Millicent Borishade

St. Louis Public Schools’ acting Superintendent Millicent Borishade has inherited a long list of urgent issues to address. They include transportation concerns about vendor vans having expired license plates and other safety issues, student enrollment and district hiring practices.

The Missouri State Auditor’s office began an audit of the district on Aug. 13, and last week, St. Louis Public School District officials said they submitted the majority of documents requested by the office.

Since classes resumed, there have been several public complaints about vendors running red lights, expired license plates and kids arriving late to school.

As concerns about student transportation, hiring and financial woes at SLPS have unfolded in recent weeks, Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick says his office will audit the school district's operations and finances beginning Tuesday.