FY27
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WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
July 14, 2026
Closed Session
Present: Erin Taylor, Scott Smith, Stephen Crane and Maggie Schade
Absent: Dan McGrew, David Collard and Jason Woodmansee
The closed session of the Webb City R-7 Board of Education was
called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 1000 N.
Webb, Webb City, Missouri by Erin Taylor, President.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd, Dr. Josh Flora, and Dr. Pope
Motion to Enter Executive Session
A motion was made by Stephen Crane to enter executive session for student discipline meeting to be closed under section 610.021, Subsection (14) RSMo for the purpose of discussing student records which are protected from disclosure by law, with the minutes to be closed to public examination. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith. Those voting “yes” Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Crane, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Schade.
Settlement Agreement and Release
The Webb City School Board met to discuss the Settlement Agreement and Release entered between Graham and Sarah Chambers in the interest of A.C. and the Webb City R-VII School District. After discussion of the settlement agreement all the board members present were in agreement with the settlement agreement. Erin Taylor, Board President signed the agreement along with Cheryl Chaney, Board Secretary and Superintendent, Dr. Brenten Byrd. The document will be sent to the district attorney on 7/15/26. Due to the identifiable information and student confidentiality the documents will be sealed.
Motion to Adjourn Executive Session & Return to Regular Session
A motion was made by Stephen Crane to adjourn executive session and return to regular session. The motion was seconded by Scott Smith. Voting “yes” Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Crane, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Schade.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.
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Dr. Allison Pope, Acting Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education
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WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
August 11, 2026
Levy Hearing
Present Erin Taylor, Dan McGrew, David Collard and Maggie Schade
Absent Jason Woodmansee, Stephen Crane and Scott Smith
The Webb City R-7 Board of Education levy hearing was called to order at 6:15 pm by Erin Taylor President at the Student Services Center 1000 N. Webb, Webb City, Missouri.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Byrd, Dr. Flora, Dr. Pope, Jeff Brown and Tammy Ponce; school district employees Stacy Lortz, Kelsey Orson and Victoria Robertson. Bob Foos, Webb City Sentinel.
Presentation of Local Assessed Valuation Comparisons
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with the annual assessed valuation figures from the assessor’s office. The total assessed valuation has increased. The 2025-2026 total assessed valuation is $376,864,796. The total assessed valuation for 2026-2027 is $382,548,029.
Recommendation of Tax Levy
Dr. Byrd presented to the Board of Education data on the suggested levy for the 2026-2027 school year. He recommended the levy be as follows: $2.7500 general fund, 0.0000 for Special (Teacher’s) Fund, and 0.6800 for the Debt Service Fund making the total levy $3.4300.
Response
Dr. Byrd asked if anyone wished to comment regarding the tax levy being recommended. No one present wished to comment.
Adjournment
The levy hearing adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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Cheryl Chaney, Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education
WEBB CITY R-7
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
August 12, 2025
Present Erin Taylor, Dan McGrew, David Collard and Maggie Schade
Absent Jason Woodmansee, Stephen Crane and Scott Smith
The regular meeting of the Webb City R-7 Board of Education was called to order at 6:31 p.m. at the Student Services Center, 1000 N. Webb, Webb City, Missouri, Erin Taylor, President. Maggie Schade gave the invocation.
Guests at the meeting included R-7 administrators Dr. Brenten Byrd, Dr. Josh Flora, Dr. Allison Pope, Tammy Ponce, Jeff Brown and Amanda Eggleston; school district employees Stacy Lortz, Kelsey Orson and Victoria Robertson. Bob Foos, Webb City Sentinel.
Approve Amended Agenda
The agenda was amended to add under personnel a MOU recommendation for Aice Reagan Morgan. Also added under superintendent items a city proposal. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve the amended agenda. The motion was seconded by Maggie Schade and was unanimously approved.
