Hazelwood School District, MO

Board of Education Meeting

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session to discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel recommendations, warrants, minutes, emergency approvals for pipe insulation and a water heater, contracts, surplus items, and two policy changes. One policy change would raise the contract approval threshold from $15,000 to $50,000. The board will also receive updates on Proposition H projects, finances, registration, and staffing.

• Policy DJF-2: increase contract approval threshold from $15,000 to $50,000
• Emergency approval for CHS pipe insulation
• Emergency approval for Barrington water heater
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Updates on Proposition H projects and monthly financial report

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting starting with executive session at 5:30 p.m., then open session at 6:30 p.m. The board will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts/MOUs, surplus items, and a vehicle purchase. The superintendent will report on Phase 1 of her 100-Day Entry Plan, and the board will hold a first reading of two policy updates: BCE (board committees) and DJF-2 (purchasing, raising the contract approval threshold from $15,000 to $50,000).

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts/MOUs (Mercy Drug Testing, Literacy Link PD, Miriam Learning Center), surplus items, and vehicle purchase approval
• First reading of Policy DJF-2: increasing contract approval threshold from $15,000 to $50,000
• First reading of Policy BCE: requiring written purpose for board committees
• Superintendent's report on 100-Day Entry Plan Phase 1 progress

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will consider approving the St. Charles Family Arena as the venue for 2027 high school graduations, replacing the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The board will also discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and vote on a consent agenda including multiple contracts and a $22,500 Filament contract for leadership planning. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote on 2027 graduation venue: St. Charles Family Arena
• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts for transportation, software, and services (e.g., Parent Square, Tyler Technologies, Express Transport)
• Approval of Filament contract for leadership planning ($22,500)
• Update on Proposition H projects and monthly financial report

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will consider the approval of the FY27 budget and an amended FY26 budget. The meeting includes the appointment of Sonja Stiles to a board vacancy and a report on the Instrumental Music Expansion Program.

• Approval of FY27 Budget and FY26 Amended Budget
• Appointment of Sonja Stiles to Board Member Vacancy
• Approval of 2026-2027 Salary and Extra Duty Schedules
• Contracts for various transportation services including Express Transport, Axel, and HopSkipDrive
• Approval of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses and German 1-4 course revisions

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat at the HSD Learning Center to discuss governance norms, board protocols, and internal operations. The meeting includes workshops led by external facilitators and may adjourn into executive session for legally permitted discussions.

• Board Governance Workshop led by Mr. Terrance Peterson at 10:45 a.m.
• Board Norms & Protocols discussion led by Mr. Joe Miller at 12:25 p.m.
• Additional Board Governance Workshop led by Mr. Craig Smith at 12:25 p.m.
• Possible executive session for litigation, hiring, or student discipline discussions

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss a vacancy on the board. The session includes interviews for the open position.

• School Board Vacancy discussion and interviews

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will conduct a budget workshop focused on fiscal responsibility for the 2026-27 cycle. The meeting also includes the screening of candidates to fill a board vacancy.

• Budget Workshop regarding Goal #4: Maintain Fiscal Responsibility
• Screening of candidates for Board Vacancy
• Executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in person to discuss and vote on key items including a proposed operating tax levy increase, renewal of multiple educational contracts totaling over $15,000, and a new School Resource Officer agreement with Hazelwood Police Department. The meeting will begin with procedural items, recognition of staff and partners, and reports before moving to action items requiring votes.

• Approval of resolution to increase operating tax levy
• Renewal of AP curriculum resources, StudySync, and IXL programs
• Purchase of Twillman Elementary Montessori furniture
• Approval of $26-27 MSBA membership dues
• Approval of 2026-2027 SRO agreement with Hazelwood Police Department

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session and immediately adjourn into a closed executive session to discuss student discipline, as permitted by Missouri law. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Open session call to order at 5:30 p.m.
• Motion to enter executive session for student discipline discussion (Section 610.021 (6) RSMo)
• Motion to adjourn executive session

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold its regular May 5, 2026 meeting at the HSD Learning Center to conduct routine business, approve contracts for school upgrades, and discuss policy updates. The meeting includes a public session starting at 6:30 p.m. after an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of Cold Water Elementary playground concrete pad project
• Purchase of Twillman Elementary Montessori flooring and supplies
• Renewal of Newsela program and Achieve for Psychology curriculum
• Approval of Pre-AP English I and English 10: AP Seminar courses
• Consideration of levy transfer for district funding

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person meeting at the HSD Learning Center on April 21, 2026. The board will adjourn into executive session at 5:30 p.m. for legally permitted discussions, then reconvene in public session at 6:30 p.m. to swear in new members, recognize an outgoing member, and vote on contracts, warrants, and policy updates.

• Swearing in of new Board of Education members
• Approval of $15k+ contracts including Dell eSports PCs, roof repairs, elevator equipment, and software licenses
• Adoption of 2026–2029 District Professional Development Plan
• Approval of 2026–2027 school year calendars and 2025–2026 child nutrition work calendars
• Presentation of Local Assessment Data Analysis Report

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to ratify and announce the selection of a new superintendent. The meeting is open to the public and includes only this action item plus procedural motions.

