- Fox C-6 School District
- Fox C-6 Board Briefs
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The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting. Board briefs are published beginning with the May 13, 2025 Board meeting.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: September 23, 2025
The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights from the Board of Education's discussions and actions. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting.
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Tax Rate Hearing
Tracy Schmidt, Fox C-6 Chief Operating Officer, gave the Board and public a presentation on setting the District’s annual tax rate.
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with a district update, focused on:
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Impacts of Missouri’s Senate Bill 3 on public entities
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The possibility of a zero-tax-rate increase bond issue in the future for Fox facilities and security upgrades
Student Ambassador Reports
Student ambassadors, Jaylynn Barnhart (Fox High) and Owen Howell (Seckman High), gave reports updating the Board and community on their schools.
Financial Items
Setting the 2025 Tax Rate
The Board voted to set the District’s 2025 property tax rate as follows:
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$0.3200 in the Capital Projects Fund
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$3.4766 in the Incidental Fund
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$0.3901 in the Debt Service Fund
The District’s total property tax rate will be $4.1867.
The District’s assessed valuations increased by $ 79,275,397, which includes $6,452,852 of new construction values. Tax collections from new construction values do not alter the tax rate.
Historical comparisons:
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2025 property tax rate: $4.1867 ($3.4766 Operating, $0.3901 Debt Service)
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2024 property tax rate: $4.2680 ($3.8779 Operating, $0.3901 Debt Service)
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2023 property tax rate: $4.2680 ($3.8779 Operating, $0.3901 Debt service)
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2022 property tax rate: $4.2617 ($3.8716 Operating, $0.3901 Debt service)
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2021 property tax rate: $4.2526 ($3.8625 Operating, $0.3901 Debt Service)
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2020 property tax rate: $4.5071 ($4.1170 Operating, $0.3901 Debt Service)
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2019 property tax rate: $4.5103 ($4.1202 Operating, $0.3901 Debt Service)
Financial Reports
Mr. Tracy Schmidt, Chief Operating Officer, presented the financial reports for August 2025. The financial reports include:
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Year-to-date financial statements
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Revenue and expense reports
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Month-end balance graphs
Payment of Bills
The Board voted to approve the payment of bills as presented.
Business Items
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
The Board voted to approve the proposal from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to renew the district’s individual stop loss insurance, which protects its self-funded medical/Rx plan. This proposal will help to protect the district’s investments in its self-funded insurance program for staff.
The total premium is $1,184,924 ($1,143,117 Specific Stop Loss and $41,807 Aggregate Stop Loss). Through negotiations, Anthem reduced its offer by $50,000 and did not apply any "lasers," which would have increased Fox’s liability on a high-cost claimant.
Navigate Agreement
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Navigate Building Solutions to conduct pre-referendum services for Fox C-6 for a potential zero-tax-rate-increase bond issue. This agreement will cost $4,500 and provide the District with a variety of services from Navigate, including pricing of prospective projects, project schedules, and project management.
Food Service Equipment
The Board voted to approve the purchase of two pieces of kitchen equipment:
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Hodge Elementary: Dishwasher, Conveyor ($59,522.00)
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Antonia Middle: Pass-Through Refrigerator ($6,853.00)
This purchase followed a competitive bidding process in which six different equipment distributors submitted bids. The District approved the lowest bid for each piece of equipment.
Access Point Refresh
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Provision Data Solutions for an access point refresh. The agreement includes the purchase of 300 new wireless access points, along with the configuration and installation of the devices. These access points will replace aging devices around the district.
The cost of this project is $137,778.00 in total. This project has been approved for 50% e-rate funding, so the district’s financial commitment will be $68,889.00. The district’s portion will be paid with local funds. By applying for e-rate funding, this project was subject to erate’s bidding process, similar to our own, to ensure the most competitive pricing for the school district.
Charter Spectrum Agreement
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Charter Spectrum for internet service for the new alternative learning center located at 2116 Tenbrook DR., Suite 200. The agreement is for 1GB of service for one year for a cost of $1,068.00 per month.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from September 9, 2025.
