Brandon Bouge

This strategic plan, 'Together Spokane', is a collaborative initiative aimed at building a healthy, active, vibrant, and safe community through a partnership between Spokane Schools and Spokane Parks. It outlines significant investments and improvements across all 29 neighborhoods and all 90 parks, benefiting students and residents alike. The strategy emphasizes sharing resources, property, space, and programming to foster active community engagement and promote enriching experiences.

The meeting focused on the attendance of a quorum of board directors at the annual Spokane County School Directors' Association event held at North Central High School.

The Spokane Public Schools' 2022 strategic plan prioritizes fostering a caring and connected school community. The 'Engage IRL' initiative aims to combat youth disengagement and excessive screen time by promoting real-life activities. Key pillars include implementing a new school cell phone policy, educating parents on screen time management, developing a comprehensive community activities directory, hiring engagement navigators, and partnering with cultural centers to ensure equitable access to diverse extracurricular opportunities by addressing barriers like cost and transportation. The plan seeks to ensure every child finds belonging and supports their journey from birth to career attainment.

The board members met as a community workgroup to participate in a discussion regarding restorative practices within the school district. No formal actions were taken during this session.

The board convened for a site visit to view the completed modernization project at the NEWTECH Skill Center and to attend a dinner prepared by the center's culinary arts students.