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In public comment, Megan Formell, a dual‑language first‑ and second‑grade teacher at Sarah J. Anderson, asked the board to avoid using projected staffing numbers when determining certificated staff cuts. “When we did that last year, a lot of teachers that were working in buildings lost their jobs but weren't considered cuts, because they hadn't been hired from their first projected numbers,” Formell said, and urged that cuts be counted against the actual certificated staff working in buildings. She also said split grades should be used only as a last resort, noting the differences in curricular expectations between first and second grade.

Parent commenters echoed concerns about students falling behind and the adequacy of current district supports. Heather Vian, who identified herself as a parent, said roughly half of the district’s students are “one to two grades behind” (her phrasing) and described existing online study sessions and tutoring as insufficient, noting access barriers including unreliable internet and devices. She urged greater parent inclusion in planning and said the district’s equity policy should not be used to exclude parents from problem solving.

At the same time, several board members reported on a recent legislative conference and said the board plans to press legislators on long‑standing funding concerns. One director said a key legislative priority is removal of a state reimbursement cap for special education that currently limits state funding to services for up to 16% of a district’s students; any share above that cap is not fully reimbursed by the state and must be covered locally. The director said she will be contacting the district’s legislators to advocate for lifting the cap.

Board members also described recent community advisory visits to schools that included classroom observations and debriefs, and they praised teaching and learning work happening in district classrooms.

Ending: Board members asked community members to contact their state representatives if they want to weigh in on legislative priorities and said the district will notify board members if testimony is needed during the legislative session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","VPS Regular Board Meeting 01/14/25","oneSentenceSummary","Teachers and parents urged the Vancouver Public Schools board to use actual staffing counts rather than projected numbers when planning cuts and to treat split classes as a last resort. Board members said they will advocate at the state Legislature to remove the 16% cap on special‑education funding.","taxTitle","Vancouver School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",65133,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6383173,"Vancouver Public Schools holds first readings to allow nasal epinephrine and over‑the‑counter naloxone on campuses",112,2857000,2969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2124737-7a51b08388248d0ab43474622c319d2b&start=2857&end=2969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2124737-7a51b08388248d0ab43474622c319d2b/thumbnail_2857000.jpg","/articles/6383173/Washington/Vancouver-Public-Schools-holds-first-readings-to-allow-nasal-epinephrine-and-overthecounter-naloxone-on-campuses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6383173-d66e3d0c23388172421f1bd17a912fcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1774985576&Signature=UPnTQ8MTEH6pS-v8tYswN0iOv2EqmqimudWyWFGHuVhTEyrcx7MUbyKeMcrizmJi5-oNg-6ix6eVmwO~L26g8isqQ~nP7M83lC-VXy7DPNlw2x5pZDOdMW6Y-ttQaOrInoxa1IpDECFs6ptPZ~eKvTQ3hwrHq8yA0gjT2-M7CKyRdw846KXH1lIx9Ci8sP0dhaw02GNiPdt3wYVhrV-IdYCzG2wkobfO1dYMyRindNsGQB0LJjGWu8l3pZk-t2FJbEPCefH2QdoBhL~CYCaQ-sI8Ohq-Vfe7OArlECr6NdUEpwn6ezfsN3Nda761hzJs034PUm7JrhcS91OVQJCh-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vancouver Public Schools held first readings of two health‑related policy updates at its regular board meeting.

Policy 3420, “Anaphylaxis prevention and response,” was presented as updated to align with the WASDA model policy and Washington House Bill 1608; the district said the update would allow schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine nasal spray in addition to autoinjectors.

Policy 3424, “Opioid‑related overdose reversal,” was presented as an update aligned to a WASDA model policy and RCW 28A.210.390. The presentation clarified that the proposed policy changes would permit any person, including students or staff, to carry opioid reversal medication (naloxone) with a prescription or, where applicable, over‑the‑counter.

The board treated both items as first readings; no vote was required at the meeting. Staff characterized these as updates to reflect model policy and state law changes; the board will consider formal action in a subsequent meeting.

Ending: The district said the first‑read policy materials are available for review and that the items will return for further board consideration.","The board reviewed first readings of Policy 3420 (anaphylaxis prevention) and Policy 3424 (opioid overdose reversal), reflecting WASDA model updates and recent state law changes; no votes were taken on those policies at the meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6383176,"Votes at a glance: Vancouver Public Schools board approves minutes, consent agenda, bid policy and declares Ogden property surplus",181,2934000,3115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2124737-7a51b08388248d0ab43474622c319d2b&start=2934&end=3115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2124737-7a51b08388248d0ab43474622c319d2b/thumbnail_2934000.jpg","/articles/6383176/Washington/Votes-at-a-glance-Vancouver-Public-Schools-board-approves-minutes-consent-agenda-bid-policy-and-declares-Ogden-property-surplus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6383176-6077012d50f1e148c322c10b774cc37c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774985576&Signature=Y3lU1tXssR4ES~VG1qdMsd3HwhUJmBNRu1Rl1lZcHXSEXq6yJbYndEJUiypekzvFEh7GH2CliMJfrkIGtwpToGwehyRewcQUG8Aia0M3WhDadyD65qLgQyJBfXD2XWA3klv3U14V-8pP9b1JQKs8ttB1DLD9fRotA8xwtUwaof1ORANFZaRfslh6vOzOXXtpVSf-pZF~nnx1qCk~piOO89udLnlkfD-124IDssOEdjUJ2TDqNVc5gRiP3Jl~~-ma7L~Kq9iC3B4YQnpGH9wI5GvnNqDQktnN4WjuJ~6sHHnU9L~ekHBo7MCbd46QBwQZF-ZWvzTkXcJ3bsS7wEDahQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors recorded several routine approvals and one policy adoption at its regular meeting.

