Brad Welsh for Wentzville Board of Education

Brad Welsh for Wentzville Board of Education I am Brad Welsh and I am running for Wentzville School Board. Please follow for updates on information and upcoming events.

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.

I thought Director Schultz made an excellent point during our meeting last night. Prop O doesn’t just impact our legacy ...
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.

06/17/2026

Missouri and Messi showing out tonight!

One of the arguments I keep hearing is that school board elections are already political because board members express o...
06/05/2026

One of the arguments I keep hearing is that school board elections are already political because board members express opinions, support candidates, or take positions on issues. That argument doesn’t hold water with me.

School board members do not give up their First Amendment rights when they are elected. Like every other citizen, they are entitled to their own political beliefs, opinions, and affiliations. Simply expressing those views does not make a school board election partisan.

What matters is how board members approach the job they were elected to do. As a school board member, I support people, policies, and organizations that support public education and the success of our students. My focus is on the Wentzville School District, not on national political debates.

Voters should elect school board members based on their vision for the district they seek to represent. They should be evaluating candidates on issues such as academic achievement, teacher retention, school safety, fiscal responsibility, facilities, and opportunities for students—not on where they stand on foreign policy, immigration, or which political party they support.

School boards exist to govern local schools, and school board elections should remain focused on local education issues.

05/31/2026

Excited to celebrate with all of the WSD graduates tomorrow! Graduation is, without question, the most rewarding part of serving on the Board of Education. Seeing the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students come together on this special day is a reminder of why we do this work. Congratulations to the Class of 2026—I can’t wait to celebrate with you and your families!

05/17/2026

I want to address a common comment I’ve seen from some who support SB 1002: “Why wouldn’t you want the will of the people?”

The answer is simple: I absolutely do.

But this law is not the will of the people of St. Charles County. It is the will of state representatives from across Missouri—many of whom have nothing to do with our county—making decisions about how our local elections should be run.

If the people of St. Charles County wanted to move school elections or restrict when local bond and levy questions could appear on the ballot, then let the voters here decide that. Put it on the ballot and let the community speak.

That’s what local control is supposed to look like.

Agree or disagree with me on SB 1002, but let’s at least be honest about what this is. This is not a grassroots decision driven by local voters. It is a top-down mandate from Jefferson City that impacts our schools, our taxpayers, and our ability to plan for the future.

05/15/2026

Another piece of this that I struggle to understand: I was elected by the residents of the Wentzville School District for a specific term. From everything I can tell, SB 1002 effectively extends that term by 19 months—not because Wentzville voters chose to do so, but because state legislators outside our district made that decision.

That doesn’t sit right with me.

Regardless of where anyone stands on this bill, changing the terms of locally elected officials without a vote from the people who elected them feels fundamentally wrong. If St. Charles County wanted to change its election cycle, that decision should have been made by the voters here—not imposed by Jefferson City.

It also raises a basic question: was this fully thought through? Because altering election timing doesn’t just change a date on the calendar—it changes voter representation, accountability, and the trust people place in local elections.

05/15/2026

I’m deeply disappointed in the passage of Senate Bill 1002. Our local elected officials in St. Charles County have chosen to weaken local control over public education and make long-term financial planning more difficult for districts like Wentzville.

The reality is simple: delaying critical facility improvements, maintenance, and growth-related projects doesn’t make them go away—it makes them more expensive. When school districts lose flexibility to plan responsibly and go to voters when timing makes financial sense, taxpayers ultimately pay more.

This should never be about politics. It should be about protecting strong local public schools, respecting local voters, and making fiscally responsible decisions for our community.

05/07/2026

Missouri continues to tell public schools to “do more with less” while refusing to fully fund the public education foundation formula, yet somehow there is money available for voucher programs with little to no public oversight or accountability.

Public schools are required to serve every child who walks through the door, provide transportation, special education services, safety measures, meals, extracurriculars, and remain transparent to taxpayers. Meanwhile, taxpayer dollars are being diverted to private institutions that are not held to the same standards, oversight, or accountability as public schools.

If we truly care about students, families, and the future of our communities, we should start by fully funding the public schools that educate the overwhelming majority of Missouri kids. Public education is not an expense — it’s an investment in our children, workforce, property values, and future.

Our kids deserve better than being treated like an afterthought in the state budget.

05/03/2026

I have concerns with Missouri Senate Bill 1002 and what it could mean for our district.

This bill limits when school districts can ask voters to consider bond and levy proposals. That may sound minor, but in a fast-growing community like Wentzville, flexibility matters. Restricting election timing makes it harder to respond to growth, plan responsibly, and address needs like capacity, safety, and facility improvements.

Just as important—it takes decision-making power away from our local community. These are your tax dollars, and you deserve the ability to weigh in when the need is there, not only when the state allows it.

Let’s also be clear:
• Bonds fund buildings and infrastructure—not salaries
• Levies support our teachers and staff

This isn’t about politics—it shouldn’t be. Education works best when we keep politics out of it and focus on what matters.

How does this help kids?

Limiting local control and delaying solutions doesn’t help students—it makes it harder to meet their needs.

This is not a partisan issue. It’s about doing what’s right for our kids, our teachers, and our community. I’ll continue to advocate for local decision-making, transparency, and keeping our focus where it belongs—on students

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