Whitney Smith

The board meeting agenda included staff recognition for years of service, reports from the Superintendent, and information on school board news. The consent agenda covered personnel actions, a donation from the Grant Elementary School PTO, athletic summer program applications, and a resolution delegating authority to the WIAA for interscholastic activities. Additionally, the meeting featured reports from the district's athletic director and technology director, as well as discussions on facilities survey results, property tax rates, and a draft policy regarding cell phone use at secondary schools.

This document presents the consensus recommendation from the Bond Planning Committee to the Eastmont School Board. Based on a comprehensive review of elementary program information, enrollment projections, capacity, utilization, and physical condition data for Eastmont schools, the committee recommends a Capital Bond measure. The bond aims to rebuild or replace three identified elementary schools (Kenroy, Lee, Cascade) and undertake district-wide maintenance, repairs, and renewal initiatives. The recommended bond is for $130 million over 20 years.

The meeting agenda includes recognition of students and staff for years of service, a presentation and recommendation from the Community Facility Study Committee, and a board discussion regarding that recommendation. Other items include a report on Cascade Elementary School, updates from the superintendent and board members, and public comment. Consent items cover personnel actions, surplus property disposal, athletic program applications, facility usage agreements, and student handbook review. Additionally, the board will convene in an executive session to address personnel complaints.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the payment of invoices and payroll, approval of a travel report, and approval of a field trip request for Eastmont High School. Additionally, the board approved the selection of architectural services, reviewed the monthly student enrollment report, heard a report on the summer school program, and approved a revised meeting calendar for the 2017-18 school year.

The board discussed reports on Eastmont Junior High School building programs, including athletics, staff recognition, and school improvement plans. The board also reviewed personnel action items involving retirements, resignations, and new hires, as well as the surplus and lease of real property. Additionally, the board considered the superintendent's mid-year evaluation and contract.