Study Session
The study session included updates regarding USBA, specifically directing attendees to sign up for training and ensure credit is recorded. Key discussions centered on the Joint Legislative Committee's priorities for 2026, which include establishing an education working group, increasing funding for at-risk students, incentivizing student attendance, creating a plan for economic stabilization accounts, and collaborating on a long-term education funding framework. Updates were also provided on training sessions, including the Leadership Academy, the Best Practice Handbook from the Office of Legislative Auditor General, and an examination of AI implementation in education. Furthermore, the session addressed the decision not to participate in the Far West City's proposed CRA project, citing concerns over subsidizing housing. There was an update on reviewing and potentially updating CRA guiding principles into formal board policy. Finally, an extended training session covered the Minimum School Program sheets, detailing WPU-driven funding components, changes to professional staff funding allocation, state levy amounts, and the phased elimination of certain school fees.