Francis Howell R-III staff praise paraprofessional Jeanne Beaumar for special‑education support and volunteer work

Jeanne Beaumar, a special education paraprofessional in the Francis Howell R-III School District, was praised by district staff during a meeting for her one-on-one work with students and volunteer duties, including serving as a crossing guard on O'Fallon Road.

A teacher in the Francis Howell R-III School District said Beaumar "goes above and beyond, more than anyone that I've ever had the privilege of working with in that role of paraeducator," and described how Beaumar supports students in the district's essential skills program.

The teacher said Beaumar helps students "do the activities, to learn the material, to break it down at a little bit of a lower level, so each individual can learn at their own pace," and highlighted a specific instance in which Beaumar assisted a visually impaired student by taking the chemistry textbook home and learning the material alongside the class so she could provide direct support. "She learned that periodic table along with us like a student," the teacher said.

Speakers also noted Beaumar's volunteer work outside the classroom. The teacher described her as someone who will "go to an after school activity, an evening activity, even a weekend activity to support students so that they can access the same experiences as their peers." Board discussion indicated that she also served most of the school year as the crossing guard across O'Fallon Road, returning in inclement weather and greeting students each morning.

No formal personnel action or board vote was recorded in the transcript regarding Beaumar; the meeting remarks were recognition and praise during the meeting record.

The district did not specify any additional programs, awards, or follow-up steps related to the remarks in the provided transcript.