This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue Schools Board of Education at the April 17, 2017 Board 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
- Board President Sheri Glantz commented on how encouraging it was to have had seven candidates running for three positions on the Board of Education, all willing to serve and support the Ladue School District. She welcomed incumbents Andy Bresler and Carolyn Jaeger back to the Board, and Kisha Lee to her initial term.
Superintendent’s Remarks
- Dr. Jahnke thanked Board member Steve Spratt for his service on the Board of Education during the last three years. Mr. Spratt served as Treasurer for the Board during the last two years, and has also served on the Finance and Facilities Board Advisory Committees, the Strategic Planning Leadership Team, the Superintendent Finance Committee, and the Board Liaison to Spoede Elementary School.
- Dr. Jahnke welcomed incumbents Andy Bresler and Carolyn Jaeger back to their third and second terms on the Board, respectively. She also welcomed Kisha Lee to the Board of Education, noting her considerable contributions to the Ladue School District already, and expressing her appreciation for the leadership, expertise and dedication Mrs. Lee will bring to Ladue Schools Board of Education.
- Superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke shared that Old Bonhomme Elementary School has been engaged in a community art project with the City of Olivette. Students have worked side-by-side with community members, police officers, fireman and city officials to create a mosaic under the direction of the art teacher at Old Bonhomme Elementary, Lisa Roth. This weekend, at the opening of the new Olivette City Center dedication and ribbon cutting, the community will be able to view the finished artwork. The new Olivette City Center is located at 1140 Dielman Road, and the event is open to the public from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
ACTION ITEM
Board Policy Changes. Dr. Jahnke presented, and the Board approved, the administration’s recommendations for 15 policy change recommendations. The majority of these changes are being made at the recommendation of the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) in order to keep district policies in compliance with state and federal law, and to accurately reflect current district practices in policy.
Board Advisory Committee Reappointments. Dr. Jahnke presented, and the Board approved, the administration’s recommendations for patron reappointments to three of the district’s four Board Advisory Committee meetings, as follows:
- Ann Noble, Facilities Board Advisory Committee
- James Faron, Facilities Board Advisory Committee
- Troy McClendon, Finance Board Advisory Committee
- Mark Murdaugh, Finance Board Advisory Committee
- Adil Rahman, Technology Board Advisory Committee
- Frank Trau, Technology Board Advisory Committee
- Keith Yeldham, Technology Board Advisory Committee
All of these community members are beginning their second two-year term on these committees. There were no open patron positions on the Curriculum & Instruction Board Advisory Committee this year.
High School Building Project Approvals. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dr. Jason Buckner introduced Kort Cole, project manager for S.M. Wilson who presented, and the Board approved, the administration’s recommendation for the following contract awards in relation to the high school renovation project:
- Bid Package 7/Work Packages:
- #5 - Terrazzo: Missouri Terrazzo for $346,690
- #7 - Abatement and Demolition: Midwest Service Group: $676,480
Administration of Oaths of Office. Mrs. Glantz administered the oath of office to the three Board of Education members elected on April 4, 2017: Andy Bresler, Carolyn Jaeger and Kisha Lee.
Election of Officers. Board of Education officers for the coming year were elected as follows:
- President Andy Bresler
- Vice President Sheri Glantz
- Treasurer Carolyn Jaeger
- Secretary Jeff Kopolow
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Board of Education meeting will be a Business Meeting on April 24, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the Administrative Center, 9703 Conway Road. Tentative agenda items include the following.
ACTION
- Acceptance of Certified Election Results
- Support Staff Salary Ranges/Recommendations
- Designation of Board Delegates/Alternates for MSBA, SSD Governing Council, and EdPlus Legislative Liaison
- High School Building Project
- Project Report #13
- Payment Applications/Bid Approvals
INFORMATION
- 2017-18 Board Meeting Dates
- Recommended Patron Appointments to Board Advisory Committees
- Communications Report
