Jefferson City Public Schools public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will receive the 2021-2022 audit presentation from Keber, Eck, and Braeckel. The superintendent will provide a bond issue update. The consent agenda includes approval of financials, fund transfers, and contracts for water service repair at Callaway Hills, roof repairs at West and Cedar Hill Elementary, and kitchen equipment for Thorpe Gordon. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Audit presentation for 2021-2022 by Keber, Eck, and Braeckel
- Superintendent's bond issue update
- Summit Mechanical, Inc. – Callaway Hills water service repair
- Foresight Services, Inc. – West Elementary and Cedar Hill Elementary roof repairs
- Ford Hotel Supply – Thorpe Gordon kitchen equipment purchase
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The board will hear a bond issue update from the superintendent, discuss a first read of the 2023-24 student calendar, and vote on consent items including fund transfers, financials, disbursements, and a professional development contract. The meeting will then enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Superintendent's bond issue update
- First read of 2023-24 student calendar
- Approval of fund transfers from general to teachers' fund per statute
- Approval of financials and disbursements for October 2022
- Closed session for real estate, legal, and personnel discussions
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools board will vote on approving the process to make Thorpe Gordon Elementary the district's first elementary STEM school. Other decisions include a budget amendment and approval of consent agenda items such as the Thorpe Gordon renovation Phase 2 contract and financials. The board will also discuss bond options and then enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve process for Thorpe Gordon Elementary as district's first elementary STEM school
- Budget amendment (Mrs. Shari LePage, CFO)
- Architects Alliance contract for Thorpe Gordon School Renovation Phase 2
- Bond discussion options (Superintendent McGraw)
- New MSBA policies (BBE, GBLB, JFCL)
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee will convene to review and discuss specific district policies. The meeting will include a roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes, and the review of three policy documents.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from August 29, 2022
- Review of BBE, GBLB, and JFCL policies
- Policy Review Committee meeting at 315 E. Dunklin
Work Session
This is a work session of the Jefferson City School District Board of Education. The agenda includes standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, adjourn) and a presentation by Lorenzo Boyd from Stifel Nicolaus. No details on the presentation topic or any substantive decisions are provided in the agenda.
- Presentation by Lorenzo Boyd, Stifel Nicolaus
Building Committee Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Building Committee will meet to review current building projects, renovations at Thorpe Gordon, and future improvements. The meeting will include a roll call and an adjournment.
- Review of current building project updates
- Discussion on Thorpe Gordon renovations
- Discussion on future building improvements
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Adjournment of the meeting
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will meet to approve financial reports, contracts for services and transportation, and policy updates. The meeting will include a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of financials and disbursements for August 2022
- Contract for DK Bus services at Nichols Career Center
- Change order for parking lot repairs at Thorpe Gordon Elementary
- Speaker contract for Gerry Brooks for teacher professional development
- Adoption of policies DJF-I, BDA, and JEDB
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee will convene at the Board of Education Building to review and potentially approve new policies and discuss old business items.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from the May 5, 2022 meeting
- Discussion of Policy DJF-I
- Action on MSBA Policies BDA, JEDB, JFCL, and JFCL-AP1
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The school board will consider the 2022-23 tax rate and review various financial, personnel, and educational agreements. The meeting includes a public-private partnership announcement and student recognition before moving into a closed session regarding legal and personnel matters.
- Consideration of 2022-23 Tax Rate
- Readoption of Policy BBFA - Conflict of Interest
- Review of financial summaries and disbursements
- Missouri State Dual Credit Agreement - Nichols Career Center
- SSM Health - Academic Affiliation Agreement
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will approve financial reports, inter-fund transfers, and a series of contracts for student services, including mental health, therapy, and interpreting services. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of financials and disbursements for June 2022
- Contracts for mental health services with Burrell Behavioral Health
- Contracts for related therapies with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
- Contracts for sign language interpreters with Columbia Interpreting Services
- Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2022 regular meeting
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss and approve the 2022-23 budget and a 2022 budget amendment. The body will also review financial reports and several vendor contracts.
- Approval of 2022-23 Budget
- Approval of 2022 Budget Amendment
- Thorpe Gordon change order for playground improvements
- Contracts with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Lingco Language Labs, Solution Tree, Inc, and Imagine Learning
- Transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will discuss the FY23 budget update and consider adopting new social studies curricula for kindergarten, 7th grade, and world history. Consent agenda items include contracts for prefab buildings, playground equipment, and a fire pump replacement. The meeting will also enter a closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- FY23 budget update discussion
- Sircal Contracting – prefab buildings at JCHS and CCHS
- Custom Play Systems – playground rubber and playground at Thorpe Gordon Elementary
- Advanced Exercise – weight room equipment at CCHS Stadium
- Summit Mechanical – fire pump replacement at TJMS
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee will review and discuss multiple policies, including old business on policy GCPB and new business on several MSBA-recommended policies (EBBC, GCBDA, GDBDA, JGA, JGGA), a NEA letter, and a purchasing policy (DJF-I). The committee may take action on the adoption of new policies and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Review of policy GCPB (Old Business)
- Discussion and possible action on MSBA policies EBBC, GCBDA, GDBDA, JGA, JGGA
- Discussion of NEA letter
- Action and discussion on purchasing policy DJF-I
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting, approve the agenda, and then vote to enter a closed session under Missouri law to discuss individually identifiable personnel records and other protected information. The closed session will include discussion and action on personnel matters.
