Hazelwood School District public meetings in 2020

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on December 15, 2020. They will hear the annual independent audit presentation and vote on several action items, including waiving the community service graduation requirement for the Class of 2021, adjusting the 2020-2021 school calendar, and approving the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 calendars. The board will also discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and receive updates on school year resources and academic progress.

• Approval to waive community service as a graduation requirement for Class of 2021
• Approval of adjustment to 2020-2021 school year calendar
• Approval of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars
• Annual Independent Audit Presentation for 2020
• Board discussion of a Board Solidarity Statement

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars and the fiscal year 2020 independent audit. Members voted to waive community service as a graduation requirement for the class of 2021 and approved adjustments to the 2020-2021 school year calendar.

• Approved 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars (6-1)
• Approved fiscal year 2020 independent audit (7-0)
• Waived community service as a graduation requirement for Class of 2021 (7-0)
• Approved adjustments to 2020-2021 school year calendar (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E including warrants, personnel, and surplus items (7-0)
• Adopted the December 15, 2020 agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education holds a virtual planning retreat on December 5, 2020. Topics include board development on diversity, equity, and inclusion, a workshop on a related policy, and discussions on the state report card, instructional time, housing development, and financial items. The board may also enter executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Board professional development on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Workshop on a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy (attached draft)
• Discussion of the state report card for the district
• Discussion of instructional time
• Discussion of housing development in the area

The Board of Education held a planning retreat focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Members reached consensus to post supplemental line-item budget reports on the district website by September 30 each year. The Board also decided to file away a request for a letter of support regarding a local housing development.

• Approved amended retreat agenda (6-0)
• Excused Dr. Williams from the retreat (6-0)
• Consensus reached to post supplemental line-item budget reports on HSD website by September 30 annually
• Agreed to file away letter of support for local housing development
• Rejected adjustment to virtual instructional day schedule (5-2)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually, starting with a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m. for legal, personnel, and real estate matters, followed by a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. The board will receive school year updates on curriculum, academic progress, and reopening metrics, and discuss a proposed Board of Education Solidarity Statement. They will also vote on a consent agenda including a Dell data center server upgrade contract, preliminary school bus routes and ridership report, and a commercial washer and dryer purchase. A first reading of several revised personnel policies is scheduled.

• Board discussion of a Solidarity Statement and next steps
• School year updates: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment; Reporting Academic Progress; Reopening Metrics and Considerations
• Consent agenda includes Dell Data Center Server Upgrade contract, preliminary routes and ridership report, and commercial washer/dryer purchase
• First reading of revised policies on termination, renewal, recruiting, transfers, and resignations of staff
• Proclamation for National Special Education Day 2020

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, and contracts. Members also received updates on technology integration, academic progress, and COVID-19 reopening metrics.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (6-0)
• Approved Dell Data Center Server Upgrade contract (6-0)
• Approved commercial washer and dryer purchase (6-0)
• Approved November 17, 2020 Board and Executive minutes (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on policies for the next board meeting
• Decided against adding additional budget details to the district website pending further discussion

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board will hold an executive session before moving to a public session. During the meeting they will consider appointing a new board member to fill a vacancy and approve several consent‑agenda items, including contracts and policy updates. Updates on school reopening metrics, COVID‑19 meal delivery, and the monthly financial report will also be presented.

• Consideration of appointment of board member vacancy – Dr. James Buck, Mr. Sylvester Taylor, Mrs. Sparkl West‑Pruitt
• Approval of contract for Additional Elementary Math Manipulative Kits – $24,770
• Presentation of COVID‑19 Meal Delivery Update
• Review of Monthly Financial Report for October 2020
• Discussion of Metrics and Considerations for Reopening schools

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss and interview candidates for a Board of Education vacancy. No other business is listed on the agenda. The meeting is conducted remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Discussion and interviews for Board of Education vacancy

The Board of Education conducted interviews for a vacant board seat, including opening and closing statements from applicants. Members reached a consensus to vote on filling the vacancy at the November 17, 2020 meeting.

