Board Meeting Report

Juniors Lucas Lowry, Nora Pryor, and Kamden Hill were recognized for having been elected as Presiding Officers after their participation in the 72nd annual Youth And Government Conference, held December 2-5. Lowry was elected Youth Governor, Pryor elected Lieutenant Governor, and Hill was elected Speaker of the House. Youth and Government is a YMCA-sponsored program based on the motto, “Democracy Must Be Learned by Each Generation” which involves approximately 1,200 Missouri youth in grades 8-12 in two student-driven conventions traditionally held in Jefferson City. Student participants emulate the roles of house representatives and senators, as well as fill the roles of reporters, lawyers, judges, and members of the executive branch.

Green Tree Elementary art teacher Pam Winter was recognized after being named the 2021 Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the Missouri Art Education Association (MAEA), an organization dedicated to keeping quality visual arts education in Missouri schools. Winter has taught in the WSD since 2005 and has been the art teacher at Green Tree for 14 years. The Missouri Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize the efforts of teachers who have contributed significantly to art education in Missouri.

The WSD Board of Education was recognized as part of Missouri School Board Recognition Week. The goal of Missouri’s recognition is to increase awareness and understanding of the crucial function an elected board of education plays in the success and advancement of our public schools. All Missouri citizens are asked to recognize the important contributions of these men and women and focus attention on the vital role these public officials play in the education of Missouri’s children.

The Board approved the retirement of Carol Harvey, Director of Purchasing, effective June 30, 2021. She has worked for the WSD since 2003.

Director of Accounting Emilie Vaughan and Director of Purchasing Carol Harvey gave the Finance and Purchasing Program Evaluation for the Board. They spoke about the processes of establishing standards for classroom furnishings and accounting in the WSD.

Practical Arts Content Leader Meghan Aydelott provided an update on the WSD Career and Technical Education Program for the Board. She provided information about the program's efforts to help all students realize their academic and career goals.

The board voted to approve the Wentzville National Education Association 2021-2024 Agreement, which has been ratified by the WNEA membership.

The Board voted to approve establishing a process of including student representation on the Board of Education. Specific details on student inclusion will be determined by the board at a later date.