Board Recap

The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 9, 2022. It was livestreamed via the District YouTube channel and can be viewed by visiting the FFSDTV on YouTube. Read about actions taken at the Mar. 9 school board meeting.

• Approved all items presented in the consent agenda.
• a.) Minutes
• b.) Disbursements
• c.) Personnel Actions
• d.) MySci Program Evaluation and Lease Renewal (K-8)
• e.) Marzano ELA Proficiency Scales Audit
• f.) Edmentum Edoptions (MOCAP) Post Pay
• g.) Eureka Math Coaching PD at Combs and Commons Lane
• h.) Prom for McCluer and McCluer North High School
• i.) Audio/Visual Upgrade - Challenger Learning Center
• j.) Ameren Demand Response Program Participation
• k.) Switch Gear Replacement Parker Road
• l.) Tennis Court Resurfacing - STEAM Academy at McCluer South-Berkeley
• m.) Drinking Fountain/Bottle Filler Installation - District-wide
• n.) HVAC System Equipment - Cross Keys Middle
• o.) HVAC System Equipment - Innovation School at Cool Valley
• p.) District-wide Flooring Replacement (Phase I)
• q.) District Grass Cutting Services Contract - Districtwide
• r.) Technology - Smart Boards

• Approved the financial statements and payment of bills and expenses for February 2022.
• Approved the updated Safe Return to In-Person Instruction & Continuity of Services Plan.

The following items were shared with the Board of Education for information. Please see the listed agenda items below.

• MSBA Board Report - The Board watched the monthly video update from Missouri School Boards Association.

• 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Update
• The steering committee has met six times since launching the strategic planning process including an in-person meeting on February 14. The steering committee is continuing work to develop draft priorities and goals. The next steering committee meeting is scheduled for April 11.
• Strategic Plan Vision, Mission and Core Values
• Draft of core values-
• Student-Centered: We use an equity lens to focus our policies, our actions and our resources on students' academic, social-emotional and physical well-being.
• Excellence: We have high expectations for all of our students and are relentless about providing high-quality, culturally competent teaching and resources to meet those expectations.
• Innovation: We ensure our students are ready for a dynamic, ever-changing world by exploring real-world issues and promoting curiosity and critical thinking to find innovative solutions.
• Partnerships: We build relationships across our schools and community to ensure everyone feels welcomed, heard and involved as agents of positive change to create access and opportunities for students.
• 2022-23 and 2023-24 Calendars - Final Reading
• Teacher Retention Grant
• Preliminary Budget for 2022-23
• Update on the Board of Education School Safety Listening Tour held in January

The Board made revision recommendations on the Strategic Plan Vision, Mission and Core Values. The revisions will be presented for Board action during the April meeting.