Ruth Erwin-Svoboda

The board meeting included student representative updates and an annual report presentation for Robert Gray Elementary School. Financial discussions covered a budget update regarding enrollment impacts, a fiscal status report for February, and the authorization of a reduction in force for the upcoming fiscal year. The board approved the redirection of Career and Technical Education funds to the Capital Projects Fund and addressed policy updates for program compliance and the learning assistance program. Additionally, the board declared outdated technology equipment as surplus and approved a personnel report following an executive session.

The Regular Meeting agenda included several key items under the Consent Agenda, such as approval of minutes from previous meetings (excluding the approval details), accounts payable for February, overnight/out-of-state trip requests, and acceptance of a gift to the district (two musical instruments valued at $500). Presentations featured the Robert Gray Elementary Annual Report and School Improvement Plan. Old Business included updates on the 2026-2027 budget planning and seismic safe schools/capital projects. Financial Services presented the Fiscal Status Report for February. New Business involved the introduction of Resolution 2026-02 regarding Reduction in Force contingent on funding clarity, Resolution 2026-03 authorizing the redirection of Career and Technical Education funds to the Capital Projects Fund, first readings of Policy 2106 Program Compliance and new Policy 2108 Learning Assistance Program, and declaring surplus technology equipment. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

The key discussion topics for this regular meeting included the review of the Consent Agenda, covering minutes approval (from February 17, 2026) and overnight/out-of-state trip requests for AVID and FBLA classes. Old Business focused on the second reading and potential adoption of Policy 5010, Discrimination-Free Workplace. Superintendent Reports covered updates on new clubs seeking approval, the 2026-2027 budget planning, progress on Seismic Safe Schools and Capital Projects, legislative updates, and the implementation of the Portrait of a Graduate framework. New Business involved action items such as approving Resolution 2026-01 regarding WIAA Authority, reviewing bids for Special Education Contracted Services, approving affiliation agreements with Eastern Washington University and renewals for New Market Skills Center and Bates Technical College, addressing a Special Services Placement for an occupational therapist, reviewing the 2026 E-Rate RFP results, and recommending the declaration of surplus for three vehicles. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to review personnel matters.

This document presents the School Improvement Goals for Miller Junior High for the 2025-2026 school year. The plan focuses on three key objectives: increasing student proficiency in English Language Arts, improving student proficiency in Mathematics, and reducing out-of-school suspensions. Specific targets are set for overall student performance and for identified student groups to enhance academic achievement and improve student behavior.

The meeting agenda included a Consent Agenda covering minutes approval (excluding the current meeting's minutes), accounts payable for January, overnight/out-of-state trip requests for wrestling and swim teams attending state tournaments, and approval of donations exceeding $14,000 for the Aberdeen Rotary Business Week and plywood donations for the construction program. Presentations featured the Miller Junior High School Annual Report. Old Business involved updates and potential adoption for Policy 5011 (Sexual Harassment of Staff Prohibited) and Policy 5010 (Discrimination-Free Workplace). Superintendent Reports covered the Professional Development Day overview, updates on Seismic Safe Schools and Capital Projects (including requested approval for educational specifications for new elementary schools and a contract revision for geotechnical analysis), a CTE Program Update, a Legislative Update, and an update on the Portrait of a Graduate implementation. Financial Services presented the Fiscal Status Report for January. New Business included a recommendation for printer purchases and confirmation of the next meeting date. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and assignment exceptions.