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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

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Jeffrey Preisack
Board President

jpreisack@bayless.k12.mo.us
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SD Governing Council
, Junior High School Liaison and Audit Committee.



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Woody Babb
Board Vice President

wbabb@bayless.k12.mo.us
​Junior High Liaison, Audit Committee and Facilities Committee. 


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Shannon Kohler
Board Member
skohler@bayless.k12.mo.us
SSD Governing Council Alternate, Junior High Liaison, Facilities Committee and Wellness Committee



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Michelle Padgett
Board Member

mpadgett@bayless.k12.mo.us

MSBA Delegate Alternate,  Early Childhood Center Liaison,  and Wellness Committee


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Sarah Reece
Board Member

sreece@bayless.k12.mo.us

Elementary School Liaison, Student Achievement Committee, and Wellness Committee


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Tom Wood
Board Member

twood@bayless.k12.mo.us

MSBA Delegate, High School Liaison, Student Achievement Committee, District Safety Team and Facilities Committee


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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
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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