This information includes highlights of information received by the Ladue Schools Board of Education at the Aug. 8, 2022, regular Board of Education business meeting. This is an unofficial record. Official minutes of each Board meeting are posted on the district website and are available for viewing at the Administrative Center after the Board approves them, typically two weeks after the meeting.

View a recording from the Aug. 8 Board Meeting

Board President Remarks

Due to technical difficulties, Board President Kisha Lee’s remarks were not recorded.

Superintendent Remarks

• Congratulations to Dr. Amy Zielinski and the Curriculum and Instruction Department for coordinating New Teacher Orientation and doing a wonderful job leading our 23 new teachers.

• Monday was the first day of regular season athletic practices. I know our high school athletic department has had a busy day. I love seeing kids practicing behind our Admin Center and getting back into action.

• Our theme for the year is bringing joy to education and it’s something we’ve discussed in meetings and at Summer Institute. We have a lot to be thankful for here in Ladue Schools and we want to spread that joy.

• As we look ahead to the beginning of the school year, we may have some challenges related to Prop L and making sure the work is done on time to welcome our students back to our buildings. We have received a lot of rain recently and it has impacted our families and construction projects. The staff parking lot at Old Bonhomme received substantial rain which has put us behind by 2 to 4 weeks, so some additional work will be needed there. There also is some drywall damage in the building that has slowed progress along with damage behind the school. We’re asking our staff and community to be patient with us as we work through these issues.

• Our Middle School is coming along well, but there is plenty yet to be done. Everyone is working well together to get the job done.

• My report would not be complete if I didn’t brag about my buddy Drew from Old Bonhomme. He recently sold lemonade in his driveway to raise money for the Humane Society and ended up donating everything he earned which amounted to $15. You may be seeing more of Drew in an upcoming back-to-school video. We are excited to welcome our staff back on the 15th and our students on the 22nd.

ACTION ITEMS

Ladue Opportunities

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Amy Zielinski and LHWHS Associate Principal Dr. Beth Rapoff recommended approval of the Ladue Opportunities program. The Board approved the program.

S. M. Wilson Presentation, Change Order Requests, and Pay Application

Representatives from S.M. Wilson provided an update on Prop L construction progress along with information about change orders 70, 76, 77, 78, 87, 88, 101, 102, and 104 and the July pay application. The Board approved all items.

Wachter Change Order and Pay Application

Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Dr. Geoff Macy recommended approval of change order #3 and the latest pay application from Wachter and Hoener. The Board approved both items.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Board Policy Updates

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Julie Helm and Director of Student Services Dr. Derrick Wallace discussed updates to board policies GCBDA, GDBDA, IGD, JHDE, and JGA.

Board Advisory Committee Updates

Director of Facilities Mike Noonan provided information on two applicants to the Facilities Board Advisory Committee.

Full Charge Memo of Understanding

LHWHS Athletic Director Nick Gianino and Activities Coordinator Greg Kendall provided information on a proposed agreement with Full Charge to protect student data.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. The Meeting ID will be posted on the Featured tab of BoardDocs when the meeting information is officially posted.