Jefferson City Public Schools public meetings in 2020
24 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Open and Closed Meeting
This special meeting of the Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education is almost entirely procedural, consisting of a call to order, roll call, and a motion to suspend the open meeting to enter a closed session. The closed session is authorized under Missouri law for discussions of legal actions, individually identifiable personnel records, and other protected records. No substantive public business is scheduled.
- Motion to suspend open meeting to enter closed session pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 610.021 sections (1), (13), and (14)
- Closed meeting for legal actions and personnel records discussions
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee is meeting to consider revisions to multiple board policies. Old business includes a review of policy GBBDAA. New business covers a set of 17 policies from the 2020 MSBA update, spanning categories like board governance, student attendance, and personnel. The committee will also review the Student Attendance Areas Policy and policy JFCI.
- Review of policy GBBDAA as old business
- Consideration of 17 MSBA policies including BBFA, DC, DFI, DJF, GBAD, GBCA, GBCBA, GBEBB, GCBA, IHB, JCB, JCC, JECA, JFG, JFGA, JG, and JHCB
- Discussion of Student Attendance Areas Policy and policy JFCI
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from September 10, 2020
- Approval of the meeting agenda
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will approve minutes, financial transfers, and disbursements for November 2020. The board will also consider a contract for exhaust system renovation at Nichols Career Center and receive an audit report.
- Approval of November 2020 financials and transfers
- Exhaust Extraction System Renovation at Nichols Career Center
- Audit report presentation
- MOCAAT intergovernmental cooperation agreement
- Athletic facility update
Finance Committee Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Finance Committee will meet virtually on December 1, 2020, to conduct a closed session regarding an audit. The meeting is procedural, including a motion to enter closed session and approval of the agenda.
- Motion to enter closed meeting under Missouri law
- Approval of agenda
- Audit discussion
- Adjournment
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education will review several facility maintenance contracts and financial reports. The meeting includes a discussion on drug testing and a proposed budget amendment.
- Roof replacement contracts for Maintenance Building (Martin Roofing), Southwest Early Childhood Center (Weathercraft), and Weber Building (Weathercraft)
- Street repair at Jefferson City High School (Don Schnieders Excavating)
- Budget Amendment #2
- Navitas Technical Energy Audit Agreement
- Contract with Hand to Hand Rehab, LLC
Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda covering financial transfers, disbursements, and contracts for school facility projects, including roof replacements and gym floor maintenance. The board will also discuss an essential workers resolution and receive updates on COVID-19 and district operations.
- Approval of financial transfers and disbursements
- Contracts for roof replacement at East Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School
- Gym floor maintenance contracts for JCHS and CCHS
- Architectural design contracts for multiple school sites
- Discussion of essential workers resolution
Regular Open Meeting
The board will vote on a consent agenda including a roof replacement design contract for SWECC, approval of financials, a demolition change order, and a bus service contract. New business items include an activities update, special education compliance plan, and adoption of numerous MSBA policies. The meeting will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes, financials, and disbursements
- Foresight – Roof Replacement – SWECC design contract
- Premier Demolition, Inc. – Change Order (no dollar amount listed)
- D & K Bus Services, LLC contract
- Final transportation route approval
Policy Review Committee
The Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on old and new business regarding district policies. The session focuses on reviewing a large volume of MSBA policies from 2017 and 2019.
- Review of old business policies GBBDAA and GCBDA
- Review of 23 MSBA policies from 2019 C (including BHA, DEA, and others)
- Review of 8 MSBA policies from 2017 A (including BBE, GBL, and others)
Special Open Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will hold a tax rate hearing to consider and approve the 2020-21 tax rate, as presented by CFO/COO Jason Hoffman. The board will also vote on the final 2020-21 transportation route approval. The meeting opens with procedural items and includes an open forum before moving to new business.
- Consider and approve 2020-21 tax rate
- Final 2020-21 transportation route approval
- Open forum for public comment
- Closed meeting for legal actions, personnel matters, and protected records
Monday, August 10, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will consider routine approvals—including the agenda, July minutes, financial reports, surplus, and several contracts—and will vote on the 2020‑2021 budget amendment and the sale of the Simonsen property. Updates will be given by the superintendent, chief of learning, and CFO/COO, and future dates such as the first day of school and a tax‑rate hearing will be announced.
- Approval of 2020‑2021 Budget Amendment
- Approval Sale of Simonsen property
- Change Order – Thorpe Gordon & Wrestling Building Park Lot (Don Schnieders Excavating)
- Contract with Hood Vision Services, LLC
- City of Holts Summit Sewer Agreement
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting for a special open and closed session. The closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, legal action, and protected records.
- Closed session discussion on personnel
- Closed session discussion on legal action
- Closed session review of individually identifiable personnel records
Monday, July 13, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular open meeting to decide on a consent agenda including approval of minutes, fund transfers, financials, and multiple contracts and change orders. Under new business, the board will consider new and revised curriculum for the 2020-2021 school year. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, CFO/COO, and chief of learning, and will enter a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- New and revised curriculum for 2020-2021 school year
- Voluntary rollback resolution (tax)
- Change orders for parking lot repairs at JCHS, Thorpe Gordon, and West Elementary
- New HVAC equipment installation at Dix Road Center
- Contracts for High Roads, Missouri Prevention Science Institute, and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Special Reception
This is a ceremonial special reception meeting to honor a former board member. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Reception for a former board member
Monday, June 15, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will consider a 2020 budget amendment and the fiscal year 2021 budget. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for exterior repairs at North Elementary and roof replacements at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Pioneer Trail Elementary.
