I felt there was a renewed energy for the educators in the room, with many saying it felt like being in church. As a reminder, those candidates are Kisha Lee, Pablo Flinn, Christian Tompras, Peter Gariepy, and Kyle Meyer. Drs. Helm presented information related to Human Resources goals and staffing data. Representatives from Wachter, Inc. provided a construction update on the projects at Conway and Reed Elementary Schools. Representatives from Wachter, Inc. provided updates on the construction at both Conway and Reed Elementary Schools. Copyright 2022 Ladue Schools. $('span#sw-emailmask-230').replaceWith(''); Board Secretary Jennifer Growe Soshnik administered the Oath of Office to Kisha Lee, Pablo Flinn, and Peter Gariepy. Students residing in elementary attendance areas must attend their designated school unless they require a change of assignment based on extreme educational needs as determined by district administrators. Please note: The Athletics calendar reflects games as scheduled. Wilson Presentation #18, Change Order Requests, and Pay Application, Representatives from SM Wilson provided an. Please note: The Athletics calendar reflects games as scheduled. Its been a very good year to date. Copyright 2022 Ladue Schools. (Registration using a smartphone is not recommended.). Dr. Macy, Dr. Wipke, and the Board discussed proposed open enrollment legislation. The Village (Families), Early Release Records Day; End of 1st quarter K-8 (38 days), Conference Compensation Day; No school for teachers & students, Early Release Conference Day (K-12); Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences, Grades K-12. The registration period typically starts at the beginning of January. Renderings and floor plans of Conway are available to view. Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. Throughout the day classes will be enjoying Field Day. Conway Elementary. The cafeteria at our middle school will be turned over roughly around Spring Break and we welcome that addition I know the middle school is excited about getting that new cafeteria. (314) 993-2878 | (314) 994-3988 (fax) Principal Dr. Sarah Padberg. If youre looking for a good cup of java, I know where you can go. All rights reserved. WebConway Elementary School: lruch@ladueschools.net: 314-983-5674: Ruzicka, Stephanie: Teacher: 1st Grade: Conway Elementary School: sruzicka@ladueschools.net: 314-983 WebChoose one or all calendars you'd like to view. Dr. Amy Zielinski provided an update on the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) in Ladue Schools. I have included additional information for each Board member in regard to the specific bill, House Bill 253 dealing with open enrollment. The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Monday, June 26, 2023. Tonight, we have Pablo Flinn and Peter Gariepy here at our meeting. We ensure a safe, functional and inviting physical environment by maintaining our facilities regularly. Some of my sorors also participated in that program. WebConway School Association; Volunteer Information; Our District News & Media; Spotlight on Ladue Schools; Staff Resources" Overview; Students" Calendar; Upcoming Events. I also want to thank Don Goble for his work on all of our Excellence in Education videos this year. I also was at the Diversity Recruitment Fair. WebLadue Early Childhood Center; Conway Elementary School; Old Bonhomme Elementary; Reed Elementary School; Spoede Elementary School; Ladue Fifth Grade Center; We are seeing success around every corner, including success from students and staff on state assessments. Id like to remind everyone about our upcoming Board of Education election. As our Board members know, we are working with a group of other school districts at the possibility of applying for a waiver from DESE, which would grant us the ability to use nationally normed assessments rather than the state MAP test for our credibility purposes. View a recording from the Feb. 13 Board Meeting. We ensure a learner-centered school environment that personalizes instruction for all students through strong academic instruction and expectations, We embrace and value each child as an individual through the use of SEL, social emotional learning, resources. The Board discussed and approved moving 2023-24 meetings from Mondays to Wednesdays. Comments and questions for the Board of Education should be directed to the following email address: General questions regarding the information provided here should be directed to Communications Director Kimberly McKenzie by email at. Its also the little things that are appreciated, like my visit to Spoede Elementary this afternoon where our kindergarteners had a surprise visitor who left some green and gold clovers all over their room. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Aug. 22! After moving the item to action, the Board approved a revision to policy BDDH-1. Most of the Board will attend MSBAs Spring Virtual Meeting on March 1. updates to Certified Staff Leave Allotment, work at LHWHS to replace four roof sections, Fifth Grade Center to replace one section, lease/purchase agreement with Central States Bus Sales, funding dedicated to offering scholarships, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). As we look to the future, we do so with excitement for our early childhood expansion, the West Campus Plaza and partnering with the LEF to make it happen, and you will begin to hear me talk about the Parent University we are planning for the fall of 2023 and our community education partnership we are working on with the City of Olivette. . Although we went a little longer than we planned, dont let that scare you; be sure to tune