Transparency Portal

Digital Accessibility

Ozark School District is committed to ensuring that our websites are accessible to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We are committed to compliance with Level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG 2.1). 

If you find a problem that prevents access to any of the pages on this website or resources contained on these pages, please contact the Ozark Communications Department at ozarkcommunications@ozarktigers.org. Please include contact information and as many details as possible (like the URL of the webpages and details about the issue you are experiencing) so we can identify the problem and work to resolve it.

Website Accessibility

Every effort has been made to create a site that is easy to use, informative, attractive, and accessible, regardless of ability, browser level, or connection speed.

Accessibility features include small graphic files with alternative tags, common-sense information for links and forms, and a consistent page design and navigation scheme. Adobe’s PDF format is used for some files on this site and can be accessed via a free download of PDF viewer from Adobe.

Ozark welcomes comments on how to improve the site’s accessibility. If you find a problem that prevents access to any of the pages on this website, please contact the Ozark Communications Department at ozarkcommunications@ozarktigers.org. Please include contact information and as many details as possible so we can identify the problem and work to resolve it.

ACT Spring 2026 Testing

Based on its continual evaluation of scores, ACT has informed us that it needs to reissue scores for students who took the ACT online during the school day this spring. If you are among those students, your current score will be removed from your MyACT account on Wednesday, May 13. When scores are available again (no later than June 2), your Composite score and section scores will remain the same OR go up slightly based on your individual performance. Your scores will NOT be lower than what was previously released. There is no action you need to take. ACT will post revised scores on MyACT and will be resending scores to your school. If you previously opted to send scores via ACT to a college, university, or scholarship-awarding organization, they, too, will be sent any updated scores. 

We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion. If you have any questions, choose the appropriate connection listed below. 

Sincerely,
Catherine Hofmann
Sr Vice President, ACT Government and Public Relations and the ACT District Testing Team 

The Ozark School District has been notified that we are part of a global technology breach of Canvas, a technology vendor that we use for grades 7-12. This potentially affects all junior high school and high school students and staff.

• Data Impact: Canvas states that personal information was obtained; however, there is currently no evidence that passwords, dates of birth, or financial information were involved.
• Immediate Action: Our district technology team has implemented additional security measures to protect the integrity of our systems. We continue to investigate the extent of the impact on our specific student and staff data.

Canvas has stated that the vulnerability has been addressed and that they have found no indication of an ongoing threat. At this time, Canvas is operational.

At Ozark Schools, we believe informed and engaged citizens are integral to the success of our community. If anything changes, we will communicate with you as we learn more. 

We continue to encourage students and families to continue using good online safety practices, including:

• Be cautious of unexpected emails or messages
• Avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or attachments

Report any concerns or suspicious activity to our Technology Department. Send an email to ozarkcommunications@ozarktigers.org. 

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We are writing to provide additional context after some members of our school community  received an email notice related to a recent legal settlement involving the PowerSchool  Naviance platform, which our district/school uses. 

What is the notice you may have received? 

Some families received a legally-required email from Kroll Settlement Administration  regarding a proposed class action settlement related to the Naviance Platform. The case is  pending in federal court in Chicago and is titled Q.J. v. PowerSchool Holdings LLC, et al.,  No. 1:23-cv-05689. 

That email is legitimate, valid, and informational. It was sent as part of a court-approved  notification process to ensure that students and, if they are minors, their parents and legal  guardians are aware that they may be entitled to payment from a class action settlement,  have the opportunity to review the settlement and are informed of their legal rights and  options. 

Why was there a settlement? 

Plaintiff Q.J. sued PowerSchool and other defendants in a class action for their alleged  roles in the alleged non-consensual interception of students’ confidential and sensitive  communications while using Naviance. The Defendants deny these allegations and that  they violated any law.  

In a class action, one or more people called the Class Representative(s) (in this case, Q.J.)  sue on behalf of a group or a “Class” of people who have similar claims. In a class action,  the Court resolves the issues for all Class members, except for those who exclude  themselves from the Class. 

The Court has not decided whether the Plaintiff or the Defendants should win this case.  Instead, both sides agreed to a settlement. That way, they avoid the uncertainties and  expenses associated with ongoing litigation. 

