Brad Welsh for Wentzville Board of Education

08/24/2026

What a summer with family and friends! So many great memories made, and while I’m sad to see summer come to an end, I’m excited for the 2026–27 school year and all the great things ahead!

Good luck to all of our students, teachers, parents, and support staff as we kick off a new year. It truly takes a village, and I’m grateful for everyone who plays a part in supporting our kids.

Here’s to a safe, successful, and GREAT school year!

08/13/2026

Awesome morning getting to be part of the ribbon cutting for the Samuelson Early Childhood Center!

My favorite part was seeing the wall filled with letters from community members, former students, and staff who shared why they believed the center should be named in her honor. Such a meaningful tribute and a great way to recognize the impact she has had on so many throughout WSD.

What a great addition to our district and community!

08/07/2026

Just getting back from a much-needed family vacation, and wow!

Thank you to the WSD community for doing exactly what I knew you would do—stepping up to support our students, educators, and our community. Your commitment to investing in our schools and planning for the future means so much.

Now it’s time to get to work. We have a lot ahead of us, and I’m excited to keep moving our district forward together.

Thank you!

07/24/2026

Ballot cast! Took about 3 minutes! Make a plan and vote YES on Prop O to support WSD!

07/21/2026

🗳️ Today is the first day of no-excuse early voting!

Make a plan to cast your ballot between now and August 4. Every vote matters, and the decisions made in this election will have a lasting impact on our community.

As far as the Wentzville School District is concerned, I encourage you to vote YES on Proposition O and NO on Amendment 5. I believe these votes will help protect our schools, support our students, and strengthen the future of our district.

Make a plan. Get out and vote.

07/16/2026

No excuses—early voting starts next week!

There are two issues on this ballot that will have a lasting impact on the Wentzville School District.

✅ Vote YES on Proposition O to update our legacy buildings, improve student safety and security, and put our district on a long-term plan to reduce costly deferred maintenance while protecting our investment in our schools.

❌ Vote NO on Amendment 5. If implemented as projected by public education advocates, it could result in millions of dollars being diverted from WSD’s budget with no clear way to replace those funds. That means fewer resources available for our students, teachers, and classrooms.

If you’d like to see information specific to Wentzville School District, check it out here:
https://parents4mopublicschools.org/by-district/

Your vote matters. Early voting begins next week—make a plan to vote.

Missouri already gets a smaller share of school funding from the state than the national average. Amendment 5 would cut state revenue further. Find your district.

06/19/2026

I've seen a lot of mailers lately from local politicians claiming they have been champions of public education. As someone who serves on the Board of Education, I believe actions matter more than campaign slogans.

Part of my responsibility as a board member is to advocate for our students, staff, and public schools. That means paying attention not only to what elected officials say, but also to how they vote when legislation affecting public education comes before them.

In the coming months, we will be sharing information about some of the key issues facing the Wentzville School District and public education in Missouri. We will also provide information on how local elected officials voted on those issues so community members can make their own informed decisions.

This is not about political parties. It is about accountability. If an elected official claims to support public education, their voting record should reflect that support. Our students, teachers, staff, and taxpayers deserve transparency and honest conversations about the policies that impact our schools.

I encourage everyone to look beyond campaign mailers and talking points and examine the actual votes and actions taken on behalf of public education.

06/19/2026

I thought Director Schultz made an excellent point during our meeting last night. Prop O doesn’t just impact our legacy schools—it will have a lasting effect on our ability to properly maintain every building across the district.

One of the challenges we’re facing today with our legacy schools is the result of years of deferred maintenance. As buildings age, we end up investing more and more money into repairs that could have been avoided through consistent upkeep. Staying ahead of maintenance not only saves taxpayers money in the long run, but it also provides better learning environments for our students and working conditions for our staff.

Prop O is about protecting the long-term health of all district facilities so we can avoid facing the same costly challenges in the future.