Board of Education Meeting - Study Session - Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Business Items

MSBA Policy Update 24B

The board conducted a first reading of several MSBA Board Policies, including:



• Policy Update 24 B
• Policy BDC: Closed Meetings, Records, and Votes
• Policy DFI-2: Setting Tuition for District Programs
• Policy FFA: Memorials on Facilities and Grounds
• Policy GBEBC: Criminal Background Check
• Policy IND: Ceremonies and Observances
• Policy JEC-1: School Admissions
• Policy JECA-2: Eligibility to Enroll
• Policy JO-1: Student Records
• Policy KH: Public Gifts to the School

The changes in this update are primarily based on recent changes in Missouri state law. Changes include adding two new grounds for closing meetings or records under the Sunshine Law, billing back districts for the enrollment of non-resident students, requirements for background checks for adults on school campus during school hours, and a provision on adult learners. New law calls for permanent retention of special education records, but it is unclear whether this includes all special education records or only the most recent records, so MSBA has recommended language that the district will preserve such records according to law. Other changes include a consolidated policy on gifts to the district, memorials, and crowdfunding.

2024-2025 Student Handbooks

The board voted to approve the 2024-2025 Student Handbooks.

Policy JFCI-2: Student Alcohol and Drug Testing

The board voted to approve policy JFCI-2. MSBA spearheaded the policy updates and the Willard District formulated a committee to recommend the adoption of the policy to the board.

Certified Handbook Amendment

The board voted to approve the following Certified Handbook Amendment:

Teachers are expected to remain engaged in their building activities for an additional 25 minutes beyond the Tuesday-Friday dismissal time on Monday Collaboration days. Arrival times will be established by each building. This adjustment ensures increased consistent expectations across the district and maximizes our professional development efforts.

Annual Board Member Training

The board conducted annual board member training as presented by the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA).

New Hires

The board of Education voted to approve the following hires at the August Study Session:



• Taylor Gold, MTSS Paraprofessional at WIS-N
• Ashley Long, 7 Hour Nutrition Services at WOHE
• Sarah Robinett, EBS Paraprofessional at WIS-N
• Megan Hayward, Early Childhood SPED Paraprofessional at WOHE
• Callie Arnston, 2 Hour Nutrition Services at HS
• Sarah McDowell, 8th Grade Science & HS Alternative Math Teacher
• Chris Hamby, 2nd Shift Custodian at Central
• Simon Bates, 2nd Shift Custodian at MS
• Josiah Phillips, 2nd Shift Custodian at East
• Cristina Worley, 6 Hour Nutrition Services at East
• Elizabeth Wiley, 4th Grade Teacher at Central

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our team!

Upcoming Meetings

The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the District Office Training Room. Open session will start at approximately 7:00 p.m.