We want to be very clear: 

• The Settlement does NOT mean that someone hacked your data from Naviance. • There has been no court determination of any wrongdoing; the parties have chosen  to settle the class’s claims. 

PowerSchool’s response to the settlement 

PowerSchool understands that students and parents may have questions and encourages  them to contact the court-appointed Settlement Administrator (contact information  below). PowerSchool is committed to protecting student information and following  applicable student privacy laws, including FERPA and COPPA, and continues to invest in  strong privacy and governance practices. 

You can learn more about PowerSchool’s approach to data protection by reviewing its  global privacy statement: https://www.powerschool.com/privacy/ 

What should families do next? 

If you received the Settlement notice, we encourage you to review the information provided  in that notice carefully as it informs you of your legal rights. 

Questions? 

If you have questions or concerns, you may contact the Settlement Administrator as follows: 

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Loir Wilson
Superintendent
Ozark Schools

Ozark School District is working closely with the Christian County Health Department after being informed that an individual at the high school has tested positive for tuberculosis (TB).

The Health Department is conducting a thorough investigation to identify and directly notify any individuals who may have had close contact with this person. Only those identified as close contacts will receive further communication and instructions for testing or follow-up.

At this time, there is no broad risk to students or staff, and school operations are continuing as normal.

For general information about tuberculosis, please visit the Christian County Health Department website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) TB information page.

If you have specific health concerns or questions, you may contact the Christian County Health Department at 417.581.7285.
 

Ozark Families, 

On Tuesday, Sept. 23 the Board of Education made updates to each student handbook to comply with state law while still supporting all students fairly. 

Handbooks are available on the district website. The update is below along with the page number that it can be found in each school’s handbook.

Tiger Paw Updates:

“Consistent with 210.003, RSMo this serves as notification that some children at Tiger Paw may have an immunization exemption on file with the district.” 

“Consistent with the decision of the Missouri Supreme Court in RMA v. Blue Springs, students are required to use gender-specific restrooms that align with their birth sex.”

• Tiger Paw - page 5

Elementary Schools & Middle School Update:

“Consistent with the decision of the Missouri Supreme Court in RMA v. Blue Springs, students are required to use gender-specific restrooms that align with their birth sex.”

• East/North/South/West Elementary - page 6
• Ozark Middle School - page 17

Junior High & High School Update:

“Consistent with the decision of the Missouri Supreme Court in RMA v. Blue Springs, students will be required to use gender specific restrooms, locker rooms, hotel rooms, and similar accommodations that align with their birth sex.”

• Ozark Junior High School - page 10
• Ozark High School - page 24
• Finley River School - page 11

No signature is required. 

NOTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS REINSPECTION AND SURVEILLANCE

Parents and Staff,

In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) in June of 1988 we performed inspections of each of our school buildings for asbestos containing building material. The inspection findings and asbestos management plans have been on file in each school administrative office since that time.

The EPA requires us to perform re-inspection of the asbestos materials every three years. During the month of June 2007, accredited asbestos inspectors performed these re-inspections. An Accredited management planner reviewed the results of the re-inspections and recommended actions we should take to safely manage each asbestos material in our Buildings.

The results of the re-inspection are on file in the management plan in the school’s administrative office. Everyone is welcome to view these anytime during normal school hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). The Asbestos Program Manager, Richie Fretwell, is available to answer any questions you may have about asbestos in our buildings. All areas that contain Asbestos either Friable or non-friable are monitored constantly and are checked by an accredited AHERA Inspector every six (6) months to assure no deterioration of their condition to assure proper health and safety conditions for all employees and constituents of the school system.

Sincerely,

Richie Fretwell
Executive Director of Operations

Click for the pDF Letter here

High School Policy 

To create a learning-focused environment, students are required to turn off their phones and put them “out of sight” between  7:00 AM and 2:50 PM.

If a device is visible or in use during the school day:

• First offense: Device is held in the main office until the end of the day.
• Second offense: Device is held; student receives two lunch detentions.
• Third offense: Device is held; student receives three days of In-School Suspension (ISS).

Refusal to hand over a device when asked by a staff member will result in one day of Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) in addition to the standard consequence.

Smartwatches may not be worn, they will be treated like a phone and subject to the same consequences.