in and listen to Dr. Jahnke as she walks us through her thoughts on leadership and takes us down memory lane. $('span#sw-emailmask-229').replaceWith(''); We ensure a learner-centered school environment that personalizes instruction for all students through strong academic instruction and expectations, We embrace and value each child as an individual through the use of SEL, social emotional learning, resources. Enroll in Ladue Schools. focused on Prop L, budget carry-over calculation, LECC expansion, and future financial topics including community education, transportation, and expansion of middle school activities. Order by scanning the QR code below or through this LINK. $(document).ready(function () { We talked in the beginning of the year about putting the joy back in education and I think we have been successful in doing that during this first semester. Honoring Tradition - Continuing Excellence. Helm will show us more about that tonight, we are financially stable and continue that work as a district, our Holiday Happiness program was a tremendous success and we appreciate all of Danielle Greens work on that, we continue to meet with our Parent District Council and have successful meetings, weve had two successful meetings of The Village, more than 500 people attended our Spoede Open House, weve had eight reunion groups join us this fall for high school tours and to see our new timeline wall, the LEF ran a very successful Due Run, we have two new Board Advisory Committees including our LECC committee and our Legislative Advisory committee, we hosted another One Book, One Community book discussion, and we have three Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winners: Mark Biernbaum, Katie Reeves, and Ellie White. Not sure which elementary school your child will attend? Main Office. Copyright 2022 Ladue Schools. I want to congratulate Jennifer Johnson, the librarian at Spoede Elementary, who not only is Spoedes Teacher of the Year but also our District Teacher of the Year. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dr. Geoff Macy presented a Finance Workshop focused on Prop L, budget carry-over calculation, LECC expansion, and future financial topics including community education, transportation, and expansion of middle school activities. Dr. Jennifer Riesenmy shared updates related to the districts DEI initiatives. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. We were very fortunate that he visited five of our schools this year. A huge THANK YOU to our current CSA Sponsors Friday July 14, 2023 12:18 am (America / Chicago) 51.254.127.148 production2. Kisha Lee was elected Board President, Marissa Rosen was elected Board Vice President, Jeff Kopolow was elected Board Secretary, and Jennifer Growe Soshnik was elected Board Treasurer. The slides are updated monthly. Dr. Geoff Macy provided information related to current LECC and BASK tuition. I want to thank Kisha, Carolyn, Jeff, and Jennifer for participating in our Student Advisory Committees; we have one from the middle school and one from the high school. It has 351 students in grades K-4 with a student The Ladue Schools community has really stepped up and I would like to thank you personally, from me and my family, for all of your support and to the Ladue Education Foundation for the beautiful plants that were sent to our house. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dr. Geoff Macy. Im pleased to mention that the cafeteria loft is now open in the middle school allowing more students to eat together. From our last meeting, I want to give a shoutout to our board members because the students participated in an activity in which our Board members collected feedback based on some of our Panorama findings. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Our purpose is to enhance the educational environment at Conway by organizing and funding events and improvements that support our students, teachers/staff, and community. We have a wonderful group of parents that meet with us, and at our last meeting we heard from educational lobbyist Scott Kimble about some bills that may gain traction, in particular the personal property tax bills that would impact district funding and the open enrollment bills that could have a tremendous impact on funding and enrollment in school districts throughout the state. When registering online, it is recommended that a laptop computer, desktop computer, or tablet device be used. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. NOTE: Kits are optional. I would like to remind the public that a meeting of the Board of Education is an opportunity for the Board to hold its meeting in public. The Board discussed duties of a school board and the potential addition of three new committees: the Board Accountability Committee, Board Finance and Facilities Committee, and the Student Achievement Board Committee. We also had a state championship in swimming for Mary Joyce Bezzant who broke two school records along the way; she won the state title in the 100 yard breaststroke and finished 2nd in the 200 yard individual medley. Beginning in December, the broadcasts will be shared here. View a recording from the Jan. 30 Board Meeting. Preparation for graduation is ongoing for the Class of 2023 and on May 21 we will see another set of amazing students walk across the stage. Please. Notice of Nondiscrimination. WebStudents residing in elementary attendance areas must attend their designated school unless they require a change of assignment based on extreme educational needs as Dr. Wipke shared information related to a new applicant to the Legislative Board Advisory Committee. Honoring Tradition - Continuing Excellence, Tatiana Cotton, RN(314) 983-5484tcotton@ladueschools.net. