Laclede County C-5 School District

This document outlines the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for Laclede Co. C-5 School District for 2023-2026. The plan focuses on three key priorities: Finances and Facilities, School and Community, and Teaching, Learning, and Shared Leadership. It aims to enhance fiscal responsibility, maintain and update facilities, improve staff retention and school-community communication, expand extracurricular and parent education opportunities, and advance teaching and learning through equitable access, professional development, and improved literacy and assessment practices.

The session began with the call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key actions included the approval of the agenda for the meeting. Following this, the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting agenda covered several key reports and action items. Reports included an update on attendance/enrollment, a summer school update, an April Election Update, discussion of the MSBA Self-Evaluation for Board Members, the upcoming CSIP Meeting, and the SB-68 Mandated Physical Site Security Audit & Emergency Operations Plan. Action items included approval for January bills, the Tuition bill, the 2026 Umbrella Quote from MUSIC, the A/C Bus Purchase for 2026-2027, the Math Resources for 2026-2027 Pilot, the 2026 Laclede County Sheriff's Department Camera Agreement, and the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Information items involved the 1st Semester Athletic Report, a first reading review of the 25E Policy, introduction of Balance HQ Software, and future planning discussions with Piper Sandler regarding lease purchase options and fund transfers, as well as discussions with Sapp & Associates regarding a parking lot and playground move, and a building addition. A closed session was scheduled to discuss personnel and student matters.

The meeting agenda included the Pledge of Allegiance, public comments, and board comments. Reports covered enrollment and attendance, MOY iReady results, and Summer School 2026 plans. The Superintendent's report addressed LR3 Tuition for 2026-2027, a Board self-evaluation with MSBA, and the Calendar Waiver Update for 2026-2027. Action items included the approval of bills for February, the approval of a 7% Transfer of funds with KPM for the past 5 years (including capturing eligible Fund 4 Capital Projects funds), final reading approval of 25E policies related to ADA compliance, and approval of the Summer School Teacher Job Description and a Therapy Dog Fundraiser. Information items included a Safety Site Assessment by M6 Global Defense, updates on the 26-27 Budget Process, planning by Sapp and Associates, and a CSIP Update for the subsequent meeting.

The Board meeting included approval of the agenda, adoption of the 25E policies and procedures, and approval of the Summer School Teacher job description for 2026. A significant financial action involved the approval of a 7% transfer of funds totaling $1,034,359.63 to Fund 4 for Capital Projects over the past five years with KPM. Additionally, the Board approved a motion to allow a therapy dog fundraiser to raise $4,000.00 for Gypsy's second knee surgery.