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 Board Meeting I February 24, 2026
Consent Agenda The consent agenda was approved as presented.
Bright Spots
ASB Updates (WHS/WSHS/FMS)
Representatives from Foothills Middle School, WestSide High School, and Wenatchee High School shared updates with the board on events and happenings at their schools.
Spring Play
Four cast members from Wenatchee High School’s spring play the Importance of Being Earned performed a preview of the show. Tickets are on sale now at WHSpresents.com
Citizens' Comments
There were no comments.
Special Presentations
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Reflections
📄 School Board Report
Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, along with a host of staff and administrators, shared updates on the district’s process monitoring measures around the strategic plan Big 6, #4 Ready for Algebra. Including reviewing continuous improvement efforts at the secondary and elementary levels.
Legislative Update (Part 2 of 3)
📄 2026 Legislative Update Part 2
Executive Director of Business & Finance Sean Fitzgerald provided the board with a legislative status update on bills he is following that could impact schools in the current legislative session, which ends mid-March.
Action
Policies - Second Read
📄 Policies - Second Read
The policies were approved during a second read.
Public School Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement
📄Memo to Board 2025-2027 PSE
📄 2025-2027 PSE
The PSE CBA was approved as presented.
Superintendent Report
Superintendent Kalahar commented on the following items:
- Winter Athletics performed well this season, with many going to state. The Sports banquet is coming up, and spring sports will start soon.
- Maria and Kory were judges at the Janice Franz Talent Show
- Met with the WenEA executive board, sharing bond information
- The Superintendent's Advisory Council's recent meeting was held at WestSide. The goal was for students to see a more modern school space. The group was also able to share input on the new high school with education spec consultants who are gathering input from staff and students.
- He was able to drop into a meeting at Wenatchee High School this week between teachers and education spec consultants.
- Donna Limon was selected as the new principal at MV.
Board Communication
- Director Belton, thanked everyone who came out to the Janice Franz Talent Show
- Director Iniguez, along with BJ Kuntz and Sean Fitzgerald, attended the last game of the indoor soccer league. She was impressed with the number of people and students involved. She recognized Alfonso Lopez for his work to put this opportunity together during the winter months.
- Director Siderius has been to the majority of schools for visits. She enjoys the visits and time spent with leaders. She appreciated the building leader's time and opportunity to share challenges and successes.
- Director Norton, congratulated the winter athletes. Appreciated the work of the Athletics department for recognizing staff and bringing groups in to be involved. It creates a fun and inclusive environment. She congratulated the Apple Blossom Royalty.
- President Jackson congratulated all the Math is Cool competitors in the 5th grade. He recognized the staff and volunteers for their hard work. The Jazz Workshops are happening this week. Kids get to learn from the pros, and they’ll get to perform with them on stage. He met with Lewis & Clark Principal Mario Avila to learn more about the dual-language program.
Executive Session
Adjournment