Wentzville R IV School District public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold its regular meeting on December 21, 2020, to consider several action items, including approving the preliminary 2021/2022 budget, directing a study of professional staffing needs, and purchasing Halo Smart Sensors. The board will also discuss the health and safety plan instructional model and hear reports from student representatives and the elementary school. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Approve preliminary 2021/2022 budget (Act 1 requires adoption before Jan 28, 2021)
- Direct Superintendent to study professional staffing needs and make recommendations by March/April 2021
- Purchase 12 Halo Smart Sensors for $12,550
- Approve PlanCon Part F documents for new elementary school bidding
- Approve non-resident student enrollment with tuition waiver
Work Session
This is a work session of the Warrior Run School District Board (listed under Wentzville R IV School District, MO in the source, though the meeting location is in Turbotville, PA). The board will receive informational presentations on future bond issuances, the 2021-2022 budget, and the high school course handbook, with public comment periods at the start and end. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no votes scheduled except a motion to adjourn.
- Presentation on future bond issuances by PFM
- 2021-2022 budget presentation by Leadership Team
- 2021-2022 High School Course Handbook presentation
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Motion to adjourn as the only action item
Board Reorganization
The Warrior Run School District Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting on December 1, 2020, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The board will elect a President Pro Tempore, President, and Vice President, and adopt the 2021 meeting dates. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no substantive policy or financial items listed.
- Election of President Pro Tempore
- Election of Board President for one-year term
- Election of Vice President for one-year term
- Adoption of 2021 meeting dates
Reg. Board Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold its regular meeting on November 23, 2020, at the Middle School Library. The agenda includes action items on the Health & Safety Plan revisions for winter sports, policy updates, financial transfers, and personnel approvals. The board will also discuss the instructional model and hear reports from students and staff.
- Approve $500,000 transfer from General Fund to Capital Reserve for Waterline Replacement Project
- Authorize $16,000 EITC funds for Grand Piano Restoration Project
- Approve Health & Safety Plan revisions for winter sports
- Approve revised policies (e.g., 201, 203, 214, 237) and delete policies 218.3, 225, 815.2
- Approve employment and compensation for athletic postseason staff
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Wentzville R IV School District Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2021-2022 budget presentation, preliminary 2019-2020 audit results, and an update on the elementary school project. The agenda also includes a review of various policy revisions and a capital reserve transfer. Note: The provided document text contains conflicting location details, listing a Pennsylvania address and referencing 'Warrior Run School District' in the Zoom link, despite the meeting title identifying Wentzville R IV in Missouri.
- 2021-2022 Budget Presentation
- 2019-2020 Preliminary Audit Results
- Capital Reserve Transfer
- Elementary Project Update
- Policy Revisions including Admission of Students and Searches
Work Session - October 13, 2020
The Warrior Run School District Board will hold a work session to interview a candidate for a vacant school director seat, potentially appoint and swear in the new director, and vote on hiring three temporary professional employees. The agenda also includes presentations on the Strengthening Families Program, a horticulture project, kindergarten report cards, and schoolwide plans, plus public comment periods.
- Interview Robert Hormell for vacant School Director seat (Region 2)
- Appoint individual to fill board vacancy and administer oath
- Hire Kristie Stahl, Elementary Autistic Support Teacher, $48,707 (prorated), effective Oct 19, 2020
- Hire Emily Sampsell, 1st Grade Teacher, $47,207 (prorated), effective Nov 9, 2020
- Hire Katrina Carpenter, Elementary Learning Support Teacher, $48,707 (prorated), effective Dec 14, 2020
Reg. Board Meeting - September 28, 2020
The Warrior Run School District board will vote on revised policies regarding discrimination and Title IX sexual harassment for students and staff. The agenda includes approval of a health and safety plan revision for spectators, a contract with Justice Works Youth Care, and the employment of 26 new staff members, including department heads receiving $750 stipends. The board will also discuss a virtual learning day and apply for multimodal transportation grant funds.
