Stacey Boone

Key discussions during the meeting included student representatives sharing information regarding student support for a former student undergoing cancer treatments and a tour of Central Park Elementary School. Principals presented the annual report and school improvement plan for McDermoth Elementary School. Superintendent reports covered upcoming sports league changes for the AHS Football team, updates on the Seismic Safe Schools and Capital Projects, a legislative update impacting schools, and progress on the Portrait of a Graduate initiative. The Board awarded contracts for emergency roof repairs at Stewart Field Grandstand Project and roof repairs at Miller Junior High School. New business involved first readings for updates to Policy 5011 (Sexual Harassment of Staff Prohibited) and Policy 5010 (Discrimination-Free Workplace). The Board also approved the renewal of an agreement with the Department of Ecology for air quality monitoring equipment and an agreement with the YMCA for Outdoor School use. Finally, the Board approved the Personnel Report following an executive session that included a mid-year review with the superintendents.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included several key discussion points across different operational areas. Under Consent Agenda items, the Board was set to review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider out-of-state/overnight trip requests. Presentations covered the Annual Report and school improvement plan for McDermoth Elementary School. Old Business items focused on Superintendent Reports regarding Sports League Changes, updates on Seismic Safe Schools & Capital Projects, a Legislative Update, and the Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Financial Services items involved the Stewart Field Visitor Grandstand Project requiring emergency repairs and the Miller Roof Repair Project bids. New Business focused on first readings for Policy 5011 (Sexual Harassment of Staff Prohibited) and Policy 5010 (Discrimination-Free Workplace), as well as the 2026-27 Agreement with Ecology, the YMCA Outdoor School Agreement, and declaring surplus equipment. The Executive Session planned to cover Personnel Reports and the Superintendent Mid-Year Review.

This document outlines Central Park Elementary's school improvement goals for the 2025-2026 school year. Key objectives include achieving 100% overall growth in Mathematics and Reading for all K-5th grade cohorts, as measured by iReady diagnostic assessments. Additionally, the plan aims for 90% of 3rd-5th grade students to report positive responses in supportive relationships on the Panorama survey.

The meeting included the approval of a Consent Agenda, which covered payroll vouchers, General Fund and Capital Projects Fund vouchers, acceptance of a gift of lumber from Sierra Pacific Industries, and an overnight trip request for the Aberdeen High School Cheer team. The Board discussed local and state education priorities from the Legislative Conference. Student representatives reported on the Harbor Learning Center's spirit week. The Jane F. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award was presented to Weyerhaeuser. The Principal of Central Park Elementary School presented the annual report and improvement plan. Under Old Business, the Board adopted the new Policy 2023 Digital Citizenship. Superintendent reports covered School Board Recognition for School Board Appreciation Month, enhanced safety and education measures following recent school threats, a legislative update on potential funding reductions for the Seismic Safe Schools Program and other federal funding, planning updates for a new Harbor Learning Center and a new elementary school in South Aberdeen, updated procedures for Title I Parent Involvement policy, implementation of the Portrait of a Graduate goals, and a new cooperative program for student library cards with the Timberland Regional Library. The Board was also informed about the necessary migration of board email accounts to multi-factor authentication. The Fiscal Status Report for December was reviewed, indicating the district had received 30.36 percent of budgeted revenue against 33.17 percent of expenditures. New Business included the approval of an extension for a contract with a consultant for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP preschool). The Personnel Report was approved following an executive session.

The Regular Meeting agenda included the review and approval of consent items such as Minutes (of the December 19, 2025 meeting), Accounts Payable, Out-of-State/Overnight Trip Requests, and Gifts to the District. Key discussion points involved the Legislative Conference. Presentations covered the Jane F. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award presentation to Weyerhaeuser company and employees, and the Central Park Elementary School Annual Report. Old Business focused on the second reading and adoption of Policy 2023 Digital Citizenship. Superintendent Reports addressed School Board Recognition (January being School Board Recognition Month), School Safety protocols following threats, a Legislative Update, Seismic Safe Schools & Capital Projects status, Title I Policy Procedures, the Portrait of a Graduate implementation, Student Library Cards program, and the migration to multi-factor authentication for Board Email Accounts. Financial Services reviewed the Fiscal Status Report for December. New Business included a Personal Services Contract extension for consultant services in Early Childhood Education and an update on the next meeting date. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to discuss Personnel matters.