WSD BOARD MEETING REPORT

The WSD Board of Education held a meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 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.

In attendance last night, Liberty High School senior Delaney Hilgenbrink and Timberland High School seniors Cameron Baudendistel, Campbell Hull, and Haley Weinhardt each were recognized for receiving the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils. This award recognizes students who demonstrate superior student council leadership.

Three WSD students were selected for this year’s Missouri Scholars 100. At the meeting last night, Liberty High School senior Raksha Thiagarajan and Timberland High School senior Maddox Riley were recognized for being named to the distinguished list. The statewide program honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students.

Congratulations to the three WSD students for earning a first-place, gold medal at state SkillsUSA conference — Liberty’s Isabelle Smith, North Point’s Kaylei Burns, and Timberland’s Will Coffelt.

Congratulations to Dr. Mernie Maestas, librarian at Boone Trail Elementary, for being awarded the 2025 Missouri Association of School Librarians Special Service Award! The Special Service Award recognizes a member who has provided significant service to the organization and/or school libraries.

The Board reviewed and had conversation around the Code of Conduct updates presentation.

The Board was provided a Discipline Report for the 2024-25 school year.

The Board approved the 4894 Support Staff Agreement, as presented.

The Board approved the salary schedules and an average of a 5% increase for salaried support, as presented.

The Board approved the 2025-26 fiscal year budget as presented. View the budget document.

The Board had a first reading of Policy Updates and Rescissions for Chapter 0000(Organization Philosophy & Goals); Revisions to Policy 1300 - Prohibition Against; Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation; Policy 1301 - Prohibition Against Sexual Harassment under Title IX; and Policy 6260 - Educational Surrogate. The second reading for 1300, 1301, and 6260 will occur in July. Policy 0000 will come back for a second reading in August.

The Board approved the hiring of Zach Breckle as the community and public relations coordinator, effective July 1, 2025. Breckle brings a variety of community and PR experience to the district. He currently works as a marketing supervisor at EPC, Inc.

The Board approved hiring Sven Hunt as assistant director of transportation, effective July 1, 2025. Hunt currently serves as a transportation coordinator in operations for the WSD and brings 12 years of experience in transportation to the role.

The Board accepted the resignations of Diana Moore, director of custodial services, and Dr. Jacob Adams, activities director at North Point High School, both effective June 30, 2025.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting is set for July 17, 2025. The Board will also hold a special meeting on June 26, 2025.