- Approval of revised Policies 103 & 104 concerning Discrimination and Title IX Sexual Harassment
- Approval of a contract between the district and Justice Works Youth Care
- Employment of 26 staff members, including 15 department heads paid a $750.00 stipend
- Approval of health and safety plan revisions regarding spectators
- Authorization to apply for grant funds through the Multimodal Transportation Fund
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole met virtually on September 8, 2020, to address board personnel changes and operational updates. The agenda includes approving the resignation of School Board Director Mark Burrows and authorizing the process to fill the resulting Region 2 vacancy. Additionally, the board voted on an administrative staff transfer and an affiliation agreement with Delaware Valley University, while discussing updates to the athletic health and safety plan.
- Approval of resignation of School Board Director Mark Burrows, Region 2, effective September 8, 2020
- Authorization to advertise and fill the Region 2 board vacancy, with interviews scheduled for September 28, 2020
- Approval of administrative staff transfer for Amanda Velte to Middle School Principal, effective September 1, 2020, with a prorated salary of $80,000
- Approval of the Affiliation Agreement between Warrior Run School District and Delaware Valley University
- Discussion of proposed options for the Athletic Health & Safety Plan Update
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Warrior Run School District Committee of the Whole will meet virtually to consider several action items, including a Title IX resolution, revised policies on hazing and bullying, and the 2020-2021 handbook with COVID-19 adjustments. The board will also discuss the phased school reopening plan and buildings and grounds. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Approve Title IX resolution effective Aug 14, 2020, granting superintendent authority to designate coordinators and investigators
- Approve revised policies: 247 Hazing, 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying, 317.1 Educator Misconduct, 824 Professional Adult/Student Boundaries
- Approve second reading of Policy 815.4 Livestream Video
- Approve 2020-2021 handbook with COVID-19 teaching and learning adjustments
- Approve substitute pay rates: $100/day day-to-day, $115/day for 5-89 days and 140-day subs, $130/day for substitute nurses
Work Session - May 12, 2020
The Warrior Run School District Board held a virtual work session with agenda items including a bridge project update, policy revisions, curriculum updates, and a proposed final budget for 2020-2021 with tax rate details. The meeting included procedural opening and closing items, plus public comment periods.
- Bridge project update presented by Alyssa Hoffman and Mid-Penn
- Policy revisions and curriculum updates by Theresa Bartholomew
- 2020-2021 proposed final budget update with tax rates, discount period, and installments
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Wentzville R IV School District scheduled a Committee of the Whole meeting for April 14, 2020. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, including the opening, a Zoom meeting link, and a link to the meeting recording. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.
- Procedural agenda item: Opening
- Procedural agenda item: Zoom Meeting Link
- Procedural agenda item: Link to Recording of Meeting
Work Session - March 10, 2020
The Wentzville R IV School District Board held a work session on March 10, 2020, at the Middle School Library. The agenda included presentations on 2020-2021 enrollment and staffing, student lunch debt requirements, and a high school dress code discussion. The board also considered a personnel action to hire a Business Office Assistant and planned an executive session for legal matters.
- 2020-2021 Enrollment/Staffing Presentation by Leadership Team
- Student Lunch Debt presentation by Beth Hufnagle and Jonathan Hall
- High School Dress Code discussion by Marc Walter and Andrea Landis
- Hiring of Jessica Goss as Business Office Assistant, effective March 30, 2020, salary $25,350 (prorated)
- Executive session to discuss legal matters with no action to follow
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Wentzville R IV School District Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss agenda items and a presentation. The agenda includes only opening items, with no specific action items listed.
- Agenda review
- District presentation (WRSD_DD_Presentation-200211.pdf)
Special Board Meeting
The Wentzville R IV School District board is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on the 2018/2019 audit and vote on its approval. They will also consider transferring $500,000 from the general fund to the capital reserve fund and approving a contract for a new business manager. The meeting includes public comment periods.
- Approve 2018/2019 audit package prepared by Herring, Roll & Solomon
- Transfer $500,000 from General Fund Balance to Capital Reserve Fund for future building projects and technology
- Approve contract for Joyce Schaeffer as Business Manager at $75,000 starting salary, effective upon release from current employer through June 30, 2023