Board of Education Meeting - April 15, 2026

The Parkway Streaming Board of Education held a meeting on April 15, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing educational achievements and discussing program evaluations. Highlights included honoring a teacher as Missouri Strings Teacher of the Year and recognizing 11 schools for Energy Star Building Certifications, reflecting energy efficiency efforts. The meeting featured detailed presentations on the Fern Ridge alternative education program and the Parkway Mosaic gifted program, emphasizing student support needs, instructional innovations, staffing challenges, and program structure improvements. While no direct procurement or contract awards were discussed, the board addressed budgetary considerations related to staffing and program funding models, particularly advocating for fixed budgets to support Fern Ridge's stability and growth. The meeting also included public comments on school safety and policy, and concluded with approval of the consent agenda and a move to closed session.