WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

​​The Wentzville School District Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. It was live-streamed via the District YouTube channel and can be viewed by visiting the WSD on YouTube. The agenda and available supporting documents can be viewed online under Public Access to BoardDocs.

Because the District's original COVID-leave expired on Dec. 31, 2021, the Board approved the recommendation to implement additional COVID-leave to support staff during this time, retroactive to Jan. 3, 2022.

The leave that was approved provides up to five (5) days of paid COVID-leave to full-time employees who are unable to work or telework because the employee has tested positive for COVID-19 with an expiration date of June 30, 2022.

Read more details on the approved leave.

After the book "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison was formally 'challenged' and placed for committee review, the Board voted to not retain the book in the WSD.

Read the committee's recommendation.

There is a village of people to thank for their efforts related to this year’s Holiday Assistance Program. Each year, in December, the program provides gifts for our students in need. In total, 335 families received assistance and 915 students had gifts to open for the holidays.

Last night, school counselors and church partners were recognized for their efforts. School counselors already have a great deal on their plate, but they continue to be committed to ensuring every child has an opportunity to enjoy the holidays. Thank you to the following church partners: The Way Church, Wentzville Christian Church, Bridge Church, Wentzville United Methodist Church, Calvary Church, and Morning Star.

Gwen Doyle, director of Child Nutrition, presented the Child Nutrition Program's annual evaluation to the Board. She presented department goals and financial status among other Child Nutrition topics.

View the full presentation.

Teaching and Learning leadership presented the program's annual evaluation to the Board. The presenting team was made up of Sherri Bertrand, director of Assessment; Priscilla Frost, director of secondary learning; Erin Gaebe, director of elementary learning; Greg Lawrence, director of technology; and Dr. Keri Skeeters, assistant superintendent of Teaching and Learning. They spoke about Teaching and Learning goals, improvements in the District's assessment tracking, technology professional development training, and more.

Chris Turner, lead educational support counselor, and Kristy VanRonzelen, counselor, presented on the District's School Counseling Department. They shared a summary of what a typical day looks like for school counselors and ESCs.

View the full presentation.

The Board of Education approved the resignation of Mr. David Bates, Prairie View principal, effective immediately; Dr. Candice Belton, Journey Elementary principal, effective June 30, 2022; and Mrs. Molly Molitor, Peine Ridge Elementary assistant principal, effective July 1, 2022. The Board also approved the retirement of Ms. Angie Basse, assistant director of Barfield Early Childhood Special Education Center, effective July 1, 2022.

The next regular Board Meeting is set for Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.