• Consensus reached to vote on filling the vacant board seat on November 17, 2020
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually to vote on a group transition plan for returning to face-to-face instruction, discuss metrics for reopening schools, and consider a solidarity statement. The board will also act on a consent agenda including contracts over $15,000 and policy revisions, and receive updates on the FY22 budget process and monthly financial report.

• Approval of Group Transition Plan for Return to Face to Face Instruction (item 6A)
• Discussion of COVID-19 metrics and considerations for reopening schools (item 5C)
• Consent agenda includes contracts for supplies, service, repairs over $15,000 (item 9E)
• First reading of policies on background checks, recruiting, transfers, and resignations (item 12A)
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and next steps (item 7A)

The Board approved a transition to half-day virtual pre-k and kindergarten and the reopening of athletics and activities. A proposal for a broader Group 1 phase-in for early childhood and special education was denied, and students will remain 100% virtual through January 8, 2021.

• Approved half-day virtual pre-k and kindergarten (6-0)
• Approved reopening athletics and activities (4-2)
• Approved students remaining 100% virtual through January 8, 2021 (4-1)
• Approved Special School District and identified testing areas to proceed with testing (6-0)
• Denied Group 1 phase-in for early childhood, kindergarten, and selected special education (2-4)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants, personnel, and policies (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting - Workshop

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education holds a special workshop meeting to discuss filling a board vacancy. The agenda includes only procedural items and a workshop on the vacancy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Workshop on filling the Board of Education vacancy

The Board of Education discussed the process for filling a board vacancy. Members reached a consensus to conduct panel interviews for three applicants.

• Approved agenda for October 12, 2020 (5-0)
• Consensus reached to hold panel interviews for three board vacancy candidates on October 27, 2020
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Education Community Forum

The Board of Education of the Hazelwood School District is holding a virtual community forum on October 8, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The agenda contains no specific items, proposals, or decisions; it is a general open discussion session.

• General community forum (6:00–7:30 p.m.)

The Board of Education and Superintendent answered questions submitted by the community and the virtual audience. No substantive decisions were made during this forum.

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss metrics considered for reopening schools amid the pandemic and to approve a consent agenda including a Dell TELP lease for Chromebooks. The meeting also includes updates on curriculum, enrollment, and athletics, as well as a board discussion on a solidarity statement.

• Discussion of metrics considered for reopening schools
• Approval of Dell TELP lease for Chromebooks (technology contract)
• Approval of purchases exceeding $15,000 including East High School gym cooling tower repair
• First reading of policies on student admissions, A+ program, child abuse reporting, and student records
• Public comment period

The Board approved a consent agenda including personnel changes, warrants, and several policy revisions. Members received updates on academic progress monitoring, student enrollment, and metrics for returning to in-person instruction.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (5-0)
• Approved Dell TELP Lease for Chromebooks (5-0)
• Approved East HS Gym Cooling Tower Repair/Replacement (5-0)
• Approved revised policies for Academic Calendar, Sexual Health Instruction, School Volunteers, and Graduation Requirements (5-0)
• Approved September 12 and 15, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to move into executive session (6-0)
• Adopted the October 6, 2020 agenda (5-0)
• Reached consensus to have three board members present at Key Communicators' Meetings

Board of Education Meeting and Tax Rate Hearing

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual tax rate hearing and regular meeting. Key action items include approving a hybrid instruction transition plan and timeline for the 2020-2021 school year, certifying the 2020 tax levy, and acting on a consent agenda with contracts and an energy conservation lease purchase resolution.

• Tax rate hearing and certification of 2020 tax levy
• Approval of hybrid instruction transition plan and timeline
• Consent agenda includes contracts: PEGS, Jury Elementary gym A/C replacement, myView Literacy materials, renewal of MOU with Miriam Learning Center, cultural competency PD, Florissant Police SRO contract 2020-2021, Design Build Workshop dba Building Futures
• Resolution authorizing a lease purchase transaction for energy conservation improvements
• Discussion of board vacancy and timeline for fulfillment

The Board of Education certified the 2020 Tax Levy and approved a Transition to Hybrid Instruction Plan. However, the Board rejected a specific October 19 start date, deciding instead to remain virtual until metrics are deemed favorable. A consent agenda including various contracts and a lease purchase for energy improvements was also approved.

