Hazelwood School District public meetings in 2021

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting on December 18, 2021. The primary purpose of this special meeting is the approval of a mask mandate.

• Approval of Mask Mandate

The Board of Education met for a special session to review and maintain existing safety protocols. The board voted unanimously to approve all mitigation measures currently in place.

• Approved all current mitigation measures (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met in executive session for legal and personnel matters, then in open session approved a consent agenda that included a mask mandate, contracts, and an updated return-to-in-person pandemic plan. The board also received the 2021 annual audit, discussed bond considerations, and heard updates on the Opportunity Center and a board solidarity statement. Public comment was held.

• Approved mask mandate for students and staff per St. Louis County advisory
• Approved contracts with F3 Logistics, His Kingdom Carries LLC, Alive and Well Communities MOU, and Palo Alto Cortex XDR security (WWT)
• Approved updated return-to-in-person pandemic plan and COVID-19 metrics
• Approved 2021 independent audit from Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP
• Discussed board solidarity statement and racial equity policy

The Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2021 independent audit and a consent agenda including a mask mandate and updated pandemic plans. The board also determined the ballot order for upcoming board candidates.

• Approved fiscal year 2021 independent audit (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H (7-0), including mask mandate and updated Return to In-Person and Pandemic Plan
• Approved contracts for F3 Logistics, His Kingdom Carries LLC, Alive and Well Communities MOU, and Palo Alto Cortex XDR Security (WWT) (7-0)
• Approved warrants, personnel recommendations, and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive minutes from November 16, December 3, and December 6 (7-0)
• Determined board candidate ballot order: Kevin Langley #1, Cheryl Latham #2
• Adopted the December 14, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Voted to move into executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (7-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will convene via Zoom and immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss student discipline matters as permitted by Missouri law. No other business is scheduled on the public agenda.

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

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a planning retreat to discuss a bond referendum, benchmark assessments and student discipline data, COVID mitigation protocols and staff vaccinations, and the board's role in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board may also go into executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. No decisions are expected; this is a discussion retreat.

• Discussion of a bond referendum
• Review of benchmark assessments and student discipline data
• Update on COVID mitigation protocols and staff vaccinations
• Board's role in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Miscellaneous topics: curriculum materials, public comment statement, board member handbook, graduation venue

The Board adopted the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. Members discussed potential bond issues, COVID-19 mitigation, and a transition from trimesters to quarters for middle schools in 2022-23.

• Adopted the December 3, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session at 4:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Adjourned the planning retreat at 4:32 p.m. (4-0)
• Denied request to revise patron comment statement regarding staff names

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School Board met in open session after an executive session and approved a consent agenda including a mask mandate renewal, a revised racial equity policy (ACIA), and contracts over $15,000 for a dishwasher, dust collection system, and Microsoft license upgrade. The board also passed a resolution authorizing general obligation refunding bonds (Series 2021) and discussed a solidarity statement and updates on Hazelwood East Middle School and the 2022 graduation venue.

• Approval of mask mandate renewal (November 16, 2021)
• Authorization of general obligation refunding bonds Series 2021
• Adoption of Policy ACIA revised – Racial Equity
• Contracts over $15,000: Brown Elementary dishwasher, wood shop dust collection, Dell Microsoft license upgrade to Level A3
• Proclamation for National Special Education Day

The Board of Education approved a resolution to issue general obligation refunding bonds. They also passed a consent agenda including a mask mandate, racial equity policy revisions, and several equipment purchases.

• Approved resolution for general obligation refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved mask mandate (6-0)
• Approved revised Policy ACIA regarding Racial Equity (6-0)
• Approved Brown Elementary dishwasher purchase (6-0)
• Approved Wood Shop dust collection system purchase and installation (6-0)
• Approved Dell Microsoft License Update to Level A3 (6-0)
• Approved contracts for supplies, services, and repairs over $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet on November 2, 2021 at the HSD Learning Center in Florissant. The board will first enter executive session for legal and personnel matters, then return to open session. Key agenda items include discussion of a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and approval of a consent agenda covering contracts (including Dell datacenter switches and optics over $15,000), personnel recommendations, warrants, and policy updates. Reports on COVID-19 metrics, monthly finances, staff recruitment/retention, and inclement weather planning will also be presented.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Approval of contracts for Dell datacenter switch and optics for virtual desktop expansion (supplies, service, repairs over $15,000)
• Approval of revised 12-month work calendar
• Policy changes to BBB (school board elections), DCB (political campaigns), and KKB (audio and visual recording)
• Monthly financial report for September 2021

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and a revised 12-month work calendar. Members also discussed the Racial Equity Policy and the Board's receipt of a 2021 Outstanding Government Achievement Award. The meeting included reports on staff recruitment and COVID-19 metrics.

