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A parent, John Yaspa, asked the Cape Girardeau board to review regulation J G R 1 that can bar students from extracurricular participation even after completing school discipline, calling athletics an extension of the school day and urging reconsideration.
Missouri / School Districts / CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
District leaders presented a CSIP Lead 3 evaluation focused on behavior interventions, curriculum alignment and a draft literacy plan; staff said Galileo will end its platform and the district task force is vetting replacement benchmark assessments while DESE moves toward "testlet" assessments.
Missouri / School Districts / CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
The Cape Girardeau Public Schools Board authorized the superintendent to contract with Navitas LLC for a districtwide lighting upgrade not to exceed $1,000,000, with presenters saying the project should yield 'north of $130,000' in annual utility savings and include guaranteed rebate capture.
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The Cape Girardeau Public Schools board approved acceptance of a recovery high school grant and a $50,000 local foods grant at its Feb. 2 meeting; the board also carried the consent agenda and agenda in voice votes.
Missouri / School Districts / CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
After an extended presentation and discussion about enrollment, staffing and optics, the Cape Girardeau Public Schools board authorized the superintendent to accept a multi-year grant from DESE and the Department of Mental Health to establish a recovery high school serving students in the district and region.
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The board authorized superintendent or designee to renew the district's stop‑loss coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2026, with annual premium costs not to exceed $1,000,000; stop‑loss was described as protection for high individual claims above $150,000.
Missouri / School Districts / CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
The Cape Girardeau School District 63 board voted to adopt a resolution calling a $30,000,000 bond election for April 7, 2026, to fund long‑range facilities work including Central Middle School expansion, elementary renovations and district‑wide energy efficiency upgrades.
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District staff reported progress on the Yonder classroom program and Elevate family/community engagement initiatives: family engagement rose from about 60% to 72% (goal 80%), teachers' engagement rose to ~79% (goal 100%), and the district shared program materials statewide as a model.
Missouri / School Districts / CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
Foundation leaders announced upcoming events (Jan. 8 ribbon cutting; Jan. 9 mix & mingle; Penguin Party gala Feb. 14) and described more than $80,000 in 2025 investments for student and staff support, including food support and equipment purchases.
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District presenters outlined CSIP Learn 3 priorities including expanded counseling and social‑emotional programs, a new AI‑assisted intervention tool ('GEM'), partnerships with community providers and a proposal to present a recovery high school to the State Board on Dec. 9.