Wesley Nicholas

The board received a presentation on the highly capable program and reviewed reports on enrollment, grants, and donations. Key approvals included the January personnel report, the 2025-26 highly capable plan, resolutions for two-day school calendar waivers for upcoming academic years, and several board policy changes. The finance and business director provided updates on funding reviews, fuel procurement strategies, and modernization grant progress. The superintendent discussed transportation costs, gym usage policies, and upcoming facility safety improvements. A brief executive session was conducted to discuss a personnel or financial matter.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of a personnel report, the 2025-26 meal prices, the surplus of a school bus, and the purchase of a new school bus through a resolution. Additionally, the board approved the 2025-26 administrator contracts and salary schedules, and passed several policy changes during their second reading. The superintendent provided updates on facility projects, including the chemistry lab, and scheduled a special meeting for an HVAC project. The board also held an executive session to conduct the superintendent's evaluation, resulting in a three-year contract extension for the superintendent.

The board approved the consent agenda, personnel report, and various agreements including those with Jostens, LCSC, Northwest Children's Home, and Stripes-A-Lot. They also authorized the 2025-26 board meeting schedule, staff contracts, a resolution for the use of school vehicles, and Sunday practices. Key informational updates included the district's basic education certification, the absence of discrimination or bullying incidents, an overview of recent grants and donations, and a superintendent's report covering facility projects, the removal of a metal art structure, and fall sports participation numbers. The board also held an executive session to discuss real estate and directed the superintendent to proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the Asotin United Methodist Church building and annex.

The board meeting included the excusal of an absent board member, the formal approval of the agenda, and the approval of Resolution 2025-14 regarding the sale of surplus real property.

The board meeting focused on the official approval of the meeting agenda and the formal adoption of Resolution 2026-03, which authorizes the acquisition of real property by the school district.