We encourage students to use the office phone when needed and remind parents to contact the main office for messages during school hours.

Read full policy in student handbook.

CLICK FOR STUDENT HANDBOOK HERE

Ozark AI Procedure 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to advanced computer systems that simulate human intelligence, enabling them to perform complex tasks such as problem-solving, learning, reasoning, and understanding natural language. These technologies are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives and are particularly impactful in education, where they enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative processes.

The District recognizes the potential of AI to support and expand classroom instruction while providing valuable resources for staff and teachers. Therefore, the District authorizes the ethical and legal use of AI as a tool to increase learning opportunities, subject to the limitations outlined in this procedure and other applicable Board Policies.

The use of Artificial Intelligence falls within the Ozark School District Acceptable Use Policy.

Ozark Guidelines For Staff Use of AI 

1. Before allowing students to use a specific AI platform in the classroom and before using an AI tool as a resource, employees should ensure that the AI system has been vetted and approved by the District and otherwise meets the District’s safety standards. Evaluation of an AI tool may include whether it: 

a. is an open or closed environment for purposes of data collection;
b. has a privacy setting where data resharing can be limited or blocked;
c. meets current student data privacy standards;
d. can be offered in an equitable manner;
e. can minimize or eliminate any inherent bias (ensure the human in the loop); and
f. has safeguards in place to attempt to assure accurate and factually correct information can be provided.

2. When applicable, the District should attain parental consent before offering certain open AI services to students.

3. Any use of AI in the classroom or on class assignments must align with the teachers’ instructions and expectations. Teachers will:

a. clarify whether students are permitted to use AI in an assignment;
b. have students cite the use of AI as a source and communicate with students on how to avoid plagiarism;
c. guide and monitor student use of AI, ensuring that it aligns with the District’s guidelines and policies, including the District’s Acceptable Use Policy; and
d. communicate to students how the use of AI will impact competency marks or grades.

4. Use of an AI system must comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99.)

5. Users should not solely rely on AI as a fact-checker to confirm their work or research as it may not always provide accurate or up-to-date information.

Ozark Students

1. Use AI tools during in-class examinations, or assignments, when explicitly permitted and instructed. Use of AI without explicit permission is considered a violation of the academic integrity rules found in the student handbook.
2. Give credit (at age/grade appropriate level) to AI tools whenever used, even if only to generate ideas rather than usable text or illustrations, using the instructors’ citation rules.
3. May employ AI detection tools and originality checks prior to submission, ensuring that their submitted work is not mistakenly flagged.
4. Use AI tools wisely and intelligently, aiming to deepen understanding of subject matter and to support learning.
5. Practice good information literacy skills, some content generated by AI tools may be inaccurate, incomplete, or otherwise problematic. Users should not solely rely on AI as a fact-checker to confirm their work or research as it may not always provide accurate or up-to-date information.
6. Avoid overuse as it can stifle independent thinking and creativity.
7. Use only district approved AI tools.

Users Are Prohibited From

1. Using any AI system to access, create, or display harmful or inappropriate matter that is threatening, obscene, disruptive, or sexually explicit, or that could be construed as harassment or disparagement of others or to interact with the AI in a manner that supports any of the above.
2. Sharing confidential information or personally identifiable information (PII) with the AI system of another student, staff member, or other person. AI information should not be shared with the intent to threaten, intimidate, harass, or ridicule that person. PII includes, but is not limited to, a person’s name, address, email address, telephone number, Social Security number, or other personally identifiable information.

Violation of these provisions (District Board Policy, Procedures, or the District’s Acceptable Use Agreement) shall result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my access to district technology, and suspension or expulsion from school (Policy JG-R1)

Communicating Acceptable Use of AI
There are three levels of acceptable use of AI within a classroom. In addition to the guidelines above, Ozark staff will communicate student usage on assignments, assessments, and projects with the AI Stoplight. AI is not permitted unless an instructor shares how AI may be used within the course or on a particular assignment / project.

Internet Safety
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all District computers or devices with access to AI have protection measures to protect against access to materials that are obscene, contain child pornography, or are harmful to minors. The AI procedures shall follow all applicable state and federal laws and shall comply and fall within the board of education technology policy EHB.

