Board of Education

District Administration and Board of Education

The Board of Education meets monthly on the third Thursday with the exception of October 2024. The October meeting will take place on Monday, October 14.

Meetings take place at the district's Central Office (636 North Main Ave). Open session begins at approximately 7:00 p.m. Please review the "Public Participation in Board Meetings" page for information about publicly addressing the Board of Education. 

The Board of Education is composed of seven community elected officials who serve three-year terms. Those individuals and associated roles are listed below. Each name links to a personal bio of the Board of Education member.

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Administration

Board of Education

Board of Education Collective Commitments

Communication

  • We will continually work to develop strong communication, trust and a positive working relationship.

  • We will ensure what one Board member wants to know, all Board members know.

  • We will approve and be committed to a comprehensive communication plan that includes internal and external stakeholder communication.

Board Roles and Responsibilities

  • We will respect confidential information as confidential and hold each other accountable.

  • We will keep Board business to:

    • Board Policies

    • The Governance (CSIP/Strategic) Plan

    • Other Legal Requirements

    • Evaluation of the Superintendent

Professional and Ethical Behavior

  • We will make all decisions in the best interests of students

Advocacy

  • We will advocate for the Republic School District and public education, not for individuals or special interest groups.

  • We will advocate as a School Board, not as individual Board members

Goals

Goals for Board of Education

  • The Republic Board of Education will utilize the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) to assist in decision-making and focus of the District.

  • The Republic Board of Education will connect with the students, staff, and patrons through school and community events.

  • The Republic Board of Education will strive to earn the Governance Award recognition from MSBA on an annual basis.

Goals for District

  • Keep academic focus and strive for improvement where identified.

  • Maintain growth of unrestricted financial reserves to strive for a 25% goal.

  • Strive for 90% retention rate of certified staff (excluding retirements).

CSIP Goals

  • Academic Success

  • Leadership

  • Culture

Contacting the Board of Education

The Republic School Board believes in solving any concern at the lowest possible level. If you have a concern that has not been resolved at the building or district level or if you have an inquiry of the Board of Education, please write or call:

Sheryl Blankenship
Secretary to the Republic School District Board of Education
Email Sheryl Blankenship 
417-732-3605

Address to:

Board Members Name
℅ Sheryl Blankenship, Secretary to the Board
636 N Main Ave
Republic, MO 65738