The information below includes highlights from the Ladue Schools Board of Education Business meeting on Dec. 11, 2024–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 December 11 Business Meeting

Board President Remarks

• Thank you to the Ladue Schools community and colleagues on the Board of Education for a great 2024 filled with much progress and collaboration; happy holidays and best wishes for 2025. 
• Information on filing for the two open Board of Education seats in the upcoming April 2025 election. Visit the district website for additional information.

Board Announcement

• Sheldon Johnson announced his resignation from the Board of Education to spend more time with his family; therefore, he will not seek reelection in April 2025.

Superintendent Remarks

• I take much pride in visiting all our schools in the Ladue School District, but in particular, this week, I had the opportunity to visit the Ladue Early Childhood Center. Seeing how Dr. Stacy Carlock embraces the families and students at LECC was terrific, and I enjoyed visiting with her and the students there. 
• I also had the opportunity to visit and hear from some of our students in the Catalyst program, which is a program our Board of Education and the Ladue Education Foundation continue to support. As always, I walked away impressed with the knowledge and initiative of our students. 
• Additionally, I was honored to share my office for a day with an Old Bonhomme Elementary kindergarten student, Ryan Maher. He toured the district with his mom; he wowed everyone he met with his contagious energy. It was a privilege to see him shine!
• Ladue Schools proudly hosted the first-ever Saint Louis Modeling School Safety Conference on December 10 at the Ladue Horton Watkins High School Performing Arts Center. Tim Reboulet, District Safety and Security Coordinator for Ladue Schools spearheaded the groundbreaking event with the Saint Louis Law Enforcement Officers/K-12 Intelligence Group. 
• Have a great Winter Break and a very happy holiday season! 

Below is an overview of action and information items from the agenda for the November 25, 2024, Board of Education business meeting. To view the agenda, updates, and presentations, visit the district’s website: Ladue Schools Diligent Community page. 

ACTION ITEMS

Acceptance of the Auditor's Report

The Board reviewed and approved the 2024 Audit Report. 

S. M. Wilson Pay Application

The Board approved the latest pay application from S. M. Wilson.

INFORMATION ITEMS

District Goal Review 

Dr. Jim Wipke presented a review of the 2024-25 District Goals.

2025-26 Ladue Middle School Course Changes, Additions and Revisions Proposals 

Dr. Angela Thompson and Ladue Middle School (LMS) administrators and parent representatives presented course change proposals for LMS in the 2025-26 school year. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The next Board of Education regular business meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. The Meeting ID and link will be posted on the homepage of the Ladue Schools Diligent Community page.