Student and Staff Recognition
Excellence in Education Award
Stephanie Chapie, Second-Grade Teacher
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
Board President RemarksStephanie Chapie, Second-Grade Teacher
Old Bonhomme Elementary School
Board President Jeff Kopolow announced two policies (GCB and GDB) regarding staff compensation would be moved from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Action Item agenda in order for the Board to have further discussion and hear public comment on these topics.
Dr. Donna Jahnke announced the district is in the midst of a very busy concert season, along with many other end-of-year activities taking place throughout the district. The Ladue Middle School Band Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2014 and the high school Symphonic and Concert Bands will perform on Thursday, May 1, 2014.
GCB and GDB: Staff Compensation Policies. The Board approved policies outlining the requirements for setting maximum salaries for Professional (Certified) Staff (GCB) and salary ranges for Support Staff (GDB). The parameters for Professional Staff will be discussed in the 2014-15 Meet and Confer process and will be approved by the Board after the Meet and Confer process is complete in 2015. See "Support Staff Salary Structure" below regarding the approval of support staff salary ranges. (A similar structure for Administrative Staff was approved by the Board in the 2012-13 school year.)
Designation of Board Members. President Kopolow announced Board member appointments for providing Ladue Schools representation in the following three organizations:
- Missouri School Boards' Association: Jeff Kopolow (Alternate: Dan Regelean)
- Special School District: Dan Regelean (Alternate: Sheri Glantz)
- EducationPlus Legislative Liaison (Dr. Donna Jahnke and Dan Regelean)
2014-15 Transportation. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dr. Jason Buckner recommended, and the Board approved, the following vendors be selected to provide the district with student transportation-related services. These contracts were competitively bid and in conjunction and cooperation with the University City School District.
- Day-to-Day Operations: Missouri Central School Bus: (3-year contract)
- School Bus Fleet: Central States Bus (5-year lease/purchase contract)
- Management Services: Transpar (3-year contract)
INFORMATION ITEMS
High School Feasibility Study. Representatives from Mackey Mitchell Architects presented the findings of the feasibility study conducted to determine the logistics and financial implications of updating and renovating the high school facilities. The presentation outlined the findings of a variety of analyses performed by Mackey Mitchell, as well as rough concepts and cost estimates based on various levels of renovation. The Board and administration will utilize the findings of this study to begin to determine possible next steps for working toward a renovation project for the high school. No specific timelines or commitments have been made for moving forward with renovations beyond this study.
2014-15 Board Meeting Dates. President Kopolow outlined a proposed schedule for 2014-15 Board of Education meetings. The proposed schedule suggests moving Work Sessions from Mondays to Wednesday, with Business Meetings continuing to occur on Monday. Moving Work Sessions to Wednesday night would allow administration greater efficiencies in organizing and preparing for these meetings.
Tentative Agenda Items for Work Session May 12, 2014:
ACTION
- 2014-2017 Technology Plan Presentation
- Extra Duty Stipend Amounts
ACTION
- 2014-2015Board Meeting Dates
- Extra Duty Stipend Amounts
- 2014-2015 School Lunch Prices
- Board Member Assignment to Board Advisory and Other Committees
- Spanish Program Report
- 2014-2015 Budget Introduction
On May 12, 2014, the Board of Education will hold a Work Session at 6 p.m. The next Business Meeting of the Board will take place on May 28, 2014, at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road.
