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ST. LOUIS Joint City Council/ School Board Meeting
PARK Methodist Hospital
November 29, 2005
A reception welcoming school board members commenced at 6:00 p.m. with the business
meeting being convened at 6:45 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, .John Basill, Phillip Finkelstein, Susan Sanger,
Jim Bnmeyer, and Loran Paprocki (incoming Ward 3 Councilmember).
Councilmembers absent: Sue Santa and Paul Omodt.
School Board members present: Keith Broady, Rolf Peterson, Nancy Gores, Jim Yarosh, Julie
Sweitzer, Bruce Richardson, and Jerry Timian
City Staff present: Tom Harmening, City Manager and Bridget Gothberg, Organizational
Development.
School Distnct staff present: Dr. Debra Bowers, Supenntendent
Mayor Jacobs again welcomed school board members and thanked them for their attendance. He
stated the following desired meeting outcomes:
• To develop intentional communication guidelines
• To discuss how we collaboratively provide leadership creating unity and synergy
• To update each other on pertinent projects and undertakings
Discussion took place regarding collaboration and communication between the City and School
District. Currently, the City and School District work together through Community Education,
Boards & Commissions, Children First, Meadowbrook, Housing/Youth/Senior Summit, Joint
Calendar/Handbook/Advertising, Summer programs, Lenox, volunteers, funding, DARE, Police
Liaison Officers,NORC, Fnends of the Arts, Vision SLP, Bookmark in the Park, Day 1,
Partacular, Foundations, Inspections,Neighborhood Associations, Remodeling Fair, Elections,
bids & gas purchasing.
Communication Guidelines
Bndget Gothberg presented the draft purpose statement for a strong community and strong
school district. She indicated the need for both formal and informal communication between the
City Council and School Board to grow their relationship, promote and engage the community.
It is incumbent upon both bodies to intentionally create opportunities for this communication to
occur.
Formal communication could include two joint meetings annually for three purposes:
1. Discuss common issues, concerns, and dreams
2. Update each other on projects, goals, and
3. Build positive relationships with each other
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Informal communication was also encouraged which could include special meetings, sending
letters, or asking administrators to handle issues.
Discussion took place regarding the City and School community moving in a synergistic
direction, and opportunities for joint marketing and branding.
Updates were presented on WIFI, IB, Vision Process, Parent Access, Land Sale, Eliot
Community Center, and the Meadowbrook Collaborative.
Next Meeting
The next Joint City Council and School Board meeting will be held in the fall of 2006.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.