Parkway School District public meetings in 2022

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education will first hold a closed session for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters. In open session, they will consider action items including acceptance of the certified November 8, 2022 bond election results, approval of a purchase of Raptor Emergency Management Solution, approval of gifts from the public, personnel items, and re-adoption of student attendance policy. The board will also recognize student achievements and a budget award.

• Acceptance of certified November 8, 2022 bond election results from St. Louis County
• Approval of purchase of Raptor Emergency Management Solution
• Approval of gifts from the public: Parkway North High staff relaxation room and campus multimedia
• Approval of personnel items (addendum)
• Re-adoption of Board Policy JE.BP Student Attendance

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including insurance renewals, financial statements, and contract extensions for plumbing and electrical services. The board also accepted election results and re-adopted a student attendance policy.

• Approved Missouri United School Insurance Council membership for 2023 at a cost of $2,858,581 (7-0)
• Approved October 2022 financial statements (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for miscellaneous plumbing services to expire January 15, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for telecommunications cabling services with MVB Contracting, Inc. dba Birkel Electric to expire December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for miscellaneous electric services with MVB Contracting, Inc. dba Birkel Electric to expire December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (7-0)
• Accepted November 8, 2022 Certified Election Results from St. Louis County (7-0)
• Re-adopted Board Policy JE.BP Student Attendance (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Discipline Hearing/Closed Session

The Parkway Board of Education held a discipline hearing and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss scholastic probation, expulsion, or graduation of identifiable individuals, as well as records protected from disclosure. The meeting consisted of routine procedural items including call to order, roll call, and agenda approval before the closed session was called. No public actions or decisions were made in open session.

• Call for closed session under Missouri law 610.021.6 and 610.021.14 to discuss student discipline matters

The Board of Education approved the agenda and entered a closed session to discuss student discipline and protected records. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved the December 12, 2022 agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for student discipline and protected records (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:48 p.m. (6-0)

Parkway Board of Education Workshop

The Board of Education will review an overview of current bond projects and their estimated completion dates through 2028. Discussion includes the rollout of the Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP 6) and the start of Project Parkway 3.0 planning. The meeting also covers a new 'State of the District' annual event and a board self-evaluation.

• Bond project timeline overview through 2028
• Missouri School Improvement Plan (MSIP 6) updates
• Project Parkway 3.0 planning and public engagement process
• State of the District annual event kickoff

The board approved the meeting agenda and received updates on bond project planning and MSIP 6 changes. Members discussed the board self-evaluation process and previewed the Project Parkway 3.0 timeline.

• Approved agenda for December 7, 2022 workshop (6-0)

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting and Closed Meeting - Parkway Admin/PNEA Communications Lab

The Parkway Board of Education held a special meeting that immediately moved into closed session to discuss preparation for negotiations with employee groups, as permitted by Missouri law. All procedural items were approved unanimously.

• Board voted unanimously to hold a closed session under RSMo 610.021.9 for negotiations with employee groups
• Agenda approved by 7-0 vote
• Meeting held at Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin

The Board of Education held a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session. The session was conducted to prepare for negotiations with employee groups. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved call for closed session to prepare for employee group negotiations (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

This regular meeting includes special recognitions for students and schools, public comments, and a vote on an additional $25,000 expenditure for Aruba equipment, funded by 2018 facilities bonds, to support the North High School storm shelter construction. The board will also approve personnel items via an addendum.

• Addition of agenda item 11.24: Increase annual expenditure for Aruba equipment by up to $25,000 for North High School storm shelter
• Approval of addendum to personnel items
• Recognition of National Merit Scholars and semifinalists
• Recognition of STARS program participants
• Recognition of Henry Elementary as a National Lighthouse School

The Board of Education approved fall budget revisions totaling $319,572,058 across all funds. The board also approved several consent items, including personnel recommendations and vendor contracts for background checks and insurance.

• Approved fall budget revisions with total expenditures of $319,572,058 (7-0)
• Approved Identogo as sole provider for employee fingerprint background checks through June 30, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 donation from Chartwells to Parkway Food Pantry (7-0)
• Approved $1,225 donation from Linda Gieseking to Parkway Food Pantry (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for Lincoln Financial Group for long term disability and life insurance through December 31, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (7-0)
• Approved Kelly Educational Staffing Exhibit A-Pricing for 2022-2023 school year (7-0)
• Approved agenda for November 16, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting - Student Round Table

The Parkway Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear student feedback on mental health. Board members will engage in a round table discussion with students to understand their needs and inform future decisions.

• Discussion on student mental health during Board of Education Student Round Table

The Board of Education met with high school students from all five high schools to discuss student well-being and mental health. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Closed Meeting

This is a closed meeting of the Parkway Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss legal actions, litigation, and confidential personnel matters including hiring, firing, and performance records. No public business was conducted.

• Board voted to enter closed session under Missouri statute 610.021 for legal actions and personnel matters

Student Services Board Subcommittee Meeting

The Student Services Board Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the process of developing main topics and questions for targeted reviews of district counselors and social workers, and to seek feedback on those elements.