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Average salary for all teachers within the district. Well make an official announcement to our staff and community on Tuesday. We are getting closer to Spring Break, and that means we are getting closer to our middle school cafeteria addition, which I know will put a smile on the faces of LMS students and staff. The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The Meeting ID will be posted on the. It is a huge commitment to volunteer all of those hours, not just to run, but to serve if you are elected. Not sure which elementary school your child will attend? Meet the Principal and Assistant Principal. The Board approved the changes. Representatives from Wachter, Inc. shared the latest change order request and pay application related to construction at Conway and Reed. The Board approved the proposed tuition rates for the 2023-24 school year. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dr. Geoff Macy recommended the Board approve a proposed agreement with Digital Scoreboards to purchase and install new scoreboards in the LHWHS Aquatic Center. I look forward to our next Board retreat on June 15. $(document).ready(function () { Please review the information needed for registration below and then start the process. This does not occur if we are not aligned in our district and building goals. Notice of Nondiscrimination. At future Board meetings, we will ask our Board to adopt a resolution opposing open enrollment. You may purchase supplies yourself instead of ordering the online kit. They also shared the latest change orders and pay applications (first and second). Kisha Lee introduced, and the Board approved, a motion to grant Board director Sheldon Johnson a 60-day leave of absence from the Board. All rights reserved. The first bell rings at 8:35 a.m., and at that time, students can enter the building and report to their classroom. The slides are updated monthly. I want to first congratulate our Excellence in Education recipient Katie Solomon who does a great job at Old Bonhomme for our music department. Carolyn Jaeger and Dr. Wipke were in attendance with me. Summer Math Transition Packet for Rising 5th Graders. I also took part, along with Dr. Wipke and Dr. Julie Helm, in the MSBA Practical Personnel Law Webinar titled Marijuana Madness. Honoring Tradition - Continuing Excellence. Speaking of safety, I appreciate the Boards support with hiring a new Safety and Security Coordinator this evening. Athletes Must wear track spikes, " spikes or smaller. A day all kids look forward to , and because of your generous donations we are able to allow all Conway students to attend for FREE. Although the new furniture surprised some of our middle schoolers, it is a very nice setup. On Friday the 14th I had the pleasure of interviewing former superintendent Dr. Donna Jahnke on my podcast. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Aug. 22! Medals will be awarded to the 4 places. WebLadue Early Childhood Center; Conway Elementary School; Old Bonhomme Elementary School Spoede Elementary School; Ladue Fifth Grade Center; Ladue Middle The Meeting ID will be posted on the Featured tab of BoardDocs when the meeting information is officially posted. I want to start out by saying happy Mothers Day to all of our moms thank you for all that you do. Note: School map boundaries may have changed for the current school year. (Be sure to choose the correct school year your child will be starting. I appreciated the dialogue and everyones willingness to discuss topics like our district goals, safety of our schools, committee structures, budgetary items, and future planning, just to name a few. We are now moving toward more renovation at the middle school and Spoede before we can move into our next phase. Reed and Conway are also making significant progress, and the warmer weather really helps us move forward with those outdoor Prop L projects. Lastly, we held a successful high school prom on Saturday. Im very proud of Noah for reaching out to me he had questions about how he might partner with the LEF and different organizations within our school structure. I am incredibly excited to meet and work with you this upcoming year! Noah Temple reached out to me, and he has started his own coffee company called Junior Java. Dr. Zielinski reviewed student, staff, and community feedback surrounding proposed changes to start times next school year. Please feel free to contact parent volunteer, Maggie Horn, at, The best way to stay in touch with CSA and other parents is through our. STEAM is an initiative directly connected to our district goals and progress is happening each and every week. This summer will be very important for us to hit our deadlines in February. Director of Facilities Mike Noonan discussed roofing improvements needed at LHWHS and the Fifth Grade Center. We just wrapped up Teacher Appreciation Week last week and I would like to thank our teachers and staff members who work diligently to ensure our students are prepared to excel in anything they pursue, as you have seen here tonight. Director of Facilities Mike Noonan recommended, and the Board approved, awarding a three-year contract to Trane with a locked-in annual cost of $114,485. Director of Facilities Mike Noonan recommended, and the Board approved, an extension of the districts contract with Green RX for one year for $159,746. Dr. Geoff Macy provided an update on the 2022-23 budget. Dr. Derrick Wallace provided an update on district counseling services. All rights reserved. Im thrilled to be back in Ladue, working with the students, teachers, and families that together make this a great place to work and learn! Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Dr. Geoff Macy and Director of Communications Kimberly McKenzie recommended approval of a three-year contract with ParentSquare for district mass communication needs. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Aug. 22! The positive response from participants was well-received and I will say that while there was some friendly competition going on between us and Clayton, the first person to hug me was Clayton Superintendent Dr. Nisha Patel. Our purpose is to enhance the Please feel free to contact parent volunteer, Maggie Horn, at maggieglauber@gmail.com. They also shared the latest pay application. Make sure you send a note of thanks with your child on Thursday, May 4th. All rights reserved. I want to wish a happy birthday to my dad who is 78 years old today. About This Home Within walking distance to all of the Ladue Schools. We held a successful Board retreat on April 27. The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. February is Black History Month and I encourage everyone to check in with your students buildings for a list of activities throughout the month. Phone: (314) 983-5320. They were the organizers of the Dance Marathon at our high school and they raised funds for Childrens Miracle Network. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8FMrswJET_NVTJqcEx1ZG1IQUU?resourcekey=0-RA9T1_YWQzcFR-RlueYL6w&usp=sharing, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Monday, Jan. 30, 2022. Before my experience in Kirkwood, I taught right here, in Ladue School District, working at Spoede Elementary and the Fifth Grade Center for the first ten years of my educational career. The Board approved all items as presented. Children who will be 5 years old before Aug. 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten for the upcoming school year. They moved through their K through 12 education, and while there may have been an occasional bad day, or an ER visit, an extra hug, or a stern talking to, they made it, and we are all so very proud of them. for $349,500 on Aug 1, 2017. Running events begin 9:30am, rolling schedule Javelin runway is an all weather track surface. If you have questions, you can reach out to Dr. Zielinski who is the liaison with the System Design Zone team. The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Monday, Jan. 9, 2022. For all other questions regarding your student, please email the Director of Student Services Dr. Tiffany Taylor-Johnson or call (314) 994-7080. Director of Facilities Mike Noonan recommended, and the Board approved, playground improvements at Conway Elementary. Beginning in December, the broadcasts will be shared here. Geoff Macy and Derrick Wallace continued the discussion on establishing a threshold of funding dedicated to offering scholarships for early childhood education. Sometimes I think were so focused here on constant improvement which we should be and sometimes we only see the next day and the next day, but our Board of Education had done an amazing job of leading this district and I think were in a great place because of the decisions that we make at each meeting with students at the center of our work. WebCalendar. He recommended awarding Jim Taylor, Inc. the work at LHWHS to replace four roof sections for $426,600, and at the Fifth Grade Center to replace one section for $50,000. I attended the Diversity Recruitment and Networking Fair on Saturday that our district hosted along with the School District of Clayton. The Village (Families), Early Release Records Day; End of 1st quarter K-8 (38 days), Conference Compensation Day; No school for teachers & students, Early Release Conference Day (K-12); Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences, Grades K-12. Our Fifth Grade Center students visited the LECC to read to students. 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. Dr. I think its safe to say the new spaces are a big hit with students and staff. Thats a really cool partnership that we have going. Student & Staff Dashboard. I want to highlight our Legislative Board Advisory Committee which held a meeting on Jan. 18. For information about last-minute changes and cancellations, please consult the Ladue The Board members did a remarkable job of facilitating conversation and I will share feedback with our principals at our principals meeting this week. Dr. Due to technical difficulties, the meeting was not recorded from 7:12 p.m. to 7:24 p.m. But you didnt, and they turned out just fine. Discover the schools, companies, and neighborhoods that are right for you. The Board discussed proposed changes to polices BDDB-2, IGDCA, and IGCD. Honoring Tradition - Continuing Excellence, All teachers; Professional Development/Staff Meetings/Prep, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM WebMar 24 Spring Break No school (School resumes Monday, March 27) All Day Mar 27 All Day Mar 30 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Apr 19 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calendar Asa parent/guardian of a student at Conway, you are a member of the CSA. This is an unofficial record. View a recording from the April 24 Board Meeting. Its pretty remarkable, and when I say he started his own company, its a legitimate operation. Please contact your school district to verify school assignment for your child. Rendering of the proposed front view of Conway gymnasium addition. Listening to her and asking questions, it brought me right back here to my job in Ladue Schools and made me incredibly grateful to be your Superintendent.