Wenatchee School District 246

The board meeting included a consent agenda approval covering payroll, vouchers, personnel, contracts, and facility rate schedules. The board received the Regional Board of the Year award for Chelan County and reviewed the district's multi-year budget recovery process and success in managing financial deficits. Additionally, the meeting featured a retirement celebration to honor departing staff members for their contributions to the district.

The board meeting included a review of the consent agenda and various student spotlights, featuring presentations from Orchard Middle School and Wenatchee High School regarding school spirit events, student achievements in athletics and academics, and upcoming activities. Additionally, a special presentation was delivered by the project team regarding an update on the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center construction project, covering guiding principles, project progress, safety measures at the occupied school site, and student engagement initiatives.

The board workshop featured a presentation on board roles and responsibilities, a self-assessment analysis, a SWOT analysis, and a discussion on setting measurable goals for student success. The session also included team-building activities focused on sharing individual goals and personal stories about impactful educators.

The board meeting featured an update on the community engagement and feedback process regarding an upcoming bond. A newly founded Special Education PTSA presented their mission to support families, students, and educators, and discussed their goals for meaningful participation and resource networking. Additionally, there was a presentation regarding the educational research and data center website, with a focus on post-secondary student outcomes, such as enrollment, degree completion, and future earnings, which the board intends to revisit in a future workshop.

This document serves as a baseline report card for the Wenatchee School District's strategic plan, detailing six major student learning outcomes known as 'The Big Six.' These outcomes are focused on ensuring high-quality instruction, fostering a sense of belonging and connection, achieving grade-level reading proficiency, preparing students for algebra, ensuring students are on track for graduation, and providing relevant real-world learning experiences. The plan aims to support students' academic growth, social-emotional development, and career readiness over the next four years, guiding efforts to prepare them for the future.