Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Graham Schoonover’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education meeting included the recognition of the Girls Track Team for their state placement and the swearing-in of incoming student representatives. Key agenda items included the approval of expenditures, hiring of certified and classified staff, including a PE teacher and a groundskeeper, and the approval of board policies and the professional development plan. Contracts and MOUs for services, such as dental services and university partnerships, were authorized. Unfinished business involved a tax rate hearing and the subsequent adoption of the tax rate, as well as the payment of utility bills. New business focused on program evaluations for ELL students and Title 1, followed by a closed session.
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The retreat focused on establishing board goals including self-evaluation, understanding powers and duties, maintaining confidentiality, setting board norms, and organizing board committees. The board also reviewed superintendent communications, such as newsletters and school calendars, and discussed various professional development opportunities, including MSBA regional meetings, the MSBA annual conference, and training on parliamentary procedures.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Special Meeting
The board convened for a special meeting dedicated to board refresher training provided by the MSBA. The meeting included the formal call to order, the establishment of a quorum, and the approval of the agenda prior to conducting the scheduled training session.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting involved the approval of expenditures, financial reports, hiring of various staff positions including paraprofessionals and bus drivers, and approval of staff resignations and retirements. The board also addressed operational items such as the 2026-2027 bus routes, contracts with Creative Therapy Services and Discovery Schools, the Missouri State Plan for Special Education, and an assessment plan. Additionally, the board approved the payment of Ameren bills, the 2027 graduation date, and the Annual Secretary of the Board Report. Informational updates were provided regarding student handbooks, career ladder progress, and superintendent reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
