Melissa Andersen

This strategic plan aims to empower Ladue Schools students to be agents of change, fostering academic excellence, compassion, confidence, creativity, cultural and global awareness, empathy, inspiration, and resilience. The plan is committed to implementing innovative, individualized, and inquiry-based programming to address academic and social-emotional needs, promoting equity and inclusion, recruiting and retaining exceptional staff, building trust through transparent communication, providing quality facilities, and being a good steward of tax revenue. The vision is to empower every student to become a passionate learner and achieve their highest potential, setting standards for academic excellence and preparing students for post-secondary education. The mission focuses on fostering academic achievement, respecting all cultures, challenging individual talents, inspiring global citizenship, managing financial resources, developing staff, and engaging the community.

The strategic plan for Ladue Schools aims to empower students to be agents of change by fostering academic excellence, compassion, confidence, creativity, cultural awareness, empathy, inspiration, and resilience. It focuses on implementing innovative, individualized, and inquiry-based programming to address students' academic and social-emotional needs, promoting equity and inclusion, and recruiting and retaining exceptional staff. The plan also emphasizes building trust through transparent communication, providing quality facilities, and being a good steward of tax revenue. The vision is to empower every student to become a passionate learner and achieve their highest potential.

The Board of Education meeting included discussions on various topics such as closed session statutes, personnel items, real estate matters, and negotiation matters. The board recognized students and staff, and heard remarks from the Board President and Superintendent. Committee reports were presented, and the consent agenda was approved, covering items such as the annual renewal of an agreement to participate in PEGS, bid approval for window placement, enrollment and financial reports, and items for future closed sessions. The 2014 District Summer School Programs were approved. A High School Feasibility Study was discussed but tabled until February. The Five-Year Financial Plan was approved, and the Class Size Policy was revised and approved with adjustments. The board also reviewed a draft of 2014 Legislative Positions and discussed tentative agenda items for upcoming meetings.

The meeting included discussions on a high school feasibility study, with a focus on engaging Mackey Mitchell for the study. The board also addressed its reorganization, including the suspension of a board policy and the approval of a board member's resignation. Additional topics included the 2015-2016 school calendar, personnel items, real estate matters related to the Probstein property, negotiation matters, and legal matters.

The meeting included discussions on closed session statutes, negotiation items, personnel items, and a reception for Board Recognition Week. The Board President thanked the administration for handling the Instagram incident and announced five candidates for the school board. The Acting Superintendent acknowledged Board Recognition Week. The consent agenda included the annual renewal of an agreement to participate in PEGS, a City of Ladue/District Resource Officer Agreement, budget transfers, enrollment and financial reports, and items for closed sessions. The board discussed district transportation and building times, legislative positions, student activity fees, contractors for Fifth Grade Center construction, and the classified salary structure. A safety update was provided, and potential changes to board meeting dates were discussed, along with board policy changes.