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The board unanimously adopted the Feb. 27 meeting agenda (motion by Mrs. Woodley; second by Mr. Todd). The motion passed 7–0.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda, items 5.2 through 5.21, by a 7–0 vote (motion by Ms. Barnes; second by Mr. Todd). Superintendent Dr. Kimbrell had highlighted item 5.9, a set of bid packages for summer work from 2022 bond proceeds covering five schools and described in the packet as 78 bid packages totaling $19,600,000 for bundle-2 summer construction work.

Administrator contracts: The board approved one-year administrator contracts for the 2025–26 school year (motion by Ms. Farber; second by Mrs. Woodley). The motion passed 7–0.

Election expenses: The board approved payment of estimated expenses billed by the Platte County Board of Elections for the April 8 general municipal election related to Propositions G and O (motion by Mrs. Woodley; second by Mr. Todd). The motion carried 7–0.

Closed session: The board voted to adjourn into closed session pursuant to Chapter 610, Section 021 of the Revised Missouri Statutes for the purpose of discussing legal matters (motion by Ms. Barber; second by Ms. Barnes). A roll call was taken; the chair announced the motion carried and members answered in the affirmative.

Votes at a glance:
- Adopt agenda — mover: Mrs. Woodley; seconder: Mr. Todd; tally: 7–0 (approved).
- Consent agenda (items 5.2–5.21, including bid packages) — mover: Ms. Barnes; seconder: Mr. Todd; tally: 7–0 (approved). Bid total highlighted: $19,600,000 for bundle-2 summer work on Chin, English Landing, Line Creek, Lakeview and Southeast.
- Administrator contracts (2025–26) — mover: Ms. Farber; seconder: Mrs. Woodley; tally: 7–0 (approved).
- Payment of estimated election expenses for April 8 — mover: Mrs. Woodley; seconder: Mr. Todd; tally: 7–0 (approved). Agency invoicing: Platte County Board of Elections.
- Adjourn to closed session under Chapter 610, Section 021, RSMo — mover: Ms. Barber; seconder: Ms. Barnes; roll call affirmative; outcome: approved.

No votes failed or were tabled during the meeting. Several items listed as first reads (policies and curriculum items) were presented for later action at the March 20 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Park Hill School District Board Meeting 2/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Park Hill Board of Education on Feb. 27 approved multiple routine and fiscal items and voted to go into closed session for legal matters.","taxTitle","Park Hill, School Districts, Missouri","taxId",13565,"location","Missouri","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6305820,"Park Hill: special-education enrollment up 42% over decade; district outlines staffing, training and transition expansions",1637,1405000,3042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2443330-c73da613d61aaeee15ca2249e59f9e75&start=1405&end=3042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2443330-c73da613d61aaeee15ca2249e59f9e75/thumbnail_1405000.jpg","/articles/6305820/Missouri/Park-Hill-special-education-enrollment-up-42-over-decade-district-outlines-staffing-training-and-transition-expansions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305820-4b15ff0f99eaffd5c2a79785df853f44/orig.mp4?Expires=1770626404&Signature=RMwPtcsTHsnhu~JtpwF4RfUGeowXmJmyU-~ey-yEwk7BbHteR~NGIl-Z~fll2LiSUilCqwWtrJpl8BiioG1ZP4LikGTut2ich-ijdDfCAuVBuV3SwyrP~UlMQtcTKMWB8g9B2cSb1X746OjwxtnAYawihMFjw6uVXS7T8KUNI1tw6F~LKRH1XWIPrQqBNqeus~XB1YGM-w1VsFS~CyW4vt7JM3awuCjX4TQ4FQVh2DYCVuc~QXfw1O7T8cShBo7ci7EXpfaoZStdRe95KoL2dydt0duj~yMN5a6pBJ6ZZyjOon5I94XViiyLDQ5dWx34vIR1uhGcrwOr-HwN3j8i7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Park Hill School District presenters on Feb. 27 told the Board of Education that the district’s special-education caseload has grown substantially over the last decade and described program expansions designed to address student needs.

Adrienne Kelly, director of academic services, told the board the district served about 11% of students with special-education services this fall and that the total number of students in special education rose 42% between 2014 and 2024. \"Over the last 10 years, we have been on an increase in students that we're serving in our department,\" Kelly said.

Why it matters: Kelly and other presenters said the growth reflects better identification, reduced stigma around seeking supports, and higher community diagnosis rates for conditions such as autism and ADHD — trends the presenters said are visible in many districts statewide. The district said some specialized classroom needs have risen, including a roughly 4% increase in high-support classrooms used for students with significant medical, communication or behavioral needs.

Program and facility changes: District staff described several changes made or planned in response to feedback from parents and school teams. Those include installing turf playgrounds with zero-entry access and communication boards to improve inclusion for students who use wheelchairs or are nonverbal; installing push-button entries at schools; expanding training opportunities for general-education and special-education staff; and increasing school psychologists and other positions tied to budget assumptions the board has already discussed.

On training and community engagement, Kelly and Heather King, special-education staff, described a new special-education community council that met four times this year. The district partnered with an outside parent-support organization, Impact, to run sessions on the \"art of advocacy\" so families better understand evaluations, IEP meetings and transition planning. \"They were very complimentary of our school district and all of the work,\" King said of Impact's feedback.

Transition and employment: Presenters highlighted the Journey 18–21 transition program, an employer-based training program housed at the Embassy Suites hotel. Heather King described students working on hospitality tasks in the morning and on job-readiness (interviewing, coworker interactions) in the afternoon. \"The whole goal of the program is by April, we start applying for jobs. And the goal is for them to have a job by the time they graduate,\" King said. Presenters said most students who complete Journey leave with paid employment; the program typically serves four to eight students each year and uses partner supports such as Exceptional Humans and vocational rehabilitation.

Budget and staffing concerns: Board members asked about rising costs given stagnant overall enrollment. A board member noted that increased special-education needs explain some budget pressures; presenters agreed and pointed to planned staffing additions (including psychologists) to meet growing caseloads. Presenters also acknowledged workforce challenges: \"Special education is one of the most difficult areas to find teachers and then also retain,\" a district administrator said, adding the district is working on recruitment and retention through training and supports.

Student voice and examples: The presentation included student and participant remarks describing hands-on tasks in Journey and emphasizing the program's real-world impact. A Journey participant, Connor, described visiting other districts as the district considers program expansion beyond the number of students Embassy Suites can host.

What’s next: The district said it will continue to expand playground improvements at elementary schools and bring similar upgrades to secondary sites, continue the partnership with Impact for parent trainings, and monitor funding for transition services. Presenters said they will continue to seek more employer partners to scale the Journey program if funding and vendor capacity allow.

Sources and evidence: The presentation and board discussion are on the Feb. 27 board meeting agenda under item 7.1, and presenters cited federal and state special-education frameworks including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Missouri standards when describing eligibility and program alignment.","At the Feb. 27 Park Hill School District board meeting, district staff presented 12 years of special-education data showing a 42% increase in students served from 2014–2024, described new training and facility changes, and highlighted the Journey 18–21 transition program that places students in work-based training at Embassy Suites.","actionData","errors"]

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