School Board Meeting Summary
Resumen de la Junta Directiva
The Wenatchee School Board provides a "Board Meeting Summary Briefing" after each Board meeting. The summary includes a short description of the main topics and action items. These summaries are not meant to replace minutes. The minutes for each meeting are approved and posted after the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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Regular Meeting I August 11, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda was approved as presented.
DISTRICT SPOTLIGHTS
2026 Migrant Positions of the Year - Nancy Navarro/Mayra Cortes
Nancy Navarro-Ortiz was selected as the Washington State Migrant Coordinator of the Year, and Mayra Cortes was chosen as the Washington State Migrant Out-of-School Advocate of the Year. The two were honored and presented with plaques at the Washington State Migrant Education Conference.
Lincoln Elementary Spotlight: Week of Kindness
📄 Presentation
To honor the legacy of kindness of the Decker Girls, the Lincoln Elementary school community established a 15-member committee to collaborate on a meaningful tribute. Through community feedback, they established a Week of Kindness, highlighting the defining quality the girls were most remembered for. The event took place during the second-to-last week of school in June and was a success. School leaders plan to continue the event annually.
26-27 BUDGET PRESENTATION & PUBLIC HEARING
Sean Fitzgerald, Executive Director of Business & Finance, delivered a summary of the proposed budget to the board. The overview included the various funds, enrollment projections, legislative and other funding impact variables.
Budget Hearing Public Comments
No public comments were provided regarding the budget.
Adjournment of Budget Hearing
The board budget hearing was officially closed.
DISCUSSION
Policies - First Read
Wenatchee School Board Governance Commitments
📄 School Board Governance Commitments
The board discussed edits to its Wenatchee School Board Governance Commitments document.
ACTION
The board approved the following resolutions:
Resolution 05-26 - Conveyance for Lot Line Adjustment and Related Reciprocal Easement - 1911 N. Wenatchee Avenue
📄 Resolution 05-26
📄 Quit Claim Deed
📄Purchase and Sale Agreement
📄 Mutual Easement _Agreed 7.3.26_
Resolution 06-26 - Transfer of Funds from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Superintendent Kalahar commented on the following topics:
- Recognized the wildfire’s impact across our state, and our thoughts are with those families impacted.
- Day three of the district leadership advance was a great day of learning and leading.
- There is a Board workshop on August 17 to discuss board goal setting.
- Opening Day is August 18, in the WHS Commons and Auditorium. The Board is invited to attend.
- Excited for the start of the school year on August 26.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Director Siderius
- OSPI is working on building a framework for student behavioral support for schools. They are in phase two and are collecting feedback on the new policy.
- WASSDA general assembly is coming up. She encouraged the board to review and share input with her on how to vote on behalf of the district at the assembly.
- Parents should be getting contacted by their schools about back-to-school nights.
Director Belton
- Welcomed everyone back for another school year.
Director Iniguez,
- Attended the auditors' exit meeting for the district. Gave kudos to the accounting team for their compliance.
- She appreciated the back-to-school newsletter and the district’s communication, and that the district has been a leader in implementing phone-free schools.
President Jackson
- Commented that parents are ready for students to return to school.
ADOURNMENT
Board Workshop I August 17, 2026
DISCUSSION
The board held a workshop discussion about goal setting, bond engagement, and Washington School Board Standards.
Board Goals
📄WSD Goal Setting Slides
📄WSD_Board_Bond Engagement Plan.
📄WA School Board Standards
Upcoming Meetings
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching and Schools, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161
You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P