WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

The Wentzville School District Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, that was live-streamed via the WSD Board of Education YouTube channel and can be viewed by visiting YouTube (there are two videos; we apologize for the technical difficulties). The agenda and available supporting documents can be viewed online under Diligent Community. Below are some highlights.

Following resident agenda items, Dr. Tormala, superintendent of schools, provided comments and shared District highlights. View the slideshow.

The Board adopted policies 1720, 2200, 2240, 2400, 2525, 2760, 4120, 4130, 4867, and 6251, as presented. The Board adopted policy 2905 with the omission of the language "The Gender and Athletics section of this policy will automatically expire on August 28, 2027, unless specifically reauthorized by the Board."

The adoption of Policy 0311 motion failed. The Board motioned to table voting on the adoption of Policy 2673.

The administration provided the Board with an update on opt-out processes regarding iReady, as requested in the September meeting. The Board had discussion on this matter.

The English Language Arts Curriculum Committee provided an update to ELA Curriculum Resource Adoption process. A Board member motion passed to rescind the September Regular Board meeting ELA curriculum motion and revert to the original administrative timeline with resource approval in March 2024.

The Board had discussion around and reviewed possible Privacy Facilities Usage Policy options. These proposed options will come back at the November Board meeting.

Proposed Policy A - Proposed by Director Olson

Proposed Policy B - Aligned with Current Administrative Guidance

Proposed Regulation - Aligned with Current Administrative Guidance

The Board approved the initial 2023-24 bus routes, as presented.

The Board approved the retirement of Richard Angevine, chief financial officer, effective June 30, 2024. Could you be the CFO of the WSD? The District will post the position for hire next week.