This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue Schools Board of Education at the December 7, 2020 regular Board of Education 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.
Click here to view a recording from the December 7 Board Meeting
Board President Remarks
Board candidate filing information went out today to the community. We have two open positions that will serve a three-year term. The election is April 6, 2021. Filing can be done at the Administrative Center behind the middle school. Contact Cassie Johnston at 314-983-5302 with questions. Filing begins on Dec. 15 at 8 a.m. and ends on Jan. 19 at 5 p.m.
I look forward to tonight’s discussion about potential improvements to our schools. These conversations don’t happen often but I’m happy to be a part of it. This is an exciting time for our district.
Superintendent Remarks
This has been one of the most challenging semesters in our district’s history, and I want to thank everyone for their continued support.
I have no doubt that our district as a community is in the process of writing a brave new ending to 2020, and I see this in our schools whether its students and teachers engaging in learning in-person or virtually, from our community as we support our district’s Holiday Happiness initiative to help families in need, and in our Board as it leads the district to a place of safety.
I want to compliment the staff of Spoede Elementary for keeping things present and in-the-moment; I saw a lot of great things happening when I visited the school today.
We have seven active COVID cases among our students and staff (pre-k through 5) - those cases have resulted in 123 quarantines. At the secondary level we have three active cases resulting in 36 quarantines. We continue to monitor our district health data and work with local health organizations.
As we move to the second semester, it has always been our goal to transition all students back to school safely. I continue to meet with my Leadership Cabinet and building principals to discuss second semester plans, particularly at the secondary level. There will be additional communications coming out on Wednesday from all schools talking about the end of first semester and beginning of second semester. There also are meetings scheduled to ensure we can continue to provide high-quality education for those who select Option 2 next semester.
I want to highlight and thank everyone who is a part of CURE - a committee made up of parents of African American students that discusses educational equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our district.
ACTION ITEMS
Acceptance of Auditor’s Report
The Board voted to accept the Financial Statements and Independent Auditors’ Report and Supplementary Information of the School District of the City of Ladue, Year Ended June 30, 2020 submitted by Daniel Jones & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C.
2021-22 LECC Tuition and BASK/TAS Rates
Assistant Superintendents Dr. Jason Buckner and Dr. Julie Helm reviewed, and the Board approved, the proposed LECC Tuition and BASK/TAS rates for the 2021-22 school year.
Bond Referendum Discussion and Decision
The Board approved a resolution for a special election and ballot language for a bond referendum in April 2021.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Social Emotional Behavior Presentation
Members of the district's social emotional and behavior team to present information about the program's recent initiatives.
Second Semester Board Agenda Calendar
President Jaeger presented the second semester Board agenda calendar.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
The next Board of Education meeting will be a regular Business Meeting on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. 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 JAN. 25
Excellence in Education - Reed
Announcement of School Board Candidates
CONSENT
City of Ladue/District Resource Officer Agreement
Annual renewal of Agreement to Participate in PEGS
INFORMATION
2020-21 Budget Update
