Hazelwood School District public meetings in 2024

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board will meet in open session at 5:30 p.m., immediately enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, then return to public session at 6:30 p.m. Business includes student/staff recognition, reports on the FY24 audit, technology and AI, and local assessment data. The board will discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, contracts, policies, and surplus items. A separate action item seeks approval of the FY24 annual independent audit.

• Approval of FY24 annual independent audit by CFO Chris Norman
• Consent agenda includes contracts for Ameresco Asset Planner and Dell 350 Nvidia Grid Licenses
• Board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy (Goal #1,2,5)
• Revised policies: EBBC Lactation Support, GB-1 Part-Time/Substitute Employment, GBE Staff Health and Safety
• Monthly financial report and Prop H project update

The Board of Education approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Independent Audit. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and several district contracts and policies.

• Approved FY24 Annual Independent Audit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-G (5-0), including personnel recommendations and warrants
• Approved contracts for Ameresco Asset Planner, Maintenance Planner, First Responder Maps, and Dell-350 Additional Nvidia Grid License (5-0)
• Approved revised policies for Lactation Support (EBBC), Part-Time and Substitute Employment (GB-1), and Staff Health and Safety (GBE) (5-0)
• Approved surplus items (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 1 and November 19, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The meeting includes reports on virtual instruction models, teacher staffing, and class sizes/enrollment. Additionally, the board will review several contracts and financial updates.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Report on Virtual Instruction Models and Teacher Staffing Program
• Class Sizes and Enrollment Report
• Contracts for maintenance equipment, supplies/services over $15,000, KnowBe4 anti-phishing training, and MagicSchool AI
• Proposition H project update

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and several service contracts. Members also received reports on virtual instruction models and 2024-2025 enrollment and staffing.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved warrants (6-0)
• Approved contracts for maintenance equipment, supplies-services-repairs over $15,000, KnowBe4 Anti-Phishing Testing and Training, and MagicSchool AI (6-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus items (6-0)
• Approved November 5, 2024 Board and Executive minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting after an executive session on legal, personnel, and real estate matters. Key agenda items include a board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, reports on local assessment data and an AI plan, and action on a consent agenda covering multiple contracts, a 2026–2027 district calendar, an election cooperation agreement, and a policy revision for school board elections.

• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy (Item 7)
• Consent agenda includes contracts: Asure Software time clocks, MOREnet library services, gym floor refinishing, water pumps, HVAC, drain repair, Varsity Tutors, GrapeSEED (Item 9E)
• Approval of 2026–2027 district calendar (Item 9G)
• Approval of cooperation agreement with St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners (Item 10A)
• Revision of policy BBB-2 on school board elections (Item 10B)

The Board of Education approved a cooperation agreement with the St. Louis County Board of Elections and passed first-reading revisions to the school board election policy. A consent agenda was approved covering various service contracts, personnel recommendations, and the 2026-2027 district calendar.

• Approved cooperation agreement with St. Louis County Board of Elections (7-0)
• Approved first reading of revisions to Policy BBB-2: School Board Elections (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-H (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 District Calendar (via consent agenda)
• Approved contracts for Asure Software, MOREnet, Varsity Tutors, and GrapeSEED, Inc. (via consent agenda)
• Approved gym floor refinishing, water pumps, HVAC reconditioning, and Lawson drain repair (via consent agenda)
• Approved preliminary routes and ridership (via consent agenda)
• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (via consent agenda)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is holding a planning retreat to discuss preliminary redistricting, the board election filing process, and travel reimbursement. The board may also convene in executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters.

• Redistricting preliminary discussion
• Board election filing process
• Travel reimbursement discussion
• Executive session for litigation, leasing, real estate, personnel, and student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session after executive session to discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The board will also consider a consent agenda featuring several facility contracts, receive updates on the Jamestown Elementary Spanish acquisition program and homeless student services, and review the FY26 budget timeline.

• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Consent agenda contracts: Jamestown HVAC coil replacement, Armstrong playground surfacing, Transportation building renovation, snow plow purchase, high school basketball scoreboards
• Update on Jamestown Elementary Spanish acquisition program
• Program evaluation for homeless students
• FY26 budget process and timeline presentation

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including several facility maintenance contracts and personnel recommendations. Members also received an update on the Spanish Acquisition Program at Jamestown Elementary School.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (7-0)
• Approved Jamestown HVAC Coil Replacement contract (7-0)
• Approved Armstrong Playground Surfacing contract (7-0)
• Approved Transportation Building Renovation contract (7-0)
• Approved Maintenance Snowplow Purchase contract (7-0)
• Approved High School Basketball Scoreboards Replacement contract (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved warrants and surplus items (7-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will meet in an executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss student discipline pursuant to Section 610.021 (6) RSMo.

• Executive session regarding student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 6:30 p.m. after an executive session. The board will discuss a proposed Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, hear a report on Competency Based Education, and consider a consent agenda that includes warrants, personnel recommendations, and contracts over $15,000.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Competency Based Education presentation
• Approval of consent agenda including contracts over $15,000 for maintenance equipment, supplies, services, and repairs
• Proclamation for National Custodian Appreciation Day
• Public comment period

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including warrants, personnel recommendations, and various contracts. The board also held an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, and employee matters.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Graduation Contracts (7-0)
• Approved maintenance equipment and supplies-services-repairs over $15,000 contracts (7-0)
• Approved Nexthop contract (7-0)
• Approved surplus items (7-0)
• Approved September 17, 2024 Board and Executive minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting - Regular and Tax Rate Hearing

The board will hold a public tax rate hearing, then certify the 2024 tax levy. The regular meeting includes reports, a board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and approval of a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, contracts, policy revisions, and surplus items.

• Public Tax Rate Hearing and certification of the 2024 tax levy (item 4 & 5A)
• Board discussion of a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy (item 8A)
• Contracts for Central High School cooling tower replacement, copier/printer management lease, Dell-Google education license, and others (item 10E)
• Approval of revised policies DFI-2 (setting tuition for district programs) and GBEBC (criminal background checks) (item 10F)
• Monthly financial report and Proposition H updates (items 11A, 11B)

The Board of Education approved the 2024 certificate of tax levy following a public hearing. The board also approved personnel recommendations and various equipment and service contracts via the consent agenda.

• Approved 2024 certificate of tax levy (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including warrants, September 3 minutes, and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved contracts for maintenance equipment, custodial equipment, and Central High School cooling tower replacement (7-0)
• Approved contracts for copier/printer lease, Coltrane Systems, Dell-Google licenses, Sergeant Laboratories, Dell Data Center upgrade, iScore, and Rosetta Stone (7-0)
• Approved revised policies DFI-2 (Tuition for District Programs) and GBEBC (Criminal Background Checks) (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet after an executive session. The board will discuss a proposed Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, receive a strategic plan update, and consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts. First readings of policies on tuition and criminal background checks are also scheduled.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Contracts: Garrett Elementary Secure Vestibule Project; Early Childhood East Building Automation Controls; Waste-Recycling-Shredding contract extension
• First reading of policies DFI-2 (setting tuition for district programs) and GBEBC (criminal background checks)
• Approval of warrants and personnel recommendations
• Proclamation for School Safety Officer Appreciation Week

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel recommendations, and various service contracts. Members also received updates on the Hazelwood Now Strategic Plan and conducted a first reading of policies regarding tuition and background checks.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0)
• Approved Revised Child Nutrition Substitute Services Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Early Childhood East Building Automation Controls contract (6-0)
• Approved Garrett Elementary Secure Vestibule Project contract (6-0)
• Approved Waste-Recycling-Shredding Contract Extension (6-0)
• Approved Coltrane Maintenance Contract for Surveillance Camera System (6-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 Board and Executive meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to excuse Mrs. Gregory from the meeting (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in executive session at 5:30 p.m. for legal and personnel discussions, then return to open session at 6:30 p.m. The public meeting includes a Board discussion on a Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and action on a consent agenda covering contracts, policy revisions, and surplus items. The agenda also features a report on the Opportunity Center program and a monthly financial update.

