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Grain Valley R-V School District board meeting, Oct 1, 2026

38 min · 0 public speakers

Meeting video · YouTubeGrain Valley R-V School DistrictOct 1, 2026Watch on YouTube ↗Opens at 36:25 in a new tab

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. Lance PollardSecretary
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Grain Valley librarians present program evaluation, cite time and budget roadblocks 3:42

  • The district's library media specialists presented an evaluation of the Library and Media Resources Program, describing reading programs, time constraints and rising book costs. 3:42
  • Lance Pollard asked what budget increase would help, and a staff member said the district made a small addition to the library budget in 2026 and allocates building budgets per pupil. 22:55
  • The board also took up changes to its meeting calendar and a first read of local policies before moving into executive session. 36:25
Item by item (5)
  1. Opening and agenda 3:00
    • The meeting was called to order with a quorum, followed by the pledge. 3:00
    • No one signed up for patron comments. 3:42
    • The agenda was approved. ~3:42
  2. Library and media program evaluation 3:42
    • A librarian presenting for the group said time and money were significant roadblocks, and that small budget increases had not covered rising costs of books and supplies. 11:42
    • A staff member said permission had been cleared to bring in community volunteers who would go through a background check to help with clerical work such as shelving. 15:40
    • Lance Pollard asked what the library budget is and what could make it better, and a staff member said building budgets are allocated per pupil and are not equal. 22:55
  3. Updated board meeting calendar 36:02
    • A staff member said the Thursday, November 5th workshop would move to North Middle School to allow a walkthrough of the middle school athletic complex. 36:25
    • The staff member said South Middle School volunteered to host the retirement reception on April 15th. 36:25
  4. Local board policy review 37:15
    • The board reviewed several local policies as a first read, and no questions were raised. 37:15
  5. Executive session 37:41
    • A motion was made to adjourn into executive session under Section 610.021, numbers 1, 3, and 13 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. 37:41

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Video: posted by the district as “School Board Meeting - October 1, 2026”