Rachel Wenzel

The board meeting agenda and minutes included several key topics such as a budget update for the 2026-2027 school year, an update on seismic safe schools and capital projects, and the Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Discussion items involved policy updates regarding fees, fines, and charges; the approval of various agreements including the Grays Harbor Detention Center renewal, language development software, and student assistance services; and personnel reports, including the approval of a superintendent contract extension. Additionally, the board reviewed spring athletics reports, CTE policy updates, and various staffing lists and salary schedules.

The board meeting agenda included several presentations such as an overview of the Highly Capable Program and an Athletic Director report. Old business addressed an update to the Career and Technical Education policy. Superintendent reports covered upcoming graduation events, a budget update for the upcoming school year, progress on Seismic Safe Schools and capital projects, and the Portrait of a Graduate initiative. New business items involved updates to policies on student fees, fines, and charges, as well as the review and approval of various agreements including a Cosmetology program renewal, a Seattle University MOU, and a Soliant Health contract. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session to evaluate personnel reports, staffing lists, and salary schedules.

The Board approved various financial items, including payroll and general fund vouchers, and authorized several overnight and out-of-state trip requests for student teams. Special awards were presented to the Classified Employee of the Year and the Teacher of the Year. The agenda included presentations on the Annual Report and School Improvement Plan for A.J. West Elementary School, updates on graduation planning, end-of-year activities, and the 2026-2027 budget, which requires expenditure reductions. The Board approved a resolution awarding a capital projects contract, continued the partnership for the medical assistant program with Grays Harbor College, and retained Imagine Learning as a curriculum provider. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative staffing lists and personnel matters following an executive session.

The board meeting included a review of community survey results, student representative activity updates, and a presentation on a time capsule for Miller Junior High School. Superintendent reports covered OSPI recognitions, a budget update regarding the 2026-2027 fiscal year, summer programming, athletics and activities, the conclusion of the 2024-2025 fiscal year audit, and various capital and seismic safety projects. New business included the approval of contracts for outdoor school participation with neighboring districts, a drinking water action plan, first aid and CPR training, and speech therapy services. Additionally, the board declared certain inventory as surplus and finalized several personnel matters including staffing lists and salary schedules.

The meeting focused on analyzing student data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions implemented at the start of the school year. Participants discussed specific students in their respective grade level groups to determine who has shown enough progress to exit the intervention program and which new students might require support. Key topics included addressing processing and comprehension issues among English Language Learners, exploring tutoring options, and coordinating schedules for academic support. Additionally, the group reviewed reading comprehension activities and summarized key sections of course material to reinforce learning strategies.