Board of Education

The Hillsboro R-III School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Central Office and will also be live-streamed via YouTube for community members who wish to view remotely.

Public Participation

As part of the meeting, the Board provides time for members of the District to address the Board. Speakers are asked to limit comments to three minutes. Policy BDDH and the public comment form are available within the posted agenda for reference.

Those wishing to address the Board should contact the Board Secretary, Mrs. Betsy Noack, prior to the meeting.

Agenda Highlights

The agenda includes a variety of action and informational items:

  • Consent Agenda:

    • Approval of July 24 and August 11, 2025 meeting minutes

    • 2025-26 bus routes approval

    • Grant application approvals

    • Financial, investment, and activity account reports

    • Bills for payment

  • Superintendent’s Report:

    • Recognition of Hillsboro School District by the American Heart Association

    • District updates

  • Action/Discussion Items:

    • Policy update on student use of personal communication devices

    • Approval of bills for payment – Jefferson College

    • Approval of the 2026 Hillsboro Junior High Washington, D.C. trip

    • Approval of a bid for a new 77-passenger school bus

    • Approval of MOU with Burnes Citadel Security Company

    • Setting the 2025 Tax Rate Hearing date and time

    • Policy re-adoptions and revisions

    • Resolution regarding participation in legal proceedings connected to Senate Bill No. 3

A full agenda, with supporting documents and links, is available on the district website.