Minutes and consent agenda: The board approved the previous meeting’s minutes and the consent agenda by roll call. Directors recorded “approve” votes in roll‑call sequence, with five affirmative votes reported for each item. The transcript records each director calling “approve” during the roll calls.

Policy adoption (second reading): The board approved Policy 6220, “Bid or proposal requirements,” on its second reading. The district said the updates align with WASDA model policy and reflect statutory bidding requirements for small works rosters and state auditor guidance on interlocal cooperation agreements. The board moved to adopt the policy and recorded roll‑call approvals.

Ogden property surplus: The board recessed its regular meeting for a public hearing on surplus property adjacent to Ogden Elementary. No members of the public spoke at the hearing. The board then returned to regular session and voted to declare the unused real property near Ogden Elementary as surplus; directors recorded unanimous approval at the meeting.

First readings: The board also held first readings of two health‑related policies—Policy 3420 (anaphylaxis prevention and response) and Policy 3424 (opioid‑related overdose reversal). Those amendments were informational only at the meeting and did not require a vote.

Ending: The district said materials for the consent agenda and committee discussions are available in prior committee‑of‑the‑whole recordings and on the district website.","At its regular meeting the Vancouver Public Schools board approved meeting minutes and the consent agenda, adopted an update to bid and proposal requirements (policy 6220), and declared unused real property near Ogden Elementary as surplus after a public hearing with no speakers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6383180,"Vancouver Public Schools announces resignation of staffer; third‑party investigation, OSPI notification to continue",1652,359000,2011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2124737-7a51b08388248d0ab43474622c319d2b&start=359&end=2011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2124737-7a51b08388248d0ab43474622c319d2b/thumbnail_359000.jpg","/articles/6383180/Washington/Vancouver-Public-Schools-announces-resignation-of-staffer-thirdparty-investigation-OSPI-notification-to-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6383180-8f75faceb34025ac9b3cf0af9e2bb326/orig.mp4?Expires=1774985576&Signature=aNVSwQpfwjUPW5-vmd133KaGZS8Myt~IVdffK9n189WjI7oU3RsJYPLaupV-Unp2Feq-ZaPYZXGO2FZl~R70JKITxa1qaJ-f5C13F1wD2zZKeQGhlAZY9MRC3HM-pL208wdSdzG-NOgENihJmuGno7IwwswXSb52XKDxsXg~ViWY9dxxf-iarBNqRUrOet4ML3KAqaLHVq2dtL5Y77U4YNAFAYsmVK6YBSFqsv4G6wjpvFSHYQUeX-tu0ctsysOjJk3n9AF1c-1djV1otP08x4xSYcwailzC2qqmpPHLtUDDNpoZN~SfE8g0dhaVE1pc-Y8OlSHGr6DoyTc6iSWC6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors announced at its regular meeting that it received a written resignation from an employee identified in the district materials as Shad Brianna Gatson, effective Feb. 3, 2025, and said the district will continue a separate third‑party investigation into allegations involving the employee.

Board member Director Decker read the personnel notice into the record and said, “We do not wish to continue paying public funds for administrative leave any longer than legally necessary,” adding that adding the employee’s name to the employee report “allows us to take action now rather than waiting for the outcome of an investigation.” Decker said the board and district leadership consider the alleged misconduct “appalling and unacceptable.”

The district told the board it will share findings of the third‑party investigation with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and will continue to share information with law enforcement. Decker said the district will review and revise procedures and practices related to reports of this nature and “will share the results of that investigation and our next steps when it concludes.”

Several parents and community members used the public‑comment period to press for additional accountability and transparency. Sabrina Sheehy, who identified herself as a parent, a social worker and a mandated reporter, said she had reviewed personnel files and alleged the district had multiple prior admonishment letters for the employee dating to 2013, 2014 and 2017. Sheehy told the board those earlier actions were insufficient and called for removal of administrators she named in her remarks from positions of authority: “Any adult employed in positions of power in Vancouver Public Schools who knew of the actions of this man and did nothing to stop him should be ashamed of themselves and step down immediately,” Sheehy said.

Another commenter, Daniel Jockel, called for transparency from the district as the investigation proceeds, saying the district’s handling of prior complaints had broken community trust and that the board’s forthcoming communications will determine whether trust can be rebuilt.

The board did not record a formal vote on the personnel matter during the portion of the meeting captured in the transcript; members said the resignation had been received and that the district would continue cooperating with investigators. The board statement and public comments emphasized the district’s pledge to strengthen policies and procedures governing reports of alleged misconduct.

The board and administration did not provide additional details in the meeting about the allegations, any criminal charges, or the personnel‑process timeline beyond the resignation date and the commitment to share investigation results with OSPI and law enforcement when available.

Ending: The district said it will release next steps after the third‑party review concludes and asked the public to await the investigation’s findings.","The Vancouver Public Schools board announced it received a written resignation from a staff member and said a separate third‑party investigation and referrals to OSPI and law enforcement will continue. Several public commenters urged accountability for past alleged failures to report misconduct.","actionData","errors"]

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