Resources used for this procedure include the MSBA AI Toolkit, the Republic R-III, Lee's Summit R-VII, Common Sense Media, and Perplexity. A huge thank you to the AI Taskforce for their contribution of work, time, and talent to create this district procedure. (Presented to the Ozark Board, 2/2025)

Acceptable Usage Policy Agreement for STAFF/STUDENT/PARENT/GUARDIAN
Ozark School District Technology Resources

Philosophy
It is the policy of the Ozark R-VI School District to maintain an environment that enhances the educational
opportunities and achievement of District students. The District recognizes the educational and professional value of instructional technology, both as a means of access to enriching information and as a tool to develop skills that students need. Use of the Ozark R-VI School District Wide Area Network (OSDWAN), the internet, or campus technology is a privilege, increasingly essential to learning that offers new freedoms and demands new
responsibilities. Use of instructional technology will be for or in support of education, research, and enrichment of class assignments. Click for the School Board Policy EHB Here.

Students and staff will follow good digital citizenship by utilizing instructional technology resources in a positive, appropriate, and legal manner that supports the District’s mission and vision. The district expects a consistently high level of personal responsibility of all users granted access to the District’s technology resources.
● Due to the ever-changing nature of technology, the District reserves the right to amend the Technology Usage Policy at any time to address the changing nature of the digital environment.
● The Ozark School District Technology Department is responsible for maintaining the District’s technology
resources and establishing requirements and procedures for the issuance of useraccounts.
● The use of instructional technology is an integral part of daily instruction. Because students will consistently be exposed to and operate technology, they will be expected to demonstrate good digital citizenship.
● The District will take appropriate disciplinary action against any user who willfully and knowingly violates the
Acceptable Usage Policy.
● The Ozark R-VI School District, in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), will utilize
measures to block and filter internet access to visual depictions and other materials deemed to be obscene,
child pornography, illegal or harmful to minors.
● No filtering system is completely effective or efficient. Students should report any inappropriate content to their teachers, and teachers need to report inappropriate behavior or sites to their administration and the Ozark School District Technology Department.
● Students are encouraged to be safe, active members of the digital world. When students use electronic
communication for instructional purposes or make digital content as part of the educational process, they
need to utilize their school-issued account.
● Students are encouraged to utilize instructional technology. Users should expect only limited privacy in the
contents of personal files on the Ozark School District’ssystem.
● Parents have the ability at any time to investigate or review the contents of their child’s files and browsing
history. Parents have the right to request the termination of their child’s network use at any time.
● All damages incurred by the District due to the misuse of the District’s technology resources, including the loss of property and staff time, will be charged to the user. District administrators have the authority to sign any
criminal complaint regarding damage to District technology.

Acceptable Use
Acceptable use of the Ozark R-VI School District Wide Area Network includes, but is not limited to, using the internet or campus technology for:
● accessing only accounts and files for which students or staff have permission.
● using appropriate language and being considerate of others when using digital tools andcommunication.
● striving to be good digital citizens and following all copyright laws, including refraining from the illegal installation of copyrighted software and copying the work of others without permission.
● use in a legal manner.
● providing positive, truthful information and reporting any bullying or discriminatory language to the appropriate authorities.

● being diligent in protecting the personal information of another person, including name, address, phone number, email address, social security number, account numbers, passwords, and other items used for identification.
● being meticulous in actions to ensure normal network usage and service are not interrupted by avoiding the
following: propagation of electronic viruses, distribution of chain letters or broadcast messages to multiple lists
or individuals, violation of personal privacy, or unauthorized access to protected and private network resources.
● using the Ozark District’s network in support of education, research, public service, economic development or
government purposes.
● staying on task and refraining from extensive private or personal use.

Restrictions for Students
● Any faculty or staff member may moderate restrictions on student use including the amount of time spent online.
● There are areas on the internet that contain sites not appropriate for student use. Any student accessing these sites will be subject to student discipline in accordance to Ozark School Board Policy JG and JG-R. Click for the Ozark School Board Policy JG Here and JG-R Here.
● Students are not to reveal their personal home addresses or phone numbers.
● Students must notify parent(s)/guardian(s) and instructor immediately if any individual is trying to make personal contact for illicit or suspicious activities.
● Giving out personal information about another person is strictly prohibited.
● Students who accidentally access unacceptable material shall immediately notify the appropriate school
personnel. This disclosure may serve as a defense against allegations that the user has intentionally violated
this policy.

