School Board Meeting Summary

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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Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda was approved as presented.

Bright Spots

ASB Updates

• Orchard Middle School ASB: Updates on recent school activities were provided by Orchard Middle School ASB representatives. During their presentation, the students highlighted various events and discussed their specific leadership roles within the school.
• Wenatchee High School ASB: A Wenatchee High School ASB representative updated the board on spring activities, including the Lip Dub and Mr. Panther Pageant. They also shared successes from the boys' Tennis Team and FFA state competitors.
• WestSide High School ASB: During the meeting, Superintendent Kalahar shared a report from the WestSide High School Leadership team. The group successfully raised $7,000 via their spaghetti feed fundraiser, enjoyed their school prom, and is preparing to host an upcoming art show.

Citizens' Comments

There were no citizen comments.

Special Presentations

Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center (WVTSC) Update
Pete Jelsing, the Program Director for Wenatchee Valley Tech, joined representatives from Garco, ALSC, and Klosh to provide a status report on the WV Tech modernization project. The $14.5 million grant funded initiative is currently proceeding on schedule and within the established budget. Furthermore, students involved in the construction trades program at WVTech at the tech center have gained valuable experience by engaging with Garco construction onsite to explore career opportunities in the construction industry.

Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF) and Local Education Agency Consolidated Accountability Plan (L-CAP) Updates

📄WSIF_School_Board_Presentation

Director of State & Federal Programs Tim Sheppard presented an overview of the Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF). As Washington State’s multi-indicator accountability system for individual schools, the WSIF provides annual data to track school progress. During the session, Mr. Sheppard outlined the system’s objectives and detailed the specific roles and supports required from the school board.

Bond Community Engagement Update

📄 Community Engagement Presentation .pdf

Communications Director Diana Haglund provided a report on the district's community-driven design engagement initiative, which has been underway since February. This pre-bond effort seeks to gather public feedback on design priorities for a new Wenatchee High School through committees, community events, outreach, and online tools. To conclude, Ms. Haglund reviewed the bond approval timeline and necessary milestones leading up to the general election on November 3rd.

Discussion

Board Norms and Operating Principles

📄 Board Meeting Norms and Operating Principles
The board members discussed their meeting norms and principles and possible modifications.

Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Kalahar shared updates on several district highlights:

• He attended the Wenatchee High School WaWa Yearbook presale event, which featured pizza and a DJ. He commended the yearbook staff for their dedicated efforts.

• Students in AP Human Geography are currently conducting interviews for their annual video reports.

• The Migrant Graduation Night served as a wonderful celebration, featuring special retirement tributes for Tim Sheppard and Alfonso Lopez.

Board Communication

Board members shared the following updates:

• Director Norton expressed appreciation for the outreach team's significant efforts in engaging the community regarding the design of the new high school.

• Director Iniguez discussed research on cell phone bans, noting that while the study sought links to academic achievement, it specifically found improvements in student mental health. She noted that, as a parent, it is encouraging to see the district moving in this direction.

• Director Siderius reported on her attendance at the WASDA legislative conference and mentioned she has community connection ideas to share with the board.

• Director Belton also attended the WASDA conference, as well as a drama department trip to the 5th Ave. Theater. He also thanked Diana Haglund for her earlier presentation.

• President Jackson concluded by acknowledging the extensive number of meetings the district has recently conducted around the design of WHS.

Executive Session

Adjournment

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