MO Citizens for Safe Communities

09/04/2026

🚨Action needed!🚨The State Board of Education is hearing comments on the A-F Grade Card Framework on Wednesday, September 9th, 1:30-3:00 PM. Teachers, who will be most impacted by this decision, will be doing what they do best (teaching), so we need the public to show up and stand up for them! Please consider making the time to be there for our educators.

If you can come help, drop a comment below!⬇️

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Who’s coming out to help us get Prop O and H passed?!?

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Citizens for Francis Howell! We’re building a team of community members who want to get involved and make a difference during the upcoming election cycle. Please complete this short form to let us know how you’d like to help. Whether you can volun...

08/21/2026

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08/01/2026

07/09/2026

Circling back! Don't let up the pressure on Governor Kehoe! He has until July 15!

Governor Kehoe has SB 1002 on his desk RIGHT NOW — and St. Charles County families need
to speak up before he signs it.
SB 1002 would move St. Charles County school board elections to November and allow
candidates to put their party label on the ballot. This isn't about increasing turnout. It's about
drowning out your school board vote in the noise of a high-stakes partisan election cycle — and
opening the door to party politics in your child's classroom.
■ Call Governor Kehoe's office: (573) 751-3222
■ Email: [email protected]
Tell him: VETO SB 1002.
School boards should answer to parents and students — not to a party platform.

06/29/2026

We don't take positions lightly. MOCSC is nonpartisan — we work with Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between who cares about strong public schools.

That's exactly why we're asking Governor Kehoe to veto SB 1002. Moving school board elections to November and adding party labels doesn't strengthen our schools — it politicizes them. It makes it harder for good local candidates to be seen and heard. And it makes it easier for outside interests to take hold.

St. Charles County parents built something worth protecting. Let's protect it.

■ (573) 751-3222 | ■ [email protected] | Subject: Veto SB 1002

06/25/2026

Why is St. Charles County being singled out?

SB 1002 doesn't apply to the whole state. It specifically targets school by districts in St. Charles County — including Francis Howell, Fort Zumwalt, Wentzville, and others. Our county has been a testing ground for bills like this before. We said no to Prop RT. We can say no to this.

■ If you live, work, or have kids in St. Charles County schools — your voice matters right now. The Governor has until July 15 to act.

Call (573) 751-3222. Email [email protected]
Subject line: Veto SB 1002.

05/02/2026

⚠️ URGENT: Missouri SB 1002 heads to a House committee vote THIS MONDAY, May 4th — and MOCSC opposes it.
What is it? SB 1002 would move school board elections and bond/tax levy votes in St. Charles County only to November — and allow school board candidates to declare a party affiliation on the ballot.
Here’s why we’re saying NO:
🔴 It injects partisanship into local education. Party labels have no place on a school board ballot. National political identity should not determine who oversees our kids’ classrooms.
🔴 It creates a two-tiered system — and a chaotic one. This bill applies only to St. Charles County based on population thresholds. That means as counties grow or shrink, the rules could change. Missouri deserves consistent, nonpartisan school board elections statewide — not a patchwork that shifts with census numbers.
🔴 It delays urgent school funding. Moving bond and tax levy votes to November means critical funding decisions could be pushed into the middle of a fiscal year, creating budget disruptions for our schools.
🔴 It disrupts board transitions. New board members would be seated in November instead of April — mid-fiscal year — creating unnecessary instability in school leadership.
🔴 It lengthens unpaid terms. Board members already volunteer their time. Extending terms to four years could discourage good candidates from running.
Our St. Charles County reps largely support this bill — so we need to reach House members from other districts who may be open to opposing it. A quick call or email goes a long way.
📋 Three ways to act RIGHT NOW:
1️⃣ Call or email your state House rep — especially if you’re outside St. Charles County
2️⃣ Submit written testimony online before Monday’s 1PM hearing
3️⃣ Testify in person — the hearing is Monday, May 4th at 1PM in Hearing Room 1 (basement), Jefferson City. We’re looking for 2-3 constituents willing to go. Message us if you’re interested!
📖 Full toolkit with talking points here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ElqqJhWFJcSpq4xnPgRIzozoUw55DkDbSx0jZni9wkg/edit?usp=sharing
This is moving fast. The legislature wraps May 15. Share this post and make some noise this weekend.