West Platte School District public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 16, 2020, approving a consent agenda that included bills, minutes, and surplus property. The board also approved a local extension of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) sick leave provisions through June 30, 2021. Reports were given by the Special Services Director, Elementary, Secondary, and Superintendent. The board then moved into executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and negotiation matters.
- Approved local extension of COVID-19 Families First Corona Act sick leave through June 30, 2021
- Approved surplus property: 25 white football helmets, 45 shoulder pads, 5 1/2 moon blocking dummies, 5 man sled and pads
- Approved bills and vouchers (amounts not specified)
- Approved minutes from Nov 16, Nov 18, and Dec 2, 2020 meetings
- Moved to executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation discussions
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a special meeting at 7 a.m. on December 2, 2020. The agenda includes a consent agenda item to approve or amend the agenda, followed by a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Missouri law. The board will then adjourn.
- Approval of amendment of agenda (consent agenda)
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (RSMo 610.021(3)(13))
- Motion carried unanimously by all seven board members
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items, administrative reports, and new business. Key actions include approving the OPAA! renewal, setting election dates, and approving a health insurance renewal with a 9.9% increase. The board also moved to executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved OPAA! 2021-2022 renewal (motion carried 4-1, Rowe absent)
- Set filing period Dec 15, 2020 – Jan 19, 2021; election April 6, 2021
- Approved $676.47/employee/month health insurance for 2021 (9.9% increase)
- Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, contracts
- Moved to executive session for legal and personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a special meeting, entering executive session for legal and personnel matters. The board approved an updated salary schedule for the curriculum director, covering steps 1-7, with salaries ranging from $104,000 to $123,020. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public action.
- Approved updated curriculum director salary steps 1-7, from $104,000 to $123,020
- Entered executive session citing Missouri statutes 610.021(3) and (13) for personnel matters
- Roll call vote on executive session motion carried unanimously
- Roll call vote on salary schedule carried unanimously
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education convened a special meeting on September 4, 2020. The agenda consisted only of procedural items including the call to order and adjournment.
- Call to Order
- Adjournment to Executive Session
- Adjournment
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a tax rate hearing and regular meeting, setting the 2020-2021 levy at $4.1000. The board approved the consent agenda, the 2019-2020 ASBR, the special education compliance plan, bus routes, and a Title IX policy update. A calendar amendment was debated, with Option C approved over Option B. The board also discussed athletics and activities in light of the Platte County Health Department's recommendation to delay the school start to September 8, 2020.
- Set tax levy at $4.1000 ($3.0500 fund 10, $1.0500 fund 40)
- Approved 2020-2021 bus routes
- Approved Title IX policy and designated Paula Chambers as coordinator
- Approved 2019-2020 ASBR
- Approved surplus items including 196 Lenovo laptops and a 2010 ExMark mower
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a retreat/work session to discuss the 2020-2021 school year, including safety measures, academics, communication, and co-curricular activities, with attached documents on CDC guidance and the district's re-opening plan. The board also voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, and then adjourned.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 school year safety measures, including CDC guidance and re-opening plan
- Discussion of academics, communication, and co-curricular activities for the upcoming school year
- Motion to enter executive session for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters (passed unanimously)
- Meeting held via Facebook Live due to COVID-19
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items, adopt a new set of EGS policies replacing existing ones, approve the employee handbook, and finalize the FY2019-20 and FY2020-21 budgets. The meeting includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Adopt EGS policies effective July 1, 2020, rescinding all existing district policies
- Approve FY2020-21 budget as presented
- Approve final FY2019-20 revenues, expenditures, and fund balances, including 7% transfer
- Approve summer school plan from July 13-31 with in-person and virtual sessions
- Approve contracts for E-rate consulting, Securly, and Powerschool
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a special meeting to reorganize for the 2020-2021 term. The board will accept election results, administer oaths, and elect a president and vice-president, as well as appoint a secretary and treasurer. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters and a superintendent's report on finances.
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and employee negotiations (RSMo 610.021)
- Elect Ryan Rotterman as Board President for 2020-2021
- Elect Ron Rowe as Board Vice-President for 2020-2021
- Re-appoint Shannan Eagen as Board Secretary for 2020-2021
- Re-appoint Earlene Fulk as Board Treasurer for 2020-2021
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a special executive meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session, citing Missouri statutes for employee hiring, firing, discipline, and personnel records. The board voted to enter the closed session and then adjourned. No public decisions or actions are on the agenda.
- Motion to enter closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) and (13) for personnel matters
- Closed session topics include legal actions, real estate transactions, and employee records
- Board members present: Shane Bartee, Antonio Cutolo-Ring, Tracie Kalic, Ryan Rotterman, Ron Rowe, Kyle Stephenson, Dr. Donald Wilson
- Motion carried with yea votes from Bartee, Rowe, Stephenson, and Wilson
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a virtual test meeting with a regular session and executive session. The board will consider consent agenda items, construction change orders, technology projects, and actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including staff pay and use of district resources. The meeting is largely procedural, with several items for approval and reports.
- Approval of additions and/or change orders for construction phases (Vo-Ag and renovation, gym/classroom addition)
- Technology projects: Storage Server Refresh and Security Upgrade ($150,000), Networking Equipment Refresh ($90,000), Student Chromebooks ($100,000)
- Authorize superintendent to pay all staff regular pay during COVID-19 mandatory closure
- Authorize superintendent to use district resources to support community during pandemic, including student feeding
- 2020-2021 Academic Calendar (2nd reading) and MSBA policy updates (1st reading)
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, construction updates, and administrative reports. Key actions include approving staff pay during the COVID-19 closure and authorizing district resources for community support, plus approving technology bids. The board also enters executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved paying all staff regular pay and benefits during COVID-19 closure
- Authorized superintendent to use district resources for community support, including student feeding
- Approved putting technology projects out for bid: storage server refresh ($150,000), networking equipment ($90,000), student Chromebooks ($100,000)
- Reviewed 2020-2021 academic calendar (2nd reading)
- Reviewed MSBA recommended policy updates (1st reading)
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a special meeting on March 13, 2020, at 7:00 AM. The agenda includes procedural items, a consent agenda, and a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under Missouri law. The board will then adjourn.
- Special meeting at 7:00 AM on March 13, 2020, in the Board of Education Room, 1103 Washington St., Weston, MO.
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(3) and (13).
- Roll call vote on executive session with named board members.
- Consent agenda item to approve the agenda as presented.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 academic calendar, which includes a start date of August 24, 2020, and a minimum of 1,044 instructional hours. The board also voted to proceed with summer maintenance projects, including a walking trail extension, epoxy flooring, and gym painting. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the food service contract with OPAA! to reflect state minimum wage changes and authorized upgrades to signage at the elementary and high schools.
- Approved 2020-2021 Academic Calendar with a start date of August 24, 2020, and minimum 1,044 instructional hours
- Approved summer maintenance projects: walking trail extension, epoxy flooring, and new gym paint
- Amended OPAA! food service contract to reflect Missouri state minimum wage changes
- Approved upgrades to signage in front of the elementary and high school per local ordinance
- Approved contracts for EGS policy service, K12 ITC Erate tech equipment, and Kajeet wireless hotspot access