Dear Southern Boone School District Families,

As we move through March, our schools continue to be filled with meaningful learning each day. Across the district, students are engaged in classroom lessons, hands-on projects, and activities that help them grow both academically and personally. This important work is made possible by the dedication of our teachers and staff who support and inspire students every day.

One important item for our community is the $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue that will appear on the April 7, 2026 election ballot. If approved by voters, the bond would fund improvements to parking lots, roof repairs, and HVAC system upgrades across the district. These projects focus on maintaining and improving the facilities we already have while keeping the current tax rate the same.

Community members who would like to learn more are invited to attend one of two informational presentations on March 10 or March 31 at 6 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom. Additional information is below in this e-newsletter and available at sbschools.us/future.

Our community will also have an opportunity to hear from local candidates during the Southern Boone Candidate Forum on Monday, March 30th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom. The forum will include candidates for the City of Ashland’s mayor and board of aldermen, followed by candidates for the Southern Boone Board of Education. Community members may attend in person or watch the livestream at sbschools.us/forum. The event is sponsored by the Southern Boone County Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Boone Economic Development Council.

In addition, the Southern Boone Eagle Foundation is currently accepting nominations for several awards that recognize individuals who have made a lasting impact on our schools and community. Awards include the Distinguished Alumni Award, Distinguished Educator Award, Eagle Elite Award, and Friend of Education Award. The nomination deadline is March 9th, and award recipients will be recognized at the Golden Eagle Club Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 14th. Nomination forms and additional information are available at sbschools.us/awards.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school district!

Yours in Education,

Dr. Tim Roth
School Superintendent

Voters in the Southern Boone County R-1 School District will consider a $4 million no-tax-rate increase bond issue in the April 7, 2026, election.

The bond issue would fund improvements, renovations, repairs, furnishing and equipping of school facilities, including parking lot improvements, roof replacements and HVAC upgrades at multiple district buildings and school campuses.

If approved by voters, the district’s debt service property tax levy will remain at the current rate of $1.7423 per $100 of assessed valuation.

District officials said previous bond issues focused on expanding school facilities to address enrollment growth. The current proposal centers on maintaining and improving existing buildings and campuses.

If approved, the project would include:

Parking Lots Improvements
- Upgrade a portion of the high school parking lot near the outdoor stadium and city park with concrete
- Convert the primary school parking lots to concrete surfaces
- Resurface the elementary school parking lot and bus loop with new asphalt
- Upgrade the remaining asphalt areas of the middle school north parking lot to concrete

Roof Repairs|
- Address sections of the primary school roof
- Improve a portion of the high school roof

HVAC Upgrades
- Phase 2 of replacing the HVAC system at the high school

The parking lots, roof areas and HVAC system included in the proposed projects are all more than 20 years old and serve school buildings and campuses across the district.

Community Presentations
The school district will host two community presentations on the April 2026 bond issue on Tuesday, March 10th, and Tuesday, March 31st, at 6 p.m. each evening in the central office boardroom. Information about the bond proposal, project details and election timeline will be presented, and community members will have an opportunity to ask questions.

The bond proposal was developed following several months of discussion by the Board of Education, district administration, school staff and the district’s facilities committee.

The next Southern Boone County R-I School District election is a school board election on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. There are three positions available, each with a three-year term.

Four candidates have filed for the April 7th, 2026, election. The names of the candidates will appear on the ballot as follows:

Jared Vredenburg
Amy Marie Begemann
Christopher Felmlee
Karen Kraus Bill

Find additional election information, including details about voter registration, locate your polling place and absentee voting on the School Board Elections Page.

For more information about the school board, visit the Southern Boone Board of Education page.

Southern Boone Candidate Forum
The Southern Boone Candidate Forum will take place on Monday, March 30th, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Boone School District's Central Office Boardroom. The forum will include a question and answer session with candidates running for the City of Ashland's mayor and board of aldermen, followed by candidates running for the Southern Boone Board of Education.

The community is welcome to attend the forum in person or watch the livestream on YouTube at sbschools.us/forum.

