WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

April 18, 2025

The WSD Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, April 17, 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.

Brian Bishop, superintendent of schools, began the business portion of the meeting by providing comments and sharing District highlights. View the slideshow.

Newly Elected Board Members

The newly-elected Board of Education members were sworn in on April 15 in a special Board meeting. Julie Scott and Jeremy Way took their oath and each will serve a three-year term. The Board also elected officers at the meeting. Julie Scott was elected president, Brad Welsh was elected vice president, and David Biesenthal was elected secretary.

Outgoing Board Members

District administration expressed the District's gratitude to outgoing Board member Katie Lyczak. Lyczak served one, three-year term and served as president during her time on the Board.

Board Resolution | Board Secretary Appreciation

The Board adopted a resolution to recognize Joni Goodwin, executive services specialist, for School Board Secretary Appreciation Week.

Calendar Revision | Last Day of School

The Board approved the 2024-25 academic calendar revisions, as presented. With these revisions, the last day of school for all K-11 students has been moved to May 23 this year. The last day for seniors will be May 20. View the academic calendar here.

Early Childhood Center Naming Responses

The Board discussed the naming of the new early childhood center located on the North Point Campus and approved naming the center after Dr. Carolyn Samuelson, a former Heritage Elementary teacher. The official building name will be determined in coordination with Dr. Samuelson's family and announced in the near future.

Assistant Principal at Holt High School

The WSD Board of Education has approved the hiring of Greg Francis as assistant principal at Holt High School, effective July 1, 2025. He currently serves as an assistant principal at Warrenton High School in the Warren County R-3 School District. Read more.

Retirement

The Board approved the retirement of Erin Polman, assistant principal at Wabash Elementary School, effective June 30, 2025.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for May 15, 2025.

WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

Newly Elected Board Members Newly Elected Board Members

Outgoing Board Members Outgoing Board Members

Board Resolution | Board Secretary Appreciation Board Resolution | Board Secretary Appreciation

Calendar Revision | Last Day of School Calendar Revision | Last Day of School

Early Childhood Center Naming Responses Early Childhood Center Naming Responses

Assistant Principal at Holt High School

Retirement

Newly Elected Board Members

Outgoing Board Members

Board Resolution | Board Secretary Appreciation

Calendar Revision | Last Day of School

Early Childhood Center Naming Responses