Rochester School District 401

The board addressed various items including personnel and business contracts, human resources, and co-curricular stipend agreements. Key reports were provided regarding student representatives, school improvement plans, athletic updates, financial information, and district events. The board approved rescheduling a future meeting date and authorized multiple overnight and out-of-state trip requests for student athletic and robotics teams. Additionally, the board adopted new curriculum materials for World Languages, social-emotional learning, and fitness/health, approved a student fee schedule, delegated membership authority to WIAA, and accepted a monetary donation from the athletic boosters.

The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including reports from student representatives and presentations on the Restraint and Isolation grant and program. The Business and Superintendent reports provided enrollment, financial, and district event updates. Actions taken included the approval of a monetary donation from Proliance Puget Sound Orthopedics, the designation of surplus items, and multiple out-of-state travel requests for staff conferences. Additionally, the board approved a contract for a new Interim Superintendent for the upcoming academic year.

The board meeting consisted of an executive session dedicated to discussing the qualifications of employment.

The work session focused on reviewing educational curricula. This included a presentation on the Spanish curriculum, Somos, used for Spanish 1 and 2, and the implementation of the Libro Libre textbook to facilitate college credit alignment with Centralia College. Additionally, the Board reviewed the Harmoney Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, highlighting its focus on relationship building, reduction of conflict, and alignment with SEL and ASCA standards.

The board approved several business items, including the purchase of student and teacher technology, the adoption of a K-5 science curriculum, and the 2025-2026 Building Condition Assessment Reports. Additionally, the board approved Resolution 25-06 concerning staff reductions for the upcoming school year, authorized an overnight trip for a sports medicine competition, and accepted monetary donations from community members and the Chehalis Tribe. The board also held an executive session to discuss the qualifications of a candidate.