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Accepted the following donation to the District:
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Jimmy John’s of Arnold donated 45 box lunches for the Beginning Teacher Assistance Program meeting, with an approximate value of $400.00
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Approval of an agreement with Powerschool to renew the district’s contracts for Applicant Tracking and TalentED Records.
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Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Oasis to allow Oasis tutors to continue to work with Fox C-6 students.
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Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Louis University for placing undergraduate and graduate social work students in Fox C-6 schools. This is similar to student teaching agreements Fox C-6 has with other universities.
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Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Missouri Baptist University to allow student teachers from Missouri Baptist University in Fox C-6 schools.
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Approval of an agreement with the International Language Center as an approved translator for student translation services.
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Approval of a request for the destruction of records past the retention dates assigned by the Missouri Secretary of State
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: September 9, 2025
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with an update regarding current events in the district, including:
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Recapping the Fox vs. Seckman football game
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Recapping his recent appearance on the SmartSocial podcast
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Sharing a recent district video
Student Ambassador Reports
Student ambassadors, Trinity Bresnan (Fox High) and Aaron Wilson (Seckman High), gave reports updating the Board and community on their schools.
District Assessment Plan
Fox C-6 Director of Assessment & CCR, Dr. Alisha Conley, presented the district’s assessment plan for the 2025-2026 school year. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires the Board of Education to approve a District Assessment Plan annually.
Following a presentation that included a review of the assessments the District is required to give to meet federal and state guidelines, the Board voted to approve the District Assessment Plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
Business Items
National ESEA Conference
The Board voted to approve an out-of-town professional development request for Ms. Kim Loomis, Director of Federal Programs, to attend the National ESEA Conference in Denver, Colorado, February 10 - 12, 2026. This conference is an annual project of the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators, and is the only conference focused entirely on federal education programs for disadvantaged students.
This professional development opportunity will cost approximately $1,900 and will be funded by Title 1 federal grant.
Professional development requests for out-of-town events that are more than 350 miles from Arnold, MO, require prior approval from the Board of Education.
Teacher CBA Memorandum of Understanding
The Board voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Fox Education Association (FEA) to expand the existing coaching longevity stipend to include coaches who remain in the same program, regardless of high school assignment or movement between assistant and head coach roles. The previous language excluded coaches who transitioned between head and assistant coach positions.
Early Separation Notice Stipend
The Board voted to approve an early separation notice stipend for retiring staff members who provide the District with notice of their retirement/separation before January 9, 2026.
This stipend applies to any staff member who is paid on the teacher salary schedule or who is in an administrator position. This program is not intended to encourage any staff members to separate from the district. Instead, this program is intended to encourage those who already plan to separate to provide the District with notice as early as possible, allowing the hiring process to begin sooner.
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$1,000 for retirements/separations submitted on or before December 19, 2025
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$500 for retirements/separations submitted between December 20, 2025, and January 9, 2026.
HVAC Coil Cleaning Contract
During the Board’s August meeting, a bid from Bieg Plumbing and Mechanical was approved for cleaning the district’s HVAC units. The Board has now voted to approve the service agreement with Bieg for these services. This agreement will cost $161,460.00.
Transportation GPS Contract
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Samsara for GPS services on the district’s school bus fleet. The initial cost of this implementation is $548.25 per bus (75 total) and $15,300 per year for a three-year contract.
This software will allow the district’s transportation staff to see what time a bus arrives at each location, and allow for the monitoring of bus logistics and driver habits, which should assist with safety issues, as well as bus maintenance.
District Fuel Supplier
The Board voted to approve a bid from Gresham Petroleum as the district fuel supplier for the 2025-2026 school year. The approval of this bid follows a request for proposal (RFP) period, where the district accepted sealed bids from interested vendors for fuel provider services.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from August 26, 2025.
