/tags/school-board School Board en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-29/freeburg-school-board-seeks-to-remove-a-second-member-alleging-violent-threats The Metro East board's action follows a similar move three months ago when it also voted to censure and remove for undisclosed reasons. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-29/freeburg-school-board-seeks-to-remove-a-second-member-alleging-violent-threats Teri Maddox /education/2024-08-27/freeburg-school-board-member-censured-and-removed The actions at Monday's board meeting follow several teachers speaking out against Freeberg board member Jayson Baker. In his defense, Baker said he is "proud to stand alone, even if it comes at a great personal cost." Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:17:19 GMT /education/2024-08-27/freeburg-school-board-member-censured-and-removed Kelly Smits /education/2023-09-12/parents-and-students-call-for-fairness-and-ethics-in-next-ofallon-high-superintendent The search comes after Darcy Benway said she would step back from her role because for "medical purposes," according to the school board's president. Benway's replacement will be hired next July. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:25:04 GMT /education/2023-09-12/parents-and-students-call-for-fairness-and-ethics-in-next-ofallon-high-superintendent Kelly Smits /education/2023-07-18/ofallon-illinois-school-district-takes-disciplinary-action-in-custodian-controversy The District 90 investigation stems from ongoing charges against the assistant superintendent's son. Police in Oklahoma accuse the 24-year-old of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:57:55 GMT /education/2023-07-18/ofallon-illinois-school-district-takes-disciplinary-action-in-custodian-controversy Will Bauer /education/2023-05-11/ofallon-illinois-school-district-90-launches-independent-hiring-investigation The investigation centers around the hiring of an assistant superintendent's son as a custodian after he was charged with one count of assault and battery in Oklahoma. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:51:13 GMT /education/2023-05-11/ofallon-illinois-school-district-90-launches-independent-hiring-investigation Will Bauer /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-09/missouri-school-boards-are-caught-in-culture-wars-advocates-yearn-for-something-more Amid a growing political divide, education advocates encourage parents and community members to engage with school boards in an effort to keep the focus on what’s best for students, rather than on the priorities of a select few. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:59:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-09/missouri-school-boards-are-caught-in-culture-wars-advocates-yearn-for-something-more Emily Woodbury /education/2023-01-17/conflict-and-consensus-lead-to-100-million-bond-referendum-for-edwardsville-schools Edwardsville's school district held a number of "engagement sessions" to get input from community members. School officials propose a $100 million bond. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:20:28 GMT /education/2023-01-17/conflict-and-consensus-lead-to-100-million-bond-referendum-for-edwardsville-schools Teri Maddox /education/2022-09-02/rockwood-superintendent-pauses-equity-work-amid-ongoing-division-on-diversity In an email to principals, Superintendent Curtis Cane said the district would delay equity efforts while he reviews the training. But he said the work will continue. Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:21:52 GMT /education/2022-09-02/rockwood-superintendent-pauses-equity-work-amid-ongoing-division-on-diversity Andrea Y. Henderson, Kate Grumke /education/2022-04-06/outside-groups-weighed-in-on-st-louis-school-board-races-with-mixed-results Despite candidate guides that circulated on social media, results in St. Louis region school board races didn’t point to one clear ideological trend. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:37:17 GMT /education/2022-04-06/outside-groups-weighed-in-on-st-louis-school-board-races-with-mixed-results Kate Grumke /education/2022-04-01/political-issues-drive-a-wedge-in-some-st-louis-school-board-races Issues like health protocols in schools and debates over curriculum have made their way into school board elections this year. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:26:17 GMT /education/2022-04-01/political-issues-drive-a-wedge-in-some-st-louis-school-board-races Kate Grumke