Board approves clean audit, new course slate and Master Library asset plan, then recesses into executive session
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Summary
The Webster Groves board accepted the district audit (unmodified opinion) and approved several agenda items including new course descriptions, a Master Library (Follett) asset/technology agreement and the consent agenda; the board then moved into executive session for personnel.
The Webster Groves School District board voted on several formal items after staff presentations and public comment.
Audit: The district's independent auditor delivered an unmodified opinion on financial statements, federal compliance and state compliance; the audit noted a fund balance of $66,905,472, $37,000,000 in unassigned general fund, required pension contributions paid in full (more than $5 million to PSRS) and outstanding bond debt of about $92 million. After the audit presentation, a board member moved to approve the fiscal year 2024–25 audit as presented; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Courses: The board reviewed proposed new courses and title changes for 2026–27. Notable additions and changes included a Unified PE option at Hixson Middle School, AP Research (as the follow‑on to AP Seminar to create an AP Capstone pathway), a Geometry and Construction course as an AMPed extension, and a broadcast/podcasting option for the high school journalism program. A motion to approve the new course descriptions and updates was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Facilities and technology contract: Staff presented a Master Library (Follett) proposal for an operations asset survey and a comprehensive technology plan that would document mechanical and technology assets, produce interactive digital floor plans and create preventative maintenance schedules tied to work orders. The initial asset survey carries an upfront cost (to be split across fiscal years) and an annual maintenance cost for drawings of roughly $2,000; staff said those costs can be covered from existing technology and maintenance budgets and that procurement will use cooperative purchasing agreements. The board moved and approved the Master Library agreements.
Other actions: The consent agenda passed by consensus. The board then moved to recess into executive session for personnel; the roll call recorded at least two members (Miss Keller and Miss Carr) as voting 'Yes' in the recorded roll call portion of the transcript.
Recorded motions and next steps are reflected in the official minutes; staff will continue implementation work on approved agreements and return with details as required.