Diya Bailey

The Board Meeting included procedural items such as the presentation of colors by the JROTC and the approval of the agenda. Key action items involved the approval of the Required Approvals Agenda, which covered budget, finance, salaries, benefits, buildings, grounds, construction, contracts, PSAs, the January 2026 Financial Report, and personnel reports. Discussions during the Board Development segment included a school welcome from Panther Lake Elementary Principal, recognition for Because of You Award recipients, updates on community partners, and a legislative update. Substantive actions included the approval of Resolution 2026-01 regarding the King County-FWPS School Impact Fee Interlocal Agreement and Resolution 2026-02 concerning the Auditing and Certifying Officer for All Funds. The meeting concluded with reports from the Scholar Representatives, comments from the Superintendent and Board Directors, and a public comment period.

The meeting began with the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the agenda. Key consent actions included approvals for the general required approvals agenda, budget/finance/salaries/benefits, buildings/grounds/construction, and personnel reports for various areas. Specific action items involved approving the legislative representative update, affirming that Sub End 2 - Academic Achievement is in compliance, and approving the District Calendar for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years. Scholar Representatives provided updates, and the Superintendent and Board Directors offered comments. The meeting concluded with a public comment period and adjournment.

The regular Board Meeting commenced with the presentation of colors by the Todd Beamer High School JROTC, followed by the approval of the meeting agenda. The required approvals agenda was approved, covering items such as the budget, finance, salaries, benefits, buildings, grounds, construction, the December 2025 financial report, contracts, PSAs, and personnel reports for Areas 1 through 4, as well as a Seattle Seahawks donation for flag football. Board development segments included a school welcome and highlight from Olympic View K8 Principal Dr. Jenai Choi, recognition through the 'Because of You Awards,' acknowledgment of community partners, good news announcements, and School Board Recognition. Updates were provided on legislative activities and the Board Meeting Assessment. The Assurance of Organizational Performance section featured a presentation on ENDS 2, a video on the EP&O Levy, and reports from the Scholar Representatives, Superintendent, and School Board Directors. A public comment session was held before the meeting adjourned.

The meeting, convened as a Work/Study Session, began with the call to order. Key discussion items included a presentation on ENDS 2, delivered by the Deputy Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Learning Improvement Officer, and Executive Director of Accountability, Research, and Categorical Programs. This was followed by an update presentation on Early Learning provided by the Chief Academic Officer. The agenda also contained sections for Policy Review and Board Development.

The Board convened for a Special Board Meeting, immediately recessing for a closed Executive Session before reconvening the Regular Board Meeting. Key procedural items included the approval of the Meeting Agenda. Consent agenda items addressed budget, finance, salaries and benefits, buildings, grounds, construction, financial reports for October and November 2025, personnel reports, a donation for the Decatur High School Auto Program, and authorization for the Thomas Jefferson High School Math Team to compete nationally in June/July 2026. Discussions during the regular session included a welcome and highlight from Decatur High School's Principal, recognition of community partners, legislative updates, and presentations on College & Career Readiness (CCR)/Career & Technical Education (CTE) and K-3, 9th, & 12th Grade Success metrics. The Board also took action to approve compliance for Sub End 1 concerning Graduation and Advancement.