MRH Board Agenda: Expansion Planning, Police Relationship

Expansion planning, work with African American parents and the school district- relationship are among the items set for discussion Tuesday by the Maplewood Richmond Heights School Board.

The work session is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

The following is an overview of the agenda about short- and long-term planning items the board is expected to discuss. A complete agenda may be reviewed on the 's website.

• Plan for expansion at district facilities

• Increase participation of African American parent involvement in the areas of test scores, attendance

• Promote good work

• Improve and develop community feedback loops

• Develop succession planning for the board

• Identify MRH leaders for future board and committees

• Tour district buildings

• Train volunteer committees

• Study books or articles about successful boards

• Develop better relationship with MRH School District and Maplewood Police Department

• Develop ways of recognizing students and staff

• Restructure meetings

• Give more time to understanding district finances

• Improve superintendent evaluation

• Institute culture of academic rigor