Robin Albertson

The board meeting agenda included a study session focused on strategic plan sub-goals, followed by updates on the middle school, Title I and LAP programs, Better World Day, and reviews of discipline and harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies. The consent agenda covered numerous employee supplemental contracts for CVA overload, various leaves of absence, staff resignations, the renewal of the WIAA resolution, and several overnight trip requests. The board also planned to review expenditures, receive superintendent reports on enrollment and budget, approve certificated staff for the upcoming year, and conduct an executive session to discuss employee performance.

The meeting includes an ASB report and a high school update. The consent agenda covers personnel contracts, leave of absence requests, staff resignations, and overnight travel requests for student sports. The Board will review expenditures, receive reports from the Superintendent on enrollment, budget, and kindergarten transition, and discuss the scheduling of the next meeting. New business includes the approval of an architecture firm for the design of a field shed, the review of an elementary school ASB constitution, and the authorization of various summer school activities and sports training camps.

The meeting included a Board Study Session to work on Sub Goals for the Strategic Plan, followed by the main Board Meeting. Key discussion items included the Pledge of Allegiance, ASB Report, and Public Comment. The agenda covered College in the Classroom, the Kettle Falls Elementary School - School Improvement Plan, and consideration of various personnel actions under the Consent Agenda, such as supplemental contracts, contract renewal, resignations, and leaves of absence, as well as overnight trip requests and acceptance of donations. The board planned to address Superintendent Reports on Enrollment and Budget. A significant portion of the meeting involved the First Reading of thirteen policy updates, including those related to Oath of Office, Program Compliance, Student Discipline, and Financing. New Business included the New Market Skills Center Agreement for 2026-2027 and the Kettle Falls School District 2026-2027 School Calendar. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss the performance of a District Employee.

The meeting discussion included updates on several operational and academic areas. Key topics included the start of spring sports, an upcoming high school career fair involving local businesses and colleges, and the success of an FCCLA food drive donating 300 pounds of food. Significant time was spent detailing the College in the High School program, which currently offers precalculus, calculus, physics, English (alternating 101 and 170), Communications 201, history, and political science/philosophy classes, providing substantial college credits to participating juniors and seniors. Elementary school staff presented on their School Improvement Plan, focusing on academic, social, and emotional needs, detailing changes to special education intervention (using push-in, pull-out, and resource room models), overhaul of behavior practices using Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), and social-emotional supports via Character Strong Plus. Academic performance showed a 75% increase in reading performance level and growth in on-grade-level math students. Behavioral improvements were noted, with an increase from 60% to 77% of students having zero referrals after implementing PBIS and a 4:1 positive interaction metric. The Superintendent's report covered positive enrollment trends, anticipated budget fund balance around $2.7 million, and significant concerns regarding legislative budget proposals that project substantial reductions (up to 25%) in TTK funding and potential cuts to LEA funding, particularly impacting districts with large English Learner programs.

The meeting agenda included a Work Session with the WASA Assistant Executive Director, followed by the Regular Board Meeting. Key discussion items for the regular session included reports from ASB and Public Comment, a Technology Review, and a review of the Kettle Falls Middle School Improvement Plan. Action items covered the consideration of minutes from the December 29, 2025 Board Meeting, and a Consent Agenda which included numerous supplemental contracts for employees (e.g., First Aid, CVA Overload, College in the Classroom), approval of Leaves of Absence, acceptance of resignations (Food Services Director), and approval of overnight trip requests for FFA and Wrestling events. The board also planned to address Approval of Expenditures, Superintendent Reports (Enrollment, Budget, facilities, instruments, grants), the Strategic Plan, and an Executive Session to discuss the performance of a District Employee.