• Board Discussion: Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Consent agenda contracts: Early Childhood West Playground Project, NWEA MAP Growth, Finalsite website vendor, Maxim Health Care Services, and more
• Approval of revised policies: BDC (Closed Meetings), IND (Ceremonies), JEC-1 (School Admissions), JECA-2 (Eligibility to Enroll), JO-1 (Student Records), KH (Public Gifts)
• Monthly Financial Report from Chief Financial Officer Chris Norman
• Public comment and superintendent's report

The Board of Education approved a series of consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, various service contracts, and updated district policies. The meeting also included a presentation on the Hazelwood Opportunity Center and reports regarding the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved warrants and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Early Childhood West Playground Project, NWEA MAP Growth, and Finalsite (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Maxim Health Care Services, Infinite Campus translation, and Color Coded Kids Programming (7-0)
• Approved revised policies regarding Closed Meetings, Records, Votes, Ceremonies, Admissions, Enrollment, and Public Gifts (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive minutes from July 30, August 6, and August 12 (7-0)
• Approved the August 20, 2024 agenda (7-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will convene an open session and immediately move into executive session. The closed session will cover litigation, leasing, real estate transactions, personnel actions, and student discipline matters. No public votes or decisions on specific agenda items are scheduled.

• Motion to enter executive session for litigation, leasing, purchase or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting specific employees, student discipline, and records under RSMo 610.021 (1,2,3,6,9,14)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider renaming the former Jana Elementary School to the HSD Logistics Center, discuss a strategic focus to improve state test scores, and vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts including HVAC equipment, T-Mobile internet access for families, and facility use fees. Public comment and first readings of six district policies are also scheduled.

• Renaming former Jana Elementary School to HSD Logistics Center (Action item)
• Strategic focus presentation to raise state test scores (Discussion)
• Consent agenda includes contracts: EHS dishwasher bid, HVAC equipment project, St. Louis County Right of Way, Mercy agreement, transportation supplies, tow truck, facility use fees, child nutrition substitute services, ZipCare, T-Mobile internet access, Elliott Data Systems, Literacy Link, Next Wave STEM, Building Futures
• First reading of policies: closed meetings, ceremonies, school admissions, enrollment eligibility, student records, public gifts
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy

The Board of Education approved the renaming of the former Jana Elementary School. They also approved personnel recommendations, various district contracts, and a revised board calendar.

• Approved renaming former Jana Elementary School to HSD Logistics Center (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved warrants, July 16 meeting minutes, and revised board calendar (6-0)
• Approved contracts for HVAC equipment, Mercy Agreement, T-Mobile internet access, and others (6-0)
• Approved contracts for EHS dishwater, transportation supplies, tow truck, and facility use fees (6-0)
• Approved contracts for ZipCare, Elliot Data Systems, Literacy Link, Next Wave STEM, and Building Futures (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (4-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a planning retreat on July 30, 2024. The board will discuss Jana Elementary School, board development practices, and hear a superintendent briefing on the state of the district and a strategic focus to increase state test scores. The board may enter executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Discussion of Jana Elementary School
• Superintendent briefing on state of district and strategic focus to increase state test scores
• Board development and practices
• Possible executive session for litigation, leasing, personnel, etc.
• Adoption of agenda and planning dates

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in executive session at 5:30 p.m. for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, then return to open session at 6:30 p.m. They will hear a report on a new anti-bullying initiative for middle and high schools and discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The consent agenda includes approval of numerous contracts for healthcare staffing, professional development, and technology, as well as surplus items. Updates on Proposition H facilities projects, maintenance and custodial program evaluations, and the monthly financial report are also scheduled.

• Report and discussion on the 'Time Out to Talk About Fighting and Bullying' initiative for middle and high schools
• Board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Consent agenda includes contracts with vendors such as Amergis Healthcare, Magnify Learning, Stride/K12, and others for 2024-2025
• Proposition H update on facility projects from CFO Chris Norman
• Program evaluations for maintenance and custodial services presented

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, warrants, and numerous service contracts. Members also received an update on the district's initiative to address fighting and bullying in middle and high schools.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved warrants (6-0)
• Approved contracts for various services including Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Soliant Health, and UMSL Teacher in Residency Program (6-0)
• Approved bus bid and bus camera system update (6-0)
• Approved playground projects (6-0)
• Approved 24-25 K-12 Stride Contract Renewal (6-0)
• Approved surplus items (6-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an open session and immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss litigation, leasing, real estate, employee hiring/firing/discipline, student discipline, and related records. No public votes on policy or spending are scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural to move behind closed doors.

