SKYLINE BOARD BRIEFS
SKYLINE BOARD BRIEFS
SKYLINE BOARD BRIEFS
April 15, 2026
The Hickory County R-I School (Skyline) Board of Education met on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, for their regular monthly meeting. In a special meeting, election results were certified for Shane Stokes, Brett Harrison, and Corey Bryan for 3-year terms and Emil Edwards for the 1-year term. Officers were elected as follows: President-Brian Wright, Vice President- Jason Lewis, Treasurer- Chris Anderson, and Secretary- Brett Harrison. During the regular meeting, the board heard a construction update on the softball field, FFA and Art classrooms, and the Performing Arts Center. The Board approved the updated CSIP goals. The Board also heard a legislative update. Commendations were approved for Tony Dampier, Mike Howard, the MO Conservation Department, the PTO, and Debra King. In closed session, the Board approved all probationary teacher contracts. The Board also offered permanent (tenure) contracts to Melissa Acker, Abby Gordon and Megan Jenkins-Smith. The Board accepted resignations from Caitlin Brown, Alyee Defreece, Sammi Long and Taylor Stauch, as well as a resignation from Maci Parrack as 5/6 girls basketball coach. The board approved a teaching contract for Jamie Dryer as a high school special education teacher as well as head volleyball coach. The Board approved a teaching contract for Brody Pratt as a 2nd grade teacher. The Board approved a teaching contract for Emily Pursiful as an elementary music/art teacher. The Board approved Brandi Hoover as a para professional. The Board approved a teaching contract for Kenzi Cheek as a 5/6 math teacher. The Board approved a teaching contract for Jaydn Keller as a 5/6 ELA teacher. The next regular meeting was set for Wednesday, May 20th, at 7:00 pm in the high school library.