At the March 23 conference in Glasgow, team members Matthew Utterback, Andrew Poindexter, Natali Sommer, and Hailey Schmidt competed in seven matches; Matthew earned 3rd-highest individual scorer. At districts on April 18 in St. Elizabeth, Matthew Utterback, Andrew Poindexter, Sophie Fennewald, Gabby Knipfel, Natali Sommer, and Alex Poindexter advanced to the finals, ultimately getting knocked out by a highly experienced opponent (the previous year’s Class 2 state champion). Matthew was named to the All-District team and placed 2nd among individual scorers. Congratulations all!
Congratulations, Jocelyn! Today, she was presented with the Missouri Association of Rural Education (M.A.R.E.) scholarship during the ECAA superintendent's meeting. Jocelyn plans to pursue a career in education and will attend Missouri Valley College next year.
Special shoutouts:
Natali competed in Introduction to Public Speaking in the preliminary round on Sunday and advanced to the finals on Monday. Final results place her in the top 15 in the state!
Matthew competed in Personal Finance.
Sophie competed in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure.
We’re so proud of all five students for their hard work and dedication. Please join us in congratulating them!
HS Athletic Banquet is Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m. Please RSVP by April 23rd if you will be attending.
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We’re proud to celebrate Kaiden Erdel, who is signing with Iron Eagle Welding, and Kyler Swaim, who is signing with the Carpenters Union.
As we approach the April 7th election, Community R-VI is committed to transparency regarding the specific projects funded by the proposed no-tax increase bond. While the bond covers several district needs, two of the most critical areas involve our climate control systems and essential food service infrastructure.
1. HVAC System Replacement
Our learning environment is directly impacted by the air quality and temperature within our classrooms. Currently, several of our HVAC units are reaching the end of their functional lifespan. They are becoming increasingly unreliable, leading to frequent repairs and inconsistent temperatures.
The Plan: This bond allows us to replace 9 of our oldest, least efficient units.
The Benefit: By moving to a planned rotational replacement schedule, we reduce emergency maintenance costs and improve energy efficiency, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used more effectively in the long run.
2. Outdoor Freezer & Infrastructure
The reliability of our food service department depends on functional equipment. Our current outdoor freezer has served the district well but now requires a full replacement to ensure food safety and storage capacity for our student meal programs.
The Plan: We will be replacing the outdoor freezer unit and, crucially, repairing the surrounding concrete pad.
The Benefit: Our current freezer is at the end of its life. It must be replaced. Proper support from a repaired pad ensures the long-term functionality of the new unit, preventing shifting or structural damage that could lead to premature equipment failure.
Understanding the Financial Impact
Currently, the district’s tax rate for bond repayment is set at 55 cents per $100 of assessed value. It is important to understand that this rate will not change regardless of the outcome of this election:
If the bond passes: The rate remains at 55 cents, and the funds are used to complete these necessary repairs. In other words, if you own a car you could sell for $10000 you will pay about $18 in taxes on the car to support the old bond and the new bond combined.
If the bond does not pass: The rate remains at 55 cents, and the funds continue to pay down existing debt. In other words, if you own a car you could sell for $10000 you will still pay about $18 in taxes on the car to support just the old bond.
In either scenario, no new taxes will be created. This measure simply allows the district to address these pressing facility needs using the existing tax structure.
Join the Conversation
We thank those that came on the 25th to hear about the good things this bond will do for our district. Thank you for bringing your questions and helping us to clarify the purpose of these funds.
If you have questions before the 7th, please reach out to us at charter@cr6.net or call the school office at (855) 708-7567. We appreciate your continued support of Community R-VI.
