Angie Huber

The meeting included a formal budget hearing and subsequent regular board meeting. Key discussion topics included the presentation and approval of the 2025-2026 fiscal budget and the 2025-2026 Northwest AllPrep contract. The Board reviewed a Superintendent's report regarding tree removal on school grounds, discussed a construction grant and upcoming study and survey, and considered the formation of a Design Advisory Committee for future facility improvements. Additionally, the Board handled various personnel matters, including contract amendments for existing staff, approvals of new hires for teaching and paraeducator positions, and the processing of staff resignations. The meeting concluded with a discussion on the Superintendent Evaluation Form.

The meeting included a report on Boistfort Online School enrollment, a presentation of metal signs donated for the baseball fields and bathrooms, and a presentation of Family History Projects by 8th-grade students. The board discussed and approved ADA grant work for the front entryway, accepted certificated contracts for the upcoming school year, and approved the Highly Capable District Plan for 2024/2025. Additionally, the June and August board meetings were rescheduled, and an executive session was held to evaluate personnel matters, resulting in the approval of contracts for the Superintendent/Principal, Business Managers, and Assistant Principal.

The meeting included discussion and approval of various financial matters, including payroll, bills, and budget status reports for June 2025. The Boistfort Online School reported on enrollment and graduation. The board discussed holding the BOS graduation in the school gymnasium next year. The Superintendent presented a music program recognition and a donated yearbook. An 8th-grade trip report was given, with unused funds being donated to Julia's kitchen. The board discussed and approved moving forward with design and combining the ADA grant with the Small Schools Modernization Grant for new door/hardware. The board also approved tree removal near the gym and discussed a new septic system. A new mower was approved, and health-related policies/procedures were waived for the first reading and adopted as a second reading. The board members will complete a Board Self Assessment.

The board meeting included reports on the Boistfort Online School, which has increased enrollment and received OSPI accreditation. The Superintendent reported on tree root issues near the old high school site, progress on the Emergency Operations Plan, and a visit to see the Mobile Lab. There was a construction update on the front door renovation project and approval for the Study and Survey grant. The final audit update for 2023-2024 showed no findings. The board accepted a Safety Grant award and a Study and Survey grant, approved moving forward with front door area work, and presented and accepted the 2025-2026 salary schedules for Certificated and Classified staff. The results of the Statewide Civil Rights Review were discussed, and updates to policies on sexual harassment and nondiscrimination were addressed. Shari Watt's retirement was accepted, and Kristin Clark was approved as her replacement. A brief legislative report on property taxes was given.

The Boistfort School Board of Directors meeting included reports on the Boistfort Online School, which has seen an increase in enrollment, and a presentation on positive math attitudes from students. The board discussed options related to the ADA grant and the Small Schools Modernization grant, deciding to move forward with the ADA grant. The annual audit for the 2023-2024 school year is in progress. The board also decided not to continue the Interlocal Agreement with the Lewis County Small Schools Co-op for Special Education for the 2025-2026 school year, opting to return to the ESD 113 Special Education Co-op to provide more in-person services for students. The 2025-2026 school calendar was accepted with discussion about adding more professional development days for staff. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.