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Accepted the following donations to the District:
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40 fully-supplied backpacks from the Arnold Police Officers association charitable foundation, Behind the Badge Inc., with an approximate value of $1,300.00.
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$4,000 to the Seckman Middle School choir from Kristina and Joseph Pruett to be used towards travel expenses for a choir trip to Branson, MO, for a performance.
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Approval of an agreement with Cox College to place student teachers in Fox C-6 schools.
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Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Missouri Southern State University to place student teachers in Fox C-6 schools.
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: August 26, 2025
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with an update regarding current events in the district, including:
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Recapping the first week of school
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Reminding families of the importance of daily attendance
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Inviting families to attend a live panel discussion on artificial intelligence use among teens
Student Ambassador Oath of Office
Two new student ambassadors to the Board of Education took their oath of office to begin a two-year term.
Trinity Bresnan, Fox High School
Owen Howell, Seckman High School
Trinity and Owen join seniors Aaron Wilson (Seckman High School) and Jaylynn Barhart (Fox High School) as the 2025-2026 student ambassador cohort.
Student ambassadors are responsible for sharing news and updates from their schools with the Fox C-6 Board and the community. Additionally, student ambassadors share board updates with their respective high school student bodies.
Business Items
Financial Reports
Mr. Tracy Schmidt, Chief Operating Officer, presented the financial reports for June 2025 and July 2025. The financial reports include:
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Year-to-date financial statements
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Revenue and expense reports
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Month-end balance graphs
Payment of Bills
The Board voted to approve the payment of bills as presented.
HVAC Coil Cleaning
The Board voted to approve a bid from Bieg Plumbing and Mechanical for coil cleaning of the district’s 337 HVAC units for a price of $161,460.00. This bid follows the RFP (Request for Proposals) process, which resulted in five companies submitting bids for the regular maintenance of the district’s HVAC units.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from August 12, 2025.
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Accepted the following donation to the District:
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$500 from the Glore Foundation to offset the costs of the Fox High School Staff and Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Approval of agreements with Compass Health Network for the use of space in the Fox Service Center, dental services for students, and behavioral health services at school sites.
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Approval of an agreement with Chestnut Health Systems for a licensed school-based counselor.
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Approval of an agreement with Supplemental Health Care for temporary staffing services in healthcare-related jobs.
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Approval of a request to declare out-of-date science materials surplus.
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: August 12, 2025
The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights from the Board of Education's discussions and actions. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting.
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with an update regarding current events in the district, including:
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Recapping new staff orientation
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Reminding families that we are only a week away from the first day of school on August 20
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Reminding families to complete the free/reduced-price meal application and annual registration paperwork
American Heart Association Presentation
Kary Bachert, Development Director-School Engagement with the American Heart Association, celebrated the district's involvement with the American Heart Association throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Kary recognized the Fox C-6 physical education teachers for their involvement in the Kids Heart Challenge. Fox C-6 raised over $22,000 to save and improve lives during this campaign.
Staff Survey Presentation
JP Prezzavento, Chief Technology & Communications Officer for Fox C-6, presented the results of the district’s spring 2025 staff culture and climate survey to the board of education and community.
This survey is given annually to all district staff to evaluate the district’s growth and areas for improvement. This survey helps district leaders gather actionable growth data on the district’s culture and climate.
Board Policy Updates
Second Reading and Adoption of Policies
The Board voted to accept the following policies for a second reading and adoption.
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KK: Visitors to District Property and Events
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GBE: Staff Health and Safety
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IGBB: Programs for Gifted Students
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KB: Public Information Program
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EGAA: Copyright Compliance
First Reading and Adoption of Policies
The Board of Education voted to accept the following policies for a first reading and adoption. All policies in this list are recommendations by the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) and comply with recently passed legislation.
