This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue School Board of Education at the May 27, 2015 Business Meeting. 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's Remarks
- Jeff Kopolow congratulated Principal Brad Griffith on an outstanding graduation event on May 17, despite weather forcing the event indoors.
- Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke announced the completion of another successful school year. This year, 4,157 students attended our schools, with a graduating class of over 300. Ladue Schools, as well as individual students and staff members, continue to be recognized frequently for outstanding achievements and she is very proud of the work being done in the district.
ACTION ITEM
Bid for Community Survey. Dr. Jahnke presented, and the Board approved, the administration's recommendation for Patron Insight, Inc. to perform a community survey this fall which will be designed to gauge community support for a high school renovation project, as well as measure the community's perceptions and satisfaction with the district's educational effectiveness, management and communications. Patron Insight, Inc. has worked successfully with the district in the last two community surveys which were performed in 2009 and 2011.
Change in March 2016 Board Meeting Date. Dr. Jahnke recommended, and the Board approved, rescheduling the previously approved Board meeting date of March 14, 2016 to March 28, 2016. (The previously approved date falls during Spring Break week.)
Change in March 2016 Board Meeting Date. Dr. Jahnke recommended, and the Board approved, rescheduling the previously approved Board meeting date of March 14, 2016 to March 28, 2016. (The previously approved date falls during Spring Break week.)
INFORMATION ITEMS
Consolidated Application for Federal Grants. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Laura Brock presented recommendations for the district's applications to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for 2015-16 Title programs. There has been a slight reduction in funds for the two program for which the district is eligible to apply.
- Title I-A: Targeted Assistance for Disadvantaged Students - $143,260
- Title II-A: Improving Teacher Quality State Grants - $71,910
2015-16 Testing Schedule. Dr. Brock outlined changes in the assessments that will be used in the 2015-16 school year.
Physical Education Curriculum Objectives. Dr. Brock presented the Physical Education Objectives recommended to be used K-12. They have been reviewed and updated to meet or exceed the state's Grade Level Expectations (GLEs).
High School Course Change Proposal. Dr. Brock presented a recommendation for Reading Plus, a supplemental reading course, to be added to the high school's course options.
2015-16 School Lunch Prices. Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance Dr. Jason Buckner presented the district's recommendation for school lunch prices to remain unchanged for the 2015-16 school year.
2015-16 Budget Introduction. Dr. Buckner presented a five-year financial history of the district, the anticipated 2015-16 budget expenditures and the five-year financial projections for the district for purposes of discussion and planning. At the June 10, 2015 Board meeting, the budget will be reviewed in greater detail. It is anticipated the Board will approve the 2015-16 Preliminary Budget on June 22, 2015, in order to meet the legal requirement of approving a budget by July 1 of each school year.
Board Member Assignment to Board Advisory and Other Committee. Mr. Kopolow outlined the Board member committee and liaison school assignments for the 2015-16 school year.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Board of Education meeting will be a Work Session on June 10, 2015. The following meeting will be a Business Meeting on June 22, 2015. Both meetings will be held at the Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road. Tentative agenda items include the following.
Tentative Agenda Items for Work Session June 10, 2015:
- 2015-2016 Budget Review
- CSIP Review
- Teacher Evaluation Program
- Board Policy Revisions
- Master Plan Phase I High School Campus Presentation
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