• Certified the 2020 Tax Levy (6-0)
• Approved Transition to Hybrid Instruction Plan (6-0)
• Denied implementation of Hybrid Plan effective October 19, 2020 (1-5)
• Decided instruction will remain virtual until Board determines metrics are favorable (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G (6-0), including warrants, personnel, and surplus items
• Approved Jury Elementary Gym Air Conditioning Replacement contract (6-0)
• Approved Florissant Police Department SRO Contract 2020-2021 (6-0)
• Approved lease purchase transaction for energy conservation improvements (6-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education held a virtual planning retreat on September 12, 2020. Board members reviewed transition plans for reopening schools in a hybrid format, considered a replacement for a vacant board seat, and addressed board development topics such as cultural competence. The meeting also included a discussion of a National School Boards Association article, student recognition, and a delegate assembly. An executive‑session motion was listed for possible confidential matters.

• Transition Plans for Reopening (Hybrid transition PDFs and reopening metrics)
• Replacement of Board Member Vacancy
• Cultural Competence and Board Solidarity Statement
• High Five Student Recognition
• Motion to move into Executive Session for confidential topics

The Board established a timeline to fill a board member vacancy and agreed to review a hybrid instruction transition plan on September 15. Members also agreed to a new monthly community messaging format to replace the High Five student recognition program.

• Adopted the September 12, 2020 agenda (6-0)
• Agreed to accept board vacancy applications from 9/16 to 9/30
• Agreed to review board vacancy letters from 10/1 to 10/9
• Agreed to work toward appointing a vacancy candidate on November 17
• Agreed to replace High Five student recognition with monthly board member messages
• Appointed Mrs. Livingston as delegate for the MSBA fall assembly
• Adjourned the planning retreat (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually due to the pandemic. They will hear beginning-of-year updates on technology, human resources, meal delivery, first week highlights, and reopening metrics. The board will consider consent agenda items including contracts over $15,000 and approval of an electronic payments vendor. A workshop will discuss the ACA Sexual Harassment Under Title IX policy.

• Technology update by Chief Information Officer David McCorkle
• Human resources staffing report by Assistant Superintendent Keith Bausman
• Meal delivery and building hours update by CFO Christopher Norman
• First week highlights and reopening metrics presentations
• Consent agenda: contracts over $15,000, electronic payments vendor, USA Test Prep and Tyler/SIS agreements

The Board approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel, and technology contracts. President Cheryl D. Latham announced the resignation of board member Mr. Behlmann. The Board also reached a consensus to have legal counsel review the sexual harassment policy under Title IX.

• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants, personnel, and technology contracts (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (6-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Consensus reached to have legal counsel review policy ACA regarding Sexual Harassment under Title IX
• Consensus reached for board members to rotate attendance at PTA Council meetings
• Consensus reached for board members to rotate attendance at Key Communicators Meetings starting in October

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board will hold an executive session before a public session to discuss litigation, real‑estate matters, and personnel issues. The meeting will include reports on the district's first‑quarter reopening plans and a COVID‑19 financial update. Board members will vote on several contract approvals, a new Title IX sexual harassment policy, and the completion of state audit requirements.

• Approval of Special School District (SSD) Homebound Services Contract
• Approval of Service‑Supplies‑Repairs contracts exceeding $15,000
• District Technology Service Agreement with PowerSchool
• Emergency Dell purchase of 200 additional laptops for staff
• Adoption of new ACA policy on Sexual Harassment under Title IX (first reading)

The Board of Education approved a new sexual harassment policy under Title IX and confirmed the completion of state audit requirements. Members also reviewed virtual learning plans and metrics for returning to hybrid instruction ahead of the August 24 school start.

