Jefferson City Public Schools public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will consider consent agenda items including contracts for a Thomas Jefferson Middle School track and field project, a Jefferson City High School driving range, a secure entry for the BOE administration office, a Wallstreet Group benefit consultant contract, and a Tableau consulting contract. They will also hear the 2020-2021 audit presentation, review a draft 2022-2023 school calendar, and discuss bus route approval. The board will then enter a closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School track and field architect agreement with Architects Alliance
- Jefferson City High School driving range proposal from Central Missouri Professional Services
- BOE administration office secure entry architect agreement with Architects Alliance
- Wallstreet Group benefit consultant contract for district
- Audit presentation by Keber, Eck, and Braeckel for 2020-2021
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet on December 2, 2021, to discuss old business (Policy DJF) and new business including Policy BDDB-RI, several MSBA policies (BBB, DCB, JHDE, KKB), and livestreaming. Action items include approval of the agenda and minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting.
- Review of Policy DJF (interim COO and data services)
- Discussion of Policy BDDB-RI (board president)
- Consideration of MSBA policies BBB, DCB, JHDE, KKB
- Discussion of livestreaming procedures
- Approval of August 12, 2021 committee minutes
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will consider authorizing approximately $13,020,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds and approve various financial transfers and contracts. The meeting will also include student recognition and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Authorization of $13,020,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
- Approval of financial transfers and disbursements
- Contracts with Heartland Seating and State Technical College of Missouri
- Approval of transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Closed session for personnel and legal matters
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The board will approve the agenda and September minutes, recognize students, and hear reports before addressing a FY21‑22 budget amendment and several consent‑agenda items such as fund transfers, contract approvals, and the October surplus. A closed session will be held for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund
- FY21‑22 Budget Amendment
- Foresight roof replacement contract for West Elementary
- Architects Alliance bid management contracts for Moreau Heights and Thorpe Gordon
- October 2021 surplus report
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The board will review several consent agenda items including financial summaries, service contracts, and repair bids. Discussion topics include an outdoor sports facility update, a COVID-19 re-entry plan, and a new greenway easement.
- DK Bus Service contract
- Bender Boiler repair bid for Miller Performing Arts Center
- Flowers Bakery bread bid
- Greenway Easement discussion
- SPED Compliance Plan review
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting that consists of opening procedures and a vote to enter a closed session under Missouri law to discuss records protected from disclosure. No other substantive public business is scheduled.
- Motion to suspend open meeting and enter closed session under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.021(14) for records protected by law
Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will discuss the 2021-2022 tax rate and approve a consent agenda including financial reports, a student survey contract, and cooperative agreements. The meeting will also cover new business such as curriculum approvals and policy updates.
- Consider and Approve 2021-2022 Tax Rate
- Approval of Financials and Disbursements
- Student Survey Contract
- Cooperative Strategies Agreement
- Approve College Algebra and Pre-Calculus Curriculums
Policy Review Committee
The Policy Review Committee will review several district policies during this meeting. The agenda includes a review of policy JC and multiple new policy items.
- Review of Policy JC
- Discussion of policies AC, AH, BCB, DJF-1, DK, EBBA, ECG, IGBCA, IGCD, IGCDA, IKF, IL-1, and JC-R1
Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will meet to approve consent agenda items including financial transfers, contracts for interpreting services, and a stadium access control system. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Contracts with Weeks Orientation & Mobility, Hood Vision Services, and Life Song for Growth & Wellness
- Approval of Capital City High School Stadium access control system
- Approval of June 2021 financials and disbursements
- Closed session for personnel records and legal matters
Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will consider approving the fiscal year 2021-22 budget and a $1.7 million energy lease purchase. The meeting also includes approval of financial transfers, surplus, and several capital repair projects.
- Approval of 2021-22 Budget
- Energy Lease Purchase ($1.7 million)
- Lewis and Clark Middle School driveway repairs
- South Elementary playground repairs
- Approval of financial transfers and surplus
Policy Review Committee
The Policy Review Committee will discuss proposed changes to the Student Attendance Areas Policy (boundary lines) and review several personnel policies: Family and Medical Leave (GBBDA), Staff Sick Leave Pool (GBBDAA), Professional Staff Compensation (GCBA), Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves (GCBDA), and Student Records (JO). No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only.
- Student Attendance Areas Policy (boundary line policy) under old business
- Family and Medical Leave policy (GBBDA)
- Staff Sick Leave Pool policy (GBBDAA)
- Professional Staff Compensation policy (GCBA)
- Student Records policy (JO)
Monday, May 10, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will approve minutes from April meetings, transfer funds to the Teachers' Fund, and review April financial statements. The meeting also includes updates on strategic planning, curriculum, and future school dates.
