Hazelwood School District public meetings in 2023

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting. After an executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters, the board will return to open session to adopt the agenda, hear the FY23 annual independent auditor's report, and vote on approving the 2023 audit. The meeting may include a second executive session if needed.

• Executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, hiring/firing, employee discipline, student discipline, and records (Section 610.021 RSMo)
• Presentation of FY23 Annual Independent Auditor's Report
• Approval of the 2023 audit (file: Approval of Annual Independent Audit FY23.pdf)
• Virtual meeting via Zoom with public access link provided

The Board of Education met to review the 2023 fiscal year audit report presented by the chief financial officer and CPA-Kerber, Eck and Braeckel. The board voted unanimously to approve the audit.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved the 2023 Independent Audit (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 5:30 p.m., immediately move into executive session for closed-door discussions on litigation, personnel, and real estate, then return to public session at 6:30 p.m. The board will hear recognitions, updates on parent involvement and child nutrition, and discuss a proposed Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. Action items include approval of a consent agenda with warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and several contracts for vehicle purchases, bus camera systems, and technology services.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts for utility vehicle purchase, field groomer purchase, fuel tank removal and installation, bus camera system replacement, and multiple technology services (Expel 24/7 Network Monitoring, KnowBe4 Anti-Phishing, TitanHQ Email SPAM/Archiver, WWT-Cisco Phone System)
• Personnel recommendations and approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 and December 4, 2023 executive session
• Surplus items declaration
• Program evaluation of Early Childhood Programs and Parents-As-Teachers

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, warrants, and multiple service and equipment contracts. The meeting also included student and staff recognitions and updates on child nutrition and parent programs.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved warrants (7-0)
• Approved contracts for utility vehicle and field groomer purchase (7-0)
• Approved fuel tank removal and installation bid (7-0)
• Approved bus camera system contract (7-0)
• Approved Title III ESOL professional development and bullying prevention materials (7-0)
• Approved network monitoring, anti-phishing training, and phone system contracts (7-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

This is a procedural meeting. The board will convene in open session then immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees under state law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet on November 14, 2023, in open and executive sessions. The board will appoint a Board of Education Secretary, discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and take action on a consent agenda including contracts and surplus items. Updates on enrollment, summer school, and Prop H projects will also be presented.

• Appointment of Board of Education Secretary (Item 5A)
• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy (Item 8)
• Consent agenda includes contracts for Barracuda SPAM Filter, Pearson Aimsweb, and replacement of lots, sidewalks, and fire lane (Item 10E)
• Class sizes and enrollment report for elementary, middle, and high schools (Item 11A)
• Update on Prop H projects (Item 11D)

The Board of Education appointed Robert L. Birdsong as Secretary and approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and various service contracts. The board also received updates on high school professional learning and middle school elective changes for 2024-2025.

• Appointed Robert L. Birdsong as Board of Education Secretary (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0), including warrants and personnel recommendations
• Approved contracts for Barracuda SPAM Filter and Archiver, Pearson Aimsweb, and Education Plus Learning Dues (6-0)
• Approved contracts for replacement and installation of lots, sidewalks, and fire lane (6-0)
• Approved Conduit and Conductor Replacement Bid (6-0)
• Approved Custodial Equipment Purchase and Supplies-Services-Repairs over $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved surplus items (6-0)
• Adopted the November 14, 2023 agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a planning retreat focused on board development, including a governance workshop. The board may also enter executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline.

• Board Governance Workshop led by Mr. Jeff Cohn
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline

The board participated in a governance workshop facilitated by Jeff Cohn. Members discussed the potential formation of a county-wide pre-k district and noted the need to elect a new secretary at the November 14 meeting.

