Jolee Lobe

The meeting agenda included a Superintendent's update and a review of financial reports such as the Budget Status Report, General Ledger Trial Balance, and Okanogan County Treasurer's Report. The consent agenda items covered January 2026 enrollment figures, January 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll, and Personnel matters, as well as overnight field trip requests. Action items involved the essential policy review and the second reading of Policy 6220 and Policy 4260. Board business included discussions on the updated draft for Policy 1250P regarding Students on Governing Boards and the Community Facilities Task Force Charter and Committee Application Process.

The vision for Methow Valley Schools is centered around developing curious, creative, compassionate, competent, and action-oriented citizens prepared to change the world. Key strategic anchors include exceptional teaching and learning, innovation and flexibility in programs, equity and excellence for all students, investment in early childhood education, promotion of positive learner attributes, and strong family and community engagement to support student achievement.

The meeting included an update on a recent threat to student/staff safety, recognized the district's Excellence Awards recipients, reviewed the budget status report, general ledger trial balance, and Okanogan County Treasurer's Report. Updates to the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar were discussed and approved. The essential policy review of Policy 3241 was removed from the agenda. The board also engaged in a calendar review and board reflection.

The board meeting included discussions on Policy 3241 updates, emergency procedures, student discipline training, and a potential school modernization grant. Updates were provided on facilities, including the possibility of a grant for roof replacement or parking lot improvements. The board also discussed upcoming parent-teacher conferences, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Okanogan County Excellence Awards. The consent agenda included the Annual CTE Report, Carl D. Perkins V and Reserve Grant, MVSD 4 Year CTE Plan, approval of conditionally certified CTE teachers, acceptance of the WA Department of Ecology Clean Diesel Vocational Training Grant, and overnight field trips.

The board meeting included communications on LBHS sports achievements, classified staff appreciation week, the asset preservation program, and recognition of school board directors' efforts. Financial reports were reviewed, and the consent agenda was approved. An executive session was held to evaluate superintendent candidates, following which the board authorized the offer of employment to Dr. Grant Storey. The meeting concluded with a calendar review and board reflection.