• Approved adoption of Policy ACA (Sexual Harassment Under Title IX) on first reading (6-0)
• Approved completion of implementation of state audit requirements (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants and personnel (6-0)
• Approved Special School District (SSD) Homebound Services Contract (6-0)
• Approved District Technology Terms and Conditions with World Book (6-0)
• Approved District Technology Service Agreement with Elliott Data Systems (6-0)
• Approved Spectrum Dark Fiber License Agreement (6-0)
• Approved District Technology Service Agreement with PowerSchool and emergency purchase of 200 staff laptops (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually due to the pandemic. The board will discuss reopening plans for the first quarter starting August 24, 2020, including virtual and hybrid learning models. They will also consider approving the purchase of 3500 Chromebooks using CARES Act funds. Consent agenda items include warrants, personnel recommendations, and contracts.

• Discussion of first-quarter reopening plans (virtual and hybrid models)
• Approval of funds to purchase 3500 Chromebooks via CARES Act
• Consent agenda contracts: Newton Alliance, Cisco SMARTnet maintenance, etc.
• New staff appointments and administrative assignments
• Public comment period

The Board of Education approved the purchase of 3,500 Chromebooks for the 2020-2021 school year. Members also approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel, and various service contracts. District leadership presented extensive plans for virtual and hybrid learning models.

• Approved purchase of 3,500 Chromebooks through CARES Act (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E including warrants, personnel, and contracts (6-0)
• Approved agenda for August 4, 2020 (6-0)
• Excused absence of Mr. Behlmann (6-0)
• Appointed Dr. Zella Williams as SSD governing council member
• Appointed Mrs. Cheryl Latham as alternate SSD governing council member
• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will hold an executive session to discuss litigation, real‑estate, and personnel matters, then reconvene in a public session. During the public meeting they will receive legal updates on COVID‑19 and a presentation of the district’s Pandemic and Return to School Plan for the 2020‑21 school year. The board will vote to approve that reopening plan and consider the consent‑agenda items, including several technology and service contracts.

• Approval of Hazelwood School District Reopening and Pandemic Plan 2020‑21 School Year
• Technology contracts: Dell Nvidia Grid Cards, Pearson, Powerschool, Savvas
• Energy Performance Contract (energy savings agreement)
• Purchases exceeding $15,000 for supplies and services
• Pepsi beverage contract extension

The Board of Education approved the district's reopening and pandemic plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda covering various technology and service contracts and extended the public comment period to 60 minutes.

• Approved Hazelwood School District Reopening and Pandemic Plan 2020-2021 School Year (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants, personnel, and meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved technology contracts for Dell Nvidia Grid Cards, Pearson, Powerschool, and Savvas (7-0)
• Approved Performance Contract/Energy Savings Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Beverage Contract Extension (7-0)
• Approved Mosaic Nutrition Software contract (7-0)
• Approved Alive and Well Communities Memorandum of Understanding (7-0)
• Extended patron comment period from 30 to 60 minutes by suspending board policy BDDH1 (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual planning retreat. In open session, they will discuss operationalizing a Board solidarity statement and the use of school resource officers, and consider a draft re-opening plan for the upcoming school year, including bell schedules, an alternate calendar, and the purchase of web cameras for virtual instruction. The board will also meet in executive session for topics including litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline.

• Discussion of Board solidarity statement and school resource officers
• Preliminary approval of draft re-opening plan for 2020-2021
• Approval of 2020-2021 school re-opening schedule, bell schedule, and alternate calendar
• Approval of purchase of web cameras for virtual instruction
• Executive sessions for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline

The Board approved the ABABV face-to-face instruction schedule, a preliminary draft re-opening plan, and the purchase of web cameras. It also decided to allow staff to work from home on virtual days and remove the option for residents to opt out of receiving chromebooks.

• Approved ABABV face-to-face instruction schedule (7-0)
• Approved preliminary draft re-opening plan (7-0)
• Approved purchase of web cameras (7-0)
• Approved allowing teachers, administrators, and support staff to work from home on virtual days (7-0)
• AAVBB face-to-face instruction schedule denied (3-4)
• Consensus reached to remove the option to opt out of receiving chromebooks
• Consensus reached to use option #1 of the proposed gifted re-entry plan

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss school reopening plans, summer programming, and graduation activities. The board is also scheduled to vote on the 2019-20 amended budget and the 2020-21 budget.

