/tags/school-board School Board en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:12:50 GMT /education/2025-04-10/north-county-voters-retain-school-board-leadership School boards in the Ferguson-Florissant and Riverview Garden school districts retain most incumbent leaders to bring stability as they navigate financial uncertainty. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:12:50 GMT /education/2025-04-10/north-county-voters-retain-school-board-leadership Hiba Ahmad /education/2025-04-10/st-charles-county-school-board-culture-war The school board races signal a desire from voters to move past some of the culture war issues the districts have faced in recent years. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /education/2025-04-10/st-charles-county-school-board-culture-war Hiba Ahmad /education/2025-04-03/new-school-board-members-metro-east-financial-uncertainty Edwardsville and East Alton will see new board leadership as school districts have struggled to navigate budget shortfalls after pandemic-era relief money dried up last year. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /education/2025-04-03/new-school-board-members-metro-east-financial-uncertainty Hiba Ahmad /education/2025-02-27/st-louis-public-schools-board-candidates-competing-forums Eleven candidates are running for three seats on the Board of Education for the St. Louis Public Schools. The election will be held on April 8. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /education/2025-02-27/st-louis-public-schools-board-candidates-competing-forums Hiba Ahmad, Lacretia Wimbley /education/2024-11-29/freeburg-school-board-seeks-to-remove-a-second-member-alleging-violent-threats The Metro East board's action follows a similar move three months ago when it also voted to censure and remove for undisclosed reasons. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-11-29/freeburg-school-board-seeks-to-remove-a-second-member-alleging-violent-threats Teri Maddox /education/2024-08-27/freeburg-school-board-member-censured-and-removed The actions at Monday's board meeting follow several teachers speaking out against Freeberg board member Jayson Baker. In his defense, Baker said he is "proud to stand alone, even if it comes at a great personal cost." Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:17:19 GMT /education/2024-08-27/freeburg-school-board-member-censured-and-removed Kelly Smits /education/2023-09-12/parents-and-students-call-for-fairness-and-ethics-in-next-ofallon-high-superintendent The search comes after Darcy Benway said she would step back from her role because for "medical purposes," according to the school board's president. Benway's replacement will be hired next July. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:25:04 GMT /education/2023-09-12/parents-and-students-call-for-fairness-and-ethics-in-next-ofallon-high-superintendent Kelly Smits /education/2023-07-18/ofallon-illinois-school-district-takes-disciplinary-action-in-custodian-controversy The District 90 investigation stems from ongoing charges against the assistant superintendent's son. Police in Oklahoma accuse the 24-year-old of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:57:55 GMT /education/2023-07-18/ofallon-illinois-school-district-takes-disciplinary-action-in-custodian-controversy Will Bauer /education/2023-05-11/ofallon-illinois-school-district-90-launches-independent-hiring-investigation The investigation centers around the hiring of an assistant superintendent's son as a custodian after he was charged with one count of assault and battery in Oklahoma. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:51:13 GMT /education/2023-05-11/ofallon-illinois-school-district-90-launches-independent-hiring-investigation Will Bauer /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-09/missouri-school-boards-are-caught-in-culture-wars-advocates-yearn-for-something-more Amid a growing political divide, education advocates encourage parents and community members to engage with school boards in an effort to keep the focus on what’s best for students, rather than on the priorities of a select few. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:59:05 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-09/missouri-school-boards-are-caught-in-culture-wars-advocates-yearn-for-something-more Emily Woodbury