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BBBA:1 Board Member Qualifications
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EHBA: Students' Use of Electronic Devices (Rescind Policy)
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IGBI: Home Schooling and Other Educational Options
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IGDAA: Resident Participant and Student Involvement in Activities and Events
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IGCD: Virtual Courses
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IGCDA: Full-Time MOCAP Virtual Courses
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IGD: District Sponsored Extracurricular Activities and Groups
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JFC:D Student Use of Personal Communication Devices
Business Items
Federal Program Consulting, Inc. Agreement
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Federal Program Consulting, Inc. for eRate consulting services for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school years. This vendor handles all of the district’s applications, bidding, and compliance reporting for the eRate reimbursement program through the federal government.
Change Order - Asphalt Repairs
The Board voted to approve two change orders for asphalt repairs totalling $229,661.50
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Antonia Elementary School ($116,242.50) required full-depth replacement of 15,499 square feet of asphalt due to water damage in the subgrade.
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Ridgewood Middle School ($113,419.00) required additional excavation - up to 27 inches deep in some areas - to reach a suitable subgrade. To properly rebuild the lot, crews regraded the site for proper drainage, installed over 1,600 tons of rock, and placed an initial two-inch asphalt base layer. A second two-inch overlay will follow. Additional work includes installing an asphalt curb and new rock drainage ditch.
VB-S1 Cell Tower Lease Amendment
The board voted to renew a lease with VB-S1 Assets. VB-S1 Assets owns and maintains a cell tower on District premises. This action extended the lease period by an additional five years.
Extra Duty Pay Rates
The board voted to revise the district’s extra-duty pay rates to include:
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A 10-day stipend for the Dean of Students, paid at the individual’s daily rate.
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A six-day stipend for the Summer School Virtual Coordinator, paid at the individual’s daily rate.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from July 8, 2025.
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Accepted the following donations to the District:
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AAA Zoellner Materials donated materials with a value of $944.52 to Antonia Middle School
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Community members donated $10,800 to Fox High School for a new Gerald O’Connor stadium sign.
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Charities Aid Foundation of America donated $430 to the Seckman High School Choir.
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Approval of adult meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Adult Breakfast: $2.85
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Adult Lunch: $4.55
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Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department to provide additional law enforcement coverage for the 11 Fox C-6 schools in Jefferson County. This agreement provides two more deputies during the school day at overtime rates.
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Approval of the Jefferson College Consortium Agreement to attend Jefferson College Area Technical School. As of July 31, 2025, Fox C-6 has 107 students enrolled (FHS, 42; SHS, 65)
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Approval of an agreement with American Medical Staffing to provide staffing services.
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Approval of an agreement with ABA Services to support staff who need extra assistance with behavioral needs.
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Approval of a request to shred files that are past the retention date required by the Missouri Secretary of State’s State Records Retention schedule.
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: June 17, 2025
The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting.
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with an update regarding current events in the district, including:
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An update on state funding for education
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A reminder that families need to complete their annual online registration paperwork for the 2025-2026 school year.
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A reminder that summer school and district offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
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Recognition of three Fox C-6 schools that were honored with Promising Practice Awards from Character Plus: Don Earl Early Childhood Center, Meramec Heights Elementary, and Simpson Elementary
Secondary Science and Math Curriculum Presentation
Robin Greene, the Director of Professional Development, shared an update on the curriculum writing process for secondary science and math courses.
Business Items
2025-2026 Professional Development Plan
Robin Greene, the Director of Professional Development, presented the 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan. This plan is developed based on the needs of staff members that are identified through an annual needs assessment. Following her presentation, the Board voted to approve the professional development plan for 2025-2026.
Curriculum Adoption
The Board of Education voted to approve and adopt the following curricula for implementation beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
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K-5 English Language Arts
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9-12 English Language Arts
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9-12 Speech
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K-12 Library
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9-12 Health
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6-8 Math
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Foundations of Algebra (Gr 9)
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6-8 Science
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Pre-AP Chemistry
Budget Adoption for 2025-2026
The Board of Education voted to approve the 2025-2026 district budget following a presentation by Fox’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Tracy Schmidt. It is important to note that the budget presentation should be viewed as the most accurate projections of data based on the information available.
