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Hazelwood School District public meetings in 2022

36 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to vote on requesting Army Corps to test district for radioactive contamination

The board will consider a request to the Army Corps of Engineers to test all district property for radioactive contamination and to seek financial support from elected officials. They will also act on the 2022 independent audit, 2023 summer school program, and a consent agenda including contracts with Math314, a school bus bid, and technology purchases. Discussions include a preliminary report on school start times and a board solidarity statement.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023 Summer School Program and 2022 Independent Audit

The Board of Education approved the 2023 Summer School Program and the 2022 Independent Audit. The board also reached a consensus to discontinue work on school start times.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood School District Board to meet in executive session

The Board of Education will hold an open session followed by an executive session via Zoom. The executive session is scheduled for the discussion of student discipline.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board approves high school football fields and track projects

The Board of Education met to discuss various district updates, including environmental testing results at Jana Elementary School. The Board approved artificial turf and track proposals from Byrne & Jones for high school athletic fields.

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✓ Decided: Board approves artificial turf and track proposals from Byrne & Jones

The Board of Education approved contracts for artificial turf and track work and passed a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and technology contracts. The meeting also included several reports regarding testing results at Jana Elementary School.

Fri Nov 11, 2022

Board of Education Planning Retreat

Board to discuss athletic upgrades timeline and strategic plan next steps

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat on November 11, 2022. The open session includes discussions on athletic upgrades through Prop H, next steps for the strategic plan, and a statement of solidarity. The board may also adjourn into executive session for topics including litigation, personnel, and real estate.

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✓ Decided: Board selects athletic field upgrade option and discusses strategic plan

The Board reached a consensus to pursue a specific athletic upgrade option including eco-shock pads and soccer-dimension Astro turf. Members also conducted a SWOT analysis for the strategic plan and polled preferences for the plan's duration.

Wed Nov 9, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting

Army Corps presents Jana Elementary School preliminary results

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in a special open session to receive an update from the Army Corps of Engineers on preliminary results regarding Jana Elementary School. The board will adopt the agenda and may enter executive session; no other action items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board receives Army Corps of Engineers update on Jana Elementary School

The Board of Education received a presentation of preliminary results from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Jana Elementary School. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this special meeting.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board approves district calendars and meeting dates for 2023‑2025

The Hazelwood School District Board met in open session, moved to executive session to discuss litigation, leasing, real‑estate, and personnel matters, then returned to public session. The board adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including warrants, personnel recommendations, minutes, routes, surplus items, district calendars and board meeting dates. The approvals establish the district calendar and board meeting schedule for the 2023‑2024 and 2024‑2025 school years.

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✓ Decided: Board approves district calendars and meeting dates through 2025

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 district calendars and board meeting dates. The board also approved 2022-2023 routes and ridership. Public comment focused heavily on Jana Elementary School.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Special Executive Session Board Meeting

Board enters closed session for personnel, litigation, real estate

This special meeting is entirely procedural: the board meets in open session and immediately adjourns to a closed executive session. The closed session is permitted under Missouri law to discuss litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees, student discipline, and related records. No public votes or action items are listed.

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Tue Oct 18, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board discusses racial equity policy and approves routine contracts and routes

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will discuss a proposed Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The meeting will review student enrollment, class sizes, and the FY24 budget timeline to outline district planning and resource allocation. Routine approvals will cover warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts over $15,000, and 2022-2023 bus routes. An executive session will address litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda items A-E

The Board of Education approved a series of consent agenda items including warrants, personnel recommendations, and previous meeting minutes. The board also voted to extend the public comment period to accommodate numerous residents speaking about Jana Elementary School.

Mon Oct 10, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board to hold closed session for student discipline discussion

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session and immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss student discipline under Missouri law. No other public business is scheduled.