- Approval of 2020 Budget Amendment
- Consideration of FY2020-21 Budget
- Exterior repairs at North Elementary
- Roof replacements at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Pioneer Trail Elementary
- Solicitation to bid for Simonsen Ninth Grade Building
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will convene a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and records protected from disclosure under Missouri law.
- Motion to suspend open meeting to enter closed session
- Discussion of hiring, firing, and disciplining personnel
- Review of individually identifiable personnel records
- Review of records protected from disclosure by law
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board will conduct opening procedures and roll call. It will then consider a motion to suspend the open portion of the meeting and move into a closed session under Missouri Revised Statutes §610.021. If the motion passes, the remainder of the meeting will be closed. No other agenda items are listed.
- Motion to suspend open session and enter closed meeting per Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.021
Monday, May 11, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to consider a wide range of facility improvements, including parking lot repairs, gym updates, and new construction. The body will also review financial reports and fund transfers from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund.
- Gym updates for Lewis Clark Middle, Thomas Jefferson Middle, and Callaway Hills Elementary
- Wrestling building and parking lot addition for JCHS and Thorpe Gordon Elementary
- Parking and playground improvements at Moreau Heights and Lawson Elementary
- Cooler/freezer additions for Nichols Career Center and South Elementary
- Transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund
Monday, April 13, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
This regular open meeting of the Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will be held via livestream due to coronavirus. The board will recognize outgoing member Steve Bruce, approve consent items including financials and disbursements, hear a COVID-19 report from the superintendent and other officials, then reorganize by swearing in new members and electing officers. After reorganization, the board will consider multiple facility improvement contracts and new business items, including a graduation policy and a bus contract amendment.
- Baseball field improvements and maintenance shed at Capital City High School
- Exterior repairs and improvements at East and North Elementary
- Tuckpointing at Callaway Hills Elementary
- High Roads contract for special services
- First Student contract amendment for bus services
REGULAR and CLOSED BOARD MEETING AGENDA
The Jefferson City School Board will receive a coronavirus update from district health officials. They will also consider a consent agenda including several building contracts, a 2019-2020 budget amendment, and a preliminary FY21 budget. The meeting will then move into closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Coronavirus update from communications, health services, and transportation directors
- Contracts for JCHS Area Phase I demolition, Lawson Elementary RTU replacement, and roof replacements at Administrative Offices, Moreau Heights Elementary, and Dix Road
- Approval of 2019-2020 budget amendment and preliminary FY21 budget
- Approval of consent agenda items including financials, transfers, and disbursements
- Motion to enter closed session under Missouri law for litigation, real estate, and personnel
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural opening items and a motion to enter a closed session to discuss legal actions, personnel records, and records protected from disclosure by law.
- Closed session regarding legal actions
- Closed session regarding individually identifiable personnel records
- Closed session regarding records protected from disclosure by law
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund and review January 2020 financial summaries. The board will also vote to enter a closed session to discuss real estate, personnel, and confidential records.
- Approval of transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Approval of January 2020 financial summaries
- Motion to enter closed session for real estate, personnel, and confidential records
- Review of bond transactions and bank fees for January 2020
- Review of general portfolio transactions for January 2020
REGULAR and CLOSED BOARD MEETING AGENDA
The Jefferson City School Board will meet to approve a consent agenda including the ratification of February 2020 disbursements, contracts for asbestos removal at Callaway Hills Elementary, and bleacher and cooling tower projects at Thomas Jefferson and Lewis and Clark Middle Schools. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of minutes from January 13 and 27, 2020
- Ratification of February 2020 disbursements
- Asbestos removal at Callaway Hills Elementary
- Bleacher and cooling tower projects at Thomas Jefferson and Lewis and Clark Middle Schools
- Playground rubber surfacing purchases at multiple elementary schools
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education will review inter-fund transfers from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund. The meeting also includes a transportation update from CFO/COO Jason Hoffman and a transition into a closed session.
- Transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Review of December 2019 financials and bond transactions
- Transportation update by Jason Hoffman
- Closed meeting regarding real estate, personnel, and protected records
REGULAR and CLOSED BOARD MEETING AGENDA
The Jefferson City Board of Education will meet to approve minutes from December 2019, ratify January 2020 disbursements, and consider contracts for LED lighting upgrades and a walk-in freezer. The board will also discuss 5-6 grade buildings and enter a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of December 2019 and December 16, 2019 meeting minutes
- Ratification of January 2020 disbursements
- LED lighting upgrade contracts for SWECC, Cedar Hill, Moreau Heights, and Thorpe Gordon
- Contract for walk-in freezer at South Elementary with Allstate Consultants
- Discussion of 5-6 grade buildings