Rebecca Brown

This document from the Fort Osage R-1 School District outlines strategic initiatives related to an upcoming April 7, 2026 election. Key focus areas include a proposed $35 million no-tax-increase bond issue for critical facility improvements such as safety upgrades, HVAC replacements, and school renovations, and a 24-cent levy transfer to support operational costs, programs, and staff. Additionally, it presents strategic priorities from Board of Education candidates, which encompass smaller class sizes, enhanced behavioral support, stronger academic and early intervention services, and promoting healthier, outdoor learning experiences for students.

The Fort Osage School District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan is a roadmap to ensure all students graduate success-ready. It is guided by a vision of student empowerment and core values including integrity, belonging, collaboration, accountability, and achievement. The plan prioritizes three main goals: fostering unconditional belonging, connection, and engagement; providing high-quality learning opportunities for a productive future; and supporting students' social, emotional, and physical well-being. Key strategic pillars include recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff, promoting a positive work environment, engaging families, ensuring fiscal responsibility, maintaining facilities, providing a safe school environment, and delivering professional development.

The meeting agenda included the presentation of a Community Impact Report and recognitions for Most Valuable Performers from the Lewis & Clark/Fort Connect staff and a Special Recognition for Chef Jesse Vega. Key administrative reports covered the School Improvement Plan (SIP) update, program evaluations for Talented and Gifted, Library, and ELL/Migrant services, and updates on the CSIP, including mid-year data reviews. Human Resources and Support Services provided updates, including an agreement with the Fort Osage Youth League Volleyball. The Superintendent's report addressed the budget update, Facilities Master Plan, Bond Issue/Levy Transfer draft ballot language, and legislative updates. New business items included the recommendation to approve the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Grant, the Teachers of Tomorrow MOU, and the Fort Osage Youth League (FOYL) Volleyball Agreement. A Special Work Session was also proposed for January 26, 2026, to discuss bond issue/levy transfer ballot language.

The School Improvement Plan for Osage Trail Middle School, covering 2025-2026, aims to ensure all students graduate success-ready and excel academically, professionally, and socially. The plan is structured around three core domains: Effective Instruction, Student Support, and Belonging & Dignity. Key objectives include achieving yearly typical growth or grade-level proficiency in math and ELA for all students by May 2026, addressing individual student needs to reduce failing grades and missing skills, fostering a high sense of belonging among 100% of students, and increasing student attendance to 80% or higher by May 2026.

The Woodland Early Childhood Center's School Improvement Plan outlines a three-year strategy to enhance student development and community engagement, structured around three core domains: Belonging, High Quality Learning, and Social, Emotional and Physical Well-Being. Key goals include fostering a strong sense of belonging among students, families, and staff; increasing students' pre-academic skills; and implementing trauma-informed practices to support students' emotional well-being. The plan is guided by the vision that all children can learn and grow through play, valuing belonging, play & pre-academic skills, and positive family partnerships.