St. Louis Public Schools public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda of eight items, primarily contract renewals for benefits consulting, workers' compensation, and various insurance policies, plus a sole-source purchase of a CNC machine for a career academy. The board will also accept a state grant to partially fund the CNC machine. All items are routine renewals or purchases with budgeted funds.
- Renew USI benefits consulting contract for $112,000
- Renew CCMSI workers' comp claims administration for $140,000
- Renew Marsh USA property/casualty broker services for $78,000
- Renew State Farm auto liability insurance for $195,000
- Sole-source purchase of Haas CNC machine for $42,278, with $30,045 state grant
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss items for consideration at its December 13, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes several contract renewals for benefits consulting, insurance, and workers' compensation claims administration, as well as a new equipment purchase for a career academy. These are action items to be voted on at the next meeting.
- Renew USI benefits consulting contract for $112,000
- Renew CCMSI workers' comp claims administration for $140,000
- Renew Marsh USA property/casualty broker services for $78,000
- Renew athletic accident insurance for $37,354
- Purchase CNC machining center for Clyde C. Miller Career Academy for $42,278
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several action items, including approving adult meal price increases, purchasing equipment for a new medical assistant program, accepting grant funds, and renewing or establishing partnership agreements for student programs. The board will also recognize students and staff with Spirit of Excellence awards.
- Adult meal prices increase: breakfast from $2.50 to $2.67, lunch from $4.15 to $4.86, effective Nov 16, 2022
- Purchase of Medical Assistant Starter Kit from Realityworks for Beaumont Technical Center, not to exceed $27,595.33
- Accept $25,745.45 from DESE 50/50 Grant for Cengage curriculum licenses for CTE students at 11 high schools
- Contract renewal with Harris-Stowe State University for 'Finish Line' dual enrollment, up to $53,350 for spring 2023
- MOU with Saint Louis University for mentorship program at Sumner High, and with Girls in the Know for workshops
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several action items, including raising adult meal prices, approving purchases and grants for career and technical education, and renewing or establishing partnership agreements. The board will vote on these items, which are scheduled to take effect in November 2022.
- Adult meal prices increase: breakfast from $2.50 to $2.67, lunch from $4.15 to $4.86, effective Nov 16, 2022
- Purchase of Medical Assistant Starter Kit from Realityworks for Beaumont Technical Center, not to exceed $27,595.33
- Accept $25,745.45 from Missouri DESE 50/50 Grant for Cengage curriculum licenses for CTE students
- Contract renewal with Harris-Stowe State University for 'Finish Line' dual enrollment, not to exceed $53,350
- MOU with Saint Louis University for mentorship program at Sumner High, and with Girls in the Know for workshops
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a $110,000 sole-source contract for graduation regalia and diplomas for the class of 2023, a $27,755 contract renewal for an online observation tool, a $71,732 contract for restraint training, and a no-cost graffiti removal MOU. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and consider policy revisions. A future item proposes increasing adult meal prices for school lunch and breakfast programs.
- Sole source purchase of graduation regalia and diplomas from Jostens for $110,000 for 1,400 seniors across 13 high schools
- Contract renewal with Frontline Technologies for online observation tool at $27,755.07 (5.5% increase)
- Sole source contract with Crisis Prevention Institute for restraint training at $71,732
- MOU with Brightside Saint Louis for graffiti removal at no charge
- Proposed adult meal price increase: breakfast from $2.50 to $2.67, lunch from $4.15 to $4.86
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to set the tax rate and discuss several consent agenda items, including contracts for graduation regalia, teacher observation software, and restraint training, as well as a policy revision. The board will also hear presentations on the Learn Life Savers program and the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
- Sole source purchase of graduation regalia and diplomas from Jostens for class of 2023, not to exceed $110,000
- Contract renewal with Frontline Technologies for Online Observation Tool, $27,755.07 (5.5% increase)
- Proposed revisions to Policy 6171.3.3
- Sole source contract with Crisis Prevention Institute for restraint training, $71,732
- Presentations on Learn Life Savers and Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education met on August 9, 2022, to approve routine administrative items and several service contracts. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings and a consent agenda covering partnerships for student support and career readiness. No major policy changes or budget amendments were listed outside of the consent items.
- Renewal of contract with St. Louis Community College for CTE Dual Credit programs at a cost not to exceed $244,250.00
- Revision to Policy 3321 regarding procurement cost thresholds and approval processes
- Initial Memorandum of Understanding with St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission for the 'Handle With Care' trauma response process
- Renewal of MOU with Safe Connections for violence prevention education and behavioral health services for grades 6-12
- Renewal of MOU with CHADS Coalition for Mental Health for suicide prevention and social-emotional wellbeing programs
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education is holding a monthly work session to discuss and prepare for an August consent agenda. The agenda includes contract renewals and policy revisions, with the most significant item being a $244,250 renewal with St. Louis Community College for dual credit and early college programs. Other items involve renewing partnerships for student support services, including trauma and violence prevention programs.
