St. Louis Public Schools gets 'poor' rating - lowest possible - in new Missouri audit

Missouri state auditor questions local control of SLPS after ‘poor’ audit score

Scott Fitzpatrick said local control of St. Louis Public Schools isn’t working and will make a recommendation to Missouri education officials to consider a new governance structure for the district. SLPS regained its local school board in 2019 after over a decade of a state-appointed board.

SLPS points to reforms as state audit raises concerns

Saint Louis Public Schools leaders say significant changes are already underway after a new state audit criticized past district leadership, financial oversight and governance and questioned whether its current governing structure can provide long-term oversight. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released the second part of his audit Thursday, giving SLPS a “poor” rating and describing a district facing “massive operational distress. “The…

Missouri Auditor gives SLPS lowest rating

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has given St. Louis Public Schools the lowest possible rating.

St. Louis Public Schools gets 'poor' rating - lowest possible - in new Missouri audit

A new state audit found several problems within St. Louis Public Schools, prompting Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to question whether the district's current governance structure is a long-term solution.

State auditor calls for leadership change for St. Louis Public Schools after 'poor' rating

District leaders sold vacant buildings in secret and did not enforce bus safety violations among other citations in the audit.

State auditor cites weak controls, oversight in St. Louis Public Schools report