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New members sworn in as Wentzville R-IV board names officers and delegates
Summary
The Wentzville R-IV School District board certified uncontested election results, swore in three new members and elected Julie Scott president, Brad Welsh vice president and David Biesenthal secretary; the board also appointed an authorized representative and district treasurer.
The Wentzville R‑IV School District Board of Education certified uncontested election results and swore in three new board members during its April 21, 2026 meeting.
Under Section 115.124 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, district officials announced that three candidates filed for three open seats; because the number of candidates equaled the number of positions, no public election was held and the candidates — Bert Schultz, Shawn Johnson and Kirby Wilson — were declared to assume three‑year terms.
The newly sworn members recited the oath of office in unison, pledging to support the U.S. and Missouri constitutions, to reside in the district and to uphold the Wentzville School District Board Member Code of Ethics.
Following the swearing‑in, the board elected its officers by roll‑call vote. Julie Scott was elected president after receiving a majority of votes cast; Brad Welsh was elected vice president, and David Biesenthal was elected secretary, each declared elected after roll‑call majorities. The transcript records a majority for these elections but does not provide full vote tallies for all officer contests.
The board also selected delegates to represent the district with the Missouri School Boards' Association (MSBA). Shawn Johnson and Jeremy Way were elected as MSBA delegates; the transcript records Shawn Johnson receiving seven votes. Bert Schultz was elected MSBA delegate alternate.
The board took two administrative appointments by motion: Dr. Katie Brechschneider was appointed as the district's authorized representative for state and federal programs, and Tim Roller was appointed district treasurer. Both appointments were approved by voice vote.
Outgoing board members Jen Olsen, Renee Hinkey and David Lewis were publicly thanked for their service to the district during the meeting.
A motion to adjourn open session passed, and the meeting concluded. No additional substantive policy actions or contested votes were recorded in the provided transcript.
