Hazelwood School District public meetings in 2020
23 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on December 15, 2020, starting with an executive session at 5:30 p.m. and a public session at 6:30 p.m. The board will hear the 2020 independent audit presentation, receive school year updates on curriculum, academic progress reporting, and reopening metrics, and discuss a solidarity statement. Action items include approving the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars, the 2020 independent audit, waiving community service as a graduation requirement for the Class of 2021, and adjusting the 2020-2021 school year calendar. The agenda also includes consent items for warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and surplus items, plus first readings of several revised policies.
- Approval of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars
- Approval of 2020 independent audit
- Waive community service as graduation requirement for Class of 2021
- Adjustment to 2020-2021 school year calendar
- First reading of revised policies on staff termination, renewal, recruiting, and student records
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting virtually for a planning retreat. The board will discuss a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, review the state report card, and consider instructional time, housing development in the area, financial items on the website, and board self-evaluation. The board may move into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters.
- Discussion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
- Review of State Report Card
- Discussion of Instructional Time
- Discussion of Housing Development in Area
- Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on December 1, 2020, starting with an executive session at 5:30 p.m. and a public session at 6:30 p.m. The board will receive updates on curriculum, academic progress reporting, and reopening metrics, and will discuss a solidarity statement. Action items include approval of warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, a Dell server upgrade contract, bus routes, and a washer/dryer purchase.
- Discussion of metrics and considerations for reporting on school reopening (COVID-19)
- Approval of consent agenda including Dell Data Center Server Upgrade contract
- Approval of preliminary bus routes and ridership report
- Purchase of commercial washer and dryer
- First reading of revised policies on staff termination, renewal, recruiting, and resignation
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on November 17, 2020, starting with an executive session at 5:30 p.m. and a public session at 6:30 p.m. The board will consider appointing a new member to fill a vacancy, receive updates on curriculum, academic progress, and reopening metrics, and discuss a solidarity statement. Consent agenda items include warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts (including $24,770 for math manipulative kits), policy changes, and surplus items.
- Consideration of appointment to fill board vacancy: Dr. James Buck, Mr. Sylvester Taylor, Mrs. Sparkl West-Pruitt
- Contract for additional elementary math manipulative kits: $24,770
- Policy updates on criminal background checks, references, recruiting/hiring, reassignments/transfers, resignations
- Discussion of metrics and considerations for reopening schools
- COVID-19 meal delivery update and monthly financial report
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss and interview candidates for a board vacancy. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom. The agenda includes only the vacancy discussion and interviews, plus routine items.
- School Board Vacancy Discussion and Interviews
- Virtual meeting via Zoom due to pandemic
- Public access via Zoom webinar ID 932 3845 7893
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually to consider a group transition plan for returning to face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also hear updates on curriculum, academic progress reporting, and reopening metrics, and will discuss a solidarity statement. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters, followed by a public session with consent agenda items including warrants, personnel recommendations, and contracts over $15,000.
- Approval of Group Transition Plan for Return to Face to Face Instruction
- Contracts - Supplies-Service-Repairs over $15,000
- Policies - JEC/revised - Student Admissions; JFCL/revised - A+ School Program; JHG/revised - Reporting and Investigating Child Abuse and Neglect; JO/revised - Student Records
- FY22 Budget Process and Monthly Financial Report
- First Reading of Policies - GBEBC/amended - Criminal Background Checks; GBLB/revised - References; GCD/amended - Professional Staff Recruiting and Hiring; GCI/updated - Professional Staff Reassignments and Transfers; GCPB/revised - Resignation of Professional Staff Members
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a virtual community forum on October 8, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The agenda contains only the forum itself, with no specific discussion items listed. This is a public engagement event, not a regular business meeting.
- Virtual community forum via Zoom, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual public meeting on October 6, 2020, starting at 6:30 p.m., preceded by an executive session at 5:30 p.m. The board will receive updates on curriculum, academic progress monitoring, metrics considered for reopening schools, athletics, and 2020 enrollment numbers. They will also discuss a board solidarity statement and consider approval of a consent agenda that includes warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts (including a Dell TELP lease for Chromebooks and East High School gym cooling tower repair), and policy revisions. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no major public hearings or rezonings.
