Board Meeting Report

The Wentzville School District Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, that was live-streamed via the WSD Board of Education YouTube channel and can be viewed by visiting YouTube. The agenda and available supporting documents can be viewed online under Diligent Community. Below are some highlights.

Following resident agenda items, Dr. Tormala, superintendent of schools, provided comments and shared District highlights. View the slideshow.

The administration shared an overview of the District's use of ESSER Funds and how they were used to address learning loss as a result of the pandemic.

The administration provided an update to the Board on the District Comprehensive School Improvement Plan process. View the full report.

Community members interested in joining a strategic planning sub-committee should let the WSD know here.

As of April 16, 2024, the WSD Board of Education will have two positions available with three-year terms. The Board approved the Board of Directors Election Resolution, as presented, that will establish an election on April 2, 2024, as specified by statute.

Interested in running for a seat on the Board this April? Read more. Stop by to learn more about becoming a Board member at an Open Board Candidate Info Meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Admin Center.

After taking a look at the District's new comprehensive facilities long-range plan, the Board approved the recommendation of the construction committee to issue a bid document for the REACH and Early Childhood Center Contract.

In June of 2023, the WSD Educational Support Counselors (ESC) joined the WNEA. Members of the District, WNEA, and ESCs met three times to develop contract language. The contract addresses language. Salaries will be negotiated at a later date. The agreement is a two-year Agreement and was ratified by the ESCs on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Board of Education approved the WNEA ESC Agreement for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Board approved a resolution titled, "A Untied Path Forward: Charting a New Course."

The Board approved a motion to reorganize to accommodate Jason Goodson's request to step down from his role as president. Shannon Stolle was voted as president; Katie Lyczak was voted as vice president; and Renee Henke was voted as secretary, effective immediately. Jason Goodson now serves as a director on the Board.

The District recognized Dr. Jeri LaBrot for being named to the St. Louis Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. Read more.

The Board approved the retirement of David Straub, assistant principal at Heritage Intermediate, effective June 30, 2024.

Our next regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting is set for Dec. 14, 2023.

The Board will host a literacy workshop on Dec. 6, 2023. The North Point Feeder Pattern Student/School Showcase that was originally set for that date has been rescheduled. Other community engagement events will likely also be rescheduled. Be on the lookout for new event dates soon!