Nov. 7, 2024

Superintendent Comments

In his Superintendent Comments at the Nov. 7, 2024, Board of Education meeting, Dr. Curtis Cain shared the following updates:

All four Rockwood School District high schools are among a select group of schools from the US and Canada to earn 2024 AP School Honor Roll recognition. The Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.
The Rockwood School District Strategic Plan Steering Committee held its second meeting on Oct. 22, as part of the yearlong process to help prepare for a new district strategic plan for 2025-2030. In addition to the committee's work, Rockwood community members will have opportunities to have their voices heard through the process of creating the strategic plan. The next community engagement meeting will be held on Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at Eureka High.
Rockwood is forming a Capital Planning Advisory Committee made up of representatives from every patron group to provide feedback and input on various aspects of the district's financial planning and communication with stakeholders. This includes offering feedback on the strategies used to communicate ongoing Proposition 3 budgeting and spending, as well as the capital planning process in general. Learn more – including how to register your interest in serving on the committee – at rsdmo.org.
Congratulations to the players and coaches of the Lafayette High softball team, which brought home the Class 5 state championship last Friday. Senior Abby Carr pitched a no-hitter, and junior Riley Mulligan hit a walk-off, three-run home run in extra innings to bring the Lancers their ninth state softball title and first since 2007.
Dr. Cain addressed localized flooding in the Eureka area and how staff members, students and community members have worked together to ensure minimal interruptions to regular educational activities.

To view Dr. Cain's entire Superintendent Comments from the meeting, click here.

Patron Comments

There were six patron comments around Agenda Item 8.01 - American Education Week Proclamation. The speakers all spoke about the power and value of public schools and dedicated public educators who champion all students.

Agenda Items

American Education Week Proclamation - Board members approved the proclamation designating Nov. 18-22, 2024, as the district’s annual observance of the National Education Association’s American Education Week. The week celebrates public education and honors individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. Read the proclamation.

Board Discussion

Rockwood Summer Academy Report 2025 - The Board reviewed information on the 2025 Rockwood Summer Academy dates of June 2-27 and the following locations:

Elementary: Babler, Blevins, Bowles and Westridge
Middle: Selvidge and Eureka High
High: Eureka and Marquette

Additionally, fee-based summer programming will be available through Community Education (June 2-Aug. 1), Adventure Club (June 2-Aug. 8) and Early Childhood Education (June 4-Aug. 1). View the presentation.

Communications, Outreach and Public Engagement Committee Update - The Rockwood Board of Education established the Communications, Outreach and Public Engagement (COPE) Committee to improve school board communication. Members of COPE provided an update from the last meeting on Nov. 6, 2024. For more information, visit the COPE Committee website.

Review of Nov. 21, 2024 Board of Education Meeting Date - Board members and Cabinet members reviewed the Nov. 21, 2024 Board of Education meeting date. View the planning calendar.

**For full meeting details, please visit BoardDocs.**