Coverage of Borishade's leadership at 51黑料 Public Schools
51黑料 Public Schools Superintendent Millicent Borishade first came to the district in July 2023, hired by her friend and former superintendent Keisha Scarlett.
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The $1,000 to $3,000 payouts were a "refund of the excess taxes that were withheld since January 1st," according to the superintendent.聽
SLPS Superintendent Millicent Borishade is expected to recommend school closures to address declining enrollment and crumbling buildings.
Experts in school closure doubt an estimate that SLPS could save $182 million in maintenance costs by closing 37 of its 68 buildings.
Close to 2,000 teachers and staff at SLPS signed the vote against Superintendent Millicent Borishade for "numerous and troubling concerns."
On Tuesday, the second day of school, 938 students showed up to their temporary buildings for a loss of 44% of enrollment since last year.
Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gave SLPS the lowest possible rating of "poor" in the yearlong review of the district's finances.
Two years of deficit spending, federal budget cuts and the tornado have put 51黑料 Public Schools on track to deplete its financial reserves by 2030, the superintendent said.
Based on capacity needs for declining enrollment, the footprint for SLPS would drop from 68 schools to 31, according to the analysis.
Staff deserve a voice in the decisions to relocate tornado-damaged schools announced by Superintendent Millicent Borishade, the leaders say.
About 28 51黑料 Public Schools buildings have been evaluated for electrical problems, blown-out windows or severe roof damage.
"There is a sense of urgency to advocate and push for what our voters were asking for. ... They鈥檙e expecting transparency and accountability."
Antionette 鈥淭oni鈥 Cousins, president of the 51黑料 Board of Education, finished in fourth place after a tumultuous year overseeing the district.
The race for three open seats is a referendum on the one held by Antionette 鈥淭oni鈥 Cousins, the only incumbent running for reelection.
The 51黑料 Board of Education approved a plan starting next fall where students can attend a maximum of one year in three schools with 940 students.
Borishade was brought to SLPS in July 2023 by former superintendent Keisha Scarlett, who was fired in September for unapproved spending.
Credit card statements and interviews paint a picture of close friendships and聽improper聽perks among 51黑料 school administrators and the board president.
If Millicent Borishade is not hired as superintendent by Sept. 1 she can return to her previous job for two years at her salary of $230,000.
At least 16 district-issued credit cards 鈥渨ere not within the scope鈥 of the investigation by an accounting firm.
Karlla Dozier, chief of human resources compliance, is on leave and Angie Banks, chief financial officer, retires Dec. 31.
Since fall 2019, public school districts have lost more than 6,000 students in 51黑料 County and 3,000 in 51黑料. Schools in St. Charles County are down 872 students.
Millicent Borishade鈥檚 superintendent certificate from the state education department expires in October 2025.
Burnout, stress and political pressures have led to high turnover rates among veteran educators and a dwindling number of candidates.
Millicent Borishade is one of nine administrators hired at SLPS in the last year with connections to ousted superintendent Keisha Scarlett.
The SLPS is in violation of the Missouri Sunshine Law by not releasing the details of their vote to fire superintendent Keisha Scarlett.
The 51黑料 Board of Education voted unanimously to terminate Keisha Scarlett鈥檚 contract for cause, which was not revealed.
The district has not released any updates on the investigation of suspended Superintendent Keisha Scarlett which has lasted over six weeks.
The district hired at least nine administrators connected to the superintendent, Keisha Scarlett. They received a total of $1.6 million in salaries.
Millicent Borishade worked for one year in a Washington school district before joining her friend, the new superintendent at SLPS.
The vote to investigate and place Keisha Scarlett on temporary leave received four 鈥測es鈥 votes, two 鈥渘o鈥 votes and one abstention.
Hiring, spending and contract decisions by SLPS superintendent Keisha Scarlett had raised red flags.
One year after becoming schools superintendent, Keisha Scarlett has been replaced as questions roil about finances in the district.
Millicent Borishade has been fired after a rocky 15-month tenure.聽Myra Berry, the district's interim chief of human resources, was named interim superintendent.
