St. Joseph School District Meetings

Board of Education Meeting - 9/28/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

9/25/2026

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. Recognitions
A. EduStaff Missouri Substitute of the Year Award - Taylor Bristol
B. JROTC Drill Teams - National Competition Recognition
C. JROTC Archery Team from Lafayette High School - National Competition Recognition
D. Missouri School Social Worker of the Year - Debbie Griffith-Fujinami
E. Excellence in Scholarship: Middle School Spring 2026 Missouri Assessment Program Top Performers
F. Excellence in Scholarship: High School Spring 2026 End-of-Course Assessment Top Performers
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Minutes
A. Approval of the Minutes for the Ad Hoc Governance Committee Meeting on 8/14/26
B. Approval of the Minutes for the Tax Rate Hearing, 8/24/26
C. Approval of the Minutes for the Board of Education Meeting, 8/24/26
D. Approval of the Minutes for the Work Session on 9/14/26
E. Approval of the Minutes for the Finance Committee Meeting on 9/15/26
F. Approval of the Minutes for the Academic/CSIP Meeting on 9/17/26
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Renewal MOU with Head Start
C. Renewal MOU with SJSD and Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph
D. Renewal MOU with Missouri Veterans Commission – Hillyard Technical Center
E. Renewal MOU with Avila University
F. Renewal MOU with Buchanan County Sheriff's Office (Bessie Ellison)
G. Renewal MOU for Sadowsky Autism Services
H. Renewal ASA Funding Application
I. Central Methodist University MOU
7. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
8. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. August Financials
C. Personnel Report
9. Action Items
A. Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
B. Civic Arena Rental Agreement for Basketball Jamboree
C. Civic Arena Rental Agreement for High School Graduations 2027
D. Civic Arena Rental Agreement for Convocation - August 20, 2027
E. Superintendent Professional Development
F. Surplus Property
G. Board Voting Methodology
H. Board Policy Updates
I. Board Officer Election Procedure
10. Information Items
A. Committee Reports
11. Future Meetings and Events
A. October 12, 2026 Board Work Session 5:30 pm
B. October 15, 2026 Academics/CSIP Committee Meeting 3 pm
C. October 23, 2026 End of 1st Quarter, 3 Hour Early Dismissal
D. October 26 - 29, 2026 Parent Teacher Conferences
E. October 26, 2026 Board of Education Meeting 5:30 pm
F. October 30, 2026 No School
12. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records for 1) Legal Actions, Causes of Action, or Litigation, 3) Hiring, Firing, Disciplining, or Promoting of Particular Employees, 13) Individually Identifiable Personnel Records
13. Adjourn Meeting

Board of Education Meeting - 8/24/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

8/21/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
A. Spring Garden Middle School Make48 Regional Competition
B. 2026 Educator Externship Experience Participants
C. Hillyard Technical Center Agriculture Program
D. LETRS® Certified Educators
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Minutes
A. Approval of Board of Education Meeting on 7/27/26
B. Approval of Board of Education Work Session on 8/10/26
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. K-6 ELA Curriculum Alignment to Benchmark Advance
C. Special Education State Compliance Plan
D. Tiny Tot Town Event Agreement for East Hills Mall Usage
E. University of Wisconsin Eau Clair MOU
F. American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund Grant
G. Catapult Learning Contract
H. International Alliance Group Contract Renewal
I. Crisis Intervention Plan
J. Hazard Mitigation Plan
K. 26-27 School Year Bus Routes- First Student
L. Coleman MDP replacement bid results
M. Asphalt Sealing bid results
7. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
8. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. July Financials
C. Personnel Report
9. Action Items
A. Prepayment Debt Service
B. Setting the Tax Rate
C. Demographer Services RFP
D. MOU for Missouri Western Nursing Students and SJSD Health Services
E. Renewal: MWSU Social Work Practicum Agreement
F. Policy IGBI: Home Schooling and Other Educational Options
G. Board Committees
10. Information Items
A. CSIP Update
B. District Reorganization Update
C. Facilities Planning
D. 2026-2027 Parent and Student Handbook
E. Board Policy BCG-1
11. Future Meetings and Events
A. August 25, 2026 First Day of School
B. September 7, 2026 Labor Day - No School
C. September 14, 2026 Board Work Session @ 5:30 pm
D. September 15, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting @ 3:00 pm
E. September 17, 2026 Academics/CSIP Committee Meeting @ 3:00 pm
12. 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.
13. Adjourn Meeting

