Jefferson City Public Schools public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will meet in regular open session to hear the 2022-2023 audit presentation from Keber, Eck, and Braeckel, approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts and financial items, and enter closed session for legal and personnel matters. Public forum and reports from administrators are also scheduled.
- Audit presentation for 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Approval of transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Approval of Verslues Construction Co., Inc. for NCC Improvements
- Approval of Architects Alliance for kitchen improvements at East and North Schools
- Approval of Student Transportation of America contract
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve financial transfers, consent agenda items including contracts and facility work, and to discuss student and staff recognitions.
- Approval of financial transfers and disbursements
- Contract for Teacher of Visually Impaired with Encompass Vision Services
- Electrical work bid for Callaway Hills lighting
- Outdoor electronic message center bid for Miller Performing Art Center
- Closed session for legal and personnel matters
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District board will approve agenda items, review financial reports, and discuss several service and construction agreements. New business includes a draft 2024‑2025 student calendar and Budget Amendment 1 presented by the CFO. A closed session will address legal and personnel matters before the meeting reconvenes in open session.
- Approval of Financials – September 2023 summary and disbursements
- MSBA Full Maintenance Service Agreement
- Verslues Construction Inc – Design/Build Contract Agreement
- Imhoff Construction Inc – Ceiling Replacement at Callaway Hills
- Budget Amendment 1 – presented by CFO Shari LePage
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District board will approve the September financial summary and related disbursements. Consent agenda items include contracts for a school resource officer with Callaway County Sheriff, a mechanical remodel at Belair Elementary, Javelin runway surfacing at Adkins Stadium, and new playground equipment at Belair Elementary. The meeting also contains an open forum, reports from district leadership, and a closed session for legal, real‑estate, and personnel matters.
- Approval of Financials – August and September financial summaries and credit limit changes
- Disbursements – bank fees, credit card charges, and other payments for September
- Callaway County Sheriff Department – SRO contract
- Integrated Facilities Services – mechanical remodel at Belair Elementary
- Fisher Tracks – Javelin runway surfacing contract for Adkins Stadium
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will review and discuss a series of proposed policies regarding student assessment, food service, and board member qualifications.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from May 8, 2023
- Review of MSBA policies including AC, BBBA-1, and EF
- Discussion of policies regarding student retention and assessment (IKE, IL-1)
- Review of policies for students in foster care and homeless students (IGBE, IGBCA)
- Discussion of policy IKA regarding revisions
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City Board of Education will hold a tax rate hearing and consider approving the 2023-24 tax rate. They will also act on a consent agenda that includes contracts for transportation, therapy services, and renovations for the new Early Childhood Center, Lewis and Clark Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson Middle School. A local compliance plan will be discussed, and the board will enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider and approve 2023-24 tax rate with supporting documents for Cole and Callaway counties
- Consent agenda includes contracts: Weeks Orientation & Mobility (mobility specialist), Compass of Mind Testing (psychological examiner), SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital (therapy services), and Columbia Interpreting Services (sign language)
- Contract with Architects Alliance for new Early Childhood Center and renovations at LCMS and TJMS
- Transportation contracts with Rudroff Bus Company and D & K Bus Services for 2023-24
- Approval of surplus items and data governance contracts with Amplify Education, Math 180, and others
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will meet to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including financial transfers, contracts for speech therapy and school supplies, and bus route changes. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss legal matters and personnel.
- Approval of transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Contracts for speech therapy services with Making Connections and Capital Region Medical Center
- Approval of 2nd semester and summer school bus routes
- Contracts for school supplies with Graves Foods, Kohl Wholesale, and Flowers Bakery
- Approval of policies regarding board member conflict of interest
Special Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and selecting a construction manager for a new early childhood building. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve FY24 Budget
- Approve Construction Management at Risk for New Early Childhood Building
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Review bid for cabinets at Southwest Early Childhood Center
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will approve a consent agenda of routine financial and operational items, including fund transfers, vendor contracts, and facility projects. The board will also discuss a budget amendment and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of fund transfers from General to Teachers' Fund
- Contracts with Chatterbox Therapy, LLC and Capital Region Medical Center
- Change order for CCHS Athletic Complex ADA parking and sidewalks
- Budget Amendment #4 discussion
- Approval of May 2023 financials and disbursements
Special Meeting
The Jefferson City School District Board of Education will consider authorizing approximately $46,545,000 in general obligation bonds (Series 2023A) and $8,455,000 in taxable general obligation bonds (Series 2023B). New business also includes a memorandum of understanding with SpringHealth, a sports agreement with Game One, and the adoption of policies GDBA and GCBDA effective July 1. The special meeting includes opening procedures and adjournment.
