President Jennifer Durney convened the regular meeting of the Aberdeen School District Board of Directors at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the Community Room at Aberdeen High School. In attendance were Directors Mardi Emard-Colburn, Annica Mizin and Suzy Ritter (remotely), along with Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom and 16 patrons and staff. Director Jeremy Wright was excused.
The meeting began with the flag salute.
Consent Agenda
After adding two trip requests from Aberdeen High School, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included:
- Minutes from the regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2025;
- A trip request from the AHS Cross Country team to travel to thestate competition in Pasco on Nov. 7-8, and
- A trip request from the AHS Girls Swim team to travel to the state competition in Federal Way on Nov. 13-15.
Comments from the Board
Director Annica Mizin commented on the school spirit evident in student decorations throughout Aberdeen High School.
Student Representatives
Student Representative Leticia Alvarenga shared information about “Digs for Dez,” a breast cancer awareness campaign taking place at Aberdeen High School in support of the volleyball coach Desiree Glanz. She also noted that students are gearing up for the Foodball kickoff on Friday, Nov. 7 and that choir students are planning the Cabaret fundraiser set for 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, in the Commons at Aberdeen High School.
Representative Kassandra Kumarasinghe shared information about the Mini March practices that see members of the AHS Marching Band working with band students at Miller Junior High School. The combined bands will participate in the Festival of Lights Parade in Montesano this year.
Foodball
Ashley Kohlmeier, the AHS Foodball advisor, was joined by students in presenting information about the 45th annual Foodball, which will take place over the week of Nov. 7-14. Although the event is shortened to one full week over one weekend instead of two, she said students are committed to meeting previous collection records as they know the need is especially high this year. Once again, the event is a collaboration with Hoquiam High School, she said, rather than a competition because “working together in these times is better than competing for food.”
Superintendents’ Reports
Seismic Safe Schools and Capital Projects – Following information shared by Superintendent Traci Sandstrom about meetings that took place with the elementary design team for two new elementary schools, the board approved the following resolutions:
- Resolution 2025-08 authorizing the replacement of the Harbor Learning Center (Hopkins Building) with new construction;
- Resolution 2025-09 authorizing the replacement of Stevens Elementary School with new construction;
- Resolution 2025-10 authorizing district signatures when required for the Harbor Learning Center, and
- Resolution 2025-11 authorizing signatures for the Stevens Elementary replacement construction.
Portrait of a Graduate – Superintendent Lynn Green provided an update on the work taking place on the district’s mission, vision, values and goals.
AI Guidance and Training – Superintendent Traci Sandstrom shared information about the guidance being developed regarding the use of artificial intelligence for educational purposes and other digital literacy initiatives.
STOP Grant Application – Superintendent Traci Sandstrom discussed the district’s application to the Department of Justice for a Students, Teachers and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Grant.
Tribal Consultation Update – Superintendent Traci Sandstrom reported that the district has submitted compliance paperwork for the annual Tribal Consultation training requirement.
New Business
Leithold Personal Services Contract
The board approved an agreement with Molly Leithold to provide transition support in the preschool program (ECEAP).
21st Century Grant Evaluator
The board authorized the district to enter into a contract with Jan Gravley as the 21st Century Grant evaluator.
Van Purchase
The board approved the purchase of two Prime-Time Specialty Vehicle Transit Vans from Northwest Bus Sales to replace and surplus a 1999 Ford Taurus and a 2004 Ford van in the district motor pool.
New Copy Center Equipment
The board awarded contract for the purchase of new equipment in the copy center at Aberdeen High School to the low bidder Ricoh USA.
Surplus
The board declared as surplus an inventory of materials and devices that are no longer needed for an educational purpose.
Personnel Report
Following an executive session, the board approved the Personnel Report.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