• Approved consent agenda items A-G (7-0)
• Approved revised 12-month work calendar (7-0)
• Approved Dell Datacenter Switch & Optics contract and service repairs over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved policies BBB (School Board elections), DCB (Political Campaigns), and KKB (Audio and Visual Recording) (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved warrants (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2021 Board and Executive meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda that included a mask mandate, contracts for 4,000 Dell Chromebooks and district-wide ACT testing, and a detention pond remediation. They also discussed a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy and received updates on a vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 and COVID-19 metrics.

• Approval of mask mandate for Hazelwood schools
• Contract for 4,000 Dell Chromebooks with USAC ECF funding
• Approval of district-wide ACT administration
• Approval of detention pond remediation bid
• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a mask mandate and several district contracts. Members also received updates on professional development, virtual academy programming, and the 2023 budget process.

• Approved mask mandate (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 4,000 Chromebooks from Dell (4-0)
• Approved ACT High School District-Wide Administration contract (4-0)
• Approved detention pond remediation (4-0)
• Approved supplies, services, and repairs over $15,000 (4-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 preliminary routes and ridership (4-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved warrants (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually on October 5, 2021, starting with an executive session at 5:30 p.m. and a public session at 6:30 p.m. Key discussion items include a draft Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion action planning framework, 2021 enrollment numbers and staffing, and a proposed Board solidarity statement on racial equity. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contracts with MAXIM Healthcare Staffing, Mercy physicals, tire supply bids, and purchases exceeding $15,000, as well as updates on community campaigns and district COVID-19 metrics.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion draft action planning framework presented by Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart
• 2021 Enrollment Numbers, Staffing, and Class Sizes report
• Board discussion on a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes MAXIM Healthcare Staffing contract, Mercy physicals, and tire supply bid for Transportation Department
• Community Support for School Campaigns update, including 'No Guns In School' campaign

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel recommendations, and several contracts. Members also received updates on district enrollment, staffing, and a current cyber security issue.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0)
• Approved warrants (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Board minutes for Sept 21, Sept 28, and Oct 2 (6-0)
• Approved Board executive minutes for Sept 21 and Sept 28 (6-0)
• Approved contracts for MAXIM Healthcare Staffing, Mercy Physicals and Random Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Tire Supply Bid (6-0)
• Approved purchases exceeding $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus items (6-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board will discuss board development in DEI, draft action planning, and mitigation strategies. The retreat may also include an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Board development session on role in diversity, equity and inclusion
• Draft action planning for diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Discussion of mitigation strategies
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will first conduct a public tax rate hearing, then vote to certify the 2021 tax levy. In the regular meeting, the board will consider a consent agenda including approval of warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, a contract for iReady software, purchases exceeding $15,000, revised 2021-2023 salary schedules, and a partnership agreement with the Special School District. The board may also adjourn into executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Public tax rate hearing and certification of the 2021 tax levy
• Approval of iReady Assessment & Personalized Instructional Software contract
• Purchases exceeding $15,000
• Revised 2021-2023 salary schedules for Transportation
• SSD Partnership Agreement for 2021-22

The Board of Education held a public tax rate hearing and approved the certification of the 2021 Tax Levy. Additionally, the Board approved a consent agenda covering personnel, contracts, and salary schedules.

• Approved certification of the 2021 Tax Levy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G, including warrants, personnel recommendations, and iReady contracts (7-0)
• Approved revised 2021-2023 Salary Schedules (7-0)
• Approved SSD Partnership Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive Minutes from September 7, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved purchases exceeding $15,000 (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting and Tax Rate Hearing

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021 tax rate, followed by a vote to certify the tax levy. The board will also discuss enrollment numbers, staffing, and class sizes for the 2021 school year, and consider a board solidarity statement and racial equity policy. Consent agenda items include approval of contracts (iReady software, purchases over $15,000), revised salary schedules for transportation, and a partnership agreement with SSD.

