Board of Education
About
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.
Members
Jeffery Presiack
Titles:
Board of Education President, SSD Governing Council, Junior High Liaison & Audit Committee
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Shannon Kohler
Titles:
Vice President, SSD Governing Council Alternate, Junior High Liaison, Facilities Committee and Wellness Committee
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Michelle Padgett
Titles:
Board member, MSBA Delegate Alternate, Early Childhood Center Liaison, Wellness Committee
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Sarah Reece
Titles:
Board Vice President, Elementary School Liaison, Student Achievement Committee, Bayless Academic Foundation
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Laura Van Zale
Titles:
Board member, Facility Committee, High School Liaison, District Safety Team
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Tom Wood
Titles:
Board Member, MSBA Delegate, High School Liaison, Student Achievement Committee, District Safety Team and Facilities Committee
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Board Links
Missouri School Board Association
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. The open-session of Board Meetings begin at 6 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria.
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:
BOE meetings will be held in the elementary cafeteria. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. unless noted otherwise.