Superintendent Howard Fields, Mayor Tim Lowry and Police Chief Troy Doyle delivered brief ceremonial remarks welcoming students, staff and families for the 2025–26 school year. Fields, identified in the meeting as the superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District, welcomed returning and new students and described the district as “a community that grows, learns, and succeeds together.” Mayor Tim Lowry, introduced as the mayor of the city of Florissant, encouraged families, students and faculty to work together and said, “We are Florissant Strong.” Police Chief Troy Doyle welcomed teachers, staff and administrators and said the department is “excited to partner with the school district” on student safety and community building. These comments were greetings and ceremonial in nature; the transcript contains no motions, votes, policy proposals or formal directions tied to these remarks.