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Maplewood Richmond Heights schools report top-state ranking, healthy fund balance and new grants
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Benita Jamieson told the City Council the district is in the top 1% statewide, earned 98.5% of performance points, has a 43.9% fund balance, and recently received a $205,000 early-literacy grant and a $400,000 competency-based education grant.
Dr. Benita Jamieson, superintendent of the Maplewood Richmond Heights (MRH) School District, briefed the Maplewood City Council on Nov. 11 about district performance, staffing and finances.
Jamieson said MRH ranked in the top 1% of Missouri districts and earned 98.5% of available performance points on the state’s annual report, including full credit for growth measures. “We earned 98.5% of the points that are awarded and actually received 100 of our growth points,” she said.
The superintendent credited community support and two recently passed propositions for helping the district stay on schedule and under budget on Proposition B projects. She reported a healthy fund balance of 43.9% and said the district is prioritizing whole-child supports and staff development: roughly 100% of district staff have participated in equity professional development and professional learning-community work.
Jamieson highlighted recent grants, including a $205,000 early-literacy award for the early childhood center and a prior $400,000 U.S. Department of Education competency-based education grant. She said staff retention has improved to about 95% over the past two years.
Council members praised the district and thanked Jamieson and staff for their work and results. The council’s appreciation underscored the district’s role in making Maplewood an attractive place to live and in supporting local economic and community stability.
Next steps: Jamieson noted the district will present its second audit at the Nov. 20 board meeting and continue implementation of Proposition B projects.
