Shelley Boten

The special meeting served as the first of three scheduled strategic progress monitoring study sessions for 2026. Key discussion topics included progress updates on strategic initiatives. The first update covered high-quality early learning programs, involving discussions on family early learning options, kindergarten rigor, registration, WaKIDS data, and professional learning. The second update focused on the development and implementation of culturally responsive customer service practices for all staff interactions with students and families, touching upon signage, the Natural Leaders program, foundational district culture, and behavior expectations. The board agenda was adopted by general consent.

This special board meeting was held for the purpose of the directors attending the district's Let's Connect community information event. The primary topic of this event was the 2026 school construction bond and education levy. No final action was taken during this session.

This plan outlines strategic initiatives for the 2025-2026 school year, focusing on key performance outcomes in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with a target of 90% student proficiency by 2029. It also prioritizes fostering a welcoming, physically, emotionally, and intellectually safe school culture, ensuring equitable opportunities for all learners, improving attendance rates, strengthening family partnerships, and leveraging instructional technology to support student intervention and growth.

The special board meeting was convened to discuss the superintendent evaluation procedure and to hold an executive session for reviewing the performance of a public employee. The board reviewed Procedure 5251P, concerning the evaluation of the superintendent, which had been previously discussed during the annual planning workshop in August. Following the review, the board held an executive session to discuss a public employee's performance, with no action planned afterward.

The budget for Everett School District No. 002 for the fiscal year 2025-2026 includes summaries for the General Fund, Associated Student Body Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund. Key discussion points involve total revenues, expenditures, and fund balances across these funds. The budget also details excess levies for the 2026 collection and provides enrollment and staffing summaries. Expenditure summaries by program and object are presented, along with revenue sources and financing details.