Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
The board unanimously approved a $915,620 contract with A Eilers Construction to renovate six Mehlville High School restrooms, using Prop S capital funds; trustees asked staff to return with a restroom audit for broader facility planning.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
District demographers project total enrollment of about 9,747 by 2030–31, with middle‑school growth and near‑term high‑school declines; the board will receive annual updates to guide staffing and facilities planning.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
District leaders told the board the early‑childhood program has expanded classroom capacity, reduced waitlists and will pilot a full‑day classroom model while strengthening community partnerships that boosted screening and enrollment.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
Assistant Superintendent Adam Smith reported on staffing levels, health‑room activity and community partnerships; the district recorded about 65,954 nurse visits in the first semester and has 21 full‑time registered nurses on staff.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
The board approved two school calendars (2026–27, 2027–28) and adopted the district's 2026 legislative advocacy priorities; calendars start Aug. 24, 2026 and end May 27, 2027 (172 student days).
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hogg presented a draft 2026–2031 strategic plan developed with community input (just under 1,000 responses) and five themes — academics, student support, staffing, finance/facilities and community involvement — and asked the board for feedback ahead of a March 12 approval vote.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
At the Dec. 18 meeting Mehlville R‑IX recognized student council activities, NEA student winners and reported benchmark growth at middle schools after shifting to i‑Ready and implementing Tier 2/3 interventions; Bernard Middle reported winter benchmark growth to 47% at or above early/mid grade level.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
The Mehlville R‑IX board approved the district’s annual bus purchase — five buses from Central States Bus Sales for $771,930 — by voice vote, 7–0. The purchase was presented by director of transportation Dan Gilman.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
A community speaker criticized the district's switch from a long‑standing nonprofit before/after‑school provider to a newly acquired for‑profit company, alleging poor safety inspections, negative reviews and inadequate parent consultation; the board heard the statement but offered no detailed response on record.
Missouri / School Districts / Mehlville R-IX
Auditor reported an unmodified opinion and compliance with Missouri law; the board accepted the audit, approved November budget adjustments that produced a roughly $5.5 million favorable variance and agreed to potential transfers to the capital fund to support Prop S projects and future facility needs.