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Board reviews community schools model, requests budget and legal review
Summary
Board members discussed a draft framework for a sustainable community schools and wraparound-services model that would require partnerships and potentially returning full-time community school coordinators; members requested clarity on funding, legal obligations to rehired staff under Missouri law and a more detailed plan before any large-scale rollout.
Board member Hubard presented a draft framework for a community schools and wraparound services policy that would emphasize public–private partnerships, a community-school coordinator at each site and program evaluation.
Members supported the goal but raised questions about cost and how the model differs from existing partner arrangements. A staff member noted the district already maintains memorandums of understanding with about 200 community partners that provide before- and after-school services, and cautioned that restoring full-time community-school coordinator positions would carry added budget and legal obligations; staff said Missouri statutes may require the district to offer positions to previously employed staff in certain circumstances.
Board members suggested phasing, local partner sponsorship and careful budgeting as possible approaches. One member cited a visit to Springfield's community schools as a positive model where local sponsors paid for embedded services.
Next steps: staff will return with a status report by the end of March outlining legal constraints, budget implications and potential phased approaches for a community schools model.
