Laclede County R-1
School Board
Board President
Robbie Letterman
710 Julieland Lane
Niangua, MO 65713
Vice President
Mathew Corle
1417 Orchid Rd.
Conway, MO 65632
Brett Thompson
1041 State Road M
Conway, MO 65632
Scott Anderson
15500 Hwy J
Conway, MO 65632
Sara Richardson
15290 Miller Drive
Phillipsburg, MO 65722
Scott Owens
711 Forkners Hill Rd.
Conway, MO 65632
Courtney Ann Gunter
343 Jones Creek Rd.
Conway, MO 65632
Scheduled board meetings:
Dec. 8, 2025
Jan. 12, 2026
Feb. 9, 2026
Mar. 9, 2026
Apr. 13, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 8, 2025
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION VIRTUAL MEETING
November 25, 2025 – 10:04 a.m.
Central Office
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the virtual meeting to order with the following members present by video conference call: Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, Courtney Gunter, and Mathew Corle.
At 10:06 Scott Anderson left the video call and joined via phone.
Robbie Letterman made a motion to add Kevco Industries and their scope of work into the contract with Marion Company, LLC. Courtney Gunter seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Adjourn:With no further business before the Board, Mathew Corle made a motion to adjourn; Sara Richardson seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. The time of adjournment was 10:08 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
November 18, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, Courtney Gunter, and Brett Thompson, with Mathew Corle present via video call.
Scott Owens arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Robbie Letterman made a motion to enter into a contract with Marion Company, LLC for the 2025 Bond Project. Courtney Gunter seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2.
Brett Thompson made a motion to add VE #1, and utilize McElroy Mini-Rib in lieu of DMI HWPH-12(exposed fastener system in lieu of concealed). Robbie Letterman seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Brett Thompson made a motion to add VE#2, and utilize alternate fluid-applied membrane air barrier. Robbie Letterman seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Brett Thompson made a motion to use Kevco Industries for painting, pulling their scope of work out of the contract with Marion Company, LLC. Robbie Letterman seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1.
Adjourn:With no further business before the Board, Courtney Gunter made a motion to adjourn; Scott Owens seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. The time of adjournment was 6:16 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
November 10, 2025 – 6:02 pm
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Scott Owens, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, Courtney Gunter, Brett Thompson, and Mathew Corle.
Adjourn to Executive Session (RSMo 610.21 (3) (13)): Courtney Gunter made a motion to adjourn to executive session; Sara Richardson seconded the motion. A roll call vote followed with the motion carrying 7-0. The time of adjournment was 6:02 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary
LACLEDE COUNTY R-1 SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING #2
November 10, 2025 – 6:32 pm
High School Library
Call to Order/Roll Call: Board President Robbie Letterman called the meeting to order with the following members present: Scott Owens, Brett Thompson, Scott Anderson, Sara Richardson, Courtney Gunter and Mathew Corle.
Pledge of Allegiance: All present united in repeating the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approve Agenda: Courtney Gunter made a motion to approve the agenda. Scott Anderson seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Consent Agenda: Scott Owens made a motion to approve the consent agenda; Mathew Corle seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. Items approved include payment of 2025-2026 bills, the October 2025 Board meeting minutes, and the 2025-2026 finance reports.
Old Business:
B. MSBA 2025D Policy Update-Second Reading: The second reading was held on MSBA 2025D Policy Update. No motion was made at this time.
New Business:
B. MSBA Conference Recap: Superintendent Matt Searson and Board members, Robbie Letterman, Courtney Gunter and Scott Owens updated the Board on their MSBA conference experience and things they learned while attending.
C. Budget Amendments: Dr. Matt Searson updated the Board regarding the fall budget amendments. Courtney Gunter made a motion to approve the budget amendments. Scott Owens seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0.
Administrative Reports: Superintendent Dr. Matt Searson, HS Principal Tracy Cottengim and Assist. Principal Thomas Jemes, as well as Elementary Principal Shelly Dill, and Student Services Director, Amy Peterson, updated the Board on current information regarding the district.
Adjourn: With no further business before the Board, Courtney Gunter made a motion to adjourn; Scott Owens seconded the motion. The motion carried 7-0. The time of adjournment was 8:05 p.m.
Kimberly Shelton
Board Secretary