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Tue Oct 4, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to consider $6000 Chromebook purchase, playground contract, racial equity policy

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session to discuss and take action on several items, including a revised purchase of 6,000 Chromebooks, approval of multiple contracts (e.g., McNair Elementary playground replacement, Sylvan Learning Center, iScore), and a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, and minutes. The board will also discuss a racial equity policy and a solidarity statement, receive updates on federal programs, virtual instruction, and COVID-19 metrics, and recognize students, staff, and community partners.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School Board approves purchase of 6,000 Chromebooks

The Board of Education approved the purchase of 6,000 Chromebooks and passed a consent agenda including several contracts and personnel recommendations. The board also received reports on federal programs and virtual instruction models for middle and high schools.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

Board of Education Meeting and Tax Rate Hearing

Board certifies 2022 tax levy, sets district tax rate

The board held a public tax rate hearing and voted to certify the 2022 tax levy. They also discussed a transition to MSIP 6 strategic planning, behavioral intervention classrooms, and a board solidarity statement on racial equity. Consent agenda items were approved including contracts for ACT district-wide administration, Central High School pool heater replacement, and technology purchases.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School District Board approves 2022 Tax Levy

The Board of Education held a public tax rate hearing and approved the certification of the 2022 Tax Levy. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and various facility and service contracts.

Mon Sep 12, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board moves to closed session for student discipline discussion

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is meeting in open session on September 12, 2022, then immediately adjourning into executive session to discuss student discipline, as permitted by Missouri law. No other substantive agenda items are listed; the meeting consists entirely of procedural motions and adjournment.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood School Board to discuss racial equity policy, approve tech contracts

The Hazelwood Board of Education will hold a regular meeting following an executive session. The board will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, receive updates on MOCAP virtual instruction changes and health services, and vote on a consent agenda including technology contracts and a collaboration with UMSL.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda including technology contracts and university agreement

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and several technology contracts. They also approved a collaborative agreement with the University of Missouri – St. Louis. The meeting included updates on virtual instruction and health services.

Tue Aug 16, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood school board discusses racial equity policy and approves contracts

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, review 2021-2022 MAP and EOC test results, and vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts for technology, interpreters, and instructional materials. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 metrics, program evaluations, and a monthly financial report, and discuss a letter from a councilwoman regarding a joint stadium.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda and forms joint stadium exploratory committee

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including multiple technology and consulting contracts. The Board also agreed to form an exploratory committee to discuss the possibility of a joint stadium. Preliminary 2021-2022 MAP and EOC data were presented.

Tue Aug 2, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood School District Board approves COVID-19 mitigation plan and bond consultant

The Board of Education met to discuss school year updates, including gifted education and English Learner programs. The Board approved a COVID-19 mitigation plan effective August 4, 2022, and appointed Creative Entourage as a bond consultant.

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✓ Decided: Board approves district mitigation plan and bond consultant

The Board of Education approved a district mitigation plan effective August 4, 2022, and hired Creative Entourage as a bond consultant. The board also approved a consent agenda including several staffing and service contracts.

Tue Jul 19, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board approves MOU with National Lead for America, Inc.

The Hazelwood School District Board met on July 19, 2022, holding an executive session to discuss litigation, real‑estate, and personnel matters before returning to public session. In the public session the board adopted the agenda, received school‑year updates, and acted on consent‑agenda items such as contracts, meal pricing and a mask requirement. The board approved a memorandum of understanding with National Lead for America, Inc., reviewed a monthly financial report and an update on the Spire STL pipeline project, and concluded with a superintendent report and a policy reading.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School Board approves district mask requirement

The Board of Education approved a district mask requirement and a memorandum of understanding for National Lead for America, Inc. Members also approved several consent agenda items including warrants, personnel recommendations, and various software and professional development contracts.

Mon Jun 27, 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting

Board to consider bond resolution for election

This special meeting of the Hazelwood School District Board of Education is held virtually to discuss and potentially approve a resolution calling for a bond election. The board will also adopt the agenda and adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consideration of a bond election

The Board of Education approved the consideration of a resolution to call for a bond election within the Hazelwood School District. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and lasted approximately four minutes.