• Ratification and announcement of new superintendent

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person executive session meeting at the HSD Learning Center to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees under Missouri state law. The meeting includes a call to order, executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters under Section 610.021(3) RSMo
• Meeting location: HSD Learning Center, 15955 New Halls Ferry Road

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in-person at the HSD Learning Center to enter an executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees under Missouri law. The meeting includes routine procedural items: a call to order, the executive session, and adjournment.

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet for a planning retreat to review preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget proposals and conduct internal discussions. The public session is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at the Family Outreach Center in Florissant, with an executive session possible for personnel and legal matters.

• Review of Preliminary FY27 Budget
• Possible executive session for litigation, hiring, and real-estate discussions

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 starting at 5:30 p.m. The board will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and consider consent agenda items including contracts for LU Interactive Playgrounds, PowerSchool, playground equipment, HVAC replacement, and a partnership with ISP Math314. Public comment is scheduled, and reports on English Learner and Migrant Education services, monthly finances, and Proposition H projects will be presented.

• Board discussion on Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts: Kansas City Audio Visual for LU Interactive Playgrounds, PowerSchool 2026-2027, playground equipment, HOC HVAC Equipment Replacement, and ISP Math314 2026-2027
• English Language Learners and Migrant Education report
• Monthly Financial Report and Proposition H Projects update
• Public comment period

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person executive session meeting at the HSD Family Outreach Center to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees under Missouri state law. The meeting includes a call to order, executive session, and adjournment with no public business items scheduled.

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting in executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees, as permitted by Missouri law. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, a motion to enter closed session, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session for personnel matters under Section 610.021 (3) RSMo
• Meeting at HSD Family Outreach Center, 13780 Old Halls Ferry Road
• Motion to move into executive session
• Motion to adjourn

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in an executive session to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of specific employees. This meeting is conducted pursuant to Section 610.021 (3) RSMo.

• Executive session regarding specific employee personnel actions

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will review a Superintendent Leadership Profile Report and discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The board will also consider a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and contracts.

• Discussion of Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Superintendent Leadership Profile Report by Hazard, Young & Attea Associates
• Approval of contracts for supplies, services, and repairs over $15,000
• Approval of warrants and personnel recommendations
• Review of surplus items and gifts to the district

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person meeting on February 17, 2026, at the HSD Learning Center. The board will adjourn into executive session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss litigation, hiring, and other personnel matters before returning to public session at 6:30 p.m. The meeting includes recognition of staff and community partners, a discussion on a board solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and approval of consent agenda items such as maintenance vehicle contracts and revised instructional materials policies.

• Approval of maintenance vehicle contracts (file attached)
• Adoption of revised instructional materials policy (IIA) and school library policies (IIAC, IIAC-R1)
• Discussion of board solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Recognition of staff and community partners for professional growth and community involvement
• Monthly financial report and Proposition H projects update

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a personnel hearing at the HSD Learning Center. Following the hearing, the board may enter an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and employee or student discipline.

• Personnel Hearing
• Potential executive session regarding litigation, real estate, and personnel actions

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The meeting includes a report on local assessment data analysis and a first reading of policies regarding instructional materials and school libraries.

• Discussion of Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• First reading of policies IIA (Instructional Materials) and IIAC (Instructional Media Centers/School Libraries)
• Approval of supplies, services, and repairs over $15,000
• Approval of Ameren Easement Request
• Local Assessment Data Analysis Report

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search with a search firm. The agenda includes only a call to order, adoption of the agenda, a discussion with the search firm, and adjournment.

• Discussion with Search Firm regarding superintendent search

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a special public meeting via Zoom to discuss and approve a search firm. The agenda includes a call to order, a single action item on approving the search firm, and adjournment. Attachments include a letter of agreement and supplemental information.

• Approval of Search Firm
• Letter of Agreement_Hazelwood School District - Google Docs. Final 3.25pm.pdf (173 KB)
• Supplemental Information.pdf (2,258 KB)
• Meeting held via Zoom on January 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is convening a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for discussions regarding litigation, real estate, personnel matters, and student discipline.

• Executive session regarding litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate
• Executive session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees
• Executive session regarding student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet to discuss a resolution for refunding bonds and a racial equity policy. The board is also reviewing reports on artificial intelligence in virtual instruction and student health services.

• Resolution for General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Missouri Direct Deposit Program), Series 2026
• Contracts for MagicSchool AI, Insignia, Swivl, Marco Print Management Services, and EdPlus Learning
• Approval of Fiscal Year 25-26 Budget Amendment
• Approval of supplies, services, and repairs exceeding $15,000
• St. Louis County Right of Way Request

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat on January 8, 2026, at the Family Outreach Center. The board will discuss the preliminary FY27 budget and a governance team workshop, and may enter executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

• Preliminary FY27 budget discussion
• Governance team workshop discussion
• Possible executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, personnel, and student discipline