Rachael Simson

The board discussed and approved the Fall 2020 Re-Opening and Operational COVID Protocol plan, incorporating feedback from a district-wide survey and input from local health professionals regarding face mask requirements. Updates were provided on the 10-year plant facilities plan, specifically regarding the completion of security vestibule projects and adjustments due to supply chain challenges. Additionally, the board approved the 2020-2025 strategic plan and reviewed the superintendent's goals and objectives for the upcoming school year.

The board conducted an organizational and annual meeting which included swearing in new and re-elected trustees, electing a board chairman and vice-chairman, and appointing the clerk, treasurer, and assistant treasurer. The agenda also covered setting the schedule for future regular meetings, establishing notice posting locations, and designating signatories. Additional topics included the superintendent's report regarding employees of the month, a review of the upcoming school district calendar, attendance zones, financial reports, food service bids, a plant facilities update, and job descriptions. The board further discussed board work session details, signed a code of ethics, and finalized trustee committee assignments. An executive session was held to address student discipline and personnel issues.

The board meeting agenda included procedural matters such as the election of officers, the appointment of district officials, and the establishment of meeting schedules and notice locations. Key items of business involved the American Rescue Plan safe return to school renewal, student transportation bid ranking recommendations, a supplemental levy renewal presentation, and reviews of various personnel policies and library materials. The board also addressed committee assignments and conducted an executive session to deliberate on student discipline matters.

The document serves as a public notice regarding the attendance of a quorum of the Board of Trustees at the ISBA 2022 Fall Region IV Meeting. It clarifies that no official Board business is scheduled to occur during this event and no minutes will be produced.

The Board recognized employees of the month and received an update from Mid-Columbia Bus Company regarding operational plans. The Board approved the selection of a new music textbook, reviewed and approved the 2021-2022 annual audit, and discussed proposed policy and procedure revisions. Additionally, the Board discussed upcoming ISBA resolutions and voted to cancel a future meeting due to a lack of agenda items.