St. Joseph School District Meetings

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 4/13/2026 - Board Reorganization Meeting and Work Session

4/10/2026

Preparing Students for a Successful Future

THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL BOARD WILL
Put the needs of students, teachers, and staff first

Model the behaviors the Board expects of students, teachers, staff, and community members in all aspects
Ensure you are fully prepared, on time and ready to participate
Make decisions, as a team, based on facts
Serve as an advocate for PK - 12 public education

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Old Business
A. Scholarships
1. Hirsch Scholarship
2. Coleman Scholarship
3. Knepper Scholarship
4. Cooper Scholarship
4. Outgoing Board Members
5. Certify Results of April 7, 2026 BOE Election
6. Seating and Swearing in of New Board Members
7. Election of Board Officers
A. Election of President (per Board Policy BCA)
B. Election of Vice President (per Board Policy BCA)
C. School Board Ethics
D. Appointment of MSBA Delegate(s) and Alternate
1. Appointment of Delegate(s)
2. Appointment of MSBA Alternate
8. Motion to adjourn to Work Session
9. Call to Work Session to Order
A. Roll Call
10. Approval of the Agenda
11. Items Under Discussion
A. Finance Workshop and Forecast
B. Early Childhood Staff Survey Results and Answers to the BOE Questions
C. ADA Digital Accessibility - Livestreaming Meetings
D. Nutrition Services Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2026-2027
E. MOU MoWest Practicum in Psychology
F. 2026-2027 Individual Work Calendars
G. Cooperative Funding Agreement with Buchanan County - Diversion Officer
H. Job Description - Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary/Custodian of Records
I. Job Description - Director of School Improvement
J. Huddle Up Contract
K. Orientation and Mobility Contract for Visually Impaired Students
L. 2026-2027 Nutrition Services Food Vendor Bids
M. MOU with St. Joseph Fire Department
N. MOU for 2026-27 YMCA Before and After School Care
O. May 11 Work Session and Scholar Athlete/Coach of the Year/Community Service Awards
P. District Reorganization Update
Q. Benton Classroom Remodel
12. The Next Meeting of the Board of Education will be on Monday, April 27, 2026
13. Motion to adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
14. Motion to Adjourn

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 3/24/2026 - SPECIAL Board of Education Meeting

3/20/2026

Preparing Students for a Successful Future

THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL BOARD WILL
Put the needs of students, teachers, and staff first
Model the behaviors the Board expects of students, teachers, staff, and community members in all aspects
Ensure you are fully prepared, on time and ready to participate
Make decisions, as a team, based on facts
Serve as an advocate for PK - 12 public education

Special Meeting due to it being held outside of Policy

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
A. Central Varsity Cheer Team - 2nd Place Performance State & Gameday State Competitions
B. Excellence in Scholarship: Spring 2025 End-of-Course Assessment Top Performers
C. March Board of Education Recognition Month
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the Minutes
B. Approval of Donations
C. Tier I LPN Job Description
D. LPN Tier II Job Description
E. School-based Vaccine Clinics MOU
F. Workday Calendar 26-27
G. NCMC MOU
H. New Career Pathway Opportunities at Hillyard – Law & Public Safety and Aircraft Mechanics
I. DocAccess Accessible Document Service Agreement
J. 2026-2027 Salary Schedules
K. Salary Schedule Revision
L. 2026 Summer School Salary Schedule
M. UEP Enroll Your Own (EYO) Workstation
N. Before and After School Childcare Agreement - YMCA
O. Banking/Depository Services RFP
P. Teachers of Tomorrow MOU
Q. Policy JCB Revisions
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. February Financials
C. Personnel Report
8. Action Items
A. MSHSAA Cooperative Agreement
B. MoWest Corporate Partnership
C. Donation for equipment and installation by the Skaith Elementary PTA for a new sun canopy on the playground
D. Health Insurance Update, Renewal, and Funding for 26-27 School Year
9. Information Items
A. District Reorganization Update
B. Board Notes
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. April 3, District Closed - Good Friday/Easter
B. April 7, Election Day
C. April 13, 5:30 Work Session & Reorganization/Swearing-In Meeting
D. April 14, 3:00 pm Finance Committee
E. April 16, 3:00 CSIP/Academics Committee
F. April 27, 5:30 pm, Board of Education Meeting
11. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
12. Adjourn Meeting

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 2/23/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

2/20/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Appoint Temporary Board Secretary
3. Recognitions
A. Recognition of the 2026 Saint Joseph School District Teacher of the Year Finalists
B. Recognition of the 2026 Saint Joseph School District Support Person of the Year Finalists
C. Board Recognition – Real World Learning Student Leaders & Educator Early Adopter
D. Missouri All-State Jazz Band - Asav Gupta
E. Missouri All-State Band - Jake Burnam & Daeton Fitzpatrick
4. Audience Participation
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the Minutes
B. Approval of Donations
C. Renewal of MOU for Talent Search
D. MOU between SJSD and Sadowsky Autism Services, LLC
E. Continuation of Adult Education
7. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
8. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. February Budget Amendment
B. Approval of Bills
C. January Financials
D. Personnel Report
9. Action Items
A. Health Insurance Update, Renewal, and Funding for 26-27 School Year
B. Hillyard Technical Center Program Enhancement Grant Funds for 2026-2027
C. Central HS Track Temporary Striping
D. SJSD Internal Connections/Network Upgrade Project-eRate
E. Grant
10. Information Items
A. District Reorganization Update
B. MSHSAA Cooperative Agreement
C. Policy JCB Review
D. St. Joseph School District CSIP - Progress Update
E. Use of District Facilities
F. Cooperative Funding Agreement with Buchanan County - Diversion Officer
G. Board Notes
11. Future Meetings and Events
A. March 1, Transfer Request Deadline
B. March 6 - 13, Schools Closed Spring Break
C. March 6, District Closed
D. March 9 - 10, District Closed Spring Break
E. March 16, 5:30 p.m. Special Work Session (Special because of date change)
F. March 19, 3:00 p.m. CSIP/Academics Committee
G. TUESDAY, March 24, 5:30 p.m. Special Board of Education Meeting (Special due to date change)
H. March 25, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall Meeting
I. NOTE: There will be no Finance Committee Meeting in March due to Spring Break
12. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
13. Adjourn Meeting

