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Superintendent reports slight enrollment increase, highlights competency-based learning and district events
Summary
The superintendent reported a September enrollment increase from 1,837 to 1,848 and reviewed professional development and competency-based initiatives; principals summarized homecoming, student recognitions and classroom practices.
The district superintendent reported to the Ste. Genevieve Co. R-II Board on Oct. 20 that the district's last-Wednesday-in-September enrollment rose from 1,837 at the start of the year to 1,848, an increase of 11 students. The superintendent said the district will take another official count in January; that count will be used to calculate state funding for the year.
"This year we started at 1,837 and we are up to 1,848," the superintendent said, noting the January count will determine funding allocations.
Principals and classroom teachers presented routine program updates and student highlights. Early childhood staff described a farm-theme week that included visits from farm animals and community helpers, and teachers recounted fire-safety and health demonstrations led by the local fire department and school nurse. Principals recognized faculty and staff of the month and described programs—such as Bragging Dragons and a new student breakfast—that principals said support engagement and positive behavior.
High school staff reviewed homecoming activities, student awards and extracurriculars, and coaches reported athletics updates, including the girls golf team qualifying for state competition as a team for the first time. The board also heard about classroom projects in world history (student-made clay tablets) and high school art.
District staff reviewed professional development offerings including Portrait of a Graduate, standards-and-proficiency training, and an AI session at the high school. Teachers described classroom tools tied to competency-based instruction: a one/two/three folder system for students to self-assess mastery, habit charts for middle-school accountability and a quarter-end habit-reward day tied to a habit score.
Teacher Mrs. Diamond described early results from the habit charts, saying she has seen students take assignments more seriously and use feedback to "level up." A district staff member said the PD feedback was "pretty good," and leaders expect follow-up sessions to refine implementation.
The superintendent also summarized recent safety drills (fire, earthquake, tornado) and said draft minutes will include any personnel changes approved in closed session.
Why it matters: The January enrollment count will affect state funding; competency-based practices and PD adjustments could shift classroom assessment and grading practices if continued.
The board received the superintendent's report; no votes were taken on the matters reported.