- Consent agenda includes contracts: Dell TELP lease for Chromebooks, East HS Gym Cooling Tower Repair, and purchases exceeding $15,000
- Discussion of metrics considered for reopening schools amid COVID-19
- 2020 enrollment numbers, staffing, and class sizes report
- First reading of policies: Student Admissions, A+ School Program, Reporting Child Abuse, Student Records
- St. Louis County Digital Equity Grant for hotspots and Chromebooks
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting and tax rate hearing on September 15, 2020. The board will certify the 2020 tax levy and consider approving a plan and timeline for transitioning to hybrid instruction. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, a lease purchase resolution for energy improvements, and surplus items. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Certification of Tax Levy 2020
- Approval of Hybrid Instruction Transition Plan
- Approval of Timeline for Transition to Hybrid Instruction
- Contracts: PEGS, Jury Elementary Gym AC Replacement, myView Literacy, Miriam Learning Center MOU, Educational Equity Consultants, Florissant PD SRO, Building Futures
- Resolution authorizing lease purchase for energy conservation improvements
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually via Zoom for a planning retreat. The board will discuss reopening transition plans, a board member vacancy, and other planning items, and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of transition plans for reopening schools, including special education
- Replacement of a board member vacancy
- Cultural competence and board solidarity statement
- Board discussion of American School Board Journal article
- Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss and receive reports on the first-quarter reopening of schools on August 24, 2020, including student orientation, individual school plans, high school programming, and metrics for returning to a hybrid model. The board will also consider action on consent agenda items, including contracts and personnel, and adopt a new policy on sexual harassment under Title IX.
- Discussion of individual school reopening plans for the first quarter starting August 24, 2020
- Approval of contracts, including an emergency purchase of 200 Dell laptops for staff
- Adoption of new policy ACA on Sexual Harassment Under Title IX on first reading
- Approval of completion of implementation of State Audit Requirements
- COVID-19 financial update and gifts to the district
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met virtually on August 4, 2020, to discuss the first quarter reopening plan for August 24, 2020. The agenda included reports on virtual and hybrid learning models, academic monitoring, and transportation. The board voted to approve a consent agenda containing contracts and minutes, and separately approved funding for technology purchases.
- Approval of funds to purchase 3,500 Chromebooks off the Missouri State Contract (CARES Act)
- Approval of contracts with Newton Alliance, Cisco SMARTnet, EMT, Metropolitan Taxicab, United Cab, Zipcare, Transportation Supplies, and SHI
- Discussion of metrics and guidance for determining the return to a hybrid/blended learning model
- Approval of Board of Education Minutes and Executive Minutes from July 21, 2020
- Discussion of school day structure, student/staff expectations, and parent/student orientation for virtual learning
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss school reopening surveys, COVID-19 updates, and summer learning opportunities. The board is also scheduled to approve the 2020-2021 budget and several instructional technology contracts.
- Approval of 2020-2021 Budget
- Discussion of Re-Opening Survey and Re-Opening Plans
- Approval of various technology contracts including StudySync, MyView, and IPEVO
- Approval of 2019-2020 Amended Budget
- Approval of Family and Consumer Science Curriculum
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on May 5, 2020, due to the pandemic. The board will discuss coronavirus-related plans for summer school, graduation, and school re-entry, and will vote on consent agenda items including contracts and work calendars. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Discussion of preliminary plans for summer school, enrichment, and extended learning
- Tentative plans for prom, senior recognition, A+ Scholarship, and graduation ceremony
- School closure and re-entry plan
- Approval of contracts: sewing machine purchase, Warner Communications, AppointLink, Frontline, HMH license renewal, SirsiDynix
- Approval of graduation ceremony plans
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually via Zoom for a planning retreat on May 1, 2020. The board will start in executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline, then return to open session for a budget discussion and revisions to the 2020-2021 Code of Conduct and Student-Parent Behavior Guide.
- Executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline
- Budget discussion (attachment: Board retreat Budget May 1 2020.pdf)
- Code of Conduct and Student-Parent Behavior Guide 2020-2021 revisions
- Virtual meeting via Zoom due to pandemic
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually via Zoom for a workshop on April 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes a practice session for using the Zoom platform and a discussion on the meal distribution process and instructional materials process. The meeting is being held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discussion on meal distribution process
- Discussion on instructional materials process
- Practice using Zoom platform for board meeting
- Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar (ID: 953 280 135)
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session to consider approving the E-Rate Category Two opportunity and timeline, presented by Chief Information Officer David McCorkle. The board will then adjourn into executive session to discuss student discipline, as permitted by state law. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Approval of E-Rate Category Two opportunity and timeline
- Executive session for student discipline discussion
- Related documents include quotes and RFP for network refresh
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting in open and executive session. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and contracts including school bus speakers, gym sound systems, solar power kits, and banking services. They will also receive reports on career and technical education, professional development, program evaluations, and budget updates.
- Approval of contracts including St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, school bus speakers, high school gym sound systems and solar power kits, Mercy fee agreement, and district banking services
- Approval of warrants (board check register) and personnel recommendations
- Approval of minutes from February 18 and February 29, 2020 meetings
- Presentation on Career and Technical Education and Project Lead the Way
- Update on budget process and timeline
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting for a planning retreat at the HSD Family Outreach Center. The agenda includes a call to order, a motion to enter the retreat, a possible executive session for legal and personnel matters, and adjournment. No specific decisions or policy items are listed.
- Retreat at HSD Family Outreach Center, 13780 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO
- Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline
- No public action items listed on the agenda
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met on February 18, 2020, in open session, then moved into executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters. After reconvening, the board approved the consent agenda (including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and a Camp Invention contract) and the 2020 summer school program offering. The meeting also included reports on new initiatives (JAG and virtual learning), program evaluations, and a monthly financial report.
- Approved consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes from Feb 4 and Feb 7, and a Camp Invention agreement for Arrowpoint, Keeven, and Twillman Elementary Schools.
- Approved the 2020 Summer School Program Offering.
- Heard an update on new initiatives: Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) and Virtual Learning.
- Received program evaluations for Parent, Family & Community Involvement and Federal Programs.
- Received the monthly financial report from CFO Christopher Norman.
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a planning retreat on February 7, 2020, at the HSD Family Outreach Center. The board will discuss preliminary budget priorities for 2021, work group research on use of time, and follow-up on cultural competency. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters.
- Preliminary Budget 2021 Priorities
- Work Group and Fact-Finding Research on Use of Time
- Board Follow-Up on Cultural Competency
- Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on February 4, 2020, starting with an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters. In open session, the board approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and several contracts. They also received reports on transportation improvements, freshman graduation tracking, and AP participation, plus updates on the budget, finances, state audit, I-270 project, and summer swim program.
- Approved consent agenda including contracts with Asure Software, World Wide Technology Services, Sylvan ACT Boot Camp, Design Build Workshop, Metropolitan Taxicab Corporation, and HVAC controller software upgrade
- Heard transportation program improvements report from CFO Christopher Norman
- Heard report on Freshman on Track Plan for Graduation and improving AP participation and test scores
- Received update on budget committee work and monthly financial report
- Discussed I-270 North Design Build Project and Hazelwood Summer Swim Program 2020
Imported Meetings: 2014- 2025
The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met on January 14, 2020, in open session, then moved into executive session for discussions on litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline. The board returned to public session, approved the consent agenda (including warrants, personnel, minutes, and contracts), and approved Policy EHB on technology usage. Reports were given on staff attendance, equity in the Missouri School Improvement Process, and budget updates.
- Approved consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, board minutes, and contracts (Kelly Educational Staffing, transportation routing software, postage meter lease, child nutrition sick leave bank, Early Childhood East boiler replacement).
- Approved Policy EHB - Technology Usage (motion carried 4-1, with Betsy Rachel voting nay).
- Held executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline discussions.
- Recognized students, staff, and community partners (including Rotary Club).
- Heard reports on staff attendance and substitute data, and equity in MSIP/APR.