# Board of Education Meeting - October 14, 2026

The Parkway Board of Education met on October 14, 2026. The board approved the amended meeting agenda and consent agenda; one member abstained on item 11.15. The amended agenda included approval of personnel items and a 2026–27 memorandum of understanding between Parkway Schools and Empowering Youth and Communities Academy. No contract award, solicitation, vendor selection, or specific purchasing decision was discussed. Public comments focused substantially on Proposition P, the district’s ballot measure, including debate over the proposed tax increase and district finances. A speaker cited a nearly $70,000 consultant expense and disputed budget figures; another described community campaigning in support of Proposition P. No related spending motion was taken.

The board received a presentation on Missouri DESE’s new A–F school grading framework, established in response to a governor’s executive order. The presentation covered scoring measures, reporting timelines, and the distinction between the new public-facing grades and the existing MSIP accountability system; board members asked about the rigor trigger, assessment requirements, and support for lower-rated schools. The meeting also recognized student and school achievements and included discussion of middle-school academies, but no procurement action was identified in those discussions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Board of Education Meeting - October 14, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_7woRGt5Qk) - Parkway Streaming