Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kellie Larrabee’s organization
Jun 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ferndale School District Regular Meeting
The board recognized the 2026 Business of the Year and received reports from the superintendent regarding recent district activities, including graduation ceremonies and technological improvements. The board reviewed budget updates, audit committee findings, and legislative developments regarding statewide policies and WSSDA platform votes. Following an executive session to discuss personnel and real estate, the board adopted monitoring reports for operational expectations, approved several revised district policies regarding student transfers, enrollment, and harassment, and finalized the superintendent's evaluation. Additionally, the board approved a range of consent agenda items, including financial authorizations, personnel hiring, legal services agreements, and a Running Start program contract.
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Ferndale School District No. 502 School Board Special Meeting
The board conducted a special meeting focused on interviewing candidates for the Student Representative position. The agenda included convening in an executive session to review interview questions, interviewing five candidates, and holding a second executive session to evaluate candidate qualifications. Following these deliberations, the board appointed Emerson Varga to a two-year term as the Student Representative to the School Board, effective June 30, 2026.
May 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ferndale School District Highly Capable Task Force Meeting Minutes
The task force met to review and refine the recommendation for a highly capable student program, focusing on creating an equitable, sustainable, and responsive continuum of services. Key discussions included aligning the model with strategic plan values, reviewing program services against state requirements, and ensuring consistent use of tiers for interventions. The group also discussed modifications to the implementation timeline to prioritize professional development and program design before rolling out specific changes, and explored the naming of programs to ensure clarity and consistency.
Apr 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ferndale School District Highly Capable Task Force Task Force Meeting
The task force convened to review and refine the initial draft recommendation for services for highly capable learners. Discussion topics included identifying benefits such as the alignment with state requirements and core values, and the tiered approach to services. Clarifications were sought regarding program terminology, the role of consultant teachers, grade-level groupings, and the phased implementation plan. Refinements were proposed to emphasize social-emotional learning, clarify the role of specialist teachers, and improve communication strategies for the upcoming school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
