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Walkerville Public Schools board approves hire, advances policy updates and adopts West Shore ESD budget
Summary
At its May 18 meeting the Walkerville Public Schools Board approved the hire of Morgan Wansten as athletic director for 2026–27, adopted the West Shore ESD 2026–27 general fund operating budget, and accepted a first reading of multiple policy updates; all motions passed 6–0.
The Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education approved several personnel, policy and budget items at its regular meeting Monday evening.
Treasurer John Kirwin moved, supported by Trustee Albert Tanner, to approve the consent agenda, which included adoption of the meeting agenda, approval of the April 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes and payment of bills; the motion passed, 6 ayes, 0 nays.
On board action items, Trustee Albert Tanner moved, supported by Trustee Mark Riggs, to accept for first reading updates to Board policy numbers 0100, 1410, 2370.01, 2417, 2418, 4210, 5136, 6320, 6325, 8120.09 and 8402 and to rescind policies 3120.09 and 4120.09. The board recorded the vote as 6 ayes, 0 nays on the first reading.
Trustee Michelle Tanner moved, supported by Treasurer John Kirwin, to hire Morgan Wansten as Athletic Director for the 2026–2027 school year; the motion passed 6 ayes, 0 nays. The board also approved the West Shore ESD 2026–2027 General Fund Operating Budget Resolution on a motion by Michelle Tanner, supported by Albert Tanner, with a 6–0 vote.
The board noted the superintendent's announcement that the Walkerville Public Schools board election filing deadline is July 21, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. on a motion by Secretary Holly Flanery, supported by Mark Riggs; the adjournment vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda (adopt agenda, approve April 20, 2026 minutes, pay bills): mover John Kirwin; second Albert Tanner; outcome: approved, 6–0. - Board policies — first reading (policy numbers listed above; rescinded: 3120.09 and 4120.09): mover Albert Tanner; second Mark Riggs; outcome: approved on first reading, 6–0. - Personnel — hire Athletic Director (Morgan Wansten): mover Michelle Tanner; second John Kirwin; outcome: approved, 6–0. - West Shore ESD 2026–2027 General Fund Operating Budget Resolution: mover Michelle Tanner; second Albert Tanner; outcome: approved, 6–0.
The board did not record further debate or amendments to these motions in the minutes. The next procedural deadline noted was the July 21, 2026 board election filing deadline.