- Resolution to issue $46,545,000 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2023A) and $8,455,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Series 2023B)
- MOU with SpringHealth
- Game One Sports Agreement
- Policies GDBA and GCBDA with effective date July 1
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will approve financial transfers, disbursements, and contracts for school projects, including construction at TJMS and LCMS and upgrades at the Miller Performing Center. The board will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
- Approval of transfer of funds from General Fund to Teachers' Fund
- Approval of financials and disbursements for April 2023
- Construction contracts: TJMS and LCMS entrance and road modifications
- Miller Performing Center lighting and audio upgrades
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2024 budget
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve several new and revised policies, including those regarding student transportation, sick leave pools, and purchasing procedures.
- Review of policies for student transportation and sick leave pools
- Discussion on purchasing procedures and professional staff leaves
- Approval of previous meeting minutes and agenda items
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will reorganize its leadership and approve consent agenda items including transportation contracts with First Student and Everdriven, construction contracts for tuck pointing at Belair and Lawson, and a greenhouse contract at Nichols Career Center.
- Reorganization of Board of Education
- First Student transportation contract
- Everdriven ESCE transportation contract
- Tuck pointing contracts for Belair and Lawson
- Greenhouse contract at Nichols Career Center
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will hear a presentation on a community bond issue and review preliminary budget figures for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The meeting includes approval of financial transfers, contracts for student intervention dashboards, and security camera installations. The board will also consider policy updates and hold a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Community bond issue presentation
- Preliminary FY 23-24 budget review
- MTSS Dashboard contract
- Flock Group security cameras for secondary schools
- Parking lot replacement at Jefferson City High School
Transportation Selection Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Transportation Selection Committee will conduct roll call, approve its agenda, and discuss the selection of a transportation service provider presented by Mr. Frank Underwood, Director of Facilities. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.
- Roll call of committee members
- Motion to approve agenda as presented
- Discussion of transportation provider selection presented by Mr. Frank Underwood
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Policy Review Committee
The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education Policy Review Committee meets to review and discuss a slate of MSBA policies (BDDF, BDDL, DB, DBB, DJF, DJFA, GBLB, IF, IGAD, IGCE, JFGA, JHC, JHDF, JHG) and three additional policies on staff leaves (GCBDA, GDBDA) and GBEBC. The agenda also includes procedural approval of prior meeting minutes and the current agenda. No final decisions are recorded; the committee's recommendations will go to the full board.
- Review of 14 MSBA policies covering topics such as budget, facilities, instruction, and student activities
- Review of policy GCBDA on professional staff short-term leaves
- Review of policy GDBDA on support staff leaves
- Review of policy GBEBC (presented by Director of Human Resources Tim Thompson)
- Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2022 Policy Committee meeting
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School District board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, authorize a transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund, and ratify several consent agenda items. Consent items include financial approvals and contracts for roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, a greenhouse, a building trades facility, a library remodel, and photography services. The board will also consider Budget Amendment #2 and conduct a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approval of Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the Teachers' Fund
- West Elementary roof replacement contract with Weathercraft, Inc.
- Cedar Hill Elementary roof replacement contract with G & R Construction
- HVAC control upgrades at JCHS and CCHS by Taycon TMI
- Library remodel at Thorpe Gordon Elementary by Demco
Special Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss a services agreement with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital for employee health screens. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal actions, personnel records, and employee hiring or discipline.
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital employee health screens agreement
Regular Open and Closed Meeting
The Jefferson City School Board will consider certifying the April 4, 2023 board candidate election ballot and a resolution calling a general obligation bond election. Consent agenda items include contracts for the Thorpe Gordon remodel for STEM Academy, sports field bleachers at JCHS/CCHS, and resinous floors at two elementary schools. The board will then enter closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters.
- Certify April 4, 2023 board candidate election ballot
- Resolution calling a general obligation bond election
- Thorpe Gordon Remodel Contract for STEM Academy
- Sports field bleachers at JCHS/CCHS from Heartland Seating
- Resinous floors and walls at Pioneer Trail and Moreau Heights bathrooms from Desco Systems