• Discussion of Re-Opening Survey and Re-Opening Plans
• Update on Summer School, Enrichment, & Extended Learning Opportunities
• Plans for Graduation Ceremony and Senior Recognition Activities
• Approval of 2019-2020 Amended Budget
• Approval of 2020-2021 Budget

The Board of Education reorganized its leadership, electing Mrs. Latham as president and Mrs. Livingston as vice-president. The Board approved the 2019-2020 amended budget and the 2020-2021 budget. Additionally, the Board adopted a solidarity statement acknowledging systemic racism and injustice.

• Adopted Board of Education Solidarity Statement (7-0)
• Elected Mrs. Latham as president (7-0)
• Elected Mrs. Livingston as vice-president (4-3)
• Elected Mrs. Rachel as secretary (7-0)
• Elected Dr. Williams as treasurer (7-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 Amended Budget (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Budget (7-0)
• Ratified previously approved contracts (4-3)

Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual budget workshop meeting on June 9, 2020. The board will first meet in executive session for legal and personnel matters, then return to public session to discuss the 2019-20 amended budget, the 2020-2021 original budget, and a revenue shortfall document. Public comment is limited to budget topics. The meeting also includes discussion of graduation details and the MSBA Delegate Assembly.

• Executive session for litigation, real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees, student discipline, and records
• Adoption of the agenda for June 9, 2020
• Budget workshop on 2019-20 Amended Budget DRAFT and 2020-2021 Original Budget DRAFT (1,840 KB and 1,215 KB)
• Review of Revenue Shortfall 2019-20 document (423 KB)
• Public comment restricted to budget topics; discussion of virtual graduation details and MSBA Delegate Assembly

The Board of Education held a budget workshop where the Chief Financial Officer presented the 2019-2020 Amended Budget and the 2020-2021 Budget. The Board selected a delegate and alternate for the Missouri School Board Association Delegate Assembly. The meeting included two executive sessions.

• Approved agenda for June 9, 2020 (7-0)
• Selected Dr. Williams as delegate and Mrs. McNeil as alternate for the Missouri School Board Association Delegate Assembly
• Approved motion to enter executive session at 5:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn public meeting and return to executive session at 8:19 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual public meeting on May 19, 2020, following a closed executive session. The board will discuss coronavirus updates, including a school re-entry plan, summer school plans, student services, a COVID-19 testing site proposal, and tentative plans for prom and graduation. The consent agenda includes approval of warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts, technology purchases, and the 2020-2021 code of conduct.

• Discussion of school closure and re-entry plan amid the pandemic
• Preliminary plans for summer school, enrichment, and extended learning
• COVID-19 testing site proposal
• Tentative plans for prom, senior recognition, and graduation
• Consent agenda includes contracts for weight room equipment, grocery extensions, and Hazelwood Police SRO agreement for 2020-2021

The Board approved a three-year agreement with Edgenuity and passed a consent agenda covering various district contracts and personnel matters. Members also discussed pandemic re-entry plans, virtual graduation, and a proposal for a COVID-19 testing site.

• Approved three-year agreement with Edgenuity (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-H (7-0), including warrants, personnel, and board minutes
• Approved Weight Room Equipment Bid (7-0)
• Approved Grocery Contract Extensions (7-0)
• Approved Floor Finish Bid (7-0)
• Approved Elementary Science Kits for 2020-2021 (7-0)
• Approved Hazelwood Police Department SRO Contract for 2020-2021 (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Code of Conduct and Student Parent Behavior Guide (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and take action on COVID-19-related plans. Agenda items include preliminary summer school plans, tentative graduation ceremony plans, and a school closure and re-entry plan. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, contracts (including sewing machine purchase and technology agreements), and work calendars, as well as a separate action item to approve graduation ceremony plans.

