WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

The WSD Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, 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.

The Board approved the revisions to Policy 2760 Students in Foster Care, as presented.

The District provided an update on legislation and how it may impact funding for the WSD.

The Board approved the 2026-27 Academic Calendar and the 2026-27 REACH Academic Calendar, as presented.

The Board approved the changes in the WNEA 2024-2027 agreement, as presented.

Holt High School students—Lance Calvin and Finn Young—and North Point High School student—Mason Woodward—earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Nationally, while the actual number of students who earn the top score varies from year to year, on average, only around one-quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top score.

The WSD Board approved the hiring of Sonymar (Sony) Deibis as executive director of business services for the WSD, effective July 1, 2026. Deibis currently serves as accounts payable coordinator for the Hazelwood School District.

The WSD Board approved the hiring of Melrick Bogier as the principal at Heritage Elementary School, effective July 1, 2026. Bogier currently serves as an assistant principal at Heritage.

The WSD Board approved the hiring of Dr. Beth Shoults as an assistant principal at South Middle School, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Shoults currently serves as a special education administrator for the Special School District.

The WSD Board approved the hiring of Emily Tibbles as an assistant principal at South Middle School, effective July 1, 2026. Tibbles currently serves as dean of academics and activities at Francis Howell Central High School.

The WSD Board approved the hiring of Dr. Kathleen Coker as an assistant principal at Wentzville Middle School (WMS). Dr. Coker currently serves as a science teacher at WMS.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for March. 19, 2026. A special Board Work Session will be held on March 4, 2026, to discuss WSD finances, facilities, and more.