Budget facts:
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Total revenue projections predict an increase of 2.2% (equivalent to CPI) for fiscal year 2026.
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Federal revenue projections show an overall 8% decrease, primarily due to a projected decrease in federal funding.
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Operating funds (Fund 1 and Fund 2) show a balanced budget with revenues equaling expenses.
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The Capital Projects fund (Fund 4) shows a deficit of $4.1 million. This is due to planning to spend down reserve funds built up from previous years.
Year-End Budget Adjustment
The Board voted to approve a year-end budget adjustment to satisfy statutory requirements and allow compliance with auditor expectations and state standards. The year-end budget adjustment will set budgets to actual revenues and expenditures if needed. This could include a transfer from Fund 1 to the self-insurance fund to maintain a positive balance in the self-insurance fund.
District Audit Services
The Board of Education voted to approve an agreement with Kerber, Eck and Braeckel for independent audit services. This audit will review financial statements, compliance with major federal award periods, and compliance with state laws and regulations. Each year, the district participates in a compliance audit.
Authorization of Credit Card Assignments
The District is in the process of switching banking services to First State Community Bank. Throughout this process, the District needs to issue new purchase cards to staff members. Per board policy DJF, all credit card assignments require Board approval.
Student Meal Prices
The Board voted to approve student meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year. Meal prices are developed based on a formula provided by the federal government for schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program (free/reduced-price meals). Based on this formula, student meal prices for 2025-2026 are as follows:
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Student breakfast: $1.95
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Elementary school lunch: $3.45
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Secondary student lunch: $3.55
Asphalt Replacement
The Board voted to approve a contract with Spenser Contracting for asphalt replacement at Ridgewood Middle, Lone Dell Elementary, and Antonia Elementary for the cost of $585,638.83. The bid for this work was previously approved. The Board had to approve the contract as well.
Tier One Tactical Solutions Agreement
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Tier One Tactical Solutions to provide 4E (safety) training for staff using the train-the-trainer model. Five staff members will be trained and then provide training to staff at all buildings on a rotating basis. This training for five people is $2,500.00 and will be paid from Title I Professional Development Funds.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from June 3, 2025, and June 5, 2025
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Memorandum of Understanding: The board approved agreements with two universities to allow student teacher placements in Fox C-6 school buildings:
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Quincy University
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Western Governors University
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: June 3, 2025
The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting.
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with an update regarding current events in the district, including:
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Acknowledgment of the retirement of service dogs TJ (Lone Dell Elementary) and Kane (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department/Seckman Campus) that served Fox C-6 students and staff members.
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An update on the progress of summer school
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A reminder that families need to complete their annual online registration paperwork for the 2025-2026 school year.
Business Items
Curriculum Approvals
The Board voted to approve curriculum documents for the following content areas:
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K-5 ELA
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6-12 ELA
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9-12 Speech
Prior to the approval, Tracy Haggerty, the Chief Teaching and Learning Officer, presented to the Board about the process curriculum teams follow when developing or revising a curriculum.
2025/2026 Plan Year Healthcare Premium Rates
The Board of Education voted to approve healthcare premium rates for staff members for the plan year beginning October 1, 2025.
Following a review of the district’s existing benefit structure by the district’s benefits consultant from Gallagher and the district’s insurance committee made up of three teachers, two business office staff members, and a retiree, the committee made the following recommendations to be implemented in the plan year beginning on October 1, 2025:
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Medical Plan design changes for Base and Base Plus Plans:
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Lower Deductible from $3000 (Indv)/$6000 (Family) to $2000/$4000;
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Lower Out of Pocket Maximums from $6000/$12000 to $5000/$10000;
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same changes for both HSA Plans, subject to IRS Limits.
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Lower Primary Doctor copay from $30 to $20 and Specialist copays from $50 to $40.
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Dental carrier to remain unchanged (Delta Dental), with no rate increase to employees.
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Vision carrier to remain unchanged (Delta Vison), with no rate increase to employees.
