Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ellen Ruckman’s organization
Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Directors of Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Inc. Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors held its annual meeting, where leadership provided a report covering academic achievements, athletic successes, and strategic priorities for the upcoming school year. The board finalized the transition of the security vendor to Nelson Security, LLC. Additionally, the board held elections for director positions and officers, including the appointment of a new Chair. A consent agenda containing various school policies, financial reports, and check registers was approved. The board also formally acknowledged the service of departing board members.
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Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Inc. Regular Meeting
The meeting focused on the Treasurer's Report, specifically discussing the requirement to maintain a $75,000 reserve fund for school closure as mandated by law and regulation. The committee moved to recommend that the full board certify compliance with this reserve fund policy. Additionally, the Director of Finance reviewed financial reports for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Blue Knights Transportation, including detailed reviews of check registers for the School and the transportation service. The Treasurer's Report, encompassing the check registers, was recommended for approval.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Inc. Regular Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed several governance items, including the proposed Student & Family Handbook, personnel policies for the upcoming academic year, and the adoption of the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. Furthermore, the committee addressed the annual election of officers and recommended the re-election and new election of board members. Previous committee discussions regarding revisions to policies on bereavement leave, shared PTO, teacher certification, student suspension, and students in foster care were also reviewed.
May 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Directors of Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Inc. Regular Meeting
The Board reviewed the leadership report and the finance report, which included discussions on operating income, enrollment shifts, and cash projections. The 2026-2027 school year budget was presented and approved, along with a new banking relationship with Ramp. The Board authorized a contract with Nelson Security Services for security services and approved a change in 403(b) retirement plan advisory services to Wealth Advisory Services, LLC, as well as the appointment of Marr and Company as the retirement plan auditor. Additionally, the Board entered a closed session to discuss student discipline matters before adjourning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