Access
All staff and students (third grade and up) will be provided a username and password to gain access to computer applications, email, and the internet. The system will prompt each user to change his/her Microsoft password occasionally to provide security to each account. Staff and student Google accounts will not prompt for a password change, and students should not change their password unless directed to do so by an administrator. It is important that users keep usernames and passwords confidential.

Equipment Use
Members of the technology staff will maintain all District equipment, and users are expected to exercise care in the use of this equipment. Misuse of equipment will result in staff member’s or student’s denial of access to equipment.

Security
In addition to regularly changing passwords and keeping usernames and passwords confidential, additional security measures should be taken. Once logged in, a user should not leave the computer unattended without locking the computer. PCs can be locked by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete and then clicking ‘Lock this computer.’ Once locked, only the person currently logged in can unlock the computer by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete and then entering his/her password. After entering the password, the user will return to the application he/she had been using before locking the computer. For the security of data, teacher and staff computers are automatically locked after 15 consecutive minutes of non-use; the staff member will be required to enter his/her password to reactivate the computer.

Software Licensing
It is illegal to install software without licenses; therefore, all software installed on District computers must have
appropriate licenses. To standardize software across the District, all software purchases must go through the Ozark School District Technology Department. When purchasing new software, a record of all software licenses will be kept in the Ozark School District Technology Department and should also be kept at the building level.

Technology Usage Agreement: Student and Staff
The proper use of the Ozark School District network, the Internet, and the educational value to be gained from the proper use of these is the joint responsibility of students, parents, and employees of the school district. The
Acceptable Usage Policy form must be read and signed by the user and the parent or guardian. The form must
be filed with the school.

Use of the school district’s system is at the user’s risk. The system is provided on an “as is, as available” basis. The school district will not be responsible for any damage users may suffer, including, but not limited to, loss, damage or unavailability of data stored on school district media, delays, or changes in or interruptions of service, information or materials. The school district is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of any advice or information obtained through or stored on the school district’s system. The school district will not be responsible for financial obligations arising from unauthorized use of the school district’s system or the Internet. I have read, or had read to me, the Ozark R-VI School District Technology Usage Policy and agree to abide by their provisions. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against me, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of my access to district technology, and suspension or expulsion from school.

I understand that my use of the district’s technology is not private and that the school district may monitor my use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications I send, receive or store using the district’s technology resources, under state and federal law, even if the district’s technology resources are accessed remotely.

As the parent or legal guardian of the student signing below, I have read the Ozark R-VI School District Technology Usage Policy. I understand that violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary action taken against my child, ward or child within my care, in accordance to School Board Policies JG and JG-R. Click for the accordance to School Board Policies JG and JG-R Here.

I understand that my child's or ward’s technology usage is not private and that the school district will monitor my child's or ward’s use of district technology, including but not limited to accessing browser logs, e-mail logs, and any other history of use. I consent to district interception of or access to all communications sent, received or stored by my child or ward using the district’s technology resources, under state and federal law, even if the district’s technology resources are accessed remotely. I recognize it is impossible to restrict access to all controversial materials, and I will not hold the school district, its employees or its agents responsible for materials acquired on the Internet. I accept responsibility for guidance of Internet use and setting and conveying standards for my child to follow when selecting, sharing or exploring information and media.

I agree to be responsible for any unauthorized costs arising from my child's, ward's or child within my care's use of the district’s technology resources. I agree to be responsible for any damages incurred by my child, ward or child within my care.

I give permission for my child or ward to utilize the school district’s technology resources.