The candidate forum is sponsored by the Southern Boone County Chamber of Commerce and Southern Boone Economic Development Council.

Southern Boone School District is now accepting registrations for Summer School 2026. Families who plan to have their child attend are asked to complete the Summer School Registration Form for each student by Friday, April 24 so the district can plan for appropriate staffing.

Students should be registered according to the grade they will enter for the 2026–2027 school year.

Summer School Locations
Grades K–2: Primary School
Grades 3–4: Elementary School
Grades 5–8: Middle School

Summer School Dates
June 1–4
June 8–11
June 15–18
June 22–25

Classes will run 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day, with student drop-off beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Please note that transportation will not be provided for summer school. Funding for summer school is based on daily student attendance, so consistent attendance is important for the program’s success.

Families new to the district must complete the full student enrollment process before registering for summer school.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/9DCrY8g58GrLU3kp6

Additional details will be shared with families after registration. For questions, please contact your child’s school office.

The Southern Boone Board of Education approved the district’s 2026–2027 school calendar during its regular monthly meeting on February 17th.

The approved calendar includes 169 student instructional days and exceeds the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) minimum requirement of 1,044 instructional hours. The 2026–2027 calendar provides 1,096.60 total instructional hours and includes six built-in snow days totaling 40.8 hours.

Recent changes to state law provide incentive funding for districts that operate 169 or more student days. Southern Boone has been just two days short of this mark in each of the past two years. Under the proposed calendar, eligible incentive funding—equal to 2% of prior-year state aid—must be used to support teacher salaries or compensation, helping with recruitment and retention.

To reach 169 student days, the calendar converts one April professional development day and one staff flex day into student instructional days, while still including six built-in snow days. Parent-teacher conferences will continue in November and March, with early dismissal on Thursdays and no school on the following Fridays.

The Southern Boone Eagle Foundation is accepting nominations for four awards recognizing individuals and organizations who have made a lasting impact on the Southern Boone County R-I School District and community. The nomination deadline is March 9, 2026.

Awards include the Distinguished Alumni Award, Distinguished Educator Award, Eagle Elite Award, and Friend of Education Award, honoring alumni, educators, staff members, and community partners who have made meaningful contributions to Southern Boone students and schools.

Award recipients will be recognized during the Golden Eagle Club Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. on April 14, 2026, in the Southern Boone Middle School cafeteria. Community members are encouraged to submit nominations to help recognize those making a difference in Southern Boone. 

March is School Board Appreciation Month, and Southern Boone School District is proud to recognize the dedicated individuals who serve on our Board of Education. School board members volunteer countless hours to help guide the direction of our district and make decisions that support the success of our students, staff, and community.

Our Board of Education plays an important role in setting policies, overseeing district goals, and ensuring that Southern Boone continues to provide high-quality educational opportunities for every student. Their leadership helps shape the vision for our schools while working to maintain strong partnerships with families, staff, and the community.

We are grateful for the time, thoughtfulness, and commitment our board members bring to their roles. Please join us in thanking the Southern Boone Board of Education for its continued service and dedication to the students, staff, and families of our school district. 🦅❤️🖤

The next Southern Boone Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16th, in the central office boardroom. The meeting is open to the public.

All regular monthly meetings are livestreamed and recorded on the Southern Boone School District YouTube Channel.

Click the link below to view high school and middle school daily, monthly and team athletic schedules. Go Eagles!

Families can now connect directly with teachers, coaches, and school staff—all within the Southern Boone App!

Infinite Campus allows parents to set up recurring payments directly through the Parent Portal. 

Southern Boone partners with Penmac Education Staffing to provide substitute teachers for this school year

The Southern Boone School District encourages students, parents, and community members to use the Courage2Report (C2R) program to confidentially report any concerns related to school safety, including bullying, threats, and violence.

C2R is available 24/7 and offers multiple ways to report: by phone at 1-866-748-7047, through their mobile app, or by texting "C2R" to 738477. Reports are confidential and can make a significant difference in ensuring a safe learning environment for all.