Tue Jun 21, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to vote on budgets, mask mandate, and Coldwater Creek status

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will consider approval of the amended 2021-2022 budget and the 2022-2023 budget, along with a mask requirement renewal. They will also receive updates on Coldwater Creek contamination and discuss a solidarity statement on racial equity. The bond election resolution was removed from the agenda before the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2022-2023 budget and amended 2021-2022 budget

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 budget and an amended budget for 2021-2022. The board also approved a wide range of technology and transportation contracts via a consent agenda. Several residents provided public comment regarding the creation of a gifted/STEAM academy.

Thu Jun 9, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to vote on personnel recommendations

This is a routine procedural meeting. The board will consider and vote on personnel recommendations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School District Board approves personnel recommendations

The Board of Education met via Zoom and approved the presented personnel recommendations. The meeting lasted approximately four minutes.

Tue Jun 7, 2022

Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop

Board to consider mask requirement and review FY23 budget at workshop

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a budget workshop, including a presentation on the FY23 draft budget and a discussion on fiscal responsibility. The board will also consider a mask requirement as an action item. Public comment is limited to budget topics. An update on district COVID-19 metrics will be provided.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School District reinstates mask requirement in schools

The Board of Education voted to reinstate the mask requirement for district schools. During a budget workshop, the board reached a consensus to seek information for a potential bond issue resolution at a future meeting.

Thu May 26, 2022

Special Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board will hold executive session to discuss personnel matters

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 10:30 a.m. and adjourn into an executive session at 5:30 p.m. The executive session will be used to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees as permitted by Section 610.021(3) RSMo. No other agenda items are listed.

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Sat May 21, 2022

Board of Education Planning Retreat

School board holds planning retreat with FY23 budget workshop

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat focused on the FY23 budget, including a workshop and continued discussion during a working lunch. They will also receive an equity presentation, conduct board development on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and perform a board audit self-assessment. The board may enter executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters.

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✓ Decided: Board considers November 2022 bond issue for FY23 budget

The Board of Education discussed the fiscal year 2023 budget and agreed to consider placing a bond issue on the November 2022 ballot. The board requested a prioritized list of items and anticipated costs to inform the decision. Members also participated in diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops.

Tue May 17, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to consider new Google 101 and Digital Citizenship curriculum

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person and virtual meeting on May 17, 2022. The board will discuss legislated reading program changes, a solidarity statement on racial equity, and consider a new Google 101 and Digital Citizenship curriculum. The consent agenda includes approval of numerous contracts, insurance rates, and policy changes. A workshop will review a foreign language program at Jamestown Elementary and the FY23 budget update.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new digital citizenship curriculum and revised district calendar

The Board of Education approved a new curriculum for Google 101 and Digital Citizenship and a revised 2021-2022 district calendar. A consent agenda was passed covering various personnel recommendations, insurance rates, and facility contracts. The board also received presentations on the impact of MSIP 6 on curriculum and instruction.

Mon May 9, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board to hold closed session on student discipline

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session and immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss student discipline, as permitted by state law.

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Tue May 3, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to discuss solidarity statement and racial equity policy

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in public after an executive session. They will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, receive technology updates, and consider approval of consent agenda items including contracts, summer school, and policy revisions. The board will also hear reports on COVID-19 metrics and the budget process.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School Board approves summer school and multiple district contracts

The Board of Education approved the 2022 Summer School Program and a series of technology and professional development contracts via a consent agenda. The board also approved revised policies regarding sexual harassment, homeless students, and foster care. Additionally, the board nominated representatives for the MSBA and Special School District.

