January 5, 2026 Westonka School Board Meeting
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Organizational meeting and oath of office
Election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk, Treasurer)
Approval of consent agenda
Facilities and construction progress reports
Bond sale financial report and debt service savings
READ Act dyslexia screening implementation
Vocational program updates (Construction Trades)
Medical careers program expansion and grant funding
Student activities and academic achievements reports
Areas of Interest (4)
- District saves $5.2 million in interest costs through bond market timing.
- West Tanka implements mandatory READ Act dyslexia screenings for grades 4-12.
- New vocational program secures $29k grant for EMR/EMT training equipment.
- District pushes ahead with major facility renovations during winter break.
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board member
Adjournment of organizational meeting
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board member
Notable Quotes (2)
I had a moment that has now been etched into the permanent archives of the United States.
We were able to capture about $350,000 in debt service savings.
People (8)
Gary WnerBoard ChairElected as board chair during the organizational meeting.
Elected as board chair during the organizational meeting.
HeidiBoard Vice ChairElected as vice chair; administered oath of office to board members.
Elected as vice chair; administered oath of office to board members.
LaurenBoard ClerkNominated as school board clerk in absentia.
Nominated as school board clerk in absentia.
Rob HarrisonBoard TreasurerElected as school board treasurer.
Elected as school board treasurer.
Kevin BorgSuperintendentOversees district operations and construction projects.
Oversees district operations and construction projects.
Nick PetersonAlumnus (Class of 2010)Shared experience regarding his attendance at the 2025 presidential inauguration.
Shared experience regarding his attendance at the 2025 presidential inauguration.
MatthewFinance Representative (Millers)Presented the bond sale results and debt savings.
Presented the bond sale results and debt savings.
MarkTeaching and Learning LeadPresented updates on the READ Act and vocational career pathways.
Presented updates on the READ Act and vocational career pathways.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (6)
- January 14: Facilities committee meeting
- January 23: Teaching and learning board meeting
- February 5: Finance committee meeting (7:30)
- February 9: Policy committee meeting (5:00 pm)
- February 9: Regular board meeting (6:00 pm)
- January 27: Medical careers round table (5:00-6:00 pm)