Special Board Meeting - 5/1/2026 - Special Board of Education Meeting

4/29/2026

Preparing Students for a Successful Future

THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL BOARD WILL
Put the needs of students, teachers, and staff first
Model the behaviors the Board expects of students, teachers, staff, and community members in all aspects
Ensure you are fully prepared, on time and ready to participate
Make decisions, as a team, based on facts
Serve as an advocate for PK - 12 public education

Attendees - voting members

Ronda Chesney		Board President
Jennifer Kerns		Board Member
Jacob McMillian		Board Vice President
Kim Miller		Board Member
Mike Moore		Board Member
Cassandra Veale		Board Member
LaTonya Williams		Board Member

Attendees - other

Ms. Donna Baker		Board Secretary
Dr. Robert Hedgecorth		Assistant Superintendent Business/Operations
Dr. Ashly McGinnis		Superintendent

Call to Order
Ronda Chesney, Board President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Roll Call
Donna Baker, Board Secretary, called the roll.
Pledge of Allegiance
Ronda Chesney, Board President, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion made by: Jennifer Kerns
Motion seconded by: Kim Miller
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Action Items

Selection of Construction Manager as Agent (CMA)
Motion to approve the negotiated contract with Lehr.
Motion made by: Jennifer Kerns
Motion seconded by: Mike Moore
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjourn Meeting
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion made by: Jennifer Kerns
Motion seconded by: Jacob McMillian
Voting
Unanimously Approved

St. Joseph School District Minutes

Special Board Meeting - 5/1/2026 - Special Board of Education Meeting