This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue Schools Board of Education at the Aug. 24, 2020 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 Remarks
Board President Carolyn Jaeger commented on the Opening Session video and how much she enjoyed seeing the smiling students, teachers and staff and how much she misses everyone and is looking forward to getting everyone back into our buildings when it is safe.
Superintendent Remarks
Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke shared a recap of the first day of school activities. He visited all elementary schools and observed a few virtual classrooms while learning was taking place. The teachers did an amazing job and students were excited to be in school even in the online classroom. There were a few internal technology glitches that were resolved and Zoom’s nationwide outage was restored; overall, the first day was a pretty good first start.
ACTION ITEMS
Board Policy Updates Dr. Wipke and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Julie Helm discussed updates to policy GCBA and the Board Advisory Committee Patron Selection Guidelines. The Board voted and approved the recommended revision.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Change Sept. 28 Board Meeting Date to Sept. 29
The Board voted and approved the change of meeting date from Sept. 28 to Sept. 29 due to a religious observance.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Board of Education meeting will be a regular Business Meeting on Sept. 14, 2020. The meeting will be held virtually using Zoom and the Meeting ID will be posted on the Featured tab of BoardDocs when the meeting information is officially posted.
TENTATIVE AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPT. 14
District Finance and Tax Rate Discussion
Board Policy Updates (2020A)