• Adopted the October 27, 2023 agenda (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session after an executive session. The board will discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, receive updates on school year academic support and Prop H projects, and vote on a consent agenda including technology leases with Dell Financial Services, MOREnet, and other contracts. Reports on monthly finances and a gifted education program evaluation are also scheduled.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda approval including technology leases with Dell Financial Services, MOREnet, and Expel 24/7 service contract
• Approval of golf carts for high school athletic departments
• Presentation on additional academic support beyond the regular school day
• Update on Prop H (bond) projects and monthly financial report

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel recommendations, and several district contracts. The meeting also included presentations on academic supports for students and recognition of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (7-0)
• Approved warrants (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education minutes from October 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved technology leases with Dell Financial Services and MOREnet (7-0)
• Approved Expel 24/7 Service Contract (7-0)
• Approved purchase of golf carts for High School Athletics Departments (7-0)
• Approved surplus items (7-0)

Board of Education Community Forum

The Board of Education will hold a community forum at Hazelwood Central High School. The meeting is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Community Forum at Hazelwood Central High School

Board of Education Meeting

The board voted 4-2 to appoint Andrea Gregory to fill a board vacancy until April 2024, and swore her in. They discussed an early childhood program expansion and a proposed board solidarity statement on racial equity. The consent agenda includes warrants, personnel, minutes, contracts (including Instructional Coaching Group, Capstone-PebbleGo, Cisco FMC, and others), and surplus items. Updates were also provided on the FY25 budget process and the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act.

• Appointment of Andrea Gregory to fill board vacancy (motion carried 4-2)
• Pre-K Early Childhood Program expansion update
• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts for Instructional Coaching Group, Capstone-PebbleGo, Cisco FMC, and supplies/services/repairs over $15,000
• Update on Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act compliance

The Board appointed Andrea Gregory to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education through April 2024. The Board also approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, warrants, and several service contracts.

• Appointed Andrea Gregory to fill board vacancy through April 2024 (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Instructional Coaching Group, Capstone-Pebble Go, Cisco FMC, Future in Action, and Cornerstones of Care (7-0)
• Approved supplies-services-repairs over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved surplus items (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education minutes from September 19 and September 26, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education executive minutes from September 19, 2023 (7-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and conduct interviews for a Board of Education vacancy. The meeting will be held in open session at the HSD Learning Center. Action items include adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion and interviews for School Board Vacancy
• Adoption of the agenda - September 26, 2023
• Motion to adjourn public session

Board of Education Meeting - Regular and Tax Rate

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education held a public tax rate hearing and certified the 2023 tax levy. They approved a consent agenda including contracts for technology, after-school programming, and decodable books. Discussions included enhanced safety protocols at athletic events and a board solidarity statement on racial equity.

• Certification of 2023 tax levy as presented
• Contracts: Dell Wyse Management Suite Pro, KCAV motorized stands for ClearTouch panels, WWT district audit for phone/bell/PA system, UMSL graduation facility agreements, Springboard and NextWave STEM after-school programming, decodable books for Title I schools
• Policy revisions: AC (anti-discrimination/harassment/retaliation), BBBA (board member qualifications), BBF (board member ethics), EF (food service management)
• Presentation on enhanced safety protocols at athletic events
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy

The Board of Education held a public tax rate hearing and approved the certification of the 2023 Tax Levy. The board also approved the Local Plan for Compliance Early Childhood Special Education for the 2023-2024 school year and several consent agenda items.

• Approved certification of the 2023 Tax Levy (5-0)
• Approved Local Plan for Compliance Early Childhood Special Education for 2023-2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G, including warrants and personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved contracts for Dell, KCAV, WWT, UMSL Graduation Facility, Springboard, Next Wave STEM, and decodable books (5-0)
• Approved revised policies on illegal discrimination, board member qualifications, board member ethics, and food service management (5-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus items (5-0)
• Adopted the September 19, 2023 agenda (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting to discuss filling a board vacancy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and procedural items.

• School Board Vacancy Discussion

The Board of Education eliminated one candidate for a board vacancy because they did not meet eligibility requirements. The board will interview the three remaining candidates on September 26, 2023.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Eliminated one candidate for board vacancy due to eligibility requirements
• Scheduled interviews for three remaining candidates for September 26, 2023
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on September 11, 2023. After a brief welcome, the board will move into an executive session to discuss student discipline under Missouri law Section 610.021(6). The session will be adjourned after the discussion.

