Justina Grimes

The meeting agenda included procedural items such as a call to order, land acknowledgement, and pledge of allegiance, followed by action items for agenda approval and student presentations by the Blendz Choir. Discussions covered district information, including reports from student representatives and general board discussion. Key action items included the approval of the Consent Agenda, Superintendent informational items, reports on organizational performance assurance, a resolution regarding WIAA Membership (MB Resolution 25/26:5), and a bid for a modular double classroom from Blazer Industries. The session concluded with scheduling for upcoming events and a procedural executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee.

The meeting focused on recognizing student achievements in various extracurricular and academic programs. Recognized accomplishments include Mount Baker High School students participating in Phase One of the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program. Student artwork was highlighted from the Promising Futures all-county high school show. Achievements from the FFA included the Forestry team placing 1st at a CDE competition, with several students earning top individual placements, and the Floriculture team earning 2nd place at the State competition. Additionally, an announcement was made regarding Mount Baker alumni Kyle Strachila being elected ASWSU Vice President.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Key discussions included recognition for Treaty Day, updates on the Elementary I-Ready program, and a discussion regarding the Strategic Plan. The Consent Agenda, which was approved, covered personnel actions (certificated, classified, and supplemental coaching), purchases exceeding $7,500 to Bellingham Tech College and Whatcom Community College, the approval of various Accounts Payable vouchers totaling significant amounts, receipt of donations from Peoples Bank and Whatcom Community Foundation, and agreements with Kingworks Structural Engineers for structural engineering services. Administrative items involved discussion of roof work on the 800 building and School Board Recognition Month. The Assurance of Organizational Performance section included a monthly finance report/enrollment projection discussion and an overview of the Special Education Program and Funding. Board Action Items involved the second and final reading and approval of MB Policy 1815 (Ethical Conduct for Board Members) and MB Policy 1821 (Standards for Individual Board Directors). The meeting concluded with an Executive Session concerning the performance of a public employee.

The School Board meeting addressed several personnel actions categorized as Certified, Classified, Supplemental, Unpaid Leave, and Resignation. Certified actions included the assignment of a new full-time equivalent Teacher. Classified actions involved modifications to hours for a Secretary, a Food Service Worker, and a Para Educator. Supplemental actions detailed the appointments for Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Head Boys Basketball Coach, and Head Cheer Coach. An Unpaid Leave request was noted for a Para Educator, and one resignation was recorded for a staff member holding multiple Assistant Drama and Assistant Musical roles.

This document outlines the strategic planning process schedule for MBSD for the 2025-2026 period. It details the roles and responsibilities of the School Board, Steering Team, and Core Planning Team/Instructional Planning Team in developing the plan. The process includes gathering community feedback, defining goal areas, drafting mission/vision statements, and creating outcomes with metrics and strategies. The schedule runs from Fall 2025 through June 2026, concluding with the adoption of the finalized plan.