Aberdeen School District 5

The Board approved various financial items, including payroll and general fund vouchers, and authorized several overnight and out-of-state trip requests for student teams. Special awards were presented to the Classified Employee of the Year and the Teacher of the Year. The agenda included presentations on the Annual Report and School Improvement Plan for A.J. West Elementary School, updates on graduation planning, end-of-year activities, and the 2026-2027 budget, which requires expenditure reductions. The Board approved a resolution awarding a capital projects contract, continued the partnership for the medical assistant program with Grays Harbor College, and retained Imagine Learning as a curriculum provider. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative staffing lists and personnel matters following an executive session.

The board meeting included a review of community survey results, student representative activity updates, and a presentation on a time capsule for Miller Junior High School. Superintendent reports covered OSPI recognitions, a budget update regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal year, summer programming, athletics and activities, the conclusion of the 2024-2025 fiscal year audit, and various capital and seismic safety projects. New business included the approval of contracts for outdoor school participation with neighboring districts, a drinking water action plan, first aid and CPR training, and speech therapy services. Additionally, the board declared certain inventory as surplus and finalized several personnel matters including staffing lists and salary schedules.

The meeting focused on analyzing student data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions implemented at the start of the school year. Participants discussed specific students in their respective grade level groups to determine who has shown enough progress to exit the intervention program and which new students might require support. Key topics included addressing processing and comprehension issues among English Language Learners, exploring tutoring options, and coordinating schedules for academic support. Additionally, the group reviewed reading comprehension activities and summarized key sections of course material to reinforce learning strategies.

This document outlines Aberdeen High School's School Improvement Plan goals for the 2023-2024 school year. Key priorities include increasing student engagement, minimizing behavioral disruptions, and improving WIDA scores through a peer mentor program. The plan also details the school's demographics, academic programs, and a wide array of extracurricular activities such as clubs, music programs, and athletics, reflecting a comprehensive approach to student development and school climate.

The board meeting agenda included reports on the district's budget, updates on the construction of the new Stevens Elementary School, and progress regarding the installation of a new modular building at Miller Junior High School. Action items discussed included the purchase of a new school bus, the approval of a contract for the 2019-2020 swim and dive program, a special education agreement with BHC Fairfax Hospital, and rehabilitation services provided by Grays Harbor Community Hospital. The board also addressed personnel matters in an executive session.