• Certification of the 2021 tax levy (action item following public hearing)
• Discussion of 2021 enrollment numbers, staffing, and class sizes
• Board solidarity statement and racial equity policy discussion
• Approval of contracts including iReady assessment software and purchases exceeding $15,000
• Approval of revised 2021-2023 salary schedules for transportation

The Board of Education postponed the Tax Rate Hearing after YouTube Live Stream issues interrupted the presentation. The meeting is scheduled to resume on September 28, 2021, to complete the hearing and address other agenda items.

• Approved motion to move into executive session (6-0)
• Approved motion to move into Tax Rate Hearing (7-0)
• Postponed Tax Rate Hearing to September 28, 2021
• Approved motion to adjourn public session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session after an executive session covering litigation, personnel, and real estate. The board will discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, student support resources, and plans to improve state test scores. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes warrants, personnel, contracts exceeding $15,000, and revised 2021-2023 salary and extra duty schedules.

• Board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy (Policy ACIA)
• Approval of contracts over $15,000 including Design Build Workshop dba Building Futures, Cornerstones of Care renewal, and professional development services
• Presentation on End of Course tests and plans to improve state test scores
• Update on district COVID-19 metrics and partnerships for testing
• Approval of revised 2021-2023 salary and extra duty schedules

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and several service contracts. Members also received updates on COVID-19 resources and instructional strategies to improve state test scores for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0)
• Approved revised 2021-2023 Salary and Extra Duty Schedules (6-0)
• Approved contracts for supplies, services, and repairs over $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved contracts for Building Futures, Cornerstones of Care, Jim Knight’s Professional Development, ELA Support, Math Support, My Math Lab, and iCEV Online (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive minutes from August 17, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved motion to move into executive session (6-0)
• Adopted the September 7, 2021 agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board met virtually on August 17, 2021. It entered an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and personnel matters, then returned to the public session. The board will vote on several consent‑agenda items, including contracts for Dell Nvidia Grid Card licenses, supplies and services exceeding $15,000, and the Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students, as well as an MOU with the STL School Based Health Center. Additional updates include debt refinancing, electronic fee payments, and a metrics report.

• Executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and personnel issues
• Approval of contracts: Dell Nvidia Grid Card licenses; supplies/services over $15,000; PEGS program
• Approval of MOU with STL School Based Health Center
• Discussion of debt refunding and Certificates of Participation engagement
• Presentation on electronic payments for fees

The Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with CareSTL for a school-based health center. Members also approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and various contracts. District leadership presented COVID-19 mitigation strategies and plans for the return to in-person learning.

• Approved MOU with CareSTL School Based Health Center (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Dell Nvidia Grid Card Licenses and Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students (PEGS) (7-0)
• Approved supplies, service, and repair contracts over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education minutes from August 3, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education executive minutes from August 3 and August 9, 2021 (7-0)
• Adopted the August 17, 2021 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

This is a procedural executive session of the Hazelwood School District Board of Education. The board is meeting privately to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promotion of specific employees and student discipline. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Motion to move into executive session for discussion of personnel and student discipline under state law

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met virtually on August 3, 2021. They discussed a Board Solidarity Statement and proposed Racial Equity Policy, received updates on school opening plans including COVID-19 mitigation, and approved several action items: a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, minutes, contracts (including Maxim and Metropolitan Taxicab), and policy revisions; a revised safety salary schedule for 2021-2023; and revised activities and resources to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the curriculum.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy (Item 6)
• Approval of revised activities and resources to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the curriculum (Item 10)
• Approval of a revised safety and security salary schedule for 2021-2023 (Item 9)
• Consent agenda including contracts with Maxim, Metropolitan Taxicab, Express Medical Transporters, and purchases over $15,000 (Item 8E)
• Policy revisions on prohibition against discrimination, tobacco/vaping, board officers, payment process, hazardous materials, illness/injury response, animals on district property, homeless students, and virtual courses (Item 8F)

The Board of Education approved revised salary schedules for safety and security personnel and updated diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculum resources. Members also approved a consent agenda including various vendor contracts and policy revisions. Superintendent Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart announced the first day of school as August 23, 2021.

• Approved revised safety and security salary schedules for 2021-2023 (7-0)
• Approved revised activities and resources for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the curriculum (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Maxim, Metropolitan Taxicab Corporation, EMT, ALC Schools LLC, Zip Care, United Cab, Kami, Hand2Mind, Corwin Clarity Works, Creative Leadership Solutions, and All Access Interpreters (7-0)
• Approved revised policies on discrimination, tobacco/vaping, board officers, payment process, hazardous materials, illness response, animals on property, homeless students, and virtual courses (7-0)
• Adopted the August 3, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board held an executive session on litigation, personnel, and real estate, then a public meeting where they approved consent agenda items including contracts with Follett, PowerSchool, and a school bus lease-purchase. They also adopted the 2021-2022 Student Behavior Guide and Code of Conduct and revised the English Language Arts curriculum. A board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy was included.

