April 7, 2025 Westonka School Board Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2025
Construction and Bond Project Updates
Student Senate Report
Treasurer's Report and Donations
Financial and Enrollment Updates
READ Act Staff Development and Stipends
Teacher Evaluation Program
Areas of Interest (4)
- West Tonka school board reviews $88,000 state-funded stipend program for teacher literacy training under READ Act.
- Construction renovation project at West Tonka High School enters demolition phase, moving to evening hours to prioritize student safety.
- District reports enrollment increase of six students; total at 2,413 as of April 1st.
- Student representatives report successful transition to sanctioned boys volleyball sport with record-breaking game times.
Notable Quotes (2)
The legislature shift around money and they came up with readact 2.0 and that's where you hear about stipens. This is just the legal language about requirement of districts to provide stipens for staff.
READ ActExplaining the funding source for mandatory literacy training.
I will go on the record saying that was the best groundbreaking I've been to. So, kudos.
ConstructionCommenting on the recent school groundbreaking event.
People (6)
MasonCo-PresidentReported on student activities, sports, and school events.
Reported on student activities, sports, and school events.
DustinProject RepresentativeProvided updates on high school renovation and construction phasing.
Provided updates on high school renovation and construction phasing.
EricProject RepresentativeDetailed specific demolition and construction schedules.
Detailed specific demolition and construction schedules.
RalphTreasurerPresented the treasurer's report and donation list.
Presented the treasurer's report and donation list.
KathyFinance LeadProvided enrollment data and budget expenditure reports.
Provided enrollment data and budget expenditure reports.
MarkSuperintendent/AdminPresented on READ Act requirements and staff development stipends.
Presented on READ Act requirements and staff development stipends.
Places Mentioned
Performing Arts CenterGail WoodsHouston (Worlds)West Tonka High SchoolGrand ViewShirley Hills
Events & Meetings (5)
- Wasa staff retiree recognition: May 2nd, 7:30 a.m.
- Facilities committee meeting: April 23rd, 7:00 a.m.
- Policy committee meeting: May 12th, 5:00 p.m.
- Regular school board meeting: May 12th, 6:00 p.m.
- Board finance meeting: June 5th