Therefore, the purpose of this committee, is to improve the quality of education at the Peabody Elementary school for all existing and future residents. A model educational improvement program has been successful in St. Louis at the Jefferson School. This Task Force is responsible for examining and identifying the physical needs to upgrade the school facility, developing an implementation plan for improving the educational performance of the school, and for fund raising to assist with the improvement effort. Examples of overall improvements include the installation of air conditioning, new playground equipment, enhanced computer and Internet access, programmatic upgrades and progressive training for teachers. Members include area residents, corporate and foundation representatives, parent representative, City agencies, SLHA staff, School Board and Peabody school members.
Meetings occur monthly.