• Approval of English Language Arts curriculum revisions
• Approval of 2021-2022 Student Behavior Guide and Code of Conduct
• Contracts: Follett, PowerSchool, Internet hotspots, school bus lease-purchase
• Policy revisions on student discipline, staff conflict of interest, purchasing
• Declaration of surplus items

The Board of Education approved revisions to the English Language Arts curriculum and the 2021-2022 Student Behavior Guide and Code of Conduct. A consent agenda was passed covering personnel recommendations, various technology and bus contracts, and policy revisions.

• Approved English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum revisions and associated costs (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Student Behavior Guide and Code of Conduct (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H, including personnel recommendations and warrants (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Follett, PowerSchool, Dell, Cisco, and student accident insurance (7-0)
• Approved lease-purchase agreement for school bus purchase (7-0)
• Approved revised policies for Student Discipline (JG), Staff Conflict of Interest (GBCA), and Purchasing (DJF) (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Work Calendars (7-0)
• Approved June 15, 2021 Board and Executive minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in executive session via Zoom to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, student discipline, and other matters permitted by state law. No public votes or action items are on the agenda.

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a virtual executive session on June 22, 2021. The meeting consists solely of a motion to enter closed session for discussions permitted under Missouri law, including litigation, real estate transactions, personnel actions, and student discipline. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.

• Motion to enter executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, student discipline, and records
• No public agenda items or substantive votes listed

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss ELA curriculum revisions, a budget presentation, and a racial equity solidarity statement. Action items include approval of the 2021-2022 budget, the revised racial equity policy, union agreements, and salary schedules. The board will also consider a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, insurance rates, and various contracts.

• Approval of 2021-2022 budget
• Approval of revised racial equity policy
• Approval of 2021-2023 salary schedules
• Approval of articles of agreement with nurses, custodial, bus drivers, and other union groups
• Approval of consent agenda including insurance rates, technology license renewals, and copier lease extension

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 budget and an amended budget for 2020-2021. Members also voted to approve a revised racial equity policy and several labor agreements. A consent agenda covering various contracts, personnel recommendations, and policies was also passed.

• Approved 2021-2022 budget (5-2)
• Approved 2020-2021 amended budget (7-0)
• Approved revisions to policy ACIA – Racial Equity (7-0)
• Approved Articles of Agreement for Nurses, Local 1 Child Nutrition, Custodial and Maintenance, Clerical BA/TA, and Bus Drivers (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H, including personnel recommendations and various vendor contracts (7-0)
• Approved revised policies for Employee Alcohol and Drug Testing, Professional Staff Compensation, Taxing and Borrowing Authority, and Setting Tuition for District Programs (7-0)
• Approved motion to move into executive session (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met virtually for a budget workshop on June 1, 2021. The board discussed a proposal on athletics, activities, and co-curricular programming, and received a budget presentation from CFO Christopher Norman. Public comment was limited to budget topics. The board also held an executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Budget workshop presentation by CFO Christopher Norman on the 2021-22 budget and 2020-2021 amended budget
• Discussion of a proposal on athletics, activities, extra curricular and co-curricular programming
• Executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, personnel, and student discipline (Section 610.021 RSMo)
• Public comment limited to budget topics only
• Adoption of the meeting agenda as presented

The Board held a budget workshop to review the 2020-2021 Amended Budget and the 2021-2022 Budget. Members also received a proposal to expand middle and high school athletics and extra-curricular programming. No substantive votes were taken on the budget or the athletics proposal.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
• Adopted the June 1, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn public session (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat at the East Early Childhood Center in Florissant. The board will discuss budget priorities, review the board racial equity policy, and analyze demographic shift data to inform future district planning. These sessions will determine funding allocations, policy updates, and strategic directions for the district's schools.

• Budget discussion and priorities
• Board racial equity policy review and discussion
• Equity progress assessment follow-up and action plans
• Demographic shift data and implications review
• Audit follow-up

The Board reached consensus on 2021-22 budget items, including a $750 professional development stipend for employees. The Board also agreed to add 10 hours of Equity & Diversity training to the HSD Police Service Agreement for all SROs. A proposal to modify the Equity Accountability policy was defeated.

• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Agreed to 2021-22 budget items on page 4 and page 5, excluding $1.1 million for Enhancing Athletics and Activities Programming
• Approved $750 Professional Development stipend for employees who complete 100% of PD
• Entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (7-0)
• Denied motion to remove 'Board member' from Equity Accountability policy and add statement to Board Ethics Policy (3-4)
• Agreed to add 10 hours of Equity & Diversity training to HSD Police Service Agreement for all SROs
• Voted unanimously in the affirmative on internal audit questions regarding closed meetings and resource oversight
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting virtually to hear updates on diversity/equity curriculum revisions, athletics funding sources, and a Larimore STEAM Academy proposal. The board will discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, policy changes, and the HNEA agreement for 2021-2023.

• Presentation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion curriculum revisions
• Report on funding sources for expanding athletics and activities
• Larimore STEAM Academy project proposal for an innovative program
• Board discussion on a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts (Springboard, Redbird, science kits, etc.), policy changes (immunizations, telework, walkouts), and approval of HNEA Articles of Agreement

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing personnel recommendations, school calendars, and multiple service contracts. Members also received presentations on curriculum revisions, athletics funding, and a STEAM proposal for Larimore Elementary.

• Approved consent agenda items A-I (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Work Calendars (7-0)
• Approved HNEA Articles of Agreement for 2021-2023 School Years (7-0)
• Approved Carrier Roof Top Unit (RTU) Replacement Bid for Jamestown Elementary (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Springboard Venue, Redbird Mathematics, Elementary Science Kits, Explore Learning Gizmos, and Smart Music (7-0)
• Approved policy revisions for Student Immunization, Telework, and Employee Walkouts/Strikes (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive minutes from May 4, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education meets in executive session for legal and personnel matters, then holds a public session. They discuss a solidarity statement and a proposed racial equity policy, approve a consent agenda that includes technology contracts and an emergency electrical repair at West High School, and vote on extra-duty stipends for athletics and new high school courses. Updates on COVID-19 metrics and the return to in-person secondary school attendance are also presented.

• Board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Approval of new high school courses (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment report)
• Approval of athletics and activities stipends extra-duty salary adjustments
• Consent agenda approval of technology contracts (Blackboard, Cisco, Dell, Follett, Softchoice, Pearson, SirsiDynix, TylerSIS, USA Test Prep)
• Consent agenda approval of West High School emergency electrical repair

The Board of Education approved four new high school courses and adjustments to athletics and activities extra duty stipends. Members also approved a consent agenda including various technology contracts and emergency electrical repairs at West High School.

• Approved new high school courses: AMPED, Drone Certification, CAPS, and Algebra 1 in Manufacturing Processes (7-0)
• Approved Athletics and Activities extra duty stipend salary adjustments (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved technology contracts for Blackboard, Cisco SmartNet, Dell, Follett, Softchoice, Pearson, SirsyDynix, TylerSIS, and USA Test Prep (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Tyler Technologies Transportation Software Agreement (7-0)
• Approved West High School emergency electrical repair and surplus (7-0)
• Consensus to write a statement in opposition of Missouri House Bill 1141
• Consensus to return to virtual board meetings starting May 18, 2021

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including a reopening update, preliminary state assessment plan, summer school plan, and a proposed racial equity policy. The board will also approve a consent agenda covering contracts, personnel, policy changes, and surplus items. The meeting begins with an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approval of Summer School Plan and Extra Duty Salary Adjustments (item 10)
• Discussion of Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy (item 7)
• Contracts for West High School cooler/freezer bid and band uniforms (consent item E)
• Technology contracts with vendors including Asure Software, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and PowerSchool (consent item F)
• Policy revisions on transfers, student searches, and interviews with students (consent item G)

The Board of Education swore in new members and elected a new president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. The board approved the summer school plan, extra duty salary adjustments, and technology for EOC testing. A consent agenda including various contracts and policy revisions was also passed.

• Elected Mrs. Livingston as president (5-2)
• Elected Dr. Williams as vice-president (7-0)
• Elected Mrs. McNeil as secretary (6-1)
• Elected Mr. Taylor as treasurer (7-0)
• Approved summer school plan and extra duty salary adjustments (7-0)
• Approved purchase of additional technology for EOC testing (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H including warrants, personnel, and contracts (7-0)
• Approved motion to move into executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session and immediately adjourn into a closed executive session. The closed session is authorized under state law for discussing hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees. No public votes on substantive items are scheduled.

