Northshore School District 417

This strategic action plan outlines goals for the 2019-20 school year to foster a collaborative learning culture where all students feel safe, valued, and achieve academic and social success. Key objectives include cultivating responsible, resilient, and empathetic learners, ensuring growth for every student by eliminating outcome and opportunity gaps, and maintaining an equitable school environment. The plan emphasizes professional development, a continuous inquiry process driven by data, and community partnerships to prepare students for career, college, and life.

The board conducted a working session that included a land acknowledgement, a report from the superintendent detailing various school visits and listening sessions, and a spotlight segment highlighting district achievements in food services, elementary math instruction, and a community partnership with a service dog organization. Additionally, the board approved the 2024-2025 school strategic action plans and initiated a performance review of the policy regarding equity and educational justice.

The board meeting featured a land acknowledgement, a report from the superintendent regarding school visits and community outreach, and public comments from community members regarding the use of school facilities and student mental health resources. The board approved donations from the Jaguar Booster Club for coaching stipends and from the Inglemore High School Drama Boosters for technical staff support. Additionally, the superintendent presented a monitoring report for budget planning policy.

The board convened a special meeting for the sole purpose of entering into an executive session to conduct interviews for the interim superintendent position. The board planned to reconvene following the executive session to either extend the session, take potential action, or adjourn.

The meeting encompassed several key topics, starting with a land acknowledgement and the approval of the agenda. The superintendent provided an update on the start of the school year, leadership training, and the interfund loan status. Additionally, the Board approved the acceptance of the NorthShore School District Concert Hall at Inglewood High School, the authorization of the guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Leota Middle School phase one replacement project, and a donation from Zach LaVine for gym refinishing and enhancements at Bothell High School. The Board also conducted a performance review of the superintendent regarding general executive constraints.