• Motion to move into executive session for discussion of student discipline pursuant to Section 610.021(6) RSMo
• Motion to adjourn the executive session

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board will meet in open session after an executive session covering legal, personnel, and real estate matters. The board will vote on a partnership agreement with the Special School District, a resolution to join the Success-Ready Students Network, and a consent agenda including warrants, personnel actions, minutes, and contracts for tires, fuel, Google licenses, and more. Presentations will cover SSD program services, secondary school career and technical education partnerships, and a Proposition H projects update.

• Approval of SSD Partnership Agreement
• Approval of Board Resolution for Success-Ready Students Network Cohort 2
• Consent agenda contracts: tire bid, East HS fire hydrant line, fuel bid, SHI Google Enterprise for Education license, revised UMSL MOU, Central High School chiller rental/repair, SistaKeeper Empowerment Center, ACT contract
• First reading of revised policies: AC (discrimination/harassment/retaliation), BBBA (board member qualifications), BBF (board member ethics), EF (food service management)
• Recognition of outgoing board member and gifts to the district report

The Board of Education approved a partnership agreement with SSD and membership in the Success-Ready Students Network. The board also passed a consent agenda covering various contracts, personnel recommendations, and surplus items. Additionally, the board recognized outgoing member Kevin Langley.

• Approved SSD Partnership Agreement (7-0)
• Approved membership in Success-Ready Students Network: System Design Zone Cohort 2 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F including warrants, personnel recommendations, and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Tire Bid, Fuel Bid, and SHI Google Enterprise for Education License (7-0)
• Approved East HS Fire Hydrant Line and Central High School Electrical Chiller Rental and Repair (7-0)
• Approved revised UMSL MOU and ACT Contract (7-0)
• Approved SistaKeeper Empowerment Center contract (7-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and personnel (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met on August 15, 2023, entering executive session for personnel and legal matters before reconvening publicly. They heard updates on the safety program and emergency response and the Hazelwood NOW communications plan. The board discussed a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy and approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and multiple contracts. They also discussed a board member vacancy.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Safety Program and Emergency Response update
• Approval of contracts including Literacy Strategies Consulting, Corwin PLC, EdPlus Learning, Express Transport, T-Mobile, and others
• Proposition H Projects Update
• Discussion of Board Member Vacancy

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and multiple vendor contracts. Board member Kevin R. Langley announced his resignation, and the board discussed the process for filling the resulting vacancy.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Literacy Strategies Consulting, Corwin PLC, EdPlus Learning Dues, KES Contract Addendum, Express Transport, Wacom, World Book, and T-Mobile (7-0)
• Approved school bus equipment transfer and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Board and Executive minutes (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Board member Kevin R. Langley

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education held an executive session for legal and personnel matters, then convened a public meeting. The board heard updates on teacher mentoring and Prop H projects, discussed a proposed solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and approved a consent agenda including multiple contracts, warrants, personnel actions, and surplus items.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda approval: contracts including Larimore Parking Lot Project, transportation agreements, vending services, and more
• Approval of revised 2023-2024 extra duty salary schedules
• Presentation on mentoring and retention of teachers
• Update on Prop H projects (capital improvements)

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including multiple service contracts, personnel recommendations, and revised salary schedules. Members also confirmed delegates for the MSBA, SSD, and PTA Council. The meeting included updates on teacher retention and Proposition H projects.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for transportation supplies, maintenance equipment, and elevator cell service (7-0)
• Approved agreements with His Kingdom Transportation and Metropolitan Taxicab (7-0)
• Approved Larimore Parking Lot Project and vending services (7-0)
• Approved Heggerty Supplemental Resources for Grannemann Elementary School (7-0)
• Approved revised 2023-2024 Extra Duty Salary Schedules (7-0)
• Confirmed Mr. Taylor as MSBA delegate and Mrs. Livingston as alternate
• Confirmed Mrs. Rachel as SSD representative and Mrs. West-Pruitt as alternate

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat to discuss board governance and consider appointments to the MSBA and SSD. The retreat includes a workshop led by Mr. Jeff Cohn and may go into closed session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters. No votes on policy or budget items are on the agenda.

