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About the Board
The Bayless School Board is a key part of the "public" in public education. District voters elect the seven board members to represent the public's views on how education should be governed at the local level. Each board member serves a term for which they are elected. Board members are responsible for establishing the District's goals and policies and are the governing body on adoption of school budgets and all fiscal matters. It's the job of the superintendent, who represents the board, and the District staff to carry out the board's wishes. The board welcomes and encourages public participation during its meetings. Members believe that good schools and the community nourish each other and that active citizen interest guarantees the excellence of public schools.
Board Members
Jeffrey Preisack
Board President jpreisack@bayless.k12.mo.us SSD Governing Council, Junior High School Liaison and Audit Committee. 
Woody Babb
Board Vice President wbabb@bayless.k12.mo.us Junior High Liaison, Audit Committee and Facilities Committee. 
Shannon Kohler
Board Member skohler@bayless.k12.mo.us SSD Governing Council Alternate, Junior High Liaison, Facilities Committee and Wellness Committee 
Michelle Padgett
Board Member mpadgett@bayless.k12.mo.us MSBA Delegate Alternate, Early Childhood Center Liaison, and Wellness Committee 
Sarah Reece
Board Member sreece@bayless.k12.mo.us Elementary School Liaison, Student Achievement Committee, and Wellness Committee 
Tom Wood
Board Member twood@bayless.k12.mo.us MSBA Delegate, High School Liaison, Student Achievement Committee, District Safety Team and Facilities Committee 
Laura Van Zale
Board Member lvanzale@bayless.k12.mo.us Facility Committee Member, High School Liaison and District Safety Team |
Board Links
Board Docs
Board Policies CSIP School Improvement Plan Missouri School Board Association MO DESE District Information Board Member Login BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Board of Education. Special Meetings and Workshops are scheduled as needed and dates are posted on the district's website calendar.
Agendas are posted in Central Office one week prior to the meeting. The agenda may also be viewed online by visiting BoardDocs. Regular Monthly Meetings: Due to COVID-19 BOE meetings will be held in the elementary cafeteria until further notice. Meetings begin at 7PM. BOE Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, August 5, 2020-(special meeting) Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - (Tax rate hearing) @ 6PM (September 30 - backup date) Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - (due to BOE election certification) - New members sworn in and re-organization of board. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Wednesday, June 16, 2021 20-21 Board Committee Schedule
Facilities Advisory Committee-The purpose of the Facilities Advisory Committee is to serve the Board of Education in advisory capacity with regard to the school district's safety, security, and facility concerns. Please contact Mr. Mike Hawkins at mhawkins@bayless.k12.mo.us for more information. All meetings will take place at BHS in room 208 .
Monday, October 5, 2020 Monday, December 7, 2020 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Audit Committee - The purpose of the Audit Committee is to serve the Board of Education in advisory capacity with regard to the District's financial reporting processes, the District's internal controls and the independent audit of the District's financial statements. Please contact Mr. Preston Sterrett at psterett@bayless.k12.mo.us for more information. Meetings will take place at 6 PM at BHS in room 208. Monday, October 5, 2020 Monday, December 7, 2020 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Student Achievement Advisory Committee - The purpose of the Student Achievement Advisory Committee is to serve the Board of Education in advisory capacity with regard to the District's student achievement progress. Specific areas may include instruction, assessment, curriculum, professional development, facilities and staffing. Please contact Ms. Amy Ruzicka at aruzicka@bayless.k12.mo.us for more information. Meetings will take place at 7 PM at BHS in the library. Monday, October 5, 2020 Monday, December 7, 2020 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Wellness Committee - The purpose of the Wellness Committee is to serve the Bayless School District with regard to the wellness, activities and education for students and staff. Please contact Mr. Andrew Mertens at amertens@bayless.k12.mo.us for more information. Meetings begin at 6:30pm. September 15th - BES Cafeteria November 9th - TBD January 11th - TBD April 19th - TBD |