• Discussion on developing main topics and questions for a targeted review of district counselors
• Discussion on developing main topics and questions for a targeted review of social workers

The Student Services Board Subcommittee discussed the development of targeted reviews for district counselors and social workers. Directors were assigned to write these reviews focusing on specific operational and professional criteria. No formal votes were recorded.

• Assigned Dr. Cartelia Lucas to write the District Counselors Targeted Review
• Assigned Cherie Magueja to write the Social Workers Targeted Review

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting and Closed Meeting - Parkway Admin/PNEA Interest-Based Bargaining Training

The Parkway Board of Education held a special meeting that consisted entirely of procedural items leading to a closed session. The board voted unanimously to enter a closed meeting under state law for preparation of negotiations with employee groups, specifically the Parkway National Education Association (PNEA), as part of interest-based bargaining training.

• Closed session called under Missouri statute 610.021.9 for negotiations preparation with PNEA

The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session focused on preparation and work product for negotiations with employee groups.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved call for closed session to prepare for negotiations with employee groups

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 19, 2022, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m. for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters. The open session at 7 p.m. includes public comments, recognition of a student award, and a consent agenda with items such as approving an easement for i3 Broadband at Claymont Elementary, financial statements, a band trip, and gifts from the public.

• Closed session for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters under state law sections 610.021.1, .3, .9, .13
• Approval of i3 Broadband private easement at Claymont Elementary for a communication device
• Approval of Parkway West High School band trip to Chicago, Illinois
• Approval of gifts from the public: Hanna Woods Elementary and West High (gift over $1,000)
• Approval of July, August, and September 2022 financial statements with corrected column headings

Parkway Board of Education Discipline Hearing/Closed Session

The Parkway Board of Education met in open session to approve the agenda and re-adopt a policy on student discipline hearing procedures. The board then voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss scholastic probation, expulsion, or graduation of identifiable students and other records protected by law. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Re-adoption of Board Policy BEF.BP Procedures for Student Discipline Hearings
• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021.6 and 610.021.14 for student discipline records
• Motion to enter closed session carried 6-0 with one member not present
• Meeting held at Parkway Central Middle School, Chesterfield

The Board of Education re-adopted the policy for student discipline hearing procedures. The board then entered a closed session to discuss individual student records and probation, expulsion, or graduation matters.

• Approved agenda for October 18, 2022 (6-0)
• Re-adopted Board Policy BEF.BP Procedures for Student Discipline Hearings (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for student records and discipline matters (6-0)

Operations Board Subcommittee Meeting

The Parkway School District Operations Board Subcommittee will meet via videoconference on Oct 3, 2022, to discuss several administrative topics. Agenda items include the current state of information security, employee background checks, and purchasing and construction policies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Current state of Information Security
• Employee Background Checks
• Purchasing and Construction Policies
• Next meeting date to be determined

The subcommittee reviewed cybersecurity threats, employee background check requirements, and purchasing policies. The district will require and fund fingerprinting for approximately 3,412 employees hired before November 2020 to comply with state law.

• Required employees hired before November 2020 to complete background checks by June 23, 2023
• Approved District payment of estimated $142,451 for employee fingerprinting costs

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The board will hold a tax rate hearing at 6:30 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. A closed session precedes the regular meeting for discussions on legal actions and personnel matters. The regular meeting includes approval of consent items such as personnel changes, donations, and the pulling of a corporate partnership agreement with Bell American.

• Tax rate hearing at 6:30 p.m.
• Closed session for legal actions, employee discipline/promotion, and personnel records (cited under RSMo 610.021.1, .3, .13)
• Approval of personnel items including employment and assignment changes
• Acceptance of $1,500 in gift cards from The Crossing to Student Services
• Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Emerson for Parkway West Robotics equipment

The Board of Education approved several consent items, including facility repairs, employee benefit designs for 2023, and various grants. The board also accepted multiple public donations and authorized a school trip to Disney World.

• Approved $373,000 bid from Superior Industrial Coatings for roof projects at Northeast Middle, Pierremont Elementary, and South High School (7-0)
• Approved 2022 Employee Benefit Plan designs and providers effective Jan 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $90,500 maximum for Parkway Northeast Middle School Jazz and 8th Grade Band Disney World trip (7-0)
• Accepted Drug-Free Communities cooperative grant of $125,000 per year from 2022-2027 (7-0)
• Approved $15,233.37 change order for asbestos abatement at Early Childhood Center (7-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Commercial Residential Emerson Tool Company for Parkway West Robotics Team (7-0)
• Accepted 15 gift cards valued at $100 each for Student Services from The Crossing - Chesterfield (7-0)
• Approved $5,300 in administration change orders (7-0)

Tax Rate Hearing

The Parkway School District Board of Education is holding a tax rate hearing to consider adopting a blended tax rate of $3.9981 per $100 assessed valuation for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The rate includes a voluntary rollback of $0.1455 for residential property, reducing revenue by approximately $5,300,000. The board will also hear public comments before taking action.