• Board governance workshop with Mr. Jeff Cohn
• Consideration of board appointments (MSBA, SSD)
• Miscellaneous items for discussion
• Possible closed session under Missouri law for litigation, leasing, hiring, or student discipline

The Board participated in a governance workshop facilitated by Jeff Cohn. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Adopted the July 31, 2023 agenda (7-0)
• Reached consensus to move remaining retreat items to the August 1, 2023 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:16 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in public session at 6:30 p.m. after an executive session. They will discuss a Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and receive updates on credit recovery, school safety, monthly finances, and a donation from Meridian Medical Technologies. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a revised 2023-2024 salary schedule, meal prices for 2023-24, numerous contracts, policy revisions, and approval of new middle school elective courses.

• Approval of revised 2023-2024 salary schedule
• Approval of 2023-24 meal prices
• Contracts for NWEA Reading Fluency Assessment, transportation services, floor refinishing, and other items
• New middle school elective courses: African History and French 8
• Board discussion on Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy

The Board of Education approved new middle school elective courses and a series of consent agenda items including the 2023-2024 revised salary schedule and meal prices. The board also approved several operational contracts and updated district policies. Assistant superintendents provided updates on high school credit recovery and grade level classifications.

• Approved new middle school elective courses (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Revised Salary Schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Meal Prices (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-I, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for transportation, facility repairs, and instructional services (7-0)
• Approved revised policies regarding instructional interventions, extended programs, student promotion/retention, assessment, and ceremonies (7-0)
• Approved surplus items (7-0)
• Moved into executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an executive session at 5:30 p.m. for closed discussions, then reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will hear a presentation on summer enrichment extended learning plans, discuss a proposed Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and vote on a consent agenda that includes numerous contracts, policy revisions, and a routes and ridership report. Item 8b (personnel recommendations) was removed from the consent agenda for a separate vote.

• Presentation of Summer Enrichment Program Extended Learning Plans for all schools
• Board discussion on the Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Approval of consent agenda including Dell purchase for 300 thin clients for fine arts and multiple other contracts
• Approval of revised policies BDDH-1 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) and KC (Community Engagement)
• Personnel recommendations (item 8b) removed from consent agenda for separate vote

The Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2024 budget and the amended fiscal year 2023 budget. The board also approved several labor agreements, new elective course curricula, and a revised K-2 English/Language Arts curriculum.

• Approved FY2024 Budget (6-0)
• Approved FY2023 Amended Budget (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Professional Development Plan (6-0)
• Approved Hazelwood Federation of School-Related Personnel Articles of Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Hazelwood Association of Healthcare Professionals Articles of Agreement (6-0)
• Approved new elective course curriculum for middle and high schools (6-0)
• Approved revised K-2 English/Language Arts curriculum (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0 with 1 abstention)

Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Board will meet in executive session at 5:30 PM for legal, real estate, personnel, and student matters, then return to open session at 6:30 PM for a budget workshop focused on maintaining fiscal responsibility. The workshop includes a presentation by the superintendent and CFO. The board will also consider approving revised work calendars for 2023-2024 and a revised academic calendar for 2024-2025. Public comment is limited to budget topics.

• Budget workshop discussion on FY24 budget, Goal #4: Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
• Executive session for litigation, leasing, purchase/sale of real estate, personnel, student discipline
• Approval of revised work calendars for 2023-2024
• Approval of revised academic calendar for 2024-2025
• Public comment limited to budget only

The Board of Education approved revised work calendars for 2023-2024 and the revised academic calendar for 2024-2025. The meeting also included a budget workshop featuring the draft fiscal year 2024 budget.

• Approved revised work calendars for 2023-2024 (5-2)
• Approved 2024-2025 revised academic calendar (7-0)
• Denied motion to table 2023-2024 work calendar vote until June 20 (5-2)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Confirmed July 31, 2023 as summer planning retreat date

Special Executive Session Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting in a special executive session via Zoom. The closed session is authorized under Missouri statutes to discuss litigation, real estate, employee hiring or discipline, student discipline, and related records. No public votes or decisions are expected.