• Discussion of school closure and re-entry plan for COVID-19
• Approval of graduation ceremony plans
• Contracts: sewing machine purchase, Warner Communications, AppointLink, Frontline, Houghton Mufflin Harcourt, SirsiDynix
• Approval of work calendars for 2020-2021
• Preliminary plans for summer school, enrichment, and extended learning

The Board of Education approved the use of virtual graduation ceremonies and a contract with Vego Pictures. A consent agenda was passed covering warrants, personnel, and several technology service agreements. The board also discussed tentative pandemic-related plans for summer school, prom, and school re-entry.

• Approved virtual graduation ceremonies and contract with Vego Pictures (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F including warrants and personnel (7-0)
• Approved sewing machine purchase contract (7-0)
• Approved technology agreements with Warner Communications, AppointLink, Frontline, Houghton Mufflin Harcourt, and SirsiDynix (7-0)
• Approved work calendars (7-0)
• Approved April 14, 2020 Board and Executive meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual planning retreat. The board will begin with an executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters. In open session, they will discuss the budget and revisions to the 2020-2021 Code of Conduct and Student-Parent Behavior Guide.

• Executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline (closed to public)
• Budget discussion – open session item with attached PDF
• Revisions to 2020-2021 Code of Conduct and Student-Parent Behavior Guide – open session with multiple attachments

The Board reached consensus to implement virtual graduation ceremonies for all three high schools and continue grab-and-go meal delivery over the summer. Members also agreed to allow Grannemann Elementary School to serve as an absentee voting location.

• Approved move into executive session (6-0)
• Consensus reached to hold virtual graduation ceremonies for all three high schools
• Consensus reached to continue grab-and-go meal delivery over the summer
• Consensus reached to allow Grannemann Elementary School as an absentee voting location
• Consensus reached to keep the term 'insubordination' in the 2020-2021 behavior guide
• Approved adjournment of retreat (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually on April 14, 2020, due to the pandemic. They will discuss coronavirus updates and are expected to vote on a consent agenda that includes a proposal for extended school closure, technology contracts, and policy waivers for graduation. The meeting also includes program evaluations for at-risk students and food service.

• Discussion of Coronavirus Decisions and Updates
• Proposal for Extended School Closure for Instruction
• Contracts: District Technology Service Agreement with PowerSchool; eRate Category 1 Fiber Project; Internet Access for Families
• Waiver of Policies including Graduation Memo and Supporting Documents
• Program Evaluations for At-Risk Students and Food Service

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a proposal for extended school closure for instruction and several technology contracts. Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart provided updates on Covid-19 pandemic responses and the district's meal program.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (7-0)
• Approved proposal for extended school closure for instruction (7-0)
• Approved District Technology Service Agreement with Powerschool (7-0)
• Approved District Technology eRate Category 1 Fiber Project and Timeline (7-0)
• Approved Internet Access for Families contract (7-0)
• Approved warrants and personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education meeting minutes from Feb 29, March 3, March 9, and April 8, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education executive minutes from Feb 29, March 3, March 9, March 15, and March 17, 2020 (7-0)

Board of Education Workshop

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual workshop meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a practice session for using the Zoom platform and a discussion on meal distribution and instructional materials processes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Practice using Zoom platform for board meetings
• Discussion on meal distribution process
• Discussion on instructional materials process

The Board of Education reached a consensus to move meal distribution to once per week. They also agreed to provide cell phones and laptops to principal secretaries and order internet hot spots for families without access.

• Consensus to continue meal distribution and move to one day a week
• Consensus to provide cell phones and laptop computers to principal secretaries
• Consensus to order hot spots for district families without internet access

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will convene an executive session at 5:30 p.m. on March 17, 2020. The session will cover litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, student discipline, and hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees, as allowed under Section 610.021 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.

• Discussion of litigation
• Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate
• Student discipline matters
• Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees
• Review of records pursuant to Section 610.021

Emergency Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting to move into executive session for discussion of legal issues under Missouri law. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Motion to move into executive session for legal issues pursuant to Section 610.021(1) RSMo

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider approving an E-Rate Category Two opportunity and timeline presented by Chief Information Officer David McCorkle. The meeting then moves into executive session to discuss student discipline matters.