• Motion to enter executive session under RSMo 610.021 (1,2,3,6,9,14) for litigation, leasing, real estate, personnel, student discipline, and records

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will first meet in executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters from 5:30 p.m., then reconvene in public session at 6:30 p.m. The board will vote on the 2024-2025 budget, a budget amendment, salary schedules, and a consent agenda of numerous contracts, including transportation, software, and the Hazelwood PD SRO contract. The board will also receive an update on anti-bullying initiatives and discuss a board solidarity statement on racial equity.

• Approval of the 2024-2025 budget
• Approval of the 2023-2024 budget amendment
• Approval of salary schedules for regular and extra duty
• Approval of consent agenda with contracts (e.g., transportation agreements, Hazelwood PD SRO contract, software subscriptions, parking lot repairs)
• Update on the 'Time Out to Talk About Fighting and Bullying' initiative

The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 budget and an amendment to the 2023-2024 budget. Members also approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, various transportation and service contracts, and the 2024-2025 work calendars.

• Approved 2024-2025 Budget (6-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Budget Amendment (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-K, including personnel recommendations and warrants (6-0)
• Approved various transportation contracts including His Kingdom Carriers and Axel Student Transportation (6-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 work calendars (6-0)
• Approved Salary Schedules (6-0)
• Approved Articles of Agreement for HNEA, IBEW Local 1, HASP, and HAHP (6-0)
• Re-adopted Policy BBFA regarding Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Board of Education will conduct a budget workshop focused on maintaining fiscal responsibility. Dr. Nettie Collins-Hart and Mr. Chris Norman will present the draft budget book. Public comments at this meeting are limited to budget topics only.

• Review of 24-25 DRAFT BUDGET BOOK
• Discussion regarding Goal #4: Maintain Fiscal Responsibility

The Board of Education held a budget workshop where the chief financial officer presented the draft budget for the 2024-2025 school year. No substantive votes were taken on the budget draft during this session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Adopted the June 4, 2024 agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session after an executive session. The board will discuss a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, consider a consent agenda including new policies on AI use, drug testing, and student searches, and hear updates on facilities and finances.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Approval of new Artificial Intelligence Use policy (EHBD)
• Approval of contracts: Kick-Up Professional Learning, theater sound updates, insurance rates, and more
• Approval of St. Louis County Right of Way Request
• Update on Central High School facilities and Proposition H projects

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, various service contracts, and several policy updates. New policies were established for artificial intelligence use and student alcohol and drug testing.

• Approved consent agenda items A-H (7-0)
• Approved new policy EHBD regarding Artificial Intelligence Use (7-0)
• Approved new policy JFCI-1 regarding Student Alcohol and Drug Testing (7-0)
• Approved revised policies for drug-free workplace, employee drug testing, and student searches (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 District Professional Development Plan (7-0)
• Approved contracts for high school theater sound updates and Armstrong Elementary ADA sidewalk (7-0)
• Approved MOU for partnership with St. Louis Community College (7-0)
• Approved St. Louis County Right of Way Request (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and vote on the Real World Learning and Innovative High School Project, consider a board solidarity statement on racial equity, and approve multiple consent agenda items including contracts, the 2025-2026 academic calendar, and surplus property. A workshop will include the first reading of nine policies, such as new guidelines on artificial intelligence use and student alcohol and drug testing. The board will also recognize staff and students.

• Vote on Real World Learning and Innovative High School Project (action item)
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Consent agenda contracts: West HS handball court demolition, electrical conduit bid, child nutrition grocery/supplies bid, dishwasher replacement, fire alarm panel upgrades, supplies/repairs over $15,000, Heartland/MOSAIC renewal, tractor purchase, Beanstack platform, EAP contract, MSBA membership
• Approval of 2025-2026 academic calendar and board meeting dates
• First reading of policies: AI use (EHBD), drug-free workplace, employee/student drug testing, student searches, medication administration, visitors, and staff suspension

The Board of Education approved the Real-World Learning and Innovative High School project at Hazelwood Central High School for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda including the 2025-2026 academic calendar and various facility contracts.