• Motion to enter executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline
• No specific contracts, rezonings, or public hearings on the agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting after an executive session for closed discussions on legal, personnel, and real estate matters. In open session, the board will vote on consent agenda items including warrants, personnel recommendations, and numerous contracts, and take separate votes on the HASP/NEA bus drivers and IBEW Local 1 articles of agreement for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also discuss a solidarity statement, receive updates on Proposition H projects and at-risk student programs, and hold first readings of policies on public participation and community engagement.

• Approval of HASP/NEA Bus Drivers Articles of Agreement for 2023-24
• Approval of IBEW Local 1 Articles of Agreement for 2023-24
• Consent agenda includes contracts for Cengage WebAssign, Smart Music, Kami, Redbird Mathematics, Springboard, MyMathLab, My Sci, floor finish bid, child nutrition bids, Dell Microsoft, Dell servers, Dell VMWare, Literacy Link, SistaKeeper, Building Futures, insurance rate renewals, and more
• First reading of proposed policies BDDH-1 (Public Participation at Board Meetings) and KC (Community Engagement)
• Program evaluation of at-risk students presented by Director of Data and Assessment

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting in executive session via Zoom to discuss student discipline under Missouri law. The open session consists only of calling the meeting to order and moving into executive session. No other business is scheduled.

• Motion to enter executive session for discussion of student discipline pursuant to Section 610.021 (6) RSMo.

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School Board held a meeting that included an executive session, recognitions, and a discussion of a solidarity statement. The board approved a consent agenda covering contracts, personnel, minutes, and a policy revision on racial equity. The key action item was a resolution calling for the appointment of a blue ribbon commission to study Missouri's school funding formula, which was approved unanimously. The board also received an update on the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts for gym floor refinishing, playground projects, technology agreements (e.g., PowerSchool, Cisco SMARTnet)
• Approved first reading of Policy ACIA revision on racial equity
• Approved resolution calling for a blue ribbon commission to study Missouri's school funding formula
• Recognized Ann Gibbons Day and proclamations for School Nutrition Employee Week, Teacher Appreciation, and School Nurse Day
• Received information on the Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act requirements

The Board of Education approved a resolution calling for a Blue Ribbon Commission to study Missouri's funding formula. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and the 2023-2024 work calendar.

• Approved resolution calling for a Blue Ribbon Commission to study Missouri's funding formula (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G including warrants and personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Work Calendar (5-0)
• Approved first reading of revision to Policy ACIA – Racial Equity (5-0)
• Approved contracts for Gymnasium Floor Refinishing, Midwest Music, Playground Projects, Northwest Middle School Library Carpet, Continuant, MoreNet, PowerSchool, Schillers, SirsiDynix, and WWT - SmartNet Renewal (5-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive Minutes from April 18 and April 24, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved adoption of the May 2, 2023 agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat to discuss budget recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year, along with several policy items. They will also address community engagement procedures, a board patron comment statement, a statement of solidarity, a student uniform policy, and board self-audit agreements. The meeting may go into executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Budget Recommendations FY-2023-2024
• Community Engagement Policy and Section 162.058, RSMo
• Board Patron Comment Statement
• Statement of Solidarity
• Policy JFCAA - Student Uniforms

The Board of Education reached a consensus to make student uniforms optional while maintaining uniform schools. They also approved the immediate posting of new positions and agreed to prioritize in-person public comments over online submissions.

• Approved immediate posting of new positions per Superintendent’s Personnel Priority List (7-0)
• Designated wearing student uniforms as optional (7-0)
• Prioritized in-person public comments over online submissions (7-0)
• Denied request to provide food for Ann Gibbons' family (2-5)
• Agreed to draft proclamation declaring May 3, 2023, as Ann Gibbons Day
• Agreed to form committee to study block vs. standard high school schedules
• Reaffirmed and agreed to sign Board and Superintendent Communications and Expectations document
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session but immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss student discipline under Missouri law. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Motion to move into executive session for student discipline pursuant to Section 610.021 (6) RSMo.

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 6:30 p.m. after an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and real estate. The board will recognize an outgoing member, swear in new members, and reorganize. Major action items include approving the Hazelwood Teachers' Union Articles of Agreement and a consent agenda with numerous contracts, including GPS systems, energy services, electronic signs, and technology agreements. The board will also discuss a racial equity solidarity statement and receive updates on Prop H projects, graduation, and financial reports.