• Motion to move into executive session for personnel matters (hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting employees) under Section 610.021 (3) RSMo

Board of Education Community Forum

The Board of Education will hold a virtual Community Forum on April 8, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The agenda lists only the forum itself with no specific topics, decisions, or proposals. This is a procedural event for public engagement.

• Virtual community forum scheduled for 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Zoom

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 legal, personnel, and real estate matters, then reconvene publicly at 6:30 p.m. The board will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and vote on a proposed Racial Equity Policy. They will also adopt a consent agenda including contracts for boiler replacements, a dishwasher, and audit services, plus policy revisions on conflict of interest, academic calendar, class size, and graduation requirements. Updates on school reopening, COVID-19 metrics, and a vaccine distribution site are scheduled.

• Vote on Board of Education Racial Equity Policy (item 9.A)
• Board discussion on Solidarity Statement and next steps (item 6)
• Contracts: East High School boiler replacement, Townsend Elementary dishwasher, audit services, middle school boiler bids (item 8.E)
• Policy revisions: BBFA (conflict of interest), IC (academic calendar), IHB (class size), IKF (graduation requirements) (item 8.F)
• Reopening update and COVID-19 metrics report (items 5.B, 10.A)

The Board of Education approved the district's first Racial Equity Policy and passed a consent agenda including several facility contracts and policy revisions. The board also received updates on concurrent teaching and plans to address student learning loss.

• Approved Board of Education Racial Equity Policy (6-0)
• Approved East High School Boiler Replacement (6-0)
• Approved Boiler Bid for North, West, and Southeast Middle Schools (6-0)
• Approved Child Nutrition Commercial Dishwasher Bid for Townsend Elementary School (6-0)
• Approved Audit Services contract (6-0)
• Approved Child Nutrition Substitute Agreement and Energy Efficiency Review (6-0)
• Approved policy revisions for Board Member Conflict of Interest, Academic Calendar, Class Size, and Graduation Requirements (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations and warrants (6-0)

Board of Education Executive Session Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a virtual executive session on March 8, 2021. The board will convene in open session, then immediately adjourn to closed session to discuss litigation, real estate, student discipline, and personnel matters as permitted by state law. No votes or public decisions are expected during this meeting.

• Motion to enter executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, student discipline, and personnel
• Closed session covers hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees
• Meeting conducted virtually via Zoom

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board will hold an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters, then reconvene publicly to adopt the agenda and consider several action items. Key decisions include approving contracts exceeding $15,000 for supplies, services, repairs, and the 2021 graduation venue, as well as contracts for substitute custodial services and personal assistance services. The board will also conduct a first reading of the draft equity policy and receive updates on curriculum, extended learning, and reopening plans.

• Approval of contracts exceeding $15,000 (Vector Solutions, Frontline, graduation venue)
• Approval of Substitute Custodial Services contract
• Approval of Personal Assistance Services Employee Assistance contract
• First reading of Draft Equity Policy
• School Year Updates: curriculum, extended learning, reopening model

The Board of Education approved agreements for substitute custodial services and employee assistance. Members also received updates on learning loss plans and the framework for reopening schools for in-person learning.

• Approved agreement with LGC Hospitality for substitute custodial services (6-0)
• Approved contract with Personal Assistance Services (PAS) (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants, personnel, and surplus items (6-0)
• Approved contracts for Vector Solutions and Frontline (6-0)
• Approved 2021 Graduation Venue (6-0)
• Adopted the March 2, 2021 agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education holds a virtual planning retreat, spending most of the day in closed executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters. In open session, the board will discuss an equity policy and participate in board development. No votes or binding decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of equity policy during open session at 11:00 a.m.
• Board development session in open session at 1:00 p.m.
• Executive session for litigation, real estate, hiring, firing, discipline, and student records
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to the pandemic
• Adoption of the retreat agenda as a procedural item

The Board of Education conducted a planning retreat featuring a board development workshop with consultant Jeff Cohn. The session included a presentation on a draft district equity policy and two periods of executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0)
• Adopted the February 27, 2021 agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn public session and enter executive session (7-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting on February 22, 2021. The agenda includes a discussion of a venue for the Class of 2021 graduation and a review of preliminary numbers and instructional delivery models for reopening schools. The board will move into a closed executive session to consider litigation, leasing, real estate transactions, personnel actions, and student discipline. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of graduation venue for the Class of 2021 (Graduation2.19.pdf attached)
• Discussion of reopening preliminary numbers and instructional delivery model
• Executive session to address litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, hiring/firing, and student discipline

