SKYLINE BOARD BRIEFS
April 2025
The Hickory County R-I School (Skyline) Board of Education met on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting. In a special meeting, election results were certified for Brian Wright and Jason Lewis for 3-year terms as well as the bond issue results. Officers were elected as follows: President- Brian Wright, Vice President- Jason Lewis, Treasurer- Chris Anderson, Secretary- Brett Harrison. During the regular meeting, the board approved the 25-26 salary schedule. The board also approved the Title 1 and Professional Development plan. The board voted to approve the Resolution of Bonds for the upcoming district improvements. The board approved the fee proposal from Paragon Architecture for the Performing Arts Center. Commendations were approved for Sara Pratt and the drama department. Kim Yates, Cesar Irizzary, Sierra Heming, Chelsey Casalman, Becky Dampier, Alicia Bradley, Janet Edge, Jason Swearingin, Tommy Egan. In closed session, action was taken pertaining to the 2025-2026 school year. The board approved the probationary teachers list as presented. The board approved tenured contracts for Sarah Horn, Jodi Barb, and Chelsey Caselman. The board voted to approve teaching contracts for Teresa Wise (4th grade) and Melissa Mitchell (2nd grade). The board voted to hire Madasyn Owen as the JH volleyball coach and Kirsti Saultz as the JH girls basketball coach. The extra duty stipend percentages were approved as presented. The next regular meeting was set for Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 pm in the high school library.