• Hearing on proposed 2022-2023 tax rate of $3.9981 blended rate
• Voluntary rollback of $0.1455 for residential property, reducing revenue by $5.3 million
• Tax rate distribution by fund: Special Revenue $2.2406, General $1.2065, Capital Projects $0.0610, Debt Service $0.4900
• Tax rates by property class: Residential $3.6481, Commercial $4.8472, Personal Property $4.2608
• Call for public comments on the proposed tax rate

The Board of Education held a hearing regarding a proposed blended tax rate of up to $3.9981 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. No public comments were made. The proposed rate was not voted on during this hearing and is scheduled for approval during the regular board meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Proposed blended tax rate up to $3.9981 for 2022-2023 fiscal year (discussed)

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The board will first meet in closed session to discuss employee hiring, discipline, and personnel records. The regular meeting includes public comments, then a consent agenda with approval of June 2022 financial statements, personnel recommendations, and a purchase of maintenance program for CNG services. The agenda also features recognitions for educators receiving scholarships and a digital learning certificate.

• Closed session under state law for personnel matters (hiring, firing, employee records)
• Approval of June 2022 financial statements
• Approval of personnel items (employment, assignment changes, extra duty)
• Approval of purchase of maintenance program for compressed natural gas (CNG) services
• Recognition of Parkway NEA Professional Development and other scholarships to staff

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including personnel recommendations, financial statements, and various vendor contracts for maintenance, supplies, and professional services.

• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (6-0)
• Approved June 2022 financial statements (6-0)
• Approved $21,840 annual CNG maintenance contract with Clean Energy (6-0)
• Approved $78,977 four-year race timing contract with TRXC Timing (6-0)
• Approved $92,000 annual mulch and wood fiber bid from Fick Supply Service Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $93,915 annual electrical supplies bid from Agilix Solutions (6-0)
• Approved professional services for Greg Capels-Grueninger Music Tours not to exceed $200,000 (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for 2022-2023 Spark! Program transportation fees (6-0)

Teaching, Learning and Accountability Board Subcommittee Meeting

The Teaching, Learning and Accountability Board Subcommittee will discuss planned program evaluations for the 2022-23 school year in Science (K-12), Physical Education, and PLC & Talent Development. They will also review new legislation impacting teaching and learning, if time permits. Board members will generate questions for the full Board of Education in September.

• Overview of Science (K-12) program evaluation
• Overview of Physical Education program evaluation
• Overview of PLC & Talent Development program evaluation
• Update on new legislation from 2022 session related to teaching and learning
• Board members will generate questions for full Board in September

The subcommittee received overviews of planned 2022-2023 program evaluations for K-12 Science, Physical Education, and PLC & Talent Development. Members also discussed the impact of SB775 legislation regarding sexual material in schools. No formal votes were taken during the meeting.

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The board will first meet in closed session to discuss employee hiring and personnel records. During the open meeting, they will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving personnel changes, a conflict-of-interest policy (BBFA), and minutes from prior meetings. Public comments will be heard.

• Closed session for employee hiring and personnel record discussions under state law 610.021.3 and 610.021.13
• Approval of personnel items: employment, certified and non-certified assignment changes, and extra allowances
• Approval of policy BBFA.BP on board member conflict of interest and financial disclosure (required by Missouri Ethics Commission)
• Summer school program highlights presented by Jennifer Stanfill
• Approval of minutes from June 15, July 15, and August 2, 2022 meetings

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including personnel changes, financial disbursements, and academic agreements. Key approvals included a construction manager for bond projects and the 2022-2023 Pandemic Response Plan.

• Approved Poettker Construction as Construction Manager At Risk for bond projects up to $159,001,706 (7-0)
• Adopted the 2022-2023 Pandemic Response Plan (7-0)
• Approved $63,000 for 2022-2023 Missouri Virtual Academy tuition fees (7-0)
• Approved $26,000 for Spark! Pre-Professional Health Science Academy Agreements (7-0)
• Approved partnership agreement with Missouri State University for 2022-25 (7-0)
• Approved Policy BBFA regarding Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure (7-0)
• Accepted donation of a Dremel 3D Digilab 4D45-EDU Printer for Green Trails Elementary (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Discipline Hearing/Closed Session

The Parkway Board of Education held a discipline hearing and voted to enter closed session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss scholastic probation, expulsion, or graduation of identifiable individuals and records protected from disclosure. The meeting included approval of the agenda and a review of discipline hearing protocols.

• Vote to approve the August 8, 2022 agenda; motion carried 5-0 with two members not present
• Review of Discipline Hearing Protocols led by Coordinator of Student Discipline Greg Wagener
• Call for closed session citing Missouri law 610.021.6 (student discipline records) and 610.021.14 (protected records)
• Closed session held at 6:30 p.m. at Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a closed session to consider student discipline matters, including probation and expulsion. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Approved August 8, 2022 agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for student discipline and protected records (7-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Parkway Board of Education on August 2, 2022, consisted primarily of a consent agenda with several action items. The board approved an increase in daily substitute pay from $100 to $115 through Kelly Educational Staffing, along with a markup change. Other consent items included personnel changes, acceptance of a $12,301 donation to Oak Brook Elementary, a five-year agreement with Office Essentials for supplies and paper delivery, a Spark! student transportation contract, and a chiller maintenance contract.

