WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

The Wentzville School District Board of Education held a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 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.

The Board is seeking patron and staff input in selecting the next superintendent for the WSD. Community and staff can indicate the most desired leadership qualities they perceive the new superintendent should have for our district. The results of this survey will be used by the BOE and consultants in seeking and screening applicants as well as for the development of the interview content. Click the link below to access the survey. The survey will close Wednesday, Feb. 23.

In a special board workshop on Feb. 7, the Board approved the linked superintendent search agreement. View the board workshop here.

In a special board workshop on Feb. 10, the Board met with MSBA to discuss the next steps for the District's upcoming superintendent search. Watch the board workshop here.

The Finance and Facilities Team presented their annual evaluation. The presenting team included Susan Lauren-Dawson, director of accounting; Lisa Salisbury, director of purchasing; John Blanton, executive director of facilities; Diana Moore, director of custodial services; and Dewayne Kitson, director of maintenance. The evaluation covered areas of finance and accounting, purchasing, facilities, custodial services, and maintenance.

View the Finance and Facilities CSIP here.

The Board approved the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar as presented.

After the book "Gabi, A Girl in Pieces" by Isabel Quintero was formally "challenged" and placed for committee review, the Board voted to retain the book in the WSD.

Read the full committee recommendation.

The WSD recognized Timberland High School students who have been elected as Presiding Officers after participating in the 73rd Annual Youth and Government Conference. Congratulations to junior Kaylie Lineback who was elected youth governor, and junior Addie Plumb who was elected media director. Junior Bella Lutfiyya was also elected as speaker of the house.

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The WSD Board of Education has approved the hiring of Brian Bishop as the assistant superintendent of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Bishop currently serves as the building principal at Fort Zumwalt East High School.

“I am excited to join the Wentzville School District,” said Mr. Bishop. “It is a tremendous school district and community, and I look forward to working with everyone to continue that tradition of excellence.”

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The Board of Education approved the resignation of Stanley Johnson, Frontier Middle School assistant principal, effective July 1, 2022.

The next regular Board Meeting is set for Thursday, March 17, 2022.