Board Governance Committee - 10/15/2026

The Saint Louis Public Schools Board Governance Committee met on October 15, 2026, to review meeting procedures and district policies. The committee approved four recommendations to revise the standard board agenda, including clearer definitions for discussion, information, and action items; the proposed information-item description includes expenditures below $5,000, while contracts and other matters requiring a vote would be action items. The committee also approved revisiting the policy-setting policy and incorporating updated MSBA language. District staff reported that a contract for policy services with the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) was fully executed; a committee will review policy updates with MSBA before they proceed to the full board for approval. No contract amount was stated.

The committee voted to table the SOPS whole-child community schools resolution item until December 15, pending continued planning for Future Ready. Members discussed developing a districtwide AI policy, including responsible use, staff and student guidance, and cybersecurity considerations; staff will provide MSBA policy examples and research before a future discussion. The committee also discussed exploring Diligent’s language-accessibility capabilities and coordinating attendance at training. No other procurement awards or spending approvals were identified.