Stefan Swenson

This plan for Medical Lake High School aims to reduce the opportunity gap for low-income students in ASB card possession and extracurricular activities. It identifies barriers such as interest, timing, communication, and cost, and outlines action steps including surveying students and parents, evaluating required participation factors, waiving fees for eligible students, and continuously reviewing and expanding activity offerings to enhance participation and access for all students.

The board meeting included highlights of student accomplishments in robotics and knowledge bowl, followed by personnel updates including staff contracts and coaching assignments. Financial items, such as the approval of various fund warrants and the 2025/2026 school year calendar, were addressed. Student representatives provided feedback from elementary and high school levels regarding future preparation and campus improvement areas. Discussions covered the spring sports program, facility asset preservation, enrollment projections, and the potential impact of a new local housing development on district capacity. The superintendent also announced upcoming staff recognition events.

The board conducted a budget hearing to review proposed budget extensions for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, including a $500,000 general fund extension to address insurance costs and Running Start program invoices, and a $400,000 capital funds extension for high school controls and middle school vestibule construction. The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations presented highlights regarding district revenues, expenditures, and various fund summaries. Additionally, the mandatory MSOC Disclosure was presented, and no public comments were provided.

The board conducted a budget hearing to review the district's financial highlights, including revenue and expenditure summaries. Key topics included a four-year comparison for enrollment and staff counts, as well as presentations on the general fund budget, ASB fund budget, debt service fund, capital projects fund, and transportation vehicle fund. Additionally, the district performed the legally required MSOC disclosure to verify that funds were spent for their intended allocations.

The board discussed and took action on several strategic planning policies, including environmental scanning, goal setting, and evaluation. Key approvals included the minimum basic education requirements, a bus driver attendance incentive program, authorization for 8th-grade students to participate in high school sports, maintenance equipment surplus, and sole source for nutrition services. Collective bargaining agreements with PSE, MLAA, and coaching staff were ratified. Additionally, the board received reports on summer school programs, nutrition services, and upcoming district community outreach initiatives.