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.

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

Mr. Thompson, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director, presented Mrs. DeAnna Giddens with a Certificate and Gift Card recognizing Mrs. Giddens for significant volunteering at Parkview School during the 2024-2025 School Year.

Superintendent Johnson presented Matt Ragon with a Certificate and Gift Card for making significant contributions with the installation of the new playground equipment at LaSalle Elementary School.

Becky Kern and Doug Randall are both school bus drivers in Creve Coeur School District # 76. Becky and Doug were both recognized for the professionalism and commitment to safety demonstrated during a recent occurrence while serving in the capacity of school bus driver.

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
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

Brenda Keogel
Vice President

Pam Greiner
Secretary

Valerie Ragon