Jeanette Forman

The report provided an update on the budget for September, showing expenditures exceeding revenues by $437,653.11, based on a budgeted enrollment of 636. Key September expenditures included classroom supplies, textbook materials, and services from ESD 112. Enrollment figures for October indicated an increase to 687.68 FTEs. Facility updates included onboarding new custodial substitutes and planning for well capacity investigation and tree removal. Safety initiatives involved discussions on Rachel's Challenge, active shooter training with the Cowlitz Sheriff's Office, implementation of the PikMyKid App, and participation in the Great Washington Shake Out Drill. The admin team is scheduled for critical response training in Portland. Transportation reported on ongoing bus ridership counts and emergency evacuation drills, introducing the new Transportation Director. Academic discussions highlighted the success of the October 2 Family Literacy Night and the October 8 CTE Advisory meeting, which focused on new courses, industry trends, and the importance of AI literacy. Strategic planning updates noted Board Learning Walks and a meeting with the President of Lower Columbia College regarding future partnerships. Other information included PTO book fair results and upcoming November events like the Veteran Assembly and Dinner and Donkey Basketball.

The meeting included a flag salute, adoption of the agenda, and recognition of staff and students with Core Value Awards. The consent agenda, covering payroll and vouchers, and personnel matters, was approved. Reports were presented by the Business Manager, Elementary, Secondary, ASB, PTO, and Superintendent. Director reports included an update on WSSDA priorities. New business involved a proposal from Senior Class Officers and the approval of overnight travel for the High School Boys' and Girls' Basketball tournament in Ilwaco. The Board also formally changed the date of the December Board Meeting. An executive session was held briefly to discuss a potential legal matter, after which the meeting adjourned.

The workshop included an executive session lasting 20 minutes dedicated to labor negotiations. Key agenda items discussed included approval for the Robotics overnight trip (tabled until the next board meeting), a presentation by the VFW representative, discussion concerning the Department of Emergency Management, and review of the New Market Skill Center Agreement.

The meeting commenced with the flag salute. Key actions included administering the oath of office to two directors. The consent agenda, covering payroll, vouchers, and personnel items, was approved. Reports were presented from various roles including the Business Manager, Elementary and Secondary divisions, ASB, PTO, State & Federal Program Director, and the Superintendent. Old business involved the approval of a proposal to extend the senior trip duration from 24 hours to 48 hours for the class of 2026 only. The Board entered and exited an executive session to discuss a personnel evaluation with no action taken.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the reorganization of the Board, resulting in the appointment of officers, such as Sherry Schwinn as chair and Janell Wheatley as vice chair, and the designation of committee representatives. The agenda adoption was approved, followed by the approval of the consent agenda covering payroll, vouchers, and personnel matters. Under new business, the Board approved a calendar adjustment proposal, the 2025-26 Highly Capable Program Plan, a donation from the Evans Venture Foundation, the Board and Superintendent Communication Agreement, the Superintendent Final Evaluation form, and Senior Trip Proposal #1. The Board also held first readings for several revised policies, including Oath of Office and Evaluation of the Superintendent, and policy 1821 regarding the Standard for Individual School Directors.