Frank Zykan For Wright City School Board 2026

Vote April 7, 2026

Frank's Report Card

Improving Student Outcomes

I met with the Wright City School Board President in 2023 to discuss several areas which I felt need to be immediately addressed. The Board President presented my observations and plans to our previous Superintendent who successfully acted on some while dismissing others. Topics included student performance, student attendance, student safety, building safety, teacher turnover, staff input, and school resource officers.

Our current Superintendent has taken action in many of these areas using techniques that align with my original recommendations, and our district is seeing improvements as a result.

Saving Taxpayers Money

I have successfully saved district taxpayers money on multiple projects by identifying and executing savings opportunities.

Transparent Public Engagement

I was the first to offer video of board meetings so that district patrons could remain informed at their convenience
I have regularly attended board meetings and consistently engage district patrons in public discussions on a variety of school related topics
I often attend other public meetings which have a direct impact on our district

Advocating For Our Students

I have been a constant voice for more effective curriculum, consistent classroom discipline, retention of high-quality teachers, and a school environment that promotes the desire to attend and learn. I have always made myself available to students and their parents to assist them in navigating school related issues.

School Involvement And Engagement

I am a background checked school district volunteer. You may see me on fieldtrips, in classroom parties, or even driving a parade float.
You will find me at our district Trunk Or Treat event handing out full size candy bars in front of the craziest display I can muster.
I attend Veteran Day Assemblies hosted by our district to honor those who have served and sacrificed. I work with our Scouts to conduct flag ceremonies at these events, and have occasionally provided flags or displayed military vehicles.
I am present at many of the school-based activities that my children and their friends participate in. This includes football games, band concerts, cross country events, track competitions, talent shows, classroom parties, and more. I am in our schools and on our campuses regularly.
I am currently participating on our district’s literacy committee to improve our student’s educational outcome.
FFA student sponsor

Community Involvement And Engagement

Active with Cub Scouting and Scouting America. I regularly participate in Scouting For Food which directly benefits the Wright City Food Pantry and have organized and sponsored the annual First Responder Pinewood Derby race.
Youth sports team sponsor
Christmas Adopt A Family sponsor
Wright City Chamber Of Commerce member
Regular participant at local fundraising events
Township Committeeman and current Committee Chair

On The Issues

Academic Excellence

I am in favor of a knowledge-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on traditional core subjects free from ideological or divisive slants. With few exceptions, I am opposed to our schools wading into issues involving morals, religion, or sexuality as I feel those topics are best left to the individual families. I also believe that the public should also have easy, full, and transparent access to all curricula.

I believe we have become overly dependent upon technology within our classrooms, and that it is having a negative impact on our students learning. I’m a proponent of reducing the amount of screen time our students experience and increasing the use of books. I also believe that our students should be using paper and pencil to a greater extent for both note taking and the completion of assignments.

Other educational opportunities I support include:

“Shop” programs
“Home Ec” classes
Driver’s Education
Vocational programs and partnerships

Attendance

Only 75% of our students attend school at least 90% of the time. We need to continue to take action to determine the root causes and formulate corrective measures. Our students need to be safe at school, know that we care about them and their success, and be treated with dignity and respect. I believe that relationships can be established and other improvements made which would motivate students with attendance issues to participate on a more regular basis. Our first attempts to correct this issue SHOULD NOT involve law enforcement.

Safe Schools

Bullying continues to be common complaint from parents and students. As a board member I will support utilizing existing anti-bullying policies more effectively and/or modifying our policies to better address the needs of our students.

I support having a School Resource Officer in each of our K-12 school buildings, and the implementation of a variety of security measures to protect our students while on campus.

Fiscal Responsibility

I believe there is much room for improvement when it comes to our districts use of tax dollars. I will advocate for better fiscal control and oversight.

Parental Rights & Involvement

Parents have the right to make decisions regarding their children’s education, health care, morals, and beliefs.

I will foster higher levels of transparency and communication with parents to ensure that their concerns are not only heard but also taken into account.

Radical Agendas

I am against all attempts to cause confusion and harm to our students, and am for policies that will protect our children and promote a safe educational environment.

I am against the lowering of educational standards, gender and racial indoctrination, inappropriate materials within our schools, and biological males competing against biological female athletes or being allowed access to their restrooms and locker facilities.

My Commitment

To Our Students:

I believe that all students in our district should receive the most robust, knowledge-based, traditional education our tax dollars can afford. I will support an effective learning environment where our students are safe, supported, treated fairly and equally, and inspired to achieve.

To Our School Staff:

I believe that our teachers and staff are the greatest contributing factor to student achievement. I will endorse fair compensation and benefits, a supportive work environment, and training and development opportunities. Teacher recruitment and retention are a priority.

To The Parents:

I believe that parents have the primary responsibility for the education of their children and that the fundamental obligation of our school district is to support that role. I will defend parental rights, encourage involvement, and restore productive dialogue.

To Our Community:

I will continue to engage with our community, promote conversations, improve transparency, and support responsible stewardship of your hard-earned tax dollars. I believe we can build upon our current foundations to provide an exceptional public education to the next generations of our community.

Meet Frank Zykan

I was born and raised in St. Charles, MO. I attended the St. Charles School District graduating from St. Charles High School, then attended SMSU (now known as MSU) to study business management with an emphasis in entrepreneurship.

My partner Renee and I purchased our home within the Wright City School District in 2012 when our oldest child was two. Our son now attends Wright City High School as a freshman while our daughter attends Wright City West Elementary as a fourth grader.

I am a business veteran that has been involved with several small businesses, many of which I founded. I am best known for my security business which I founded at the age of 14. This company specializes in the sale, service, and rigging of safes and bank vaults.

GET INVOLVED

Participate In Person

For the sake of our students and the Wright City community, we must be involved. Please consider attending our board meetings where many of these topics are discussed and voted upon. You can make public comments, simply observe, or support others in attendance who share your concerns. Board meetings are held at 6:00 PM at the administrative offices located at 90 Bell Rd. Future board meetings: March 17th, April 21st, and May 19th.

Participate Online

You are not alone! There are many other parents who share the same concerns you do when it comes to our children, and our voices are louder as a collective. You can find Wright City Parents For Change on Facebook. If you do not use Facebook let an involved parent know as there are other ways to participate.

If you are unable to attend meetings in person, please consider watching them online.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBVH0doQwgBHNI6h2DdAMw

Talk To Your Children, Friends, & Neighbors

We are a tightknit community and communication is key. Help by starting conversations, discussing ideas, and encouraging involvement within our school district.

Vote On April 7, 2026

You should vote and encourage your neighbors, friends, and families to do the same. Municipal elections have a notoriously low turnout, yet these elected positions have the greatest impact on our community and everyday lives.

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