BoardNotes for staff

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors did the following:

The meeting opened at 4:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: Board President Mitchell called the meeting to order.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Director Rewolinski read the land acknowledgment.

Current administrators moving to new positions

Sabrina Cordova - assistant principal, Jackson Elementary (.4); View Ridge Elementary (.6)

Patti Foryan - assistant principal, Madison Elementary (.5 to 1.0)

Eric Jennings - assistant principal, Garfield Elementary (.5 to 1.0)

Brent Radcliff - assistant principal, Tambark Creek Elementary (.5)

Catarino Rodriguez - assistant principal, Silver Lake Elementary (.5 to 1.0)

Jamie Street - assistant principal, Monroe Elementary (.5); Whittier Elementary (.5)

New administrators:

Ariana Burton-Rodriguez - assistant principal, HM Jackson High School

Michelle Strickler - assistant principal, Cedar Wood Elementary (.5); Silver Firs Elementary (.5)

Skyler Lamberd - assistant principal, Everett High School

Katie Loker - assistant principal, Everett High School

Juan Zavaleta Berdeja - assistant principal, Everett High School

Erika Velasco - director II, dual language

At the August 19 board meeting, the School Board of Directors made the following comments:

Director Jen Hirman shared that summer graduation was a special ceremony and appreciated the opportunity to hear each student’s unique story. She congratulated all the graduates. She also thanked everyone who supported the EPS Foundation’s Stuff the Bus effort. She finished her comments by wishing everyone a great start to the year.

Director Roman Rewolinski expressed excitement for the beginning of the school year. He noted he attended the Cascade High School 50th reunion where the class donated thousands of dollars to the school. He shared that he met with Representative Larsen to discuss federal education issues. He congratulated new hires and expressed appreciation for consent agenda items. He closed by thanking those who attended the meeting to share public comments.

Director Charles Adkins hoped everyone had a good summer. He shared that he is continuing to keep track of federal impacts on local education.

Director Anna Marie Jackson Laurence shared summer graduation was a wonderful event and that hearing the students’ stories warmed her heart. She said she is looking forward to the new school year.

President Traci Mitchell shared how much she enjoyed summer graduation and seeing such a high number of Graduation Alliance students. She welcomed new staff and shared that she is looking forward to the upcoming school year.

Alana Dewing - not present

Vanessa Covarrubias - not present

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION – MINIMUM BASIC EDUCATION COMPLIANCE REPORT

The minimum basic education compliance process gives assurance to the Washington State Board of Education that school districts are in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Basic Education Act, as well as related supplemental requirements as determined by the State Board of Educations (SBE). The following statutory requirements are addressed in this process:

• Kindergarten minimum 180 half-days per school year (RCW 28A.150.203) (RCW 28A.150.220)

• All Kindergarten total instructional offerings of 1,000 hours (RCW 28A.150.203) (RCW 28A.150.205) (RCW 28A.150.220) (RCW 28A.150.315) (WAC 180-16-200)

• Grade 1 through 12 minimum 180-day school year (RCW 28A.150.203) (RCW 28A.150.220)

• Grade 1 through 12 total instructional offerings of at least 1,080 instructional hours for students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 and at least 1,000 instructional hours for students in grades 1 through 8, all of which may be calculated by a school district using a district-wide annual average of instructional hours over grades 1 through 12 (RCW 28A.150.203) (RCW 28A.150.205) (RCW 28A150.220) (WAC 180-16-200)

• State high school graduation minimum requirements (RCW 28A.230.090) (RCW 28A.150.220) (WAC 180-51-068)

In addition, the State Board of Education required school districts to complete an annual compliance survey affirming adherence to statutes and rules regarding curricula, standards, policies, and educational activities related to basic education. Links to those statutes are listed below. The survey was completed and submitted on July 10, 2025 and is under review. The survey must also be reviewed with the board of directors. The SBE Minimum Basic Education Requirement Compliance Report and all supporting documentation are included for the board's information. Everett Public Schools met all requirements.

Weighted Average Kindergarten 25-26

Weighted Average Elementary 25-26

Weighted Average Middle 25-26

Weighted Average High 25-26

Weighted Average District 25-26

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 1324, OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

RCW 28A.505.040 requires school districts to make their operating budgets available for review by July 10 of each year. RCW 28A.505.050 requires board adoption of the fiscal year budget for the ensuing year no later than August 31 of each year. RCW 28A.505.060 requires a public notice and a public hearing for adoption of the fiscal year budget. Consistent with notification in The Daily Herald on August 5, 2025, and August 12, 2025, this agenda item is presented for the purpose of conducting a public hearing for, and formal board approval of, Resolution 1324, Adoption of the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

NEW BUSINESS – APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT

The board of directors was provided an overview of the educational specifications for the Madison Elementary School replacement project. The board was asked to approve the educational specifications as prepared by Dykeman Architects and district staff. A committee of Madison Elementary School and other district staff was formed to assist in the creation of this document, which will be used by Dykeman Architects in designing the Madison Elementary School replacement project. Approval of the education specifications is part of the process to establish eligibility for state match funding through the OSPI School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP).

NEW BUSINESS – APPROVAL OF EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM BUILDING MODERNIZATION

The board of directors was provided an overview of the educational specifications for the Everett High School Auditorium Building Modernization project. The board was asked to approve the educational specifications as prepared by Bassetti Architects and district staff. A committee of Everett High School staff, students and other district staff was formed to assist in the creation of this document, which will be used by Bassetti Architects in designing the Everett High School Auditorium Building Modernization project. Approval of the education specifications is part of the process to establish eligibility for state match funding through the OSPI School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP).

NEW BUSINESS – POLICY 3210, NONDISCRIMINATION, PROPOSED REVISION (FIRST READING AND ADOPTION)

Proposed revisions to Policy 3210, Nondiscrimination, are provided for first reading and adoption. Proposed revisions are in response to the passage of HB 1296 – Promoting a safe and supportive education system that went into effect on May 20, 2025. HB 1296 amends the nondiscrimination terms to also include ethnicity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, and neurodivergence.

NEW BUSINESS – POLICY 5010, NONDISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, PROPOSED REVISION (FIRST READING AND ADOPTION)

Proposed revisions to Policy 5010, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action, are provided for first reading and adoption. Proposed revisions are in response to the passage of HB 1296 – Promoting a safe and supportive education system that went into effect on May 20, 2025. HB 1296 amends the nondiscrimination terms to also include ethnicity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, and neurodivergence.

The meeting went into recess at 6:20 p.m. for the executive session.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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Everett Public Schools 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 or 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator, Shawn Bryant, 425-385-4117, SBryant@everettsd.org; Section 504 Coordinator, Dave Peters, 425-385-4063, DPeters@everettsd.org; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Joi Odom Grant, 425-385-4137, JGrant@everettsd.org.