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Board approves Leader in Me amendment swapping unused materials for coaching; debate centers on program value
Summary
The Wentzville R‑IV Board approved a contract amendment with Franklin Covey to convert pre‑purchased Leader in Me materials into customized coaching at no additional district cost after a divided vote.
WENTZVILLE, Mo. — The Wentzville R‑IV School District Board on Sept. 18 approved an amendment to its Leader in Me agreement that trades pre‑purchased print materials for customized coaching, a swap administrators said carries no additional cost to the district.
Director Lewis moved to pull the item for discussion and said he opposed continuing to invest district time in the program, arguing the district should focus on basic reading, writing and math. “We cannot afford to have…
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