Wentzville School District

Parents should always have a role in their children’s education – make your voice heard!

Wentzville School District will hold an At-Large School Board election for three seats on April 4, 2023. Voters will choose between Renee Henke, David Lewis, Brad Welsh, David Biesenthal, Jen Olson, and John Kaelin*. Voters can choose three candidates on the ballot.
*John Kaelin withdrew from the race, but will still be listed on the ballot.
Click each candidate’s name to learn more about their priorities and positions.

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Henke challenged the school board’s decision to keep a book in the Wentzville School Library that contained “foul language and a depiction of rape.”

 

Henke worked with other local parents to develop a website with “helpful information regarding bullying.”

 

Henke believes school closures during the pandemic had an immense negative impact on children and their education.

 

Visit Renee Henke’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Renee Henke is a mother and retired elementary school principal.

Lewis criticized “woke-ism” in education.

 

Lewis supports adjusting the school curriculum, and protecting children from bullying.

 

Visit David Lewis’ Facebook to learn more.

David Lewis is the Vice Chairman of The Wentzville Board of Adjustment.

Welsh advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion programming for students to “create inherent equity with their peers.”

 

Welsh supports academic achievement through strategic planning.

 

Visit Brad Welsh’s website and Facebook group to learn more.

Brad Welsh is a former English teacher and has worked in sales for over fifteen years.

Biesenthal pledged to “be a voice for the teachers.”

 

Biesenthal wants to bring his experiences as an educator to the school board’s decision making process.

 

Visit David Biesenthal’s website and Facebook to learn more.

David Biesenthal is a father of two and a high school teacher.

Olson wants to eliminate ideological manipulation in curriculum.

 

Olson believes in respecting the authority of parents in their children’s lives.

 

Olson criticized “government overreach” for degrading the educational system.

 

Visit Jen Olson’s Facebook to learn more.

Jen Olson is a mother and has a background in accounting and legal research.

Kaelin supports diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools.


Kaelin participated in a candidate forum with the Missouri Equity Education Partnership, which promotes “anti-racist and anti-bias approaches to education.”


Kaelin supports student-led “banned book clubs.”


Visit John Kaelin’s website and Facebook to learn more. 


*John Kaelin withdrew from the race, but will still be listed on the ballot.

John Kaelin is a father.

Need to find your polling place? Visit the Missouri Elections Division website for more information.

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To learn more about the Wentzville School District, visit the schools’ website.

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