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Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board conducted a regular meeting to address several operational and educational matters. The superintendent provided updates regarding the opening of the school year and professional learning initiatives. Educational service highlights included an amendment to the Special Education Student-Parent Handbook and the approval of purchases for special education services, as well as the adoption of a staff calendar for career and technical education. The board also reviewed updates from the business and human resources offices, approved numerous personnel actions including new hires and employment contracts, and authorized the creation of new staff positions. Additionally, the board held a closed session to discuss security planning and personnel evaluations, and authorized an amendment to the district's Emergency Operations Plan.
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West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board reviewed and approved various administrative and operational items, including payment of bills, personnel resignations and hires, and contract approvals for services such as visual impairment, medical, and data warehouse services. Key educational updates included reports on cybersecurity, staff professional learning, and the GSRP family handbook. Additionally, the board adopted numerous Thrun policies, authorized negotiations for property purchase, appointed members to steering committees, and approved staff handbooks for the upcoming school year.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education Organizational Regular Meeting
The board conducted its organizational meeting, which included the election of officers and the establishment of regular meeting dates, times, and locations for the upcoming year. Key actions involved the approval of bank depositories, the authorization of check signing, the retention of legal counsel and auditing firms, and the designation of official publications. The board also appointed compliance officers for various roles, such as FOIA, safety, and civil rights. During the session, the board approved a contract for Board Certified Behavior Analyst supervision services and renewed a three-year contract for School Resource Officer services with the Mason County Sheriff's Department. Additionally, the board approved personnel reassignments and the creation of new high school math and English specialist positions. A closed session was held to discuss pending litigation.
Jun 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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West Shore Educational Service District Board of Education Special Meeting/Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Board held a Special Meeting/Budget Hearing followed by a Regular Meeting. Key discussion topics included the presentation and adoption of the 2026-2027 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Education Fund, and Career and Technical Education Fund. Additionally, the Board approved 2025-2026 budget modifications, the purchase of two minivans, and several service contracts for assistive technology, mobility services, and educational software platforms. The Board also addressed personnel matters, including new hires, position reassignments, the creation of new staff positions, and a cost of living allowance, alongside the ratification of three-year collective bargaining agreements with the West Shore Education Association and the AFSCME union.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