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Board paid contribution increases by $45/employee/month, as stipulated in the current collective bargaining agreements.
Chaifetz Arena for Graduation
The Board voted to approve an agreement with Chaifetz Arena to hold graduation ceremonies for the class of 2026 and beyond. For the class of 2026, graduation ceremonies will be held on May 26 (Fox High) and May 27 (Seckman High). This shift in graduation follows feedback from staff and families to move graduation away from Mother’s Day weekend.
Additionally, moving graduation to later in May will move the last day for seniors to May 19, giving seniors more time to meet graduation requirements.
Teacher Laptop Purchase
The Board of Education voted to approve the purchase of 120 Acer laptops. These devices are part of the district’s teacher laptop replacement cycle. The cost of the laptops is $825.00 per device, totaling $99,000.00.
Food Service Bids
The Board of Education voted to approve bids for food service items for the 2025-2026 school year for the following categories:
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Bread: Bimbo Bread Products - projected volume: $28,730.00/year
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Chemicals: Kohls - $17,858.95
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Dairy: Prairie Farms - projected volume: $437,266.50/year
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Disposable & Supplies (multiple vendors):
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Kohl Wholesale - projected volume: $36,220/year
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Goldstar Food: projected volume: $8,720.40/year
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Imperial Dade: projected volume: $58,122.60/year
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Daxwell, LLC: projected volume: $528.70/year
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Interboro Packaging Corp.: projected volume: $106,498/year
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Pizza: Pizza Hut- projected volume: $7,012.50/month
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Groceries (multiple vendors):
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Kohl Wholesale - projected volume: $750,302.13/year
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Goldstar- projected volume: $981,679.32/year
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Produce: Vaccaros - Projected volume - $30,232.75/month
Board Policy Updates
First Reading of Policies
The Board of Education accepted the following policies for a first reading. The policies listed below are updates based on MSBA recommendations.
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DFA: Revenues from Investments/Use of Surplus Funds
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DFA-1: Revenues from Investments/Use of Surplus Funds - No Investment Advisor Used (recommendation to rescind this policy)
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DJFA: Federal Programs and Projects
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GBCBB: Protected Staff Communications
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IGBCA: Programs for Homeless Students
These policies will be brought back for a second reading and adoption in July.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from May 13, 2025, and May 19, 2025
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Donations to the District
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New Hope United Methodist Church donated $335 towards lunch balances at Seckman High School.
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The Missouri Lions donated the following to the Seckman High School Bands:
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Fender Monitor, value $200.00
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Samson Power Amp, value $200.00
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Peavy Digital Mixer, value $200.00
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Program of Academic Exchange donated $150.00 to the Fox Alumni Association.
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Kid Account Agreement: renewal of an existing agreement with Kid Account to support a quick and secure parent pick-up process.
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Approval of surplus materials:
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Wit & Wisdom/Amplify 2.0 pilot materials
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Textbooks from Bridges
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George Guffey Elementary inflatable
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Seckman High School child development resources
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: May 19, 2025
The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting.
Board Meeting Resources:
Business Items
Collective Bargaining Agreement with FoxEA Teachers
The Board of Education voted to approve the collective bargaining agreement with FoxEA teachers for the 2025-2026 school year and the 2026-2027 school year. The bargaining agreement was ratified by teachers with 97% “yes” vote and 3% “no” vote. This agreement follows a collaborative negotiation process between the district and FoxEA negotiations team.
Collective Bargaining Agreement with FoxEA Nurses
The Board of Education voted to approve the collective bargaining agreement with FoxEA nurses for the 2025-2026 school year and the 2026-2027 school year. The bargaining agreement was ratified by the nurses with 18 “yes” votes and 0 “no” votes. This agreement follows a collaborative negotiation process between the district and FoxEA negotiations team.
