The June 9, 2026 Pattonville Board of Education meeting is centered on adopting the district's 2026-2027 operating budget while also approving a broad package of contracts, curriculum updates, facility projects, technology purchases, and governance changes. The meeting also includes updates on district activities, student and staff recognition, committee work, and ongoing Proposition S construction.
Financial decisions dominate the agenda. The board is asked to approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget, authorize more than $5.59 million in regular bill payments, approve $165,633.08 in purchasing card expenditures, adopt grant applications, revise the current fiscal year budget, and approve numerous contracts ranging from food service and instructional materials to cybersecurity and athletics.
Capital improvements continue under Proposition S. One of the largest action items authorizes Construction Manager at Risk Amendment No. 11 with S.M. Wilson & Co. for work not to exceed $21,467,042, bringing the guaranteed maximum project contract value to $102,281,261. The district is also preparing financing for future Phase 3 work through an intent-to-reimburse resolution covering preliminary architectural and planning costs.
Families will also see several education-related changes. The board will consider new K-12 physical education instructional materials, updated instrumental music resources, curriculum revisions including a new Principles of AI high school course, revised student behavior guides, annual paraprofessional staffing recommendations, and a modest increase in paid student lunch prices required under federal Paid Lunch Equity rules.
Major Discussion and Action Items
2026-2027 Proposed Budget
The board will receive a detailed presentation before voting on the proposed budget for the upcoming school year. The budget serves as the district's primary financial plan and incorporates operating revenues, expenditures, grant funding, staffing, and capital projects. The board is also asked to approve related grant submissions and adopt revisions to the current 2025-2026 budget before approving the new fiscal year budget.
Proposition S Construction and Phase 3 Work
Construction remains one of the district's largest ongoing initiatives. Board members will receive a facilities update and consider a "not to exceed" authorization of $21,467,042 for Contract Amendment No. 11 with S.M. Wilson & Co. District officials explain that early approval is needed because subcontractor negotiations and demolition scheduling for the high school stair tower could not wait until the July meeting. The total guaranteed maximum contract value would become $102,281,261. A separate reimbursement resolution positions the district to repay preliminary design expenses once future bond proceeds are available.
Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Academic Programs
Several instructional initiatives are scheduled for approval. The district proposes adopting new K-12 physical education instructional materials costing $282,710 and grades 5-12 instrumental music materials costing $80,000. Curriculum revisions include updated physical education and health courses, revised instrumental music curriculum, new library media curriculum across all grade bands, removal of outdated library media and physical education content, and introduction of a new high school Project Lead The Way elective titled Principles of AI. District staff state these changes will not require additional staffing.
Student Meal Prices
Federal Paid Lunch Equity requirements require districts participating in the National School Lunch Program to gradually align paid meal prices with federal reimbursement levels. Pattonville proposes increasing elementary lunch prices from $3.05 to $3.15 and secondary lunch prices from $3.20 to $3.30. Breakfast remains free under Provision II, while milk remains $0.50.
Policy Review and Governance
Board members will review multiple governance policies affecting board responsibilities, advisory committees, minutes, policy development, legislative advocacy, and board memberships. Additional policies previously introduced are scheduled for final adoption through the consent agenda, including updates regarding district legal status, district mission, instructional materials, school attorney provisions, and data reporting requirements.
Technology, Security, and Operations
The district proposes several technology investments designed to support instruction and cybersecurity. These include a three-year SentinelOne malware protection renewal totaling $54,784.28, Securly student monitoring and content filtering services for $79,153, Cidilabs ADA accessibility tools for Canvas for $16,740, server room cooling improvements at Pattonville High School for $22,912, and ACES building automation support totaling $67,549 over three years.
Student Services and Staffing
The board will consider renewing the homebound education agreement with Special School District at $48.50 per instructional hour, approve annual paraprofessional allocations by school, adopt the Early Childhood Local Plan for Compliance with State Regulations, and approve routine personnel recommendations including certified staff, support staff, summer school employees, separations, and leave requests.
Financial Matters
The meeting includes numerous significant financial actions.
The board is asked to approve regular May 2026 bills totaling $5,590,011.30, April purchasing card expenditures totaling $165,633.08, April investment reports, and April financial statements.
Major proposed expenditures include:
- CMAR Amendment No. 11 for Proposition S construction: Not to exceed $21,467,042, with total guaranteed maximum contract value increasing to $102,281,261.
- K-12 Physical Education instructional materials: $282,710.
- Grades 5-12 Instrumental Music instructional materials: $80,000.
- Chartwells Food Service Management renewal: estimated $2,110,000 for 2026-2027.
- EducationPlus membership dues: $36,205.05.
- CESA personalized learning services: $140,648.
- Exercise equipment: $103,683.
- Securly monitoring services: $79,153.