- Approval of April 7, 12, 26, and 29, 2021 meeting minutes
- Transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Approval of April financials and investment portfolios
- Superintendent and Chief of Learning updates
- Updates on K-8 overcrowding and Social Studies curriculum
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board of Education convened a special meeting on April 29, 2021, to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The board voted to enter the closed meeting under Missouri law to discuss identifiable personnel records and other protected information. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn the closed session and return to open session.
- Closed meeting for personnel matters
- Discussion of identifiable personnel records
- Re-enter open session after closed meeting
Special Open Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will consider approving a Construction Management at Risk agreement with Sircal Construction, a landscaping contract for Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Lawson Road with M & M Landscaping, and declaring surplus equipment. All items are up for action and discussion.
- Action on Construction Management at Risk agreement with Sircal Construction (detailed contract documents attached)
- Action on landscaping contract with M & M Landscaping for Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Lawson Road
- Discussion and possible approval of surplus equipment list
- Meeting held via Zoom at 7:30 a.m.
Monday, April 12, 2020 Regular Open Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will consider approving contracts for school facility improvements and approve financial reports and transfers. The meeting also includes a reorganization of the Board of Education.
- Approval of Change Order #1 for Thomas Jefferson Middle School roofing
- Approval of bathroom improvements at Capital City High School
- Approval of kitchen renovations at Belair Elementary
- Approval of school calendar for 2021-2022
- Reorganization of the Board of Education
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education scheduled a special open and closed meeting for April 7, 2021. The agenda includes a motion to enter into a closed session regarding personnel records and other legally protected information.
- Motion to enter closed meeting pursuant to Chapter 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will consider approving contracts for site improvements at multiple schools and interpreting services. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, real estate, and personnel issues.
- Approval of site improvement contracts for Lawson Elementary, Miller Performing Arts Center, and Nichols Career Center
- Approval of interpreting services contracts for Deaf Heart Interpreting Services and Access Interpreters
- Approval of financials, transfers, and disbursements for February 2021
- Discussion of the 2021-2022 school calendar
- Action on the 2020-2021 budget amendment and FY22 preliminary budget
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education is meeting in a special open session to call the meeting to order, take roll call, and approve the agenda. The board will then vote to suspend the open meeting and enter closed session, citing Missouri statutes for individually identifiable personnel records and other protected records.
- Motion to suspend open meeting to enter closed session under Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021, sections (13) and (14)
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will hold a special open and closed meeting on February 22, 2021. After opening items and reports, the board will consider the second read of the 2021‑2022 school calendar and new business items, including a timeline for a potential April 2022 bond issue to address K‑8 overcrowding and a reconsideration of instructional material. The meeting will close with a closed session to discuss items that fall under Missouri statutes such as legal actions, real‑estate transactions, and personnel records.
- Second read of the 2021‑2022 school calendar
- Timeline for a potential April 2022 bond issue to address K‑8 overcrowding
- Reconsideration of instructional material
- Closed‑session discussion of legal actions, real‑estate, personnel, and protected records
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education is meeting to discuss a timeline for a potential bond issue to address K-8 overcrowding and a lease purchase transaction for athletic and recreational facilities. The board is also reviewing several facility maintenance contracts and the 2021-2022 school calendar.
- Potential April 2022 bond issue to address K-8 overcrowding
- Roof replacement contracts for East Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School with D.E. Martin Roofing
- Window replacement contract for East Elementary with Prost Builders
- Athletic fields contract with Gredell Engineering
- Lease purchase transaction for construction of recreational and athletic facilities
Board/Leadership Retreat
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a leadership retreat at Capitol City High School. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call and the approval of the agenda.
- Board/Leadership Retreat at Capitol City High School
- Approval of Agenda
- Roll Call
- Meeting set for 4:00 P.M.
- Board members: Schwartz, Massman, Hovis, Bruce, Rowden, Enloe, Johnson
Special Meeting Certify the Ballot
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to certify the ballot for the April 6, 2021 board candidate election. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda. The only substantive action is approval of the consent agenda item to certify the ballot.
- Certify April 6, 2021 Board Candidate Election Ballot
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including approval of minutes, fund transfers, financials, a painting contract at Miller Performing Arts Center, and an architectural facilities contract. They will also discuss a first read of the 2021-2022 school calendar, policy updates on multiple MSBA policies, and a student drug testing policy. The board will then enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Approval of transfer from General Fund to Teachers' Fund per statute
- Extreme Painting contract at Miller Performing Arts Center
- Architectural facilities contract for high school sports and roadway connector
- First read of 2021-2022 school calendar
- Discussion of policy JFCI on student drug testing and 15 other MSBA policies