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 1/26/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

1/23/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Approval of the Minutes
C. District Milestone Software Renewal
D. Hillyard Technical Center Tuition Rate
E. 2026 All Students Achieve Contract
F. Benchmark Supplemental Materials for English Language Learners
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Personnel Report
B. December Financials
C. Approval of Bills
8. Action Items
A. DLR Architects - Professional Services Agreement
B. Civic Arena Contract - Graduation
C. MSBA Policy Changes
1. IIAC - Instructional Media Center School Libraries
2. IIA Instructional Materials
D. Salary Schedule Revision - Substitutes
9. Information Items
A. Raymond James
B. District Reorganization
C. Board Notes
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. February 9, 5:30 p.m. Work Session
B. February 10, 3:00 p.m. Finance Committee
C. February 16, District Closed, President's Day
D. February 19, 3:00 p.m. CSIP/Academics Committee
E. February 23, 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting
11. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
12. Adjourn Meeting

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 12/22/2025 - Board of Education Meeting

12/19/2025

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
A. MSHSAA State Cross Country Championship, Kruz Bigham/Benton High School
B. Advancing Instructional Excellence: Recognition of National Board–Certified Teachers
C. Jared Boone, MSHSAA Coach of the Year
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Approval of the Minutes
C. Avila University MOU
D. Fort Hays State University MOU
E. Grand Canyon MOU
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. November Financials
C. Personnel Report
8. Action Items
A. FY 24-25 Audit
B. Salary Schedule Revisions
C. MSBA/CES K-12 Safety App
D. Community Alliance
1. Second vote on Community Alliance
E. Policy Sections H: Negotiations and I: Instruction
F. Academic Calendar 2026-2027
G. 260 Workday Calendar 2026-2027
9. Information Items
A. District Reorganization
B. Discussion on Policy GCBDA: Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves
C. Policy JED, Student Absences and Excuses
D. Board Notes
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. December 24 - January 2, 2026 District Closed
B. December 30, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Last Day of Board Candidate Filing
C. January 12, Board Work Session 5:30 p.m.
D. January 13, 3:00 p.m. Finance Committee
E. January 15, 3:00 p.m. CSIP/Academics Committee
F. January 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day - District Closed
G. January 26, 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting
11. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
12. Adjourn Meeting

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 11/24/2025 - Board of Education Meeting

11/21/2025

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
2. Recognitions
A. Saint Joseph School District Literacy Leadership Recognition- LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
B. MSHSAA State Cross Country Championship, Kruz Bigham/Benton High School
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Approval of the Minutes
C. Coleman Elementary incline chair lift
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. October Financials
C. Personnel Report
8. Action Items
A. Potential Rescind of Plan E
B. Facilities and District Reorganization
C. Bid Approval for Snap-On Student Tool Set
D. American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider Agreement
E. Medicaid Reimbursement for Perinatal Home Visiting
F. Belcher Scholarship
9. Information Items
A. Quarterly Investment Report (7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025)
B. Board Notes
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. December 8, 5:30 p.m. Board Work Session
B. December 9, First Day of Filing for Board of Education, 8:00 a.m. Administration Bldg, Door #5
C. December 9, 3:00 p.m. Finance Committee
D. December 18, CSIP/Academic Committee 3:00 p.m.
E. December 22, 5:30 p.m. Board of Education Meeting
F. December 24 - January 2, 2026 District Closed for the Holiday
G. December 30, Last Day to file for Board of Education, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Admin Bldg door #5
11. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
12. Adjourn Meeting

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 11/12/2025 - Special Board of Education Meeting

11/11/2025

A. Call to Order
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Audience Participation
C. Approval of the Agenda
D. Items for Discussion
1. Facility Plans
E. Adjournment

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting - 10/27/2025 - Board of Education Meeting

10/24/2025

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
A. Recognition: 2025–2026 Saint Joseph School District Apple Seed Innovators
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
A. Motion #2 Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Approval of the Minutes
C. 2025-26 Bus Routes
D. SRO Agreement with BCSD
E. Local Compliance Plan Certification Statement for Special Education
F. Ro Health Contract for Private Duty Nursing
G. Early Notification of Retirement
H. C/O Oak Grove playground surface
I. C/O #2 IHP for HVAC renovations
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. October Budget Amendment
B. Approval of Bills
C. September Financials
D. Personnel Report
8. Action Items
A. Facilities and District Reorganization
B. Hosea Elementary CLSD Grant and Benchmark Advance Professional Learning
C. Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
D. CIP Lindbergh Roof C/O
E. MSBA Policy Revisions/Updates
9. Information Items
A. Discussion on Policy GCBDA: Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves
B. Board Notes
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. November 10, 5:30 pm Work Session
B. November 11, 3:00 pm Finance Committee
C. November 20, CSIP/Academics Committee
D. November 24, 5:30 pm Board of Education Meeting
E. November 26 - 28, District Closed Thanksgiving Holiday
11. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for (1) Legal, (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records
12. Adjourn Meeting