Master of Science in Educational Administration and a Specialist degree in Educational Administration with an emphasis in Superintendency from Missouri State University.

Anthony and his wife, Kayla, have been married for 18 years. Kayla serves the district as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) and Art Teacher. Together, they are the proud parents of five children: Olivia (15), Adalynd (12), Cole (8), Noah (6), and Willow (3). All five of their children attend or will attend Couch R-I School District.

Mr. Collins is committed to supporting student success, fostering strong relationships, and building on the traditions of excellence that make Couch R-I a special place for students, staff, and families.

Special Board Meeting

Couch School District R-I Special Session Board Meeting
via Zoom or Board Room
June 10, 2026
4:00 p.m.

Special Business
1. Approve Agenda
New Business
Public Participation
Executive Session
1. Staff
Adjourn Session

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Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2026-2027 School Calendar

Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2026

We're Hiring

Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Special Board Meeting

Couch School District R-I Special Session Board Meeting
via Zoom or Board Room
May 18, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Special Business
1. Approve Agenda
New Business
Public Participation
Executive Session
1. Staff
Adjourn Session

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Posted Friday, May 15, 2026

Special Board Meeting

Couch School District R-I Special Session Board Meeting via Zoom or Board Room

May 15, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Special Business
1. Approve Agenda
New Business
Public Participation
Executive Session
1. Staff
Adjourn Session

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Last Day of School

Morning Announcements for Thu., May 14, 2026

Good morning everybody. Here are your morning announcements.

Today's Lunch

Crispito
Veggie
Fruit
Milk

Announcements

As always, please, remember DO NOT let anyone in the buildings.
Students, don’t forget to turn in your class dues!
FFA-FCCLA-FBLA- The rewards Trip to Silver Dollar City is Mon., May 18, 2026. Final numbers and money is due TODAY (Tuesday) at the end of the day. Tickets will be ordered on Wednesday by noon. If you must purchase your ticket to go, it must be paid prior to the tickets being ordered. Please confirm with Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Royer or Mrs. Crowder if you are or are not going by Tuesday.

Go Indians!

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Posted Thursday, May 14, 2026

Activity Calendar

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A+ Designated School

Couch R-I High School graduates, who meet the specific A+ criteria, will be eligible to receive financial incentives for tuition, books and fees to attend any public community college, vocational or technical school in the state of Missouri.

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USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Couch R-1 School District participates in the USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program. Students at Couch Elementary School are provided a daily fresh fruit or vegetable snack, as well as educational materials about fruits, vegetables and healthful eating habits.

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Federal Notification of Students Rights

Parents and students over 18 are notified annually of student rights according to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB.) This notification addresses federal laws protecting pupil rights, the privacy of student educational records, disclosure of directory information and access to student information by military or college recruiters. Please contact the school if you have questions.

Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program (MOCAP)

Parents have the right to have students educated virtually, through MOCAP, ACELLUS, or direct with our School District. 220 Missouri schools use ACELLUS, and many schools have their own virtual learning system, like we have at Couch. You will be able to get our courses online during the COVID-19 era, if you choose to have your students educated outside of the normal classroom setting.

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USDA Civil Rights Notice

In accordance with Federal Civil Rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations an dpolicies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), secual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior credible activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Courage2Report

Have the courage to report and make a difference! Report any threat to life that happens on school property or the school bus. Click on the buttons below or call 1-866-748-7047, toll free, or text "C2R" to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous P3 tip form.

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Stop Bullying!

Couch R-I School District

Recent Activities and Announcements

Board Meeting for June 2026

We're Hiring

Special Board Meeting

2026-2027 School Calendar

We're Hiring

Special Board Meeting

Special Board Meeting

Last Day of School

Morning Announcements for Thu., May 14, 2026

Today's Lunch

Announcements

Go Indians!

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