Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education Meeting - September 24, 2026

The Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education regular meeting was held September 24, 2026. The board unanimously approved a sports construction project for $1,830,900, plus a 5% contingency for unforeseen construction conditions, through the TIPS cooperative purchasing program. The project name is unclear in the transcript; later discussion refers to turf. The board also unanimously approved a district-wide bi-directional amplifier public safety radio system from Kmenco for $894,390.38. The system is intended to address radio communication failures identified in audits of all 14 district buildings, with installation planned building by building and completion targeted by mid-summer.

Other discussion included elementary and district assessment results, early childhood and Parents as Teachers programs, and state accountability and school funding. The superintendent reported that Missouri’s current education appropriation is $190 million below the foundation formula’s calculated amount and that the state board did not request additional funding. Board comments noted that bond-funded work is beginning; no further procurement details were provided.