• Kelly Educational Staffing rate increase: substitute daily pay rises to $115, district billed $147.20 per day (markup 1.28)
• Acceptance of $12,301 donation from Oak Brook PTO for gym noise panels
• Five-year agreement renewal with Office Essentials for office/classroom supplies, including direct paper delivery to schools; copy paper price capped at $46.40/case through June 2023
• Spark! student transportation contract awarded to Transportation Solution/AXEL at $40 base rate and $2.25 per mile; $65,000 budgeted in FY 2022–2023 and FY 2023–2024
• Approval of contract for chiller and cooling tower maintenance (Bid No. 22-142), previously authorized July 15, 2022

The Board approved a series of consent items including personnel changes, vendor contracts, and student program funding. Members also conducted interviews with three firms regarding Construction Management at Risk (CMAR).

• Approved Kelly Educational Staffing rate sheet (4-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (4-0)
• Accepted $12,301 donation to Oak Brook Elementary from Oak Brook PTO (4-0)
• Approved 5-year agreement with Office Essentials through July 1, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved Transportation Solution/AXEL bid for Spark! Student Transportation (4-0)
• Approved contract for Chiller and Cooling Tower Maintenance (4-0)
• Approved $20,000 advertising and marketing contract with St. Louis Community College (4-0)
• Approved $250,000 for 2022-2023 LAUNCH tuition fees (4-0)

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education approved consent items including a $390,602 concrete overlay contract for Hanna Woods, West Middle, and Highcroft Ridge, plus a $190,000 chiller maintenance deal and $62,150 for LED lights. The board then moved to a closed meeting to discuss legal actions, employee matters, and personnel records.

• $390,602 concrete overlay projects at Hanna Woods, West Middle, Highcroft Ridge (Next Level Construction)
• $190,000 for 3-year chiller & cooler tower services (Integrated Facility Services)
• $62,150.90 annually for LED lights (Starbeam Supply)
• Approval of May 2022 financial statements
• Closed meeting for legal, personnel, and employee record matters

The Board of Education approved several facility and maintenance contracts, including concrete overlay projects and LED lighting. The board also approved May 2022 financial statements, personnel recommendations, and swim club fees for 2022-2023.

• Approved $390,602 contract with Next Level Construction for Concrete Overlay Projects
• Approved estimated $190,000 3-year bid with Integrated Facility Services for chiller and cooler tower services
• Approved estimated $62,150.90 annual bid with Starbeam Supply for LED Lights
• Approved May 2022 financial statements
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment, assignment changes, and summer school listings
• Approved 2022-2023 swim club fees
• Approved change orders totaling $45,088.00 and contract increases for Midwest Service Group and Spray Services Inc
• Approved checks, wire transfers, and payroll disbursements

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education approved a motion to hold a Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. to consider legal actions, personnel issues, and negotiation preparations, and the motion carried. After the closed session, the open meeting included the oath of office for newly appointed board member Tiffany Mapp Franklin, several student and athletic recognitions, and the district’s receipt of the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award.

• Closed Session motion approved (legal actions, personnel matters, negotiations) – motion by Deborah Hopper, second by Jeffrey Spector, carries
• Oath of Office administered to appointed board member Tiffany Mapp Franklin
• Parkway School District named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year (Missouri) for 2022
• Missouri Scholastic Art & Writing Awards – Gold Key honors for nine Parkway high school students
• State sports championships recognized for Parkway North and Central High School athletes

The Board of Education elected Jeff Todd as President and Deborah Hopper as Vice-President. The board also approved policies regarding seclusion and restraint, corporal punishment, and lactation support. Additionally, the board accepted several public donations and renewed vendor agreements.

• Elected Jeff Todd as President (6-0)
• Elected Deborah Hopper as Vice-President (6-0)
• Appointed Nikki Stover as Secretary and Patty Bedborough as Treasurer (6-0)
• Approved Policy JGGA.BP Seclusion and Restraint (6-0)
• Approved Policy JGA.BP Corporal Punishment (6-0)
• Approved Policy EBBC.BP Lactation Support (6-0)
• Approved $102,122.91 for 2022-23 EducationPlus Dues (6-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation for South High scholarships and $16,632 for Carman Trails sound system (6-0)

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education will hold a closed session at 5:30 p.m. for legal, personnel, and negotiations matters, then convene an open session at 7 p.m. The board will consider and take action on an updated pandemic response plan for 2021-2022, including revised face-covering guidance for medium community levels. Other action items include approval of April 2022 financial statements, the 2022-2023 revised extra duty budget, and personnel items. The meeting also includes recognitions of student achievements and introduction of new administrators.

• Consideration and action on Parkway's pandemic response plan with updated face-covering language for medium community levels
• Approval of April 2022 financial statements
• Approval of the 2022-2023 revised extra duty budget
• Approval of personnel items (addendum provided)
• Introduction of new administrators including deputy superintendent and building principals

The Board of Education approved a three-year District Leadership Forum program and a change to the 2022-2023 academic calendar. The board also accepted a $4,000 donation for the Parkway Food Pantry and approved various personnel items.