Board of Education Meeting - 8/24/2026 - Tax Rate Hearing

8/21/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Tax Rate Hearing
A. St. Joseph School District Tax Rate Hearing Notice 2026
B. Public Comment for Tax Rate Hearing
4. Adjourn & Move to Regular Session BOE Meeting

Board of Education Meeting - 7/27/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

7/23/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
A. Regional Teacher of the Year Recognition – Victoria Turner
B. Alfred Lerner Fellow Recognition – Samantha Sherley
C. Recognition of State Track Athletes
D. Celebrating Central High School Graduate Zeke Simpson
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of the Minutes
A. Approval of Work Session Minutes - June 29, 2026 Training Session; July 6, 2026 Town Hall and Special Board Work Session
B. Approval of Board of Education meeting on June 22, 2026
6. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Policy GBH and GBH-AF(1) Revision
C. Liberty University MOU
D. EduStaff Contract Extention
E. Additional Payrates Schedule Revision
F. Esports Job Description - Assistant Coach
G. St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, & Civic Facilities Use Agreement
H. Maxim Contract for Private Duty Nurse
I. Security Services Agreement
J. Review Policy Section J: Students
K. State of Missouri Children's Trust Fund Funding Agreement Extension-PAT
L. Beyond Interpreting Contract
M. Elementary Chromebook Purchase -Lenovo Financial Agreement
7. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
8. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. June Financials
C. FY26 ASBR Update
D. Quarterly Investment Report (4/1/2026 - 6/30/2026)
E. Personnel Report
9. Action Items
A. Resolution Regarding Prior Voluntary Rollback
B. 26-27 Paper Bids
C. MWSU Early College Academy MOU
D. Robidoux Roof CIP change order
E. Advocating for PK-12 Education
10. Information Items
A. District Reorganization Update
B. Facilities Planning
C. 26-27 Financial Handbook
D. Board Committees
11. Future Meetings and Events
A. August 10, 2026 Board Work Session 5:30 p.m.
B. August 24, 2026 Board of Education Meeting 5:30 p.m.
12. 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.
13. Adjourn Meeting

Board of Education Meeting - 6/22/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

6/18/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Recognitions
A. Mark Twain & Lake Early Learning Centers
B. SJSD Cleanest Building Winner - Darren Wooten and Jeff Saverino, Ellison Elementary
C. 2026 NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award Winners
D. Write On! Celebrating Saint Joseph School District Student Achievement in Writing
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the Minutes
B. Approval of Donations
C. DESE Alternative Methods of Instruction Application 2026-2027
D. Revision to 2027 Academic Calendar – High School Graduation Schedule
E. Hillyard Technical Center Perkins Grant
F. Hillyard Technical Center CTE Base and Performance Grant
G. SESI Contract for 2026-2027
H. National Board Certification Cohort: PDC-Funded Support and District Commitment
I. Early Childhood Conscious Discipline Professional Development
J. Nutrition Services Free and Reduced Application packet 2026-2027
K. Nutrition Services Full Pay Meal Prices
L. Flag Football Job Description
M. Extra Duty Salary Schedule Revision 2026-2027
N. Additional Payrates Schedule Revision
O. Adult Education & Literacy Program Salary Schedule
P. District Software Renewal
Q. Surplus Property
R. Review of Policy Sections H: Negotiations (2) & I: Instruction (47)
S. 2026-2027 Lau Plan
T. MSHSAA Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys Swimming
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
1. 2026-2027 SJSD Teacher Evaluation Plan
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. Approval of Bills
B. May Financials
C. Personnel Report
8. Action Items
A. FY27 Preliminary Budget
B. FY26 June Budget Amendment
C. Elementary Chromebooks for 26-27 School Year
D. Policy Revision - Policy GCBDA: Professional Staff Short-Term Leave
E. Policy Revision - Policy GDBDA: Support Staff Leave
F. K-1 and Special Services IPad Replacement
9. Information Items
A. Employee Handbook 2026-2027
B. SJSD Communications Plan
C. Town Hall Meeting Discussion
D. Proposed Policy BCG-1: Board Communication with Legal Counsel
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. July 6, 5:30 pm Town Hall/Work Session
B. July 27, 5:30 pm, Board of Education Meeting
11. Adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 610.021 Closed Meetings and Closed Records
12. Adjourn Meeting