- Contract renewal with St. Louis Community College for CTE dual credit and Early College Academy, $244,250, Aug 10, 2022–Jun 30, 2023
- Revision to Policy 3321, Requesting Goods and Services, updating procurement cost thresholds
- Memorandum of Understanding with St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission for Handle With Care trauma program
- Renewal of MOU with Safe Connections for violence prevention education and behavioral health services
- Renewal of MOU with CHADS Coalition for Mental Health for suicide prevention and social-emotional programs
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple items, including accepting grant funds, approving purchases, and renewing agreements. These actions support school programs, special education transition services, and safety enhancements.
- Accept $51,000 grant from ITEF for Gateway STEM's Gemini Lab
- Approve $23,994 purchase from VEX Robotics for Gemini Lab equipment
- Renew MOU with VA St. Louis for Project SEARCH transition program
- Renew MOU with University of Missouri for college advisors at six high schools, cost not to exceed $20,000
- Approve Letter of Agreement with Midwest Dairy Council for Smoothie Program, accepting $30,066.42 in equipment
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education is reviewing several contract renewals and new agreements for the 2022-2023 school year. Key items include funding for special education services, nursing support, and virtual learning tools.
- Contract renewal for school nurses and special education services not to exceed $7,000,000
- Contract renewal for private placement services for Special Education students up to $1,600,000
- Renewal of Edmentum virtual learning services at a cost not to exceed $500,000
- Sole source purchase from Data Recognition Corporation for MAP testing up to $30,000
- Ratification of Building Futures Design & Build Workshops contract up to $42,800
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education is reviewing several contract renewals and memoranda of understanding for the 2022-2023 school year. These items include district-wide promotional item vendors, various community health services, and supplies for students experiencing housing transitions.
- Renew contract with I3 Logic, DVL Enterprises, and City Apparel for promotional items up to $500,000.00
- Renew MOU with Saint Louis University School of Nursing for public health clinical rotations
- Renew MOU with Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Saint Louis for student and staff flu clinics
- Renew MOU with American Lung Association for asthma education and resources
- Renew MOU with Eye Thrive to provide eye exams and eyeglasses at various school sites
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including contract renewals and new cooperative purchasing agreements. The most significant items are approvals for up to $42.5 million in contracts for goods and services through various purchasing cooperatives, plus a $1.5 million renewal for school and office supplies. The board will also consider a $35,000 contract for English Language Learner services and a banking services renewal with US Bank.
- Approve $10M each for TIPS, Omnia Partners, State of Missouri, and BuyBoard purchasing cooperatives (items 04-12-22-03, 04-12-22-04, 04-12-22-05, 04-12-22-07)
- Approve $1.5M renewal with Office Essentials, Lakeshore Learning, and School Specialty for district-wide supplies (04-12-22-02)
- Approve $1M for Education Plus purchasing cooperative (04-12-22-06)
- Approve $35,000 contract with Lutheran Association for Special Education and English Tutoring Projects for ELL services (04-12-22-01)
- Approve US Bank banking services contract renewal (04-12-22-08)
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several funding and contract items, including a $40,000 renewal agreement with the SLPS Foundation, acceptance of a $600,000 COVID testing grant, and multiple athletic equipment and service contracts. The board will also recognize students and staff with Spirit of Excellence awards.
- Approve $40,000 agency agreement with St. Louis Public Schools Foundation for fund oversight (2022-2023)
- Accept $600,000 from Missouri DHSS for COVID testing expenses through June 30, 2022
- Ratify $25,466 payment to International Baccalaureate Organization for 76 students' exams
- Approve $48,444 sole source renewal with Hudl for live stream cameras at six high schools
- Approve $192,000 athletic equipment purchase from BSN Sports and Gopher Sports
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple action items, including approving a sole-source purchase of graduation regalia and diplomas for the class of 2022, a three-year legal services contract, and several new or renewed agreements. The board will also recognize students and staff and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Sole-source purchase of graduation regalia and diplomas from Jostens for class of 2022, cost not to exceed $80,000 (agenda lists $100,000)
- Three-year contract with Mickes O'Toole for comprehensive legal services (renewal)
- Contract with Ittner Cordogan Clark Group as project manager for Froebel playground redevelopment
- Acceptance of approximately $36,000 from US Bank for Ben Blewitt Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Renewal of MOU with Roosevelt Community Council for Youth at Risk Crime Prevention Program
Elected Board of Education - Archive
The St. Louis Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda with several items, including purchases, grants, and policy changes. Key actions include buying Microsoft Office Specialist exam licenses for six high schools, accepting a $135,000 state grant for career and technical education equipment, and approving a $261,523 grant to support refugee students. The board will also consider a contract for tutoring services and an amendment to the school calendar making Juneteenth a paid holiday.
- Purchase of Microsoft Office Specialist exam licenses for Carnahan, Gateway STEM, McKinley, Roosevelt, Soldan, and Vashon High Schools for $16,182.40
- Acceptance of up to $135,000 from DESE for CTE equipment and expansion (GEER II grant)
- Acceptance of $261,523 from DESE to support 328 refugee students
- Approval of contract with University Instructors for tutoring services up to $57,600
- Amendment to FY21-22 school calendar to close all District buildings on June 20, 2022 for Juneteenth