West Platte School District public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 19, 2025, approving routine items like minutes and bills, and accepting the 2024-2025 audit report. The board also voted to renew health insurance and benefits for 2026, including a 3.8% increase in Aetna health insurance costs.
- Approved 2024-2025 audit report with Brad Steele from Westbrook & Associates
- Approved health insurance renewals for 2026 with Aetna ($856.18/employee/month, 3.8% increase)
- Approved bid for abatement of high school tunnels from AT Abatement and SCS Engineers
- Approved John T. Belcher Scholarship recommendation for Elianna Bargmann
- Approved notice of candidate filing dates for 2026 election
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is voting on several action items, including approving a $709,468 HVAC bid package and authorizing an application for the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy. The board will also discuss issuing an RFP for boiler abatement and review the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. The meeting includes consent agenda items, administrative reports, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approval of $709,468 HVAC bid package awarded to Helm Group (mechanical) and Honeywell (controls)
- Authorization to apply for Missouri Seal of Biliteracy through DESE
- Approval of Special Education Compliance Plan
- Discussion of RFP for abatement of non-operational boiler and piping under high school
- Approval of contracts for BoardDocs migration and GoldFax eFax service
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education will hear administrative reports on 2025 MAP and EOC achievement data from each school level and the superintendent. The board will also vote on the 2025-2026 bus transportation routes and set the tuition rate based on the local tax effort calculation.
- Elementary, middle, and high school principals will present 2025 MAP testing achievement data.
- Superintendent will present district-wide MAP-EOC results and financial/budget updates.
- Board will vote on approving 2025-2026 bus transportation routes.
- Board will vote on approving the local effort calculation as the tuition rate for 2025-2026.
- Consent agenda includes approval of bills, vouchers, minutes, and contracts.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a tax rate hearing and regular meeting to finalize district levies and project bids. The Board approved a $225,330.00 contract for high school reroofing and set the tax levy at $3.9999.
- Set tax levy at $3.9999 ($3.0000 in fund 10 and $0.9999 in fund 40)
- Approved $225,330.00 bid from Midwest Coating, Inc. for high school reroofing
- Approved 2024-2025 ASBR report
- Approved various contracts including E-Rate filing, Beacon Mental Health, and Therapy at School
- Presented Eagle Scout project update regarding outdoor learning classroom enhancements
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education met for a special session to address transportation staffing and personnel matters. The board approved a wage increase for bus drivers to assist with recruitment and retention.
- Approved 2025-26 Jarnick addendum increasing bus driver wages by .44 cents per hour
- Estimated cost of transportation wage increase is approximately $3,000.00
- Entered executive session to discuss identifiable personnel information and personnel action
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education held a retreat followed by a regular meeting. The board voted to increase student breakfast and lunch prices by 10 cents and adult/visitor prices by 40 cents for the 2025-2026 school year. They also approved the Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) plan for emergency closures and declared a large list of surplus technology equipment, including Chromebooks, desktops, and interactive displays.
- Approved 10-cent increase for student meals and 40-cent increase for adult/visitor meals for 2025-2026.
- Approved the 2025-2026 Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) plan for emergency closures.
- Declared surplus 167 Dell Chromebooks, 42 HP desktops, 19 Newline TruTouch displays, and other tech equipment.
- Approved contracts including a 1-year renewal of a Honeywell maintenance agreement and a school-based behavioral health services contract.
- Requested permission to obtain quotes to replace the kitchen waste line.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2026 budget and new salary schedules for certified, classified, and SLP staff. The meeting also included the adoption of a regional hazard mitigation plan and updates to district policies.
- Approved 2025-2026 salary schedules: $1,750 base raise for Certified and SLP staff ($135,000 cost) and 3.9% average hourly increase for classified staff ($59,400 cost)
- Approved the FY 2026 budget
- Approved the 2025 multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan for Platte County
- Approved policy updates C-140-P, C-155-P, and G-235-P
- Approved a contract with PowerSchool
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is holding a special meeting on June 12, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. The board will vote to approve the agenda, then immediately adjourn to a closed executive session. The closed session is authorized under Missouri law to discuss identifiable personnel information and take personnel action.
- Meeting is a special session with only one action item: moving to executive session.
- Executive session will cover personnel matters under Missouri statutes 610.021(3) and (13).
- No public discussion or votes on other business are scheduled.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing the second iteration of the FY2026 budget and discussing facility priorities. The body is also considering policy updates regarding patron restrictions and board member elections.
- Approved proposal from Centegix for a safety and security platform
- Discussion of FY 2026 budget draft
- Discussion of RFP for HVAC roof top units installed in 1996
- Discussion of RFP for roof improvements over the Biology classroom and band room
- First reading of policy updates C-140-P, C-155-P, and G-235-P
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education dissolved its 2024-2025 session to reorganize and elect officers for the 2025-2026 term. The body also approved several contracts and a preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Cisco Meraki 60 Month Dashboard Renewal approved for $125,634
- Election of Shane Bartee as Board President and Tracie Kalic as Vice-President
- Approval of FOSS Science program materials for K-5
- Presentation of the preliminary FY26 budget
- Approval of contracts for PowerSchool, Ecolab Water Softener Lease, and Procare Therapy
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education is meeting to vote on several action items, including a three-year contract for athletic training services, technology purchase bids, and renewal of the food service agreement. The board will also discuss issuing a request for proposals for a school safety and security platform.
- Approved a 3-year contract with Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center for athletic training services ($40,000-$44,100/year)
- Approved technology bids: Y&S Tech for student Chromebooks, Dell for staff laptops, ArchAngel for classroom monitors
- Approved OPAA! food service renewal for 2025-2026 with a 4.2% meal cost increase
- Approved 2025 Summer School (June 2-17) and Summer Institute (Aug 11-13) dates and teacher pay rate of $28/hour
- Discussed issuing an RFP for a Whole School Mobile Crisis Security System
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education will vote on FY25 budget amendments, technology bids, and requests for proposals for athletic training services and K-5 science materials. The board will also discuss facilities upgrades with survey data and approximate costs. The meeting includes consent agenda items, administrative reports, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve the 1st 24-25 Budget Amendments as presented (motion carried).
- Seeking permission to advertise RFP for Athletic Training Services for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
- Seeking permission to obtain bids for K-5 Science Materials & Resources.
- Discussion of Facilities / Upgrades with survey data and approximate costs.
- Consent agenda includes approval of contracts (FinalForms, BSN Rebate, Supplemental Health Care Staffing) and check #61452, Therapy at School, $106.40.
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a student transportation agreement. The board also entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approved transportation contract with Secure Medical Transport
Imported Meetings: 2012- 2025
The West Platte Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar and entered executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The board also approved consent agenda items, including bills and vouchers, with the exception of a $244.72 check to Therapy at School, which was approved separately.
- Approved 2025-2026 academic calendar (2nd reading)
- Approved consent agenda items except check #61360 to Therapy at School ($244.72)
- Approved check #61360 to Therapy at School ($244.72) separately
- Entered executive session for legal and personnel matters
- Received administrative reports from special services, principals, and superintendent