- Motion to suspend open meeting and enter closed session under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.021(13) (personnel records) and (14) (other legally protected records)
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will certify the results of the April 5, 2022 board election, administer oaths to new members, and elect a board president and vice president. The board will also consider consent agenda items including fund transfers, financials, and contracts with Staat Inc., Verslues Construction, Desco Systems, and Custom Play Systems. The meeting includes recognition of outgoing board members and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Certify ballot results from April 5, 2022 board election
- Administer oath of office to new board members and elect president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary
- Approve transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund per statute
- Approve contracts: Staat Inc. (masonry restoration at Belair Courtyard), Verslues Construction (work at 2121 Thorpe), Desco Systems (elementary resinous flooring), Custom Play Systems (tile at West Elementary)
- Approval of 2nd semester school bus routes
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and take action on the FY23 preliminary budget presented by CFO Shari LePage. The consent agenda includes approval of fund transfers, financials, disbursements, a contract with Newsela Inc., and a contract with Charles Luebbert Hardwood Floor for the JCHS gym floor. The board will also enter a closed session under Missouri law for personnel and legal matters.
- FY23 preliminary budget discussion and action
- Transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Contract with Charles Luebbert Hardwood Floor for JCHS gym floor
- Contract with Newsela Inc.
- Surplus items and closed session for personnel/legal
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will hold an open session for routine items, then vote to suspend the open session and move into a closed session under Missouri statutes. In the closed session, the board will discuss personnel matters before adjourning and later re‑entering the open session.
- Motion to suspend open session and enter closed session per Chapter 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri
- Closed‑session discussion of personnel matters
- Adjournment of the closed session
- Re‑enter open session after closed business
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board is holding a special open and closed meeting. After opening procedures, the board will vote to enter closed session to discuss individually identifiable personnel records and other records protected from disclosure by Missouri law.
- Motion to suspend open meeting to enter closed session under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.021(13) and (14) for personnel records
- Closed session includes discussion and possible action on personnel matters
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board met to discuss personnel issues in a closed session under Missouri law. The meeting was held at the Miller Performing Arts Center.
- Closed session for personnel records
- Meeting held at Miller Performing Arts Center
- Board members: Enloe, Hovis, Rowden, Bates, Johnson, Massman, Schwartz
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education convened a special meeting to discuss personnel issues in a closed session. The meeting was held at the Miller Performing Arts Center on March 2, 2022.
- Closed session for personnel records
- Roll call vote to enter closed meeting
- Miller Performing Arts Center, 512 Madison Street
Special Open Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education holds a special open meeting to discuss the Nichols Career Center Early Childhood Program and consider action on the Moreau Heights/Thorpe Gordon Remodel, including attached contracts and bid tab. The board will then vote to enter a closed session under Missouri law for personnel matters, including hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions.
- Discussion of Nichols Career Center Early Childhood Program by Deputy Superintendent
- Action on Moreau Heights/Thorpe Gordon Remodel with attached agreements and bid tab
- Motion to suspend open meeting for closed session under RSMo 610.021 (3), (13), (14) for personnel and protected records
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board will meet in open and closed session. The consent agenda includes approval of several contracts (e.g., Roedel Cleaning, Enhanced Lawn Care, ARSI Inc., Chem-Aqua) and fund transfers. Old business covers discussion on athletic facilities and boundary lines, while new business includes adopting a new social studies resource and an MSBA policy. The board will then enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of consent agenda including contracts for cleaning, lawn care, asbestos, and water treatment services
- Discussion on school boundary lines and 'grandfathering' attendance areas
- Action on MSBA Policy ACA and Social Studies Resource Adoption
- Approval of financials, fund transfers, and surplus declaration
- Closed session for personnel and legal matters under Missouri statute 610.021
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session. The board will reconvene in open session after the closed meeting concludes.
- Closed meeting to discuss personnel, hiring, and disciplinary actions
- Superintendent Search Process discussed in open session
- Board members: Ken Enloe, Scott Hovis, Lindsey Rowden, Brad Bates, Stephanie Johnson, Lori Massman, Lorelei Schwartz
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes from December 2021, and a consent agenda of financial transfers and contracts with vendors like Cengage and McGraw Hill. The board will also discuss the 2022-2023 school calendar and the COVID-19 reentry plan.
- Approval of December 2021 financials and transfers
- Contracts with Cengage, McGraw Hill, and Desmos
- Second read of 2022-2023 school calendar
- Discussion of COVID-19 reentry plan
- Callaway County Special Services funding agreement
Special Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session under Missouri law. The board voted to enter the closed meeting to review hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions.
- Closed meeting to discuss personnel and employee records
- Vote to enter closed session under Missouri Chapter 610.021
- Board members: Ken Enloe, Scott Hovis, Lindsey Rowden, Brad Bates, Stephanie Johnson, Lori Massman, Lorelei Schwartz