Miranda Hagin-Schaefer

The virtual meeting focused on the proposed forty-seven million dollar bond issue. Key discussion topics included the planned construction of a fifth and sixth grade elementary building to address projected student population growth and alleviate overcrowding in the middle school and elementary schools. District leaders provided details on project logistics, site development, funding mechanisms for a no tax rate increase bond, and the anticipated completion timeline. Information was also shared regarding the ballot measure process and the importance of voter participation in the upcoming election.

The committee reviewed the scope of work and established committee norms. Key agenda items included an overview of Senate Bill 727 requirements regarding school attendance days and benefits, as well as a review of the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendars. Discussion topics involved the inclusion of snow make-up days on holidays, legislative requirements for school days, and the use of AMI days. The committee also evaluated criteria for school calendars, including statutory requirements for hours and days, and considered feedback from recent staff and family surveys regarding potential schedule changes.

The committee meeting focused on reviewing the scope of work, committee norms, and legislative impacts from Senate Bill 727. Key discussion topics included the development of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars, considering legislative requirements for instructional hours and days. The committee also reviewed the upcoming fiscal year budget, specifically addressing state and local revenue concerns related to senior citizen property tax freezes, salary and benefit adjustments, hourly wage increases, and reserve fund projections. Further, the meeting established criteria for school calendars based on student and community needs and addressed staff compensation for paraprofessionals and classified staff.

The district held a recognition ceremony to honor the contributions of the district bookkeeper. Key discussion topics focused on the bookkeeper's role in managing district budget, accounting, and finance tasks, as well as providing support and guidance to staff, principals, and leadership regarding budgetary compliance and professional development funding.

This document outlines the Schoolwide Program Plan for Price Elementary, designed to address prioritized school needs and enhance the academic program. The plan focuses on providing supplemental instruction, fostering professional learning communities, and implementing a Response to Intervention framework. Key strategies include delivering high-quality curriculum, utilizing research-based interventions in reading and mathematics, and employing data-driven differentiated instruction to help all students, especially those at risk, achieve challenging Missouri Learning Standards. Additionally, it details support for students' social-emotional well-being, basic needs, attendance, and facilitates a smooth transition for preschool children entering kindergarten.