• Swearing in of new board members and reorganization of the board
• Approval of the Hazelwood Teachers' Union Articles of Agreement for 2023-2024
• Consent agenda includes contracts for GPS system for transportation, energy service amendment, electronic signs, security camera data storage, and multiple technology agreements
• Discussion of Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Curriculum changes including new courses: AP Integrated Seminar, AP Precalculus, Sports Officiating, and Tastes of Culture

The Board of Education swore in three newly elected members and reorganized its leadership. The board also approved personnel recommendations and various district contracts via the consent agenda.

• Elected Cheryl Latham as Board President (7-0)
• Elected Sylvester Taylor II as Vice-President (7-0)
• Elected Kevin R. Langley as Secretary (7-0)
• Elected Sparkl West-Pruitt as Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0 with 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda items A, C, D, and E (7-0)
• Swore in new members Robert Birdsong, Sylvester Taylor II, and Sparkl West-Pruitt
• Approved contracts for GPS transportation, electronic signs, and security camera storage

Special Executive Session Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a special executive session via Zoom on March 23, 2023 at 8:15 a.m. The session is called to discuss litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, personnel actions such as hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees, and student discipline matters, as permitted under Section 610.021 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. No specific items or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of litigation
• Leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
• Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees
• Student discipline matters
• Review of records and preparations

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is voting on consent agenda items including contracts, policy revisions, and an amended budget, as well as a separate action to approve a thematic school pilot at Southeast Middle School and emergency sewer repairs at Keeven Elementary. The board will also discuss a solidarity statement on racial equity and receive updates on gifted certification tuition.

• Approval of Southeast Middle School thematic school pilot
• Amended budget approval
• Contracts: West High School baseball scoreboard replacement, Early Childhood East shingle roof replacement, Pepsi contract extension, elementary schools secure vestibules project, supplies-services-repairs over $15,000, and SpedTrack
• Revised policies IGCD (Virtual Courses), IGCDA (Full-Time MOCAP Virtual Courses), and JECA (Eligibility to Enroll)
• Emergency approval of Keeven Elementary School sewer repairs

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session and then adjourn at 5:30 p.m. into an executive session. In that session they will discuss litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees, and student discipline. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Motion to move into executive session for discussion of litigation, real estate, personnel and student discipline
• Motion to adjourn the executive session

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 6:30 p.m. following a closed executive session. The board will discuss a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) curriculum implementation update and a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. It will vote on a consent agenda including contracts for East High School boiler replacement, a zero-turn mower purchase, software licensing, and classroom library updates, as well as several revised policies. The board will also receive updates on the FY24 budget process and Proposition H projects.

• Discussion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Action Plan and curriculum implementation
• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Contracts: East High School boiler replacement; zero-turn mower purchase; Tyler/SIS software licensing; classroom library updates at Southeast Middle School
• Revised policies: IGAD (Occupational Education), IGCE (Nontraditional Instruction), JFGA (Student Interview/Removal), JHC (Student Health), JHDF (Suicide Prevention)
• Revision to 2023 summer school positions

The Board of Education approved a sub-committee to update the Board Statement of Solidarity. The board also approved personnel recommendations, summer school position revisions, and several district contracts and policies.

• Formed sub-committee to update Board Statement of Solidarity (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved revisions to 2023 summer school positions (7-0)
• Approved East High School boiler replacement contract (7-0)
• Approved zero-turn mower purchase (7-0)
• Approved Tyler/SIS technology software licensing and service agreement (7-0)
• Approved English Language Arts classroom library updates at Southeast Middle School (7-0)
• Approved revised policies for Occupational Education, Nontraditional Instruction, Student Interview/Removal, Student Health Services, and Suicide Awareness (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person and virtual meeting, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters. In open session, the board is expected to vote on adopting the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and a resolution on open enrollment to send to the Missouri Legislature. They will also discuss teacher recruitment and retention, a board solidarity statement, and consider a consent agenda including contracts for school improvements.

