Board of Education

Board Meetings

The Board of Education meets regularly each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Litchfield Building.  Special meetings may be called for other times and places to handle emergency business.

All meetings are open to the public except executive (closed) sessions, which are permitted by State Law to discuss certain subjects. All decisions, however, are made in public (open) session.

Mrs. Giddens was presented with the Volunteer Award by Assistant Principal / Athletic Director Mr. Thompson during the June 10, 2025 meeting of the Board of Education for volunteering in a significant manner during the 2024-2025 school year. 
Officer Scudder was presented with the Bockler Award by Board of Education member Valerie Ragon during the June 10, 2025 meeting of the Board of Education for service Officer Scudder has provided to the students, staff & parents of Creve Coeur School District # 76.
Chris Reed, Masonic Lodge, was recognized for providing the Bike to Books Program as an opportunity for students enrolled at LaSalle Elementary School to support our students' literacy initiative. The Masonic Lodge is providing a new bicycle to a student who achieves the program goals.
Building & Grounds Project; New LED Marquee @ Parkview School... ESSER III Project
Building & Grounds Project: New Sound System for Gym @ Parkview School ; ESSER III Project
Building & Grounds Project: (4) Water Bottle Dispenser Installation @ LaSalle Elementary & Parkview School  ; ESSER III Project
Building & Grounds Project: (4) Restrooms Renovated @ Parkview School; ESSER III Project ​
Building & Grounds Project: New Sidewalk Installation @ Parkview School; Provided By Village of Creve Coeur Safe Route To School Grant
Building & Grounds Project: New Fence  Installation @ LaSalle Elementary School ; ESSER III Project
Building & Grounds Project: New Boiler System Installation @ LaSalle Elementary & Parkview School; ESSER III Project
Building & Grounds Projects Completed

Demolition of Homewood Heights School 

During the September 27, 2022 meeting of the Board of Education, the Board approved a Motion to consider the demolition of Homewood Heights. During the December 13, 2022 meeting of the Board of Education, the Board formally approved a proposal to demolish Homewood Heights.

The demolition of Homewood Heights School commenced on January 17, 2023.  The demolition was completed in the Spring of 2023.
Building & Grounds Improvement- Lighting Marquee & Flag Pole @ LaSalle Elementary School ​
Helping with Meet the Teacher Night

Deanna Giddens was presented with the Volunteer Award by Board of Education President Linda Bailey at the June 13, 2023 meeting of the Board of Education.

Kerry Grove  was presented with the Mr. Bockler Award  by Board of Education President Linda Bailey at the June 13, 2023 meeting of the Board of Education.

Mr. Randy Giddens and Mrs. Amber Pilkington were presented with Recognition of Service Awards. 

 Mr. Giddens served on the Board of Education from 2015 - 2023.  Mrs.Pilkington served on the Board of Education from 2019 - 2023.  

 Your service on the Board of Education has been appreciated. 
Our Goals  Board of Education Creve Coeur District 76
  • The district will continue to strive toward improvements in academic achievement.
  • The district will support social/emotional health of our students.
  • The district will continue to support professional development for staff.
  • The district will continue to support technology programs.
  • The district will strive for a professional, comfortable, and more efficient learning environment.
  • The district will make the best use of all district owned facilities.
  • The district will continue to be fiscally responsible with tax dollars and assets.
  • The district values open communication to and from the greater community.
  • The board will promote effective governance of the school district.
We believe…
Students/Learning
  • Every child can succeed.
  • Learning is a continual process.
  • All children have the ability to learn and grow academically and socially.
  • Learning should be challenging and requires accountability.
 
Teachers/Teaching
  • Successful teachers are caring and enjoy teaching.
  • Empowerment and support are needed to help teachers grow professionally.
  • Teaching is challenging work.
  • Teachers have a powerful impact on student’s ability to learn.
  • Effective teaching requires student engagement, individualized instruction and creativity.
 
School/Community Responsibility
  • Schools are the core of the community.
  • Continual communication is a key to a strong community school relationship.
  • Community involvement is needed in order for the school to succeed.
  • The school should be involved in the community. 
  • The school and community are responsible for and accountable to each other.
  • The board should consider community input on important decisions.
  • Students should be involved in community service.
Board Minutes
2025-2026 School Year
Board Minutes
2024-2025 School Year
Board Minutes
2023-2024 School Year
Board Minutes
2022-2023 School Year
​Board Minutes
​2021-2022 School Year
Archived Minutes

Member Emails

Linda Bailey
President
Valerie Ragon
Vice President
Pam Greiner
Secretary
Brenda Keogel

Mason Shear

Amanda Stimeling

Brandon Lang