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.
Contact: noack_betsy@hsdr3.org
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.