• Approval of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
• Adoption of a resolution on House Bill 253 (open enrollment) for the Missouri Legislature
• Consent agenda contracts: replacement of fire curtains at East High School, The Learning Center roof-top unit project, district security camera systems, and an EMT amended contract
• Teacher recruitment and retention and supplemental staffing update from human resources
• Monthly financial report for January 2023

The Board of Education approved the district's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and passed a resolution opposing Missouri House Bill 253 regarding open enrollment. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, warrants, and several facility contracts.

• Approved 2023-2028 Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Missouri House Bill 253 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G (7-0), including warrants and personnel recommendations
• Approved contract for East High School fire curtain replacement (7-0)
• Approved contract for The Learning Center Roof-Top Unit Project (7-0)
• Approved contract for District Security Camera Systems Project (7-0)
• Approved amended EMT contract (7-0)
• Approved revised policies for purchasing, federal programs, references, curriculum development, and child abuse reporting (7-0)

Special Executive Session Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet via Zoom for a special executive session. The meeting is scheduled to discuss matters including litigation, real estate transactions, and personnel actions.

• Discussion of litigation
• Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate
• Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees
• Student discipline

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Board of Education of the Hazelwood School District will conduct a planning retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order and adoption of the agenda. The board will then move into executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters. The retreat ends with adjournment.

• Call to order and adoption of the agenda
• Motion to enter executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline discussions
• Motion to adjourn the planning retreat

The Board of Education amended the planning retreat agenda to include only executive sessions, rescheduling all open session items for future meetings. This change followed a discussion regarding a patron who refused to leave for a closed session.

• Approved motion to move into executive session (7-0)
• Approved amendment to retreat agenda to executive session only and reschedule open session items (7-0)
• Approved second motion to move into executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session to discuss and act on several items, including a final review of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, a board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and approval of a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, contracts, and policy revisions. The board also heard a presentation on Proposition H security projects and updates on school spotlights. A motion to keep a board vacancy open until April failed.

• Strategic Plan Final Review 2023-2028 presented by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade
• Board discussion on a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts: purchase of vans for Maintenance Department, Mercy contract, City Wide Facility Services Agreement, and others
• Proposition H Security Projects Update by CFO Chris Norman
• Motion to keep board vacancy open until April failed (2 yea, 4 nay)

The Board voted to seat Sparkl West-Pruitt to fill a vacant board seat. Additionally, the Board approved a consent agenda covering personnel, warrants, and various service contracts.

• Approved motion to move into executive session (6-0)
• Adopted the February 7, 2023 agenda (6-0)
• Denied motion to keep board vacancy open until April (2-4)
• Approved motion to seat Sparkl West-Pruitt to the Board (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G (7-0), including warrants, personnel recommendations, and surplus items
• Approved contracts for maintenance vans, Mercy, City Wide Facility Services, and Central High School transformer replacement (7-0)
• Approved revised policies BDDF (Voting Method), BDDL (Release of Information), and DB (Annual Budget), and rescinded DBB (Fiscal Year) (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open and executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and real estate. Public session includes a proclamation, recognitions, school spotlights, and board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy. Action items include approval of consent agenda items (warrants, personnel, minutes, contracts for laptops, stadium lighting, scoreboard projects, and a partnership) and a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds (Series 2023A and 2023B).

• Resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2023A and taxable Series 2023B
• Consent agenda includes contract for 300 Dell laptops for SSD para-professionals and HSD building aides
• Approval of high school stadium lighting and scoreboard projects
• First reading of policy revisions on voting method, release of information, annual budget, and fiscal year
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy

The Board of Education approved a resolution to issue and sell general obligation refunding and improvement bonds (Series 2023A and 2023B). The Board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and various facility contracts. Dr. Brenda C. Youngblood announced her resignation as Board of Education Director.

• Approved resolution for general obligation refunding and improvement bonds Series 2023A and 2023B (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0 with 1 abstention)
• Approved Dell-300 laptops for SSD Para-Professionals and HSD Building Aides
• Approved High School Stadium Lighting Projects
• Approved Scoreboard Projects for High School Stadiums
• Approved Supplies-Service-Repairs over $15,000
• Approved partnership proposal with Future in Action
• Adopted the January 17, 2023 agenda (7-0)