Board of Education Work Session 7/28/26

The Saint Louis Public Schools Board of Education held a work session on July 28, 2026, focusing extensively on the district's Future Ready initiative, which involves potential school consolidations, facility repurposing, and long-term strategic planning. The meeting included detailed presentations on community feedback regarding proposed school models, facility conditions, and capital improvement projects funded by a $160 million bond and additional $430 million planned investments. Discussions addressed the challenges of balancing operational costs, maintaining safe and well-equipped schools, and the impact of school closures on neighborhoods. The board also reviewed several significant procurement items, including a $1.2 million contract for teacher coaching related to the 95% group curriculum, multi-million dollar contracts funded by Prop S for roofing and roofing-related work, and technology contracts totaling several million dollars for Dell equipment and smartboards. Additionally, the board approved numerous memoranda of understanding with community partners supporting various educational and social programs. Emergency repair contracts for water main and water intrusion issues were also approved. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn to closed session.