Tue Apr 19, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood board to discuss metal detectors, approve 6,000 Chromebooks, virtual academy

The board will discuss a school supervision plan and metal detector implementation framework, and vote on a Dell purchase for 6,000 Chromebooks. Action items include approval of the Hazelwood Connect virtual academy plan and emergency funding for an Opportunity Center cooling tower repair. The meeting also includes swearing in new board members and a discussion on a board solidarity statement on racial equity.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School District Board elects new officers and swears in members

The Board of Education swore in new members Kevin Langley and Cheryl Latham following the April 5 election. The board then reorganized its leadership, electing a new president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Additionally, the board approved items A-G of the consent agenda.

Mon Apr 11, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood School Board to discuss personnel & student discipline in executive session

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 5:30 p.m. on April 11, 2022, via Zoom, then immediately adjourn into executive session. The closed session is for discussion of hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees, as well as student discipline, pursuant to Missouri statute. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public action items.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board approves energy conservation lease-purchase and consent agenda

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education met on March 15, 2022, and approved a consent agenda (items A-K) that included contracts, purchases, salary schedules, and a resolution for an energy conservation lease-purchase. The board also discussed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan and a Board solidarity statement on racial equity.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board goes into executive session for student discipline

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an open session, then immediately adjourn to a closed executive session to discuss student discipline under state law. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to discuss racial equity policy and solidarity statement

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an executive session starting at 5:30 p.m., then reconvene in open session at 6:30 p.m. The main public items include a board discussion on a proposed Racial Equity Policy and Solidarity Statement, and approval of a consent agenda that covers warrants, personnel, minutes, COVID-19 mitigation protocols, and surplus items. Updates are also scheduled on school counseling services, high school course registration, and a waiver of community service hours.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School Board approves consent agenda and COVID-19 protocols

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, and COVID-19 mitigation protocols. The meeting included updates on school counseling and high school course registration. Two executive sessions were held to discuss litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

Special Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board holds closed session for personnel discussions

This is a special executive meeting with only procedural items. The board will convene in open session and immediately adjourn into closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees. No other business is scheduled.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board to discuss racial equity policy and solidarity statement

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education discusses a Board of Education Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and takes action on consent agenda items including warrants, personnel recommendations, contracts, and approval of COVID-19 mitigation protocols. The meeting also includes a special education update, financial report, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Hazelwood School Board approves consent agenda including COVID-19 protocols

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, and several contracts. The board also approved the COVID-19 mitigation protocols and guidelines. The meeting included an executive session and updates on special education and finances.

Mon Feb 7, 2022

Executive Board of Education Meeting

Board holds executive session to discuss student discipline

This is a procedural meeting where the Hazelwood School District Board of Education convenes in open session and immediately adjourns into executive session to discuss student discipline, as allowed by Missouri law. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

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Sat Feb 5, 2022

Board of Education Planning Retreat

Hazelwood School District Board holds planning retreat

The Board of Education will conduct a planning retreat at the Administration Building. Discussions include a potential resolution for a bond election and board development regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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✓ Decided: Board tables consideration of bond election resolution

The Board of Education held a planning retreat and tabled the discussion regarding a bond election resolution until March 1, 2022. The meeting included an executive session and a discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Tue Feb 1, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Hazelwood School District Board discusses school year updates and policy changes

The Board of Education will discuss school year updates including early childhood programs and transportation methods. The meeting includes a discussion on a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, as well as several items requiring action via the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves revised 2022-2023 district calendar and grading changes

The Board of Education approved a revised district calendar for 2022-2023 and changes to middle school grading periods. A consent agenda was passed covering warrants, personnel, and COVID-19 protocols. The board also approved contracts for custodial services and Dell Chromebooks for Southeast Middle School.

Tue Jan 18, 2022

Board of Education Meeting

Board considers resolution to call a bond election

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 6:30 p.m. after an executive session. The board will consider a resolution calling a bond election, discuss a racial equity policy, and act on consent agenda items including COVID-19 mitigation strategies and several contracts. Updates on the strategic plan and MSIP 6 will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Board tables April 2022 bond election discussion

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, and various contracts. A proposal for an April 2022 bond election was tabled until February 5, 2022. The Board also approved the graduation venue for the Class of 2022.