• Approved Education Advisory Board District Leadership Forum program not to exceed $90,000 (2023-2026) (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 academic calendar change moving Nov 8 to a PD day and Nov 11 to a regular school day (7-0)
• Accepted $4,000 donation from Mark & Marla Whittenburg to the Parkway Food Pantry (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment, re-employment, and assignment changes (7-0)
• Accepted April 5, 2022 certified election results from St. Louis County (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved multiple sets of meeting minutes from April and May 2022 (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for legal, personnel, and negotiation matters (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Closed Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education met in closed session on May 13, 2022, to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees and to review individually identifiable personnel records. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under Missouri law sections 610.021.3 and 610.021.13. All agenda items were procedural: call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Board approved agenda with a 5-0 vote (one member absent).
• Board called a closed meeting under RSMo 610.021.3 (employee hiring/firing/discipline) and 610.021.13 (personnel records).
• Meeting held via videoconference with no in-person attendance.
• No substantive decisions or public actions were taken in open session.

The board convened a virtual closed meeting to discuss employee hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting, and personnel records. No substantive decisions on these matters were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved the May 13, 2022 meeting agenda
• Approved the call for a closed meeting to discuss personnel records and employee status

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education held a special meeting to interview 13 applicants for a board vacancy created by Kristy Klein Davis's resignation. After open interviews, the board voted to appoint Tiffany Mapp Franklin to serve the remaining 10 months of the term until April 2023.

• Board appointed Tiffany Mapp Franklin to fill vacancy left by Kristy Klein Davis, who resigned effective June 2, 2022.
• Thirteen citizens applied; one candidate was not moving forward due to an incomplete application.
• Appointee will serve until the next school board election in April 2023.

The Board of Education interviewed 11 citizens to fill a board vacancy. Following a ranking process, the board appointed Tiffany Mapp Franklin to the position effective as of the resignation date of Kristy Klein Davis.

• Approved the May 11, 2022 agenda (6-0)
• Appointed Tiffany Mapp Franklin to the board vacancy (6-0)

Project Parkway Meeting

The Parkway School District Board and administrators will present feedback gathered since the last Project Parkway meeting and updates made to the proposed Facilities 2030 plan. They will also gather additional feedback during the meeting. No decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion and information session.

• Discussion of Building Our Future - Facilities 2030 plan with updates from feedback

District officials presented a revised bond projects list based on community and staff feedback. The updated plan removes the recommendation for a district pool and instead proposes reconditioning existing high school pools and locker rooms. Findings from a live feedback session will be shared with the board of education at a future meeting.

• Revised bond proposal to replace district pool with high school pool reconditioning

Project Parkway Steering Committee Meeting

The Project Parkway Steering Committee will discuss community survey results and an update on facilities projects being considered for a possible no-tax-rate-increase bond proposal in November 2022.

• Review of community feedback from recent survey by Paul Tandy
• Update on Facilities 2030 projects and possible November 2022 bond proposal by Patty Bedborough

The committee reviewed community feedback and a summary of the bond project list. CFO Patty Bedborough presented adjustments to the list based on that feedback for a future meeting on May 4. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting - Annual PNEA Communications Lab

This special meeting of the Parkway Board of Education is primarily procedural, with the main action being a vote to enter closed session to prepare for negotiations with employee groups. The board approved the agenda and adjourned after the closed session.

• Call for closed session under Missouri statute 610.021.9 for employee group negotiations
• Roll call of board members: Ms. Davis, Mrs. Hopper, Mr. Riti, Mr. Schindler, Mr. Seltzer, Mr. Spector, Mr. Todd
• Approval of the special meeting agenda with a 4-0 vote

The Board of Education held a special meeting and entered a closed session to prepare for negotiations with employee groups. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda for April 28, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved call for Closed Session to discuss negotiations with employee groups (4-0)

Parkway Board of Education Workshop

The Parkway Board of Education held a workshop and approved a consent agenda including several action items. Key decisions included adopting the 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan with no changes, approving March 2022 financial statements, and setting breakfast and lunch prices for 2022-2023 at the same student rates as 2019-2020 with a $0.75 increase for adult lunch. The board also awarded a contract for elevator services and approved a $4,165,931 extra duty budget for athletics and activities.

• Approved 2022-23 extra duty budget of $4,165,931
• Kept student breakfast ($2.35) and lunch ($3.25) prices at 2019-2020 levels; adult lunch increased to $4.25
• Awarded one-year elevator services contract with five renewal options to Advanced Elevator Co., estimated $30,000 annually
• Adopted pandemic response plan with no changes
• Approved personnel items and March 2022 financial statements

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 extra duty budget and several operational contracts. Members also reviewed survey results and project proposals for a potential $265 million no tax rate increase bond. The board adopted the 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan and approved March 2022 financial statements.