• Approval of E-Rate Category Two opportunity and timeline for network refresh
• Consideration of E-Rate quote and RFP from World Wide Technology (attachments)
• Motion to enter executive session for student discipline discussion

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session, then immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline. After returning, the board will consider a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and multiple contracts such as a hazard mitigation plan, school bus speakers, high school gym sound systems and solar power kits, a Mercy fee agreement, supplies over $15,000, and district banking services. The board will also receive reports on Career and Technical Education, professional development, program evaluations, state audit monitoring, budget process, residency affidavits and investigations, and a superintendent letter regarding coronavirus.

• 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 supplies/repairs over $15,000
• Consent agenda items: warrants, personnel recommendations, board minutes, and executive session minutes
• Presentation: Music In Our Schools Month proclamation
• Report on Career and Technical Education and Project Lead the Way
• Update on budget process and residency investigation data

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, and several service contracts. The meeting also included reports on Career Technical Education and professional development.

• Approved consent agenda items A-E (7-0)
• Approved February 18 and February 29, 2020 Board and Executive meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved contract for St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and Resolution (7-0)
• Approved contracts for school bus speakers (7-0)
• Approved contracts for high school gym sound systems and scoreboard solar power kits (7-0)
• Approved Mercy Fee Agreement (7-0)
• Approved supplies-service-repairs over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved District Banking Services (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Board of Education will meet in open session to begin a planning retreat. It may then adjourn into executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline. No substantive public decisions are on the agenda.

• Motion to move into a board planning retreat
• Potential executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, personnel, student discipline, and records (Section 610.021 RSMo)

The Board of Education discussed safety grants, student enrollment, and staffing. They agreed that students attending out-of-area Pre-K schools may remain in those schools upon entering Kindergarten.

• Adopted retreat agenda (6-0)
• Agreed that out-of-area Pre-K students can remain in that school for Kindergarten
• Determined a majority of the board is not interested in a 4-day school week
• Requested Superintendent explore costs to add 3 PE teachers
• Requested behavior guide project team reengage teacher voice
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met in open session after an executive session discussing litigation, personnel, and real estate. During the public portion, they approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and a Camp Invention contract for three elementary schools. The board also voted to approve the 2020 summer school program offering. Reports were presented on new initiatives (JAG and virtual learning), program evaluations, and a monthly financial update.

• Approved Camp Invention Agreement for Arrowpoint, Keeven and Twillman Elementary Schools (consent agenda item E)
• Approved 2020 Summer School Program Offering
• Heard monthly financial report from CFO Chris Norman
• Received program evaluations on Parent, Family & Community Involvement and Federal Programs
• Recognized students, staff, and community partner (American Heart Association)

The Board of Education approved the Summer School Program Offering and a consent agenda including warrants, personnel, and specific school contracts. The board also received updates on Virtual Learning and Jobs for America’s Graduates initiatives for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Approved Summer School Program Offering (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants and personnel (7-0)
• Approved Camp Invention Agreement for Arrowpoint, Keeven and Twillman Elementary Schools (7-0)
• Approved agenda for February 18, 2020 (7-0)
• Moved into executive session at 5:30 p.m. (6-0)
• Adjourned public meeting and returned to executive session at 7:58 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat to discuss preliminary budget priorities for 2021, a work group on use of time, and follow-up on cultural competency. The meeting includes open session and may adjourn into executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters.

• Preliminary Budget 2021 Priorities discussion
• Work group and fact-finding research on use of time
• Board follow-up on cultural competency
• Possible executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, or personnel matters

The Board reviewed and agreed to the Superintendent's 2021 preliminary budget priorities, including staffing and student services. The Board also agreed to continue cultural competence training and maintain specific organizational memberships.

