Karen Dormeier

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and introductions of district personnel, including assistant superintendents and board officers. Key agenda items included the approval of the meeting agenda for July 8th, 2025, and Superintendent Comments which provided updates on facility work, such as parking lot resurfacing at the service center and Fox campus, and upcoming projects at Antonio Elementary, Londonell Elementary, and Ridgewood Middle School. The Superintendent also stressed the importance of timely student registration for staffing purposes. Financial reports for the 11th month of the fiscal year were presented, followed by the approval of Group A bills. Discussions also covered the renewal of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department School Resource Officer Agreement, noting a cost increase, and the approval of the District Student Handbook. The handbook update specifically incorporated new state legislation mandating that cell phones be banned from being visible during learning time, from bell to bell. Further discussion on the handbook involved clarifying the disciplinary progression for cell phone violations and the need to align existing board policy language with the new statutory requirements.

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Fox Elementary outlines strategies to improve student academic achievement and well-being, and enhance family and community engagement. Key priorities include increasing reading fluency and comprehension, improving math number sense and algebraic reasoning, supporting staff mental health and morale, and boosting student attendance. The plan details strategies such as supplemental instruction, professional development, and targeted interventions for at-risk students, alongside comprehensive parent involvement initiatives to foster a supportive learning environment and ensure all students meet Missouri Learning Standards.

This School Level Plan for Meramec Heights Elementary outlines strategies for improving student outcomes through comprehensive parent and family engagement and a schoolwide program. Key focus areas include fostering strong parent-school partnerships, conducting a thorough needs assessment to identify areas for improvement in student achievement and well-being, and implementing targeted interventions. The plan prioritizes increasing student daily attendance, enhancing academic achievement in Math and ELA, boosting professional development for staff, and expanding access to online learning resources. It details methods for involving parents in program planning, providing academic support, and ensuring effective communication to build a supportive learning environment.

This School Level Plan for George Guffey Elementary integrates a School, Parent, and Family Engagement Policy, a Comprehensive Needs Assessment, and a Schoolwide Program. It prioritizes improving reading processes, math number sense and algebraic reasoning, student social-emotional learning (SEL), and staff professional development in instructional strategies and social-emotional wellness. The plan aims to enhance student academic achievement and well-being through supplemental instruction, evidence-based practices, and robust home-school partnerships.

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Sherwood Elementary outlines strategies to enhance student academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and to improve daily attendance. The plan emphasizes comprehensive parent and family engagement through joint policy development, effective communication, and capacity-building initiatives. Key focus areas include addressing identified weaknesses in student demographics, achievement, curriculum, staff quality, and community involvement. Strategies involve supplemental instruction, professional learning communities, Response to Intervention (RTI), staff professional development, and class size reduction, all aimed at supporting students in meeting Missouri Learning Standards and fostering a strong school-parent-community partnership.