Board of Education Meeting - 5/26/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

5/22/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Review Board Norms
2. Recognitions
A. Central High School Math Awards
B. FBLA & DECA Recognition
C. Altec's Innovation Challenge Winners 2026
D. Make48 Competition – First-Ever Regional Finalists 2026
E. Board Recognition of the Seal of Biliteracy Recipients
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. 2024 Bond Savings
C. New Courses 2026-2027
D. 2026-2027 St. Joseph School District Professional Learning Plan
E. 2026 - 2027 St. Joseph School District Assessment Plan
F. 5th Grade Science Core Resource Adoption - Amplify Science
G. Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Contract
H. Therapy at School Contract
I. Security Radio Purchase for SY2026-27
J. 2026 Graduates
K. Renewal of Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant Application
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. April Financials
C. Approval of Bills
8. Action Items
A. Facilities Planning - DLR Agreement
B. Audit Services RFP
C. Benton High School Classroom Remodel
D. Saint Joseph School District Career Ladder 2026-2027
E. Addendum to the MOU with the YMCA
F. Hillyard Technical Center Equipment Purchase
G. Integrated Pest Control Contract extension
H. District Waste Disposal Contract
I. Robidoux Roof Replacement/Overlay
J. Tabled Personnel Action
K. Policy BCG - 1, Board Communication with Legal Counsel
L. Board Policy Updates
M. Town Hall
N. Approval of the Minutes
9. Information Items
A. District Reorganization Update
B. Communication from Legal Services Procedures
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. June 8, 2026 Board Work Session 5:30 pm
B. June 19, 2026 Juneteenth Holiday Observed District Closed
C. June 22, 2026 Board of Education Meeting 5:30 pm
D. June 29, 2026 Board Work/Training Session 9:00 am
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

Board of Education Meeting - 4/27/2026 - Board of Education Meeting

4/24/2026

1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Review Board Norms
D. Moment of Silence
2. Recognitions
A. Victoria Turner, Student Council Honor Award
B. Dave Wing, NWMSCA Outstanding School Counselor of the Year
C. Mark Anderson, Assistant Principal/Activities Director - Spring Garden Middle School
D. Hyde Elementary
E. Recognition of Real-World Learning Experiences in Our High School Sites
F. Benton High School Boys Basketball - 3rd Place State
G. Benton High School Girls Basketball - 4th Place State
H. State Wrestling Finalists
I. Spring Garden Middle School STUCO
3. Audience Participation
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Donations
B. Nutrition Services Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2026-2027
C. 2026-2027 Individual Work Calendars
D. Cooperative Funding Agreement with Buchanan County - Diversion Officer
E. Job Description - Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent/Board Secretary/Custodian of Records
F. Job Description - Director of School Improvement
G. Huddle Up Contract
H. Orientation and Mobility Contract for Visually Impaired Students
I. MOU with St. Joseph Fire Department
J. MOU for 2026-27 YMCA Before and After School Care
K. Surplus Inventory
6. Administrative Reports
A. Superintendent's Report
B. Assistant Superintendent Academics Report
7. Personnel & Finance / Treasurer's Report/Assistant Superintendent's Reports
A. March Financials
B. Approval of Bills
C. Quarterly Investment Report (1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026)
D. Personnel Report
8. Action Items
A. 2026-2027 Nutrition Services Food Vendor Bids
B. MOU MoWest Practicum in Psychology
C. Policy BBFA: Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure
D. Moving Services RFP
E. Stop-Loss Insurance Renewal
F. Selection of Construction Manager as Agent (CMA)
G. Capital Improvement Projects 2026-2027
H. Approval of the Minutes
9. Information Items
A. ADA Digital Accessibility - Livestreaming Meetings
B. Saint Joseph School District Career Ladder Plan (2026–2027)
C. District Reorganization Update
D. Facilities Plan Discussion
E. Board Notes
10. Future Meetings and Events
A. May 11, 2026, Scholar Athlete/Coach of the Year/Community Service Awards
B. May 12, 2026 (TUESDAY) - 5:30 pm Board Work Session
C. May 12, 2026 - 3:00 pm Board Finance Committee
D. May 25, 2026 DISTRICT CLOSED - HOLIDAY
E. May 26, 2026 (TUESDAY) - 5:30 pm SPECIAL 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