The Board of Education decided to hold graduation ceremonies at the PowerPlex Arena. The board authorized the district to proceed with a contract for the venue pending attorney review.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-1)
• Authorized contract with PowerPlex Arena for graduation ceremonies pending attorney review (6-1)
• Approved move into executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline (6-1)
• Adjourned public session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss school year updates, including academic progress and reopening frameworks. The agenda includes a discussion on a Solidarity Statement and an equity policy update. Additionally, the board will review various items for action, such as personnel recommendations and contracts.

• Approval of Bipolar Ionization Project
• Review of school year updates regarding curriculum and academic progress
• Discussion of Reopening Implementation and Operational Framework
• Tentative plans for senior and graduation activities
• Consent agenda items including warrants, personnel recommendations, and contracts exceeding $15,000

The Board of Education approved the bipolar ionization project and a consent agenda including personnel, warrants, and equipment contracts. Members discussed potential venues for graduation ceremonies but deferred a final decision to a special meeting on February 22, 2021.

• Approved bipolar ionization project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F (7-0), including warrants, personnel, and minutes from February 2, 2021
• Approved contracts for Chromebook charging carts for elementary schools and charging stations for middle and high schools (7-0)
• Approved revised policies DJFA (Federal Programs and Projects) and FED (Selection of a Construction Manager at Risk) (7-0)
• Adopted the February 16, 2021 agenda (7-0)
• Tabled graduation ceremony venue decision to February 22, 2021

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually on February 2, 2021 to discuss current academic progress, metrics and considerations for reopening schools, and an implementation framework for reopening. The board will also take action on a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts exceeding $15,000, and policy revisions, and consider a Board Solidarity Statement. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Reporting Academic Progress by assistant superintendents
• Metrics and Considerations for Reopening schools during COVID-19
• Reopening Implementation and Operational Framework
• Board Solidarity Statement discussion
• Contracts over $15,000 including contracted services with Hope Clinical Care

The Board of Education approved a framework to transition students in grades 3-12 back to in-person instruction. Grades 3-5 are scheduled to return on April 6, 2021, and grades 6-12 on April 12, 2021. The Board also agreed to resume in-person board meetings on March 16, 2021.

• Approved transition of grades 3-5 to in-person learning on April 6, 2021 (6-1)
• Approved transition of grades 6-12 to in-person learning on April 12, 2021 (6-1)
• Consensus reached to resume in-person board meetings March 16, 2021
• Approved consent agenda items A-F including warrants, personnel, and contracts (7-0)
• Approved revised policies GDPE, BBE, BHA, and DEA (7-0)
• Approved January 19, 2021 regular and executive meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted the February 2, 2021 meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually on January 19, 2021, starting with an executive session at 5:30 p.m. followed by a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Action items include a vote on waiving End-of-Course (EOC) exam graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 and on requiring state assessments, approval of a partnership agreement with the Special School District (SSD), and reimbursement for ACT testing for high school juniors. The board will also discuss metrics and considerations for reopening schools during the pandemic and consider a solidarity statement.

• Waiver of EOC graduation requirement for Class of 2021 and requirement to take Missouri State Assessments
• Approval of SSD Partnership Agreement
• ACT Reimbursement for High School Juniors
• Metrics and Considerations for Reopening Schools – including community spread and vaccinations
• Board Discussion: Solidarity Statement and Next Steps

The Board reached a consensus to return Pre-K-2 teachers and open district offices on March 15-18, 2021, with students returning March 29, 2021. The Board also waived certain graduation test requirements for the class of 2021 and approved several administrative contracts and policies.

• Consensus reached for Pre-K-2 teachers and offices to return in-person March 15-18, 2021
• Consensus reached for Pre-K-2 students to return in-person March 29, 2021
• Waived End of Course (EOC) tests and MO State Assessments for Class of 2021 graduation (7-0)
• Approved Special School District Partnership Agreement (7-0)
• Approved ACT exam cost reimbursement for high school juniors (7-0)
• Approved PowerSchool Upgrade to 20.11 and vendor contracts over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Board meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved revised policies regarding staff termination, renewal, recruiting, and student records (7-0)