The information below includes highlights from the Ladue Schools Board of Education Business Meeting on August 26, 2026–this summary is an unofficial record. The official minutes of each Board meeting can be found on the district website under About Us/School Board/Diligent Community. Upon request, meeting minutes are also available for viewing at the Administrative Center following Board approval (typically two weeks after the meeting).

Video recording of the August 26 Business Meeting

Board President Jennifer Growe Soshnik's Remarks

• Reflected on the strong start to the new school year, sharing how much she enjoyed visiting families, students, and staff at Ladue Middle School during the first three days back.
   
• Encouraged community engagement throughout the upcoming school year by inviting stakeholders to attend Board meetings, ask questions, share ideas, and stay connected, emphasizing that strong schools are built on strong partnerships.
• Expressed excitement for the year ahead and welcomed new Superintendent Dr. Geoff Macy.
• Recognized the transportation department under Dr. Beckner’s leadership, praising the resilience and patience of families, students, and staff during the first week of school.

Superintendent Dr. Geoff Macy's Remarks

• Celebrated an incredible start to the 2026–2027 school year, thanking Mike Noonan and the facilities team for finishing summer projects on time without the construction hurdles of past years.
• Shared highlights from building visits during the first week, specifically praising Coach Williams' kindergarten PE class at Spoede Elementary for showcasing the passion, joy, and dedication we see across the district.
• Thanked all teachers, staff, and administrators for their hard work in creating supportive, high-energy learning environments for every student.
• Expressed gratitude to Board members and Cabinet leaders for being present in school buildings to assist with supervision and transportation during the opening week.
• Reaffirmed the district’s commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences that foster curiosity, belonging, and student success through strong community collaboration.
• Thanked the Communications team for their outstanding support with Convocation and for navigating the communication demands of his transition as new superintendent.

ACTION ITEMS

Byrne & Jones Pay Applications for Conway Field 
The Board approved the latest payment application to Byrne and Jones for the Conway Elementary Turf Field. 

Byrne and Jones Pay Application
The Board approved the latest payment application to Byrne and Jones for the West Campus Field Reconfiguration.

Cordogan Clark Pay Application
The Board approved the latest Cordogan Clark payment application for the Ladue Middle School turf athletic field.

INFORMATION ITEMS

2026-27 District Goals
Dr. Geoff Macy presented the 2026-27 District Goal

2026-27 Board Meeting Date Revision
Dr. Geoff Macy provided a revision to the 2026-27 Board Meeting calendar. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. All information regarding that meeting will be posted on the Ladue Schools Diligent Community homepage.