2025-2026 Employment Contracts
The Board of Education voted to approve employment contracts for the following employee groups:
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probationary teachers
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professionals paid on the teacher or nurse salary schedules
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professionals and administrators paid on the exempt employee salary grid
Stipend for Additional Work Day
The Board of Education voted to approve the creation of an “additional work day“ stipend for teachers and other staff members paid on the teacher salary schedule. This stipend is for an additional day of work prior to the start prior to the start of the school year. Currently, teachers are contracted for 179 days (new teachers for 183 days). This is a per diem stipend for an additional day outside of contracted days and is optional for teachers to attend. The stipend amount is $364. For the 25-26 and 26-27 school years, we will offer one additional day of work prior to the start of the school year. Eligible staff members will receive additional communication about this stipend program before the end of the school year.
Revised Y26 and Y27 Calendars
The Board of Education voted to approve two revisions to the previously approved 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars.
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As part of our CBA with teachers, we have added one contract day for new teachers -- we previously had three days of new teacher orientation, but beginning next year we will have four days of new teacher orientation. This has been updated on the attached calendar.
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With the approval of the Additional Work Day stipend, we have updated the calendars to indicate which days are available for teachers to choose to work. To be clear, teachers will only be able to choose to work one of the available additional days, but they have several options to choose from.
Review the full approval.
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Fox C-6 Board Brief: May 13, 2025
The Board Brief is a newsletter-style summary of the highlights of the Board of Education's discussion and action. Each Board Brief will be posted on the District website and emailed to all Fox C-6 families and staff members in the days following each Board of Education meeting.
Board Meeting Resources:
Board Presentations
Superintendent Report
Fox C-6 Superintendent Dr. Paul Fregeau presented the Board of Education with an update regarding current events in the district, including:
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Recognition for district archery teams for their recent success at the recent NASP National Archery Championships
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Reminder of important upcoming district events
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Recognition of National Speech Language Pathologist Day
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Recognition of the Fox and Seckman graduating classes of 2025
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Announcement of tentative agreements with teacher and nurse collective bargaining units
Student Ambassador Reports
Student ambassadors to the Board of Education for Seckman High School and Fox High School gave updates on events from their respective schools.
Business Items
Asphalt Replacement
The Board of Education voted to approve a bid from Spencer Contracting for asphalt replacement at Antonia Elementary, Lone Dell Elementary, and Ridgewood Middle. This bid was the lowest in cost and in the best interest of the district, with a total cost of $585,638.83. This bid was approved following the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which saw four companies submit sealed bids for the asphalt replacement project. This project will be funded from existing capital project funds in the maintenance budget. Work is scheduled to be done this summer and will be completed before the first day of school in August.
Consent Agenda
The Board of Education voted to approve the consent agenda. The consent agenda consisted of the following items:
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Approval of the Board of Education meeting minutes from April 29, 2025
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Donations to the District
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$412.25 from New Hope United Methodist Church to the Feed it Forward program for school meal balances at Fox High School
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$250 from Fox FEA to the Fox C-6 Care Closet
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$1,000 from the Desert Rose Foundation to Meramec Heights Elementary
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For Food Service Appreciation Celebration: Wesley Rogers- 200 chicken wings, Nothing Bundt Cakes- 8 dozen bundtinis ($250) Trattoria Giuseppe- 1 tray of pasta ($60), Applebees- Salads and Mozzarella Sticks
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Grant Acceptance
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The Fox C-6 Parents as Teachers Program received a grant from the Jefferson Foundation for $13,179.99 for vision screener equipment.
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MSBA Maintenance Service Agreement - An extension of the District’s ongoing agreement with the Missouri School Board Association for A for maintaining and updating district policies and procedures, as well as for hosting the district's policies and procedures online. The cost of the annual contract is $5,065.00.
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Permission for Destruction of Records - Permission was given to shred files that are past the retention date required by the Missouri Secretary of State Records Retention Schedule. Files are maintained by the district per the Public School Retention Schedule and General Records Retention Schedule.
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The hiring of certified staff, classified staff, and substitute teachers, along with employment modifications, stipends, and staff separations.
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