WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

Aug. 22, 2025

The WSD Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21, 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 District Updates slideshow.

The Board approved the to Policies 0100, 0311, 0320, 0323, 0410, 0430, 0510, and approved the rescission of Policies 0110, 0325, 0520, 0530, 0540, and 0550, as presented.

The Board also certified the corrected redlined version of Policy 0342 with a slight amendment.

The Board had a first reading of Revised Policy 2770 (Seclusion and Restraint) and Proposed Rescission of Policy 2674 (Use of Physical Restraint Intervention); and Policy 4325 (Leave Under the Family and Medical Leave Act).

The Board voted to waive the two‑reading requirement under Policy 0520 and approved Policies 2600, 2656, 2662, 2905, 2920, and 4414, as presented.

The District provided an update on facilities projects that took place over the summer. View the Facilities presentation.

Class of 2025

Aiden Hobbs was recognized as a graduate of Holt High School and Pearce Hall. Aiden’s teacher said that he was very likable, engaging, and knew when it was time to get to work. Congratulations, Aiden.

Lori Boatman

Lori Boatman, former social studies teacher at North Point Middle School and current tech coach for the District, was selected as a Missouri Regional 2026 Teacher of the Year for the St. Louis region.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for Sept. 18, 2025.

Aug. 22, 2025

Second Reading - Policy Updates and Recissions for Chapter 0000 Second Reading - Policy Updates and Recissions for Chapter 0000

First Reading - Policies 2770, 2674 & 4325 First Reading - Policies 2770, 2674 & 4325

Consideration of Policy Revisions – Chapter 2000 and Chapter 4000 Consideration of Policy Revisions – Chapter 2000 and Chapter 4000

Facility Project Updates Facility Project Updates

Class of 2025

Lori Boatman