• Approved Real-World Learning and Innovative High School Project (6-1)
• Approved 2025-2026 Academic Calendar (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates (7-0)
• Approved West High School Handball Court Demolition Bid (7-0)
• Approved Electrical Conduit Bid (7-0)
• Approved Child Nutrition Grocery and Supplies Bid (7-0)
• Approved West High School Dishwasher Replacement Bid (7-0)
• Approved Fire Alarm Panel Upgrades (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education holds a planning retreat to discuss the FY2025 budget process, a Real World Learning and Innovative High School project, board agreements, and miscellaneous items like audit follow-up and graduation speakers. The board may also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and development session.

• Discussion of FY2025 Budget Process and Considerations
• Discussion of Real World Learning and Innovative High School Project
• Board development on Board Agreements
• Miscellaneous topics: audit follow-up, MSBA Critical Alert SB 727, graduation speakers
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will vote on new and revised curricula for 2024-2025, including AP African American Studies and culinary arts, approve a budget amendment, and award contracts for concrete projects, baseball field grading, and floor refinishing. They will also discuss a board solidarity statement on racial equity and reorganize with new and outgoing board members.

• Approval of new and revised curriculum: Middle School Science, Social Studies, Art 7/8, Learning Skills, Novel Engineering, AP African American Studies, Culinary Arts 3, Culinary Internship, Engineering Essentials, Technical Reading and Writing, Microsoft Office Skills
• Contracts for Universal Foundations for Learning to Read (UFLI), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Child Nutrition Equipment, Concrete Projects (EHS Jury), Supplies-Services-Repairs over $15,000, West HS Baseball Field Grading, High School Floor Refinishing, Driver's Education Vehicles
• Approval of budget amendment
• Board discussion on Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Swearing in of new board member Cindy Ormsby and recognition of outgoing board member Diane Livingston

The Board of Education swore in new members and reorganized its leadership. The board also approved a budget amendment, new and revised curriculum, and several district contracts via a consent agenda.

• Elected Sylvester Taylor II as president (7-0)
• Elected Betsy Rachel as vice-president (7-0)
• Elected Sparkl West-Pruitt as secretary (7-0)
• Elected Robert Birdsong as treasurer (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved new and revised curriculum (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F including warrants, personnel recommendations, and surplus items (7-0)
• Approved contracts for UFLI, CPI, child nutrition equipment, concrete projects, West HS baseball field grading, high school floor refinishing, and driver's education vehicles (7-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education meets in open session and immediately adjourns into executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, and student discipline matters. No decisions or public business are conducted in the open session.

• Board moves into executive session citing Missouri law for closed discussions on litigation, leasing, real estate, employee matters, and student discipline

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. after an executive session. Key items include a board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, and a vote on a resolution to participate in the Success-Ready Students Network with a federal waiver request. The board will also consider several contracts and recognition items.

• Board discussion on Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Resolution to participate in Success-Ready Students Network with federal waiver request
• Contracts for middle school scoreboards, hydronic pipe insulation, hazardous materials pickup, restaurant pizza, and audit services
• Approval of warrants and personnel recommendations
• Support staff and community partner recognition

The Board of Education approved a resolution to participate in the Success-Ready Students Network System Design Zone Demonstration Project, including a federal waiver request. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel, warrants, and various service contracts. Other activities included updates on Career and Technical Education programs and discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Approved participation in Success-Ready Students Network System Design Zone Demonstration Project with Federal Waiver Request (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Middle School Scoreboards, Hydronic Pipe Insulation Bid, and Hazardous Materials Pickup (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Restaurant Pizza extension, Annual Independent Audit Services, and Community Eligibility Provision (7-0)
• Approved eRate Category 1 - At&t Diverse WAN Upgrade, WWT Cisco Smartnet Maintenance Renewal, and WWT Datacenter Room UPS Project (7-0)
• Approved surplus items (7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 Board of Education and Executive minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will hold an in-person meeting on March 5, 2024, starting with executive session at 5:30 PM and returning to open session at 6:30 PM. Key actions include a vote on a resolution authorizing general obligation refunding and improvement bonds (Series 2024), approval of a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel, minutes, and contracts including a transportation services agreement and safety grant purchases, and discussion of a Board solidarity statement and racial equity policy. Updates will be presented on the strategic plan, student handbook revisions, and Senate Bill 799.