• Approved 2022-2023 Extra Duty budget of $4,165,931.00 (7-0)
• Approved $133,620 annual contract with GFI Digital for managed print services (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 annual contract with Advanced Elevator Co., Inc. for elevator services (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 breakfast and lunch pricing (7-0)
• Adopted 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan (7-0)
• Approved March 2022 financial statements (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Closed Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education called a closed meeting at 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2022, to discuss legal actions, litigation, and personnel issues such as hiring, firing, or employee records. The board approved the closed session agenda and adjourned after the private session. No public decisions or votes on policy or funding occurred during this meeting.

• Board voted unanimously to enter closed session citing Missouri law sections 610.021.1, 610.021.3, and 610.021.13 for legal and personnel discussions
• Meeting held at Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin, MO
• Limited public seating and mask recommendation due to COVID-19 restrictions; meeting livestreamed on YouTube

The board convened a closed meeting to discuss legal actions, employee discipline, and personnel records. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes beyond the procedural motions to open and adjourn the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved calling a closed session for legal and personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education will hold a regular meeting starting with a closed session, followed by recognition of state sports champions. The board will discuss a notice of intent to resign and a board vacancy, and consider a consent agenda including approval of multiple meeting minutes and a new corporate partnership with D1 Training.

• Recognition of state champion girls wrestling, diving, and swimming teams
• Discussion of notice of intent to resign and upcoming board vacancy
• Approval of corporate partnership with D1 Training (contract attached)
• Approval of addendum to personnel items (HR board materials)
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from prior meetings

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items, including spring budget revisions and several service contracts. Board member Kristy Davis announced her intent to resign effective June 2, 2022.

• Approved spring budget revisions with total expenditures of $315,921,101 (7-0)
• Approved 5-year benefits consultant agreement with Marsh & McLennan LLC for $65,000 annually (7-0)
• Approved 3-year uniforms contract with MPG Tandem for estimated $35,000 per year (7-0)
• Approved Financial Services Agreement Amendment with Piper Sandler & Co. (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (7-0)
• Approved marching band uniform contracts with DeMoulin Bros and Company (7-0)
• Approved checks, wire transfers, and payroll disbursements (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Organizational Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education held its organizational meeting, canvassing election results that confirmed Jeffrey Spector and Robert Riti as new board members. The board installed the new members and elected Jeff Todd as President, Deborah Hopper as Vice-President, and appointed a secretary and treasurer for the coming year. This meeting was primarily procedural, handling the transfer of board leadership and officer assignments for the 2022-2023 term.

• Jeffrey Spector (25.60%) and Robert Riti (22.49%) elected to three-year terms
• Jeff Todd elected Board President for one-year term; Deborah Hopper elected Vice-President
• Nikki Stover appointed Board Secretary; Patty Bedborough appointed Board Treasurer
• Jeff Todd named MSBA Delegate; Matthew Schindler named Alternate Delegate
• Oath of office administered to new members Spector and Riti

The Board installed newly elected members Jeffrey Spector and Rob Riti. The Board then elected its officers and appointed a secretary, treasurer, and MSBA delegates for the 2022-2023 term.

• Approved Organizational Meeting Agenda
• Installed new board members Jeffrey Spector and Rob Riti
• Elected Jeff Todd as President (7-0)
• Elected Deborah Hopper as Vice-President (7-0)
• Appointed Nikki Stover as Board Secretary (7-0)
• Appointed Patty Bedborough as Board Treasurer (7-0)
• Appointed Jeff Todd as MSBA Delegate and Matthew Schindler as Alternate Delegate (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Discipline Hearing/Closed Session

This meeting is a procedural closed session for the Parkway Board of Education to consider student discipline matters, including scholastic probation, expulsion, and protected records. No public business or decision-making is on the agenda.

• Motion to enter closed session under exemptions for student discipline records (610.021.6) and other protected records (610.021.14)

The Board of Education met in a closed session to consider student discipline and protected records. No substantive public decisions were recorded outside of procedural motions.

• Approved agenda for April 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for scholastic probation, expulsion, graduation, and protected records (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education is holding a special meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel items, February 2022 financial statements, a pandemic response plan (with no changes), a $58,900 collaboration agreement with Equal Opportunity Schools, a three-year $242,559 school resource officer agreement with Creve Coeur Police, and a $40,000 grass seed/lawn chemical purchase. The board will also vote to enter a closed session for legal and personnel discussions.

• Approval of Creve Coeur Police SRO service agreement, three-year cost not to exceed $242,559
• Approval of $58,900 collaboration agreement with Equal Opportunity Schools for AP/IB equity work
• Approval of grass seed and lawn chemical purchase, estimated $40,000 per year from Helena Agri-Enterprises and SiteOne Landscape
• Approval of personnel items including employment and assignment changes
• Motion for closed meeting to discuss legal actions and personnel matters under RSMo 610.021

The Board of Education approved several consent items, including a police service agreement and a pandemic response plan. The board also authorized funding for a collaboration agreement with Equal Opportunity Schools and approved February 2022 financial statements.

