Board of Education
What are some of the powers and duties of a local school board?Under state law, a board of education has ultimate responsibility for school district operations. Each board has general powers to:
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Board Members |
| Todd Wilson | |
| Lori Redwine | |
| David Adamcyzk | |
| Deenia Hocker | |
| Travis Ross | |
| Scott George | |
| Lisa Vescovi |
Cathy Jobe, Board Secretary
MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Board Room in the District Central Office at 318 Cedar Street, Pleasant Hill, MO.
| Regular Sessions | Work Sessions |
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| June 21, 2022 | September 15 |
| July 19 | November 9 |
| August 16 | January 12, 2023 |
| September 20 | March 16 |
| October 18 | |
| November 15 | |
| December 20 | |
| January 17, 2023 | |
| February 27 | |
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March 21 March 28 Special Session |
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| April 18 | |
| May 16 | |
| June 20 |
How are members of the Board of Education selected?
In most school districts in Missouri, voters elect board members on a nonpartisan ballot. The election is held on the first Tuesday in April. Nearly all school boards in Missouri have seven members who serve three-year terms.
Who is eligible to serve as a school board member?
In order to serve on a school board in Missouri a person must be a citizen of the United States; a resident taxpayer of the district; a resident of the state for one year preceding election or appointment; and be at least 24 years old. Board members come from all walks of life and serve as unpaid volunteers.