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The Ozark R-VI School District has no authority to “reconsider” the rules that govern filing for and election to the Board of Education. That process is governed entirely by state statutory and case law:

1. Missouri law requires the Board of Education to publish notice of the election on or before the 17^th Tuesday preceding the election. That deadline for the April 2025 election was December 10, 2024.
2. Missouri law also requires the Board to include the following information in the published notice:  (1) the opening filing date, (2) the office or offices to be filled, (3) the place for filing, and (4) the closing date for filing.
3. As required by law, the district published timely notice that (1) two seats would be open for the April 2025 election; (2) the first date for filing would be December 10, 2024; (3) the location for filing was the district office; and (4) the closing date for filing would be December 31, 2024.
4. Once that notice was published and the filing period had begun, the number of seats to be filled by election in April was final.  Additional vacancies could not be added because the statutory notice requirement for any additional seat could not be fulfilled.
5. There is no method by which an individual can file for a vacancy that did not exist and was not published prior to the filing period. 
6. Therefore, there is no mechanism by which an individual’s name can appear on the ballot in April of 2025 for the unexpired term.
7. The fact that an appointee can serve until April 2026 under the current circumstances is solely a result of the requirement that candidates file for office in the manner prescribed by the General Assembly for each April election.
8. These requirements are part of a larger statutory framework adopted by the General Assembly that is intended to protect the integrity of all elections. These requirements are mandatory, not merely directory, and must be honored.

Therefore, an individual may not request to file for a vacancy that did not exist when the notice of election was published. Additionally, a person may not request to be placed on the ballot for a vacancy that will not exist until after filing has closed. For example, in this case, the resignation was not effective until December 31, 2024. The notice of resignation was provided on December 19, but the effective date was December 31. The Board has no authority to declare a date of resignation earlier than the effective date in the notice.

In summary, the school district is not bypassing the April 2025 election. It is just following the notification and filing requirements established under the election laws adopted by the Missouri General Assembly. The district was required by law to publish a notice of election on or before December 10, 2024. That notice, as required by law, listed the number of open seats to be filled in the April 2025 election, as that number existed when the notice was published – specifically, two seats. The district cannot accept candidate filings for a vacancy that did not exist and was not included in the election notice that preceded the filing period. And in this case, the vacancy will not even exist until after the filing period has closed.  Therefore, there is no mechanism to place the vacancy on the April 2025 ballot. That is the only reason that a person appointed to fill the new vacancy would serve until April 2026. The district is not excluding voters from the process. It is just following the law. The Board had no authority previously and has no authority now to declare and accept filing for a third open seat for the April 2025 election.

With respect to the residency issue, the board also has no authority to remove or expel a board member for residency or any other reason. That action must be taken by a court.  However, Missouri law concerning residency and removal of elected officials favors the officials -- and it is very difficult to prevail in such actions (which are long, drawn out, time-consuming, and expensive for the plaintiff).  For example, some will remember that the Missouri Supreme Court found that former Governor Kit Bond was found eligible to run for governor in 1972 (which office had and has a ten-year, in-state residency requirement) – although he had been absent from the state for the majority of the immediately preceding ten years and all of the typical factors regarding residency (voting, job locations, marriage license, vehicle registrations, physical residence locations, etc.), indicated that he was not eligible to run. Subsequent cases regarding officeholder and candidate residency, including cases directly involving school board members, have resulted in similar decisions. 

As explained above, the district is just following the law. However, it is also making an effort to include interested individuals in the process. The law requires the Board to appoint a replacement. But the law neither prohibits nor requires an application process. That process is optional under Board policy.  Nevertheless, the Board has adopted and published on its website a process by which interested individuals may submit an application for appointment to the vacancy and provide as much information as they wish in support of the application. We encourage all interested persons to engage in the application process.

Inclement Weather Procedures

2024 Audit Results

Section 307.375, RSMo. requires that school buses be safety inspected annually by an official motor vehicle safety inspection station. The Missouri State Highway Patrol conducts annual bus inspections at school districts across the state each spring. The Patrol then releases the results on its website. 

The Ozark School District Transportation Department includes more than 70 employees who all have a passion for students. On average, the department runs 60 buses and transports 3,100+ students daily, totaling about 780,000 annual miles.

click for the 2025 Annual Bus Inspections here         Click for the 2024 Annual Bus Inspections here

For questions, contact the Ozark School District Transportation Department at (417) 582-4735.
 

The Christian County Health Department inspects Ozark School District’s kitchen in each school building at least twice each school year. Ozark School District Nutrition Services has approximately 60 employees who strive to remain in compliance with state and local food handling safety regulations, all while building relationships with students. 

Click for christian County Health Department Food Inspections Here

For questions, contact the Ozark School District Nutrition Services Department at (417) 582-5967.