• Adopted retreat agenda (6-0)
• Agreed to 2021 budget priorities including 13 Elementary Assistant Principals and 5 Middle School Deans
• Agreed to 2021 budget priorities for Virtual Learning (2 teachers, 1 counselor/facilitator, 6 partner tutors)
• Agreed to 2021 budget priorities for Jobs for America’s Graduates teacher
• Agreed to 2021 budget priorities for Elementary Intervention Support Classrooms (19 FTE, 19 BA/TA)
• Agreed to 2021 budget priorities for Elementary Lunch Duty Monitors
• Agreed to 2021 budget priorities for Field Trips at $90K or $5/student
• Agreed to continue cultural competence professional development with Creative Leadership Solutions

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will open with an executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters, then reconvene in public session at 6:30 p.m. The board will vote on a consent agenda including several contracts, hear reports on transportation improvements and a freshman on-track plan for graduation, and receive updates on the budget process, monthly finances, and the state audit.

• Consent agenda includes contracts: Asure Software master agreement, Cisco UCS expansion (World Wide Technology Services), Sylvan ACT Boot Camp, Design Build Workshop, supplies/services/repairs over $15,000, Metropolitan Taxicab Corporation, and HVAC controller software upgrade
• Presentation: Transportation program improvements by CFO Christopher Norman
• Presentation: Freshman on Track Plan for Graduation and improving AP participation and test scores
• Update: Budget Committee work, monthly financial report, and state audit monitoring by CFO
• Information: I-270 North Design Build Project and Hazelwood Summer Swim Program 2020

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, and several service contracts. Members also received reports on transportation improvements and high school graduation and AP performance plans.

• Approved consent agenda items A-E (7-0)
• Approved District Technology Master Agreement with Asure Software (7-0)
• Approved Cisco UCS Expansion with World Wide Technology Services (7-0)
• Approved Sylvan ACT Boot Camp contract (7-0)
• Approved Design Build Workshop dba Building Features contract (7-0)
• Approved Metropolitan Taxicab Corporation contract (7-0)
• Approved HVAC Controller Software Upgrade (7-0)
• Approved agenda for February 4, 2020 (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an executive session meeting on January 27, 2020. The board will convene in open session and immediately adjourn into closed session to discuss personnel matters under Missouri law. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion under Section 610.021(3) RSMo

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met on January 14, 2020, in open session after an executive session. They approved Policy EHB on technology usage by a 5-1 vote and adopted a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, and several contracts. Reports were received on staff attendance, equity and access, monthly finances, and the budget timeline.

• Approval of Policy EHB - Technology Usage (5-1, with Betsy Rachel voting nay)
• Consent agenda included warrants, personnel recommendations, and contracts: Kelly Educational Staffing (revised clerical contract), transportation routing software, postage meter lease, child nutrition sick leave bank, and Early Childhood East boiler replacement
• Drawing for board candidate ballot order
• Report on staff attendance, substitute data, and Kelly Services update
• Update on budget process and timeline, and monthly financial report

The Board of Education approved policy EHB regarding technology usage. The board also passed a consent agenda including several contracts and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved policy EHB- Technology Usage (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants and personnel (6-0)
• Approved contracts for Kelly Educational Staffing, Transportation Routing Software, Postage Meter Lease, Child Nutrition Sick Leave Bank, and Early Childhood East boiler replacement (6-0)
• Approved Board of Education minutes from Dec 7, Dec 10, and Jan 7 (6-0)
• Approved Board of Education executive minutes from Dec 7, Dec 9, and Dec 10 (6-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Excused the absence of Mrs. McNeil (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting in a workshop session to discuss school improvement and accountability. Presentations and discussions are scheduled for Southeast Middle School, Arrowpoint Elementary, Larimore Elementary, and Twillman Elementary. Each school will present its improvement plan.

• Southeast Middle School improvement plan presentation (5:30–6:10 PM)
• Arrowpoint Elementary School improvement plan presentation (6:20–7:00 PM)
• Larimore Elementary School improvement plan presentation (7:10–7:50 PM)
• Twillman Elementary School improvement plan presentation (8:00–8:40 PM)

The Board of Education held a workshop to review school improvement plans from four district schools. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Excused absences of Mr. Behlmann, Mrs. McNeil, and Dr. Williams (4-0)