This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue Board of Education at the January 14, 2015, Work Session. This is an unofficial record. Official minutes of each Board meeting are posted on the district website and are available for viewing at the Administrative Center after the Board approves them, typically two weeks after the meeting.
Board President Remarks
- Board President Jeff Kopolow congratulated Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke on the news that she will be named New Superintendent of the Year by the Missouri Association of School Administrators for the Greater St. Louis Area District.
- President Kopolow praised the high school staff for their valuable participation in the parent meeting on Tuesday, January 13 at the high school. An informational meeting was held to present and answer questions about changes in the high school schedule anticipated to be implemented in the 2015-16 school year. Following the presentation, staff members gathered with small groups to answer questions and provide additional information.
Superintendent Remarks
- Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke complimented Ladue Educators' Association representatives Melora Pruneau and Sweeney La Barge, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Ken Rossics on the presentation given to staff on Monday, January 12 regarding changes to the district's compensation structure for certified staff. This session will be followed up with individual school building meetings in order to answer specific questions.
- Dr. Jahnke encouraged everyone to attend the annual Chili Supper on Friday, January 23, 2015. The entire district is invited to this annual event which takes place from 5-7 p.m. in the Ladue Horton Watkins High School (LHWHS) cafeteria and is sponsored by the LHWHS Parent Association and Dads Club. Tickets ($6 in advance, $8 at the door) include dinner and entrance to the girls junior varsity and varsity basketball games. Online payment and registration can be made at www.laduehighpa.com.
WORK SESSION
Strategic Plan. Superintendent Dr. Jahnke provided an overview and update of the district's Strategic Plan and how it is being used to focus the district's energy and resources around six priority initiatives. These initiatives are:
- Educational Structures and Instructional Time
- Technology Support for Instructional Strategies
- K-12 Math Review
- Missouri Learning Standards Integration
- Facilities Master Plan Implementation - Phase 1: High School Renovation
- Access to Early Childhood Education
The district is in the process of developing the state-required Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) based on the district's overall Strategic Plan, and in conjunction with specific building plans. The CSIP includes specified and measurable student achievement goals in a format directed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Tentative Agenda Items for Business Meeting Monday, January 26, 2015
- School Board Recognition Week
- Announcement of School Board Candidates
ACTION
- Annual Renewal of Agreement to Participate in PEGS
- Five-Year Financial Plan
- Strategic Plan
- Bids for Roof Work
INFORMATION
- 2015 District Summer School Programs
- Draft of 2015 Legislative Positions
The next Board of Education meeting will be a Business Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2015, at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road.