- SentinelOne cybersecurity renewal: $54,784.28 over three years.
- SSM athletic trainer agreement: $84,360 over three years.
- ACES building automation support: $67,549 over three years.
- Elementary heart rate monitors: $25,635.
- Mind Education K-2 math licenses: $24,000.
- Pattonville High School server room cooling project: $22,912.
- Canvas ADA accessibility tools: $16,740.
The board will also approve annual grant submissions and adopt a reimbursement resolution related to future bond financing for Proposition S Phase 3.
Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance
The board continues its ongoing policy review process intended to maintain compliance with Missouri law, federal regulations, court decisions, and district practices.
Policies proposed for review or lodging include BBA, BCE, BDDG, BF, and BI, while policy BJ is recommended for rescission. Through the consent agenda, the board also considers final adoption or revision of policies addressing data reporting, district legal status, district mission, instructional materials, and school attorney provisions.
A Resolution Authorizing Disbursement of Funds delegates authority for routine check issuance during the 2026-2027 fiscal year while preserving monthly board oversight.
The superintendent will provide district updates covering current activities and events.
Board members will recognize students and staff for noteworthy achievements.
Committee updates include reports from the Wellness Committee, Board Policy Review Committee, student representative Sophia Fernandez, and an ongoing facilities presentation from S.M. Wilson's project director.
Chief Financial Officer Mary Jo Gruber will present the proposed 2026-2027 budget before board action later in the meeting.
Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters
Human resources recommendations include employment of certified staff, support staff, and summer school personnel together with separations and leave requests.
The board will approve recommended paraprofessional staffing levels for the coming school year in accordance with district policy.
Closed session is scheduled to address personnel matters authorized under Missouri law, including hiring, promotion, and confidential personnel records.
Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations
Facility improvements remain focused on Proposition S implementation.
Construction activity includes continued planning for Phase 3 work and demolition associated with the high school stair tower project.
Additional operational investments include upgraded exercise equipment, server room cooling infrastructure, athletic sponsorship agreements, athletic trainer services, technology security software, building automation support, and instructional technology licensing.
Community members may address the board during the Public Participation portion of the meeting. Speakers are asked to limit comments to five minutes.
The agenda reminds participants that personnel complaints or concerns regarding specific individuals should instead be directed to the superintendent's office or individual board members.
Students and families may experience updated curriculum, new instructional materials, revised behavior guides, improved technology, expanded personalized learning resources, and modest increases in paid lunch prices.
Taxpayers will see continued implementation of Proposition S capital improvements, significant capital construction expenditures, and adoption of the district's annual operating budget.
Employees will be affected by staffing recommendations, paraprofessional allocations, policy revisions, curriculum implementation, and technology investments supporting instruction and operations.
Athletes and extracurricular participants benefit from sponsorship agreements, athletic trainer services, and new equipment purchases.
- How does the proposed 2026-2027 budget compare with current year spending and projected revenues?
- What projects are included in Proposition S Phase 3 beyond the high school stair tower work?
- How will the new Principles of AI course be incorporated into existing high school offerings?
- What measurable outcomes are expected from the new physical education curriculum and instructional materials?
- How were the major technology vendors selected?
- What safeguards are in place to manage costs within the Proposition S guaranteed maximum price?
- How will personalized learning services through CESA be evaluated?
- What factors drove the proposed lunch price increases?
- How do the proposed policy revisions change current board governance practices?
- What future construction milestones should the community expect during the coming year?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- June 9, 2026: Board reviews and considers approval of the proposed 2026-2027 budget and major contracts.
- July 1, 2026: Numerous annual agreements, software licenses, and service contracts begin.
- 2026-2027 School Year: New curriculum, instructional materials, behavior guide revisions, paraprofessional allocations, and meal prices are scheduled for implementation following approval.
- Future Board Meetings: Final action will follow on policies and behavior guide revisions that are being lodged for action.
- Proposition S Phase 3: Construction and financing activities continue following board authorization and future bond reimbursement.
Key Takeaways
- Adoption of the 2026-2027 budget is the meeting's central decision.
- More than $5.59 million in regular bills are scheduled for approval.
- Proposition S construction continues with a $21.467 million contract amendment.
- Total guaranteed CMAR contract value would reach $102.281 million.
- Student lunch prices increase by $0.10 while breakfast remains free.
- New K-12 instructional materials exceed $360,000 combined.
- The district continues investing heavily in cybersecurity and instructional technology.
- A new high school Principles of AI course is proposed.
- Annual grants, staffing allocations, and policy updates are scheduled for approval.
- Public comments remain available before board action.
- Personnel matters will be discussed in closed session under Missouri law.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Pattonville R-III School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: St. Ann, missouri
- County: St. Louis
- Provider: simbli
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