• Approved Creve Coeur Police SRO Service Agreement through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $242,559.00
• Adopted 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan
• Approved $58,900 collaboration agreement with Equal Opportunity Schools for 2022-2023
• Approved February 2022 financial statements
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes
• Approved bids for grass seed and lawn chemicals estimated at $40,000 per year
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for legal, personnel, and record discussions

Operations Board Subcommittee Meeting

The Parkway School District Operations Board Subcommittee will meet via videoconference to discuss transportation challenges, pending legislation, and an update on background checks. All items are for discussion or information only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Overview of transportation challenges and the reasons behind them
• Discussion of legislation the district is monitoring
• Update on background checks for staff or contractors

The subcommittee held a discussion-only meeting regarding transportation challenges, pending state legislation, and volunteer background check updates. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was for discussion and information only

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The board will vote on a cooperative sponsorship agreement between Parkway South High School and Valley Park High School for girls lacrosse, with no additional cost to Parkway. The board will also approve personnel items and receive a public disclosure about using the construction management at risk (CMAR) delivery method for the 2022 Bond Issue. Additionally, the board recognized Teachers of the Year and noted that 10 candidates filed for two open board seats, with one candidate having withdrawn.

• Approval of cooperative sponsorship MOU for girls lacrosse between Parkway South and Valley Park
• Approval of personnel items (addendum)
• Public disclosure of intent to use CMAR for the 2022 Bond Issue construction
• Recognition of Teachers of the Year for each school
• Board candidate filing update: 10 candidates for 2 seats, one withdrew

The Board of Education approved several consent items, including service contracts for lawn mowing and vehicle parts. The board also authorized a $15,000 increase for heavy duty equipment rentals and approved personnel recommendations.

• Approved $226,000 annual lawn mowing services for 21 schools (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 increase to Herc Rentals for heavy duty equipment (7-0)
• Approved OEM parts and service bids from Lowe Automotive Warehouse, Midwest Transit Equipment, and Rush Truck Centers (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes (7-0)
• Approved Section B policies (7-0)
• Approved checks, wire transfers, and payroll disbursements (7-0)
• Approved agenda for March 9, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 8, February 16, and February 28 meetings (7-0)

Project Parkway Meeting

The Parkway School District Board of Education and administration are reviewing bond history and proposed projects for a potential November 2022 bond question. The meeting includes discussion on the Facilities 2030 plan and recommended projects for facilities upgrades.

• Review of bond history and past bond work in Parkway
• Discussion of Facilities 2030 plan and proposed projects
• Information on projects being considered for a November bond question
• Presentation by CFO and Chief Communications Officer on bond work ahead

The meeting was used to present the Facilities 2030 agenda, timeline, and bond issue information. Attendees participated in breakout sessions regarding pools, capital replacements, technology, and Early Childhood. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting served to gather feedback via discussion and surveys.

Parkway/Pattonville/Rockwood/Special School District Joint Legislative Breakfast

This is a joint legislative breakfast of the Parkway, Pattonville, Rockwood, and Special School Districts, where superintendents and legislators discuss education-related legislative issues. The agenda includes welcome/introductions, superintendent remarks, legislator remarks, and an open discussion. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Superintendents' remarks from Dr. Keith Marty (Parkway), Dr. Tim Pecoraro (Pattonville), Dr. Tim Ricker (Rockwood), Dr. Elizabeth Keenan (SSD)
• Open discussion of legislative issues among school leaders and legislators
• Meeting held at Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin, MO
• Limited seating due to COVID-19 social distancing; masks recommended

The meeting consisted of updates from school district superintendents and legislators regarding pending public education legislation. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Project Parkway Steering Committee Meeting

The Project Parkway Steering Committee will receive an update on the Project Parkway 3.0 listening tour and discuss the district's facilities and future. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and discussion-based.

• Update on Project Parkway 3.0 Listening Tour
• Discussion of district facilities and future by CFO and communications officer

The committee met to receive updates on the Project Parkway 3.0 virtual listening tour and community feedback. Members were presented with information regarding facilities planning, bond issue history, and a draft timeline for bond planning. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Parkway Board of Education Workshop

The Parkway Board of Education held a closed session to consider personnel matters, then approved consent items including employment changes and the January 2022 financial statements. The board also reviewed a proposed West Middle School boundary change and enrollment projections. Additionally, officials discussed the Facilities 2030 plan and future bond options for district swimming pools.

• Closed session to consider hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees
• Approval of personnel items such as employment, reemployment, assignments, and leave of absence
• Approval of January 2022 financial statements
• Review of West Middle School boundary change and future enrollment projections
• Discussion of Facilities 2030 and future bond planning for district swimming pools

The Board of Education approved the January 2022 financial statements and various personnel recommendations. Members also reviewed enrollment projections and discussed a potential $265 million no-tax-increase bond for facilities, including swimming pools and a new Early Childhood Center.

• Approved call for Closed Session regarding employee personnel records (5-0)
• Approved February 28, 2022 agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent item agenda (7-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignments (7-0)
• Approved January 2022 financial statements (7-0)

Canceled! - Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Parkway Board of Education was canceled. The agenda contained only routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and a call for closed session; no substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled.

• Meeting canceled prior to the scheduled date

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education meets to approve consent items including changes to 2022-2023 non-exempt pay band 13 and the 2023-2024 academic calendar. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss legal matters, personnel, and employee negotiations. Public comments and recognitions of all-state music students are scheduled.