Calendar of Consent
A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve the Calendar of Consent. David Collard seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Bills for Payment
David Collard made a motion to approve for payment bills covered by Check Nos. 120840 to 121240. Dan McGrew seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Recommendation to Set Tax Rate Levies
Maggie Schade made a motion to approve the recommended $2.75 general fund levy under the authority of Amendment II. The motion was seconded by Dan McGrew and was unanimously approved. A motion was made by David Collard to continue to set the debt service levy at $0.6800. Maggie Schade seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Resignations
Dr. Byrd presented to the Board letters of resignation for Cathy West and Brent Worley for their approval. A motion was made by David Collard to accept the letters of resignation as presented. The motion was seconded by Maggie Schade and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Quesenberry
Amanda Eggleston recommended on behalf of Jonathon Derryberry a memorandum of understanding be extended to Lexa Quesenberry to teach third grade at Mark Twain Elementary. She graduated in May from Missouri Southern State University. She completed her student teaching in the spring at Mark Twain. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to extend an MOU to Lexa Quesenberry. The motion was seconded by David Collard and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Brooks
Tamara Ponce, principal at Webb City Junior High recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Mikayla Brooks to teach math. She taught high school math in the McDonald County School District for the 2025-2026 school year. A motion was made by David Collard to extend an MOU to Mikayla Brooks. The motion was seconded by Maggie Schade and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Morgan
Tamara Ponce, principal at Webb City Junior High recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Reagan Morgan to teach business explorations. She graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor of business administration degree. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to extend an MOU to Reagan Morgan. The motion was seconded by David Collard and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Wright
Amanda Eggleston, principal at Webb City High School recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Clary Wright to teach Spanish. She has taught Spanish in the Seneca School District for three years. A motion was made by David Collard to extend a MOU to Clary Wright. The motion was seconded by Maggie Schade and was unanimously approved.
MOU: Dennis
Jeff Brown, principal at Webb City Middle School recommended a memorandum of understanding be extended to Toni Dennis to teach special education. She has twenty two years of experience in public education. She has eighteen years’ experience as a special education teacher. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to extend an MOU to Toni Dennis. The motion was seconded by Maggie Schade and was unanimously approved.
Preliminary Assessment Scores
Dr. Pope shared with the Board the preliminary MAP scores. These scores are before appeals are factored in so there could be adjustments. She shared comparisons where we are in the COC with our scores. We have areas we improved in as well as areas we need to work on. Overall, we are above the state average in every area with the exception of eighth grade math.
Gifted Program Review
Dr. Pope shared with the Board the annual gifted program review. We have the same teachers and identification process for the program. A motion was made by Maggie Schade to approve the gifted review as presented. The motion was seconded by Dan McGrew and was unanimously approved.
Administrator Retreat
Dr. Pope shared with the Board the district administrators participated in a two-day retreat. The first day of they were preparing for the upcoming meetings with staff. The second day they went to the conservation area to participate in activities to take them out of their comfort zone by trying something new. They fished as well as did some target shooting.
Student Handbooks
Dr. Flora provided the Board the digital links to access all of the district student handbooks. Last year they worked on grades 5 – 12 aligning discipline policies. This year at the high school level they did add back in if a student has a total of ten unexcused absences, they can pull credits. A motion was made by Maggie Schade to approve the handbooks. The motion was seconded by Dan McGrew and was unanimously approved.
MTJ Drainage
Dr. Flora shared with the Board we are having issues with the FEMA shelter at Madge T. James. It has flooded three times this year. The shelter sits lower than the elevation of the building. He met with Crossland Construction to come up with a solution to the problem. Dr. Flora asked the Board to approve up to $25,000 address the drainage issue. A motion was made by Dan McGrew to approve up to $25,000 to address the drainage issue at the Madge T. James FEMA shelter. The motion was seconded by David Collard and was unanimously approved.
Opening Day Invitation
Dr. Byrd invited the Board to attend the opening day meeting on Wednesday at 9:30 am at the High School.
Insurance Proposal
Dr. Byrd provided the Board with a copy of the 2026 – 2027 insurance proposal from CPSK for their approval. The rate will increase due to our buildings being underinsured. Also, our workers compensation premium has increased. A motion was made by David Collard to approve the insurance proposal from CPSK. The motion was seconded by Maggie Schade and was unanimously approved.
Auditor
Dr. Byrd shared with the Board the auditors will be here August 24th through August 26th.
City Proposal
Dr. Byrd shared with the Board he was contacted by the city regarding a new water tower. The city conducted a water study and found the best place for the water tower would be around the high school. A couple of possibilities mentioned were the old soccer field behind the high school or the back parking lot across from the high school. No decisions are being made at this time. The Board will discuss this proposal at a later date.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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Cheryl Chaney, Secretary
Webb City R-7 Board of Education