This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue School Board of Education at the June 11, 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.
- Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke noted the district's entire administrative team had recently spent two days in a workshop focused on Diversity, Equity and Achievement. The workshop provided valuable time to explore these topics and to connect with colleagues.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
Comprehensive School Improvement Program Review. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Laura Brock presented the Strategic Plan Summary Document for the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. The
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires all school
districts to develop and institute a Strategic Plan or Comprehensive School
Improvement Plan (CSIP). Over the past
two years, the administration has worked collaboratively with the Board
Advisory Committees to develop the new 2015-20 Strategic Plan (CSIP). The
Strategic Plan Summary Document outlines the goals, objectives and strategies
for the plan and the CSIP will be recommended for approval at the June 22, 2015 Board
meeting.
2015-16 Budget Review. Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance Dr. Jason Buckner provided a review of an initial draft of the district's 2015-16 Preliminary Operating Budget. The draft reflects an operating budget of approximately $59.6 million, which will result in an unrestricted surplus of approximately $98,000. The budget presented complies with the 2% budget increase parameters provided by the Board in September 2012 as a means to delay the potential need to request additional funding from district taxpayers.
Teacher Evaluation Program. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Ken Rossics presented the changes the administration is recommending for the teacher evaluation program in order to meet new DESE requirements. Evaluation Committee members sought input from staff and attended trainings in order to collaborate with administration on refinements to the program.
2015-16 Budget Review. Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance Dr. Jason Buckner provided a review of an initial draft of the district's 2015-16 Preliminary Operating Budget. The draft reflects an operating budget of approximately $59.6 million, which will result in an unrestricted surplus of approximately $98,000. The budget presented complies with the 2% budget increase parameters provided by the Board in September 2012 as a means to delay the potential need to request additional funding from district taxpayers.
Master Plan Phase I High School Presentation. Dr. Jahnke and Dr. Buckner presented a high school renovation concept to the Board which was developed after months of collaborative work with teachers, students and administrators, as well as community input, on five preliminary concepts. The Board will review and discuss the plan and project costs are in the process of being estimated. A second community engagement process is being planned for the fall so stakeholder groups can provide additional feedback on the project.
Board Policy Revisions. Dr. Jahnke presented nineteen revised policies for the Board's review. The majority of the revisions reflected are due to changes required by DESE and/or state law and recommended by the Missouri School Board's Association.
Gifts to Reed and Spoede Schools. Dr. Jahnke presented a recommendation to the Board to approve two gifts to the district, as required for any gift over $500. One will fund the building of a walking path at Reed Elementary School at a cost of $37,500 - $48,075. The second will fund the purchase of 25 MacBook Airs and 40 iPads for Spoede Elementary School at a cost of $38,910.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Board of Education meeting will be a Business Meeting on June 22, 2015. The following meeting will be a Business Meeting on July 27, 2015. Both meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and be held at the Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road.
Tentative Agenda Items for Business Meeting June 22, 2015:ACTION
- Consolidated Application for Federal Grants
- 2015-2016 Student Testing Schedule
- Physical Education Curriculum Objectives
- High School Course Change Proposal
- 2015-2016 School Lunch Prices
- Hearing and Approval of 2015-2016 Preliminary Budget
- CSIP
- Teacher Evaluation Program
- Board Policy Revisions
- Final 2014-2015 Bus Routes
INFORMATION
- Professional Development Report and Plan
- SAS115 Internal Controls/Risk Assessment
- Elementary Report Card Presentation
- Facility Planning and Enrollment
