Ann Daudt

The board meeting included reports from FFA, FCCLA, and Student Council. The board discussed establishing enrollment option capacity and accepted the Resolution on School District Standards for Acceptance or Rejection of Option Enrollment Applications. The board also reviewed classified wages and teacher negotiations comparability array in an executive session. Board of Education development opportunities and topics for next month's agenda were reviewed.

The meeting commenced with the Reorganization of the Board of Education, including the election of a president, vice president, and secretary, and appointments to the Negotiations Committee and the Committee on American Civics. The consent agenda, excluding previous minutes approval, was approved. Reports from student organizations included updates on FCCLA district competition preparation and fundraising, student council activities such as the Winter Royalty dance, and FFA fruit sales and community outreach. Written reports highlighted an increase in Acadience/Dibels testing scores due to a new reading program, and ongoing Pre-K/kindergarten registration for the next school year. The Superintendent reported on initial education-related bills introduced during the legislative session concerning bond elections and retirement sit-out periods. Key discussion items involved board members signing annual conflict of interest statements and consideration of potential bond repayment schedules for elementary improvements, with a preference for a 10-year schedule. Action items included the approval of the 3051 Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response policy, the annual Board of Education calendar, authorizing the superintendent as the local agency representative, authorizing the disposal of unwanted items, approving six early separation incentive program applications, and approving negotiated terms for teacher negotiations, specifically regarding BCBS insurance coverage, a base salary increase, and the extra duty schedule.

The Pierce Public School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting, during which they received a donation from the Pierce Education Foundation. Reports were presented by the high school principal, elementary principal, and representatives from FCCLA, Student Council, and FFA. The board discussed selecting a date for their upcoming retreat in January. They accepted the annual review of the audit conducted by Dana F. Cole. The board also held an executive session to conduct a self-evaluation, evaluate the superintendent, and discuss teacher negotiations, followed by approvals of both the board's self-evaluation and the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting concluded with a presentation of development opportunities and topics for the next agenda.

The Pierce Public School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting, during which FFA and student council representatives reported on their activities. The elementary and high school principals provided updates on assessments, events, and activities. The superintendent gave an overview of the State Education Conference and reminded the board of the incumbent filing deadline. The board discussed scheduling a retreat and approved the annual report and the annual review of the district's safety and security plan. Teacher negotiations were also discussed, leading to an executive session.

The Board of Education held its annual winter retreat meeting. Key planning discussions covered the athletic trainer position, Narcan implementation, district vehicles, the need for a licensed mental health practitioner, review of bids, district goals, a maintenance project, and a potential bond issue. A motion was passed to excuse one member from attendance.