March 9, 2026 Westonka School Board Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026

Construction report and progress update

Treasurers report and donations

Enrollment and financial data review

Ticketing pricing structure update

Lester building storage shed contract

Sale/recycling of obsolete equipment

Staffing adjustments for the upcoming school year

First reading of video surveillance and school board process policies

Areas of Interest (4)

Ongoing district-wide construction projects impact spring athletic schedules, necessitating busing to neighboring districts for track practice.
School board initiates staffing adjustments aimed at a $200,000 budget savings goal for the upcoming year.
District moves to incentivize electronic ticketing at sports events to reduce labor costs associated with cash handling.
Financial report reveals current fiscal spending at 58.2% of the budget with two-thirds of the school year complete.

Votes (6)

Approval of the agenda

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board Member

Approval of ticketing pricing structure

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board Member

Contract award with Lester Buildings

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board Member

Approval of obsolete equipment sale

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board Member

Staffing eliminations/reductions/additions

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board Member

First reading of policy 3712 and 8100

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Chair · Seconded by Board Member

Notable Quotes (2)

In construction, we can never be happy. It's either too cold or it's too wet and marble out there.
— Gary

ConstructionCommenting on construction site weather conditions.

We want people to do the electronic. It's better for a lot of reasons... we're going fives and tens instead of going with ones.
— Superintendent

Ticketing PolicyExplaining the new ticketing price structure.

People (2)

GaryConstruction Lead/Contractor

Updates board on phase three additions, gym demolition, and project timeline.

1 quote

“In construction, we can never be happy. It's either too cold or it's too wet.”

Describing site conditions.

KathyFinancial Administrator

Provides enrollment statistics and expenditure/revenue trends.

Places Mentioned

West Tanka School DistrictESC Conference Room AHilltop Primary SchoolShirley Hills Primary SchoolWest Middle SchoolWest High School

Events & Meetings (6)

March 18: Facilities committee meeting, 7:00 a.m.
April 2: Finance committee meeting, 7:30 a.m.
April 10: Teaching and learning special board meeting, 7:30 a.m.
April 13: Policy committee meeting, 5:00 p.m.
April 13: Regular school board meeting, 6:00 p.m.
March 23: Gym demolition start date

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Policy 3712

Video surveillance regulations (excluding buses)

Policy 8100

School board process and procedures

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