• Modification to 2022-2023 non-exempt pay band 13 (change highlighted in red)
• Approval of 2023-2024 district academic calendar
• Addition of Fastenal agreement for building, maintenance, repair, and operating supplies
• Ten candidates filed for two open board seats; election set for April 5, 2022
• All-state music recognitions for 26 students from Central, North, South, and West High Schools

The Board of Education approved revised academic calendars for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, December 2021 financial statements, and a $5,000 donation to South High School.

• Approved revised 2021-2022 academic calendar (7-0)
• Approved revised 2022-2023 academic calendar (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 board meeting calendar (7-0)
• Approved personnel employment and assignment recommendations (7-0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Beyond Van Gogh and Keep Live Alive St. Louis for South High (7-0)
• Approved December 2021 financial statements (7-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to CareATC contract (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2022 special and regular meetings (7-0)

Goal One Board Subcommittee Meeting

The Goal One Board Subcommittee met by video on February 8, 2022 to discuss several district initiatives. Members heard presentations on expanded academies at Central Middle, the Mental Health Task Force's voluntary screener program, the transformation of Sorrento Springs Elementary, and updates to library and curricular material review procedures. No formal decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational.

• Academies at Central Middle – discussion of increased student choice options
• Mental Health Task Force update – progress on voluntary screener program
• Sorrento Springs progress – focus on personalized learning transformation
• Update on curricular materials – procedures for reviewing library and curriculum

The subcommittee received progress reports on personalized learning at Sorrento Springs and proposed academy options for Central Middle. Members also reviewed data from a voluntary student mental health screener and confirmed there have been no library book challenges.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates and discussions.

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session for the purpose of discussing preparation for negotiations with employee groups, as allowed under Missouri law. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and roll call.

• Motion to enter closed session under RSMo 610.021.9 for negotiations with employee groups

The Board of Education held a special meeting via videoconference. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss preparations for negotiations with employee groups.

• Approved agenda for January 19, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved call for Closed Session regarding employee group negotiations (6-0)

Parkway Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education will meet on January 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Welcome Center (760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin). The board plans to go into closed session after the regular meeting to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees, and negotiations with employee groups. They will also recognize four newly National Board Certified Teachers and approve consent items including minutes from previous meetings, though an addendum on Kelly Educational Staffing rates has been pulled from the agenda.

• Recognition of four National Board Certified Teachers: Lelia Flagg, Lindsay Hoff, Stephanie Seidel, Lisa Shipley
• Closed session (following regular meeting) for personnel matters and employee group negotiations under RSMo 610.021.3, .9, .13
• Item 11.06 (approval of addendum to Kelly Educational Staffing rate sheet) pulled from consent agenda; will return at a future meeting
• Ten candidates have filed for two open board seats; election set for April 5, 2022
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2021 workshop, December 15, 2021 regular meeting, and January 7 and 13, 2022 special meetings

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including construction contracts, new school buses, and water bottle fillers. The board also recognized National Board Certified Teachers and noted ten candidates filing for two open board positions.

• Approved $6,176,523.00 for Summer 2022 construction projects via McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
• Approved $1,084,344 purchase of 12 Diesel Conventional Type C School Buses from Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
• Approved $82,236.60 bid from Gateway Winnelson for water bottle fillers
• Approved resolution to utilize Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury (MOCAAT) as an investment option
• Approved personnel recommendations for employment and assignment changes
• Approved November 2021 financial statements
• Approved disposal of surplus property
• Approved South High Music Department trip to Orlando, Florida not to exceed $175,000

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education holds a special meeting to consider adopting the updated 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of the agenda. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, limited in-person seating is available and masks are required.

• Public comment period: 30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker, sign-up required
• Approval of the special meeting agenda for January 13, 2022
• Consideration and action on the updated 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan (resolution attached)
• Meeting location: Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road, Ballwin, MO
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube due to limited in-person seating

The Board of Education met for a special meeting to review and approve the district's pandemic response. The board voted unanimously to adopt the 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted the 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan (7-0)

Parkway Board of Education Special Meeting

The Parkway Board of Education held a special meeting via videoconference and voted to revise the district's Pandemic Response Plan for staff, adopting the December 27, 2021 CDC guidelines that allow shortened isolation and quarantine periods for staff who test positive or are close contacts. The board maintained the current student plan unchanged, directing administration to review student illness data and report back by the regular January 19, 2022 meeting.

• Revised Pandemic Response Plan for staff to implement updated CDC isolation/quarantine guidelines
• Maintained current student COVID-19 plan pending data review by January 19, 2022
• Special meeting held via videoconference with no in-person attendance
• Approved agenda and procedural items unanimously

The Board of Education approved revisions to the District's pandemic response plan to allow staff to return to work sooner based on December 27, 2021 CDC guidelines. The Board also decided to maintain current pandemic response plans for students until a review of health and safety data is considered by January 19, 2022.

• Approved revision to pandemic response plan allowing staff to use December 27, 2021 CDC isolation and quarantine guidelines (7-0)
• Approved maintaining current pandemic response plan for students pending data review by January 19, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)