• Resolution authorizing issuance of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds (Series 2024)
• Consent agenda includes approval of transportation services agreement and supplies/services/repairs over $15,000
• Consent agenda includes approval of safety grant purchases
• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• Strategic plan updates from multiple assistant superintendents

The Board of Education approved a resolution for the issuance and sale of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds (Missouri Direct Deposit Program), series 2024. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations and transportation contracts.

• Approved general obligation refunding and improvement bonds resolution (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including warrants and personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Transportation Services Agreement contract (7-0)
• Approved supplies-services-repairs over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved safety grant purchases (7-0)
• Adopted the March 5, 2024 agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board will discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy, and vote on a first reading of Policy GCPB on resignation of professional staff. The board will also consider consent agenda items including contracts for gym flooring, roof replacements, and parking lot repairs, and receive updates on Proposition H, monthly finances, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Solutions Group.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• First reading and approval of Policy GCPB – Resignation of Professional Staff Members
• Contracts: Barrington Gym Flooring Replacement; Shingle Roof Replacements at Hazelwood West and Family Outreach Center; Parking Lot Repair and Replacement Project
• Update from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Solutions Group
• Proposition H capital projects update and monthly financial report

The Board of Education approved Policy GCPB regarding the resignation of professional staff members on first reading. The board also approved a consent agenda including several facility repair contracts and personnel recommendations.

• Approved Policy GCPB on resignation of professional staff (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda items A-F (6-0)
• Approved Barrington Gym Flooring Replacement contract (6-0)
• Approved shingle roof replacements at Hazelwood West and Family Outreach Center (6-0)
• Approved Parking Lot Repair and Replacement Project contract (6-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (6-0)
• Approved warrants (6-0)
• Approved surplus items (6-0)

Executive Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet in open session, then immediately adjourn into executive session to discuss student discipline under state law. No other business is scheduled. The meeting is conducted via Zoom.

• Motion to enter executive session for discussion of student discipline (Section 610.021(6) RSMo)

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will review the integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the curriculum and discuss a Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy. The Board will also consider several consent agenda items including personnel recommendations and equipment contracts.

• Discussion of Board Solidarity Statement and Racial Equity Policy
• Contracts for vehicle purchase, portable stage replacement, and accessible door hardware repair
• Approval of supplies, services, and repairs over $15,000
• Contract for Universal Foundations for Learning to Read (UFLI)
• Updates on security cameras, budget process, and Proposition H funding

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel recommendations, warrants, and several facility and equipment contracts. The meeting also included presentations on diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculum and various student and staff recognitions.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (7-0)
• Approved vehicle purchase contract (7-0)
• Approved accessible door hardware repair/replacement contract (7-0)
• Approved supplies-services-repairs over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved Universal Foundations for Learning to Read (UFLI) contract (7-0)
• Approved portable stage replacement contract (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education minutes from Jan 16 and Jan 26, 2024 (7-0)

Board of Education Planning Retreat

The Board of Education will conduct a planning retreat at the Family Outreach Center. The agenda includes budget subcommittee reports and discussions regarding the Fiscal Year 24-25 budget.

• Fiscal Year 24-25 Budget Discussion
• Preliminary Report from Budget Subcommittees
• Potential executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters

Board of Education Meeting

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education will meet virtually on January 16, 2024, starting with executive session at 5:30 p.m. followed by public session at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a board discussion on a solidarity statement and racial equity policy, updates on the annual independent audit and APR scores, and a presentation on the Teacher in Residency Apprenticeship Program. The board will also consider a consent agenda with contracts for playground projects, dugouts, fencing, and other items.

• Board discussion on solidarity statement and racial equity policy
• 2023 Annual Independent Auditor's Report presentation
• APR scores update for the district
• Teacher in Residency Apprenticeship Program presentation
• Consent agenda contracts: playground projects, East HS dugouts, fencing, Barracuda Archiver, supplies/repairs over $15k, and Kone elevator cable for security cameras

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering warrants, personnel recommendations, and various facility contracts. Members also received reports on the fiscal year 2023 audit, the Annual Performance Report, and the Teacher in Residence Apprenticeship Program.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (7-0)
• Approved warrants (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Board of Education and Executive minutes from Dec 12 and Dec 15, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved contracts for playground projects, East HS dugouts, and fencing projects (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Barracuda Archiver Access and Kone-Elevator traveling cable (7-0)
• Approved supplies-services-repairs over $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved surplus items (7-0)