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Entry plan completion and themes: Maloney said she filed her entry‑plan report and checked off action items in five priority goal areas: strengthening board‑superintendent governance relationships, understanding organizational capacity, strengthening family and community engagement, promoting a positive organizational climate and identifying critical issues affecting student performance. She described recurring themes from community and staff conversations: a desire for stability, better communication, attention to special education, student safety, social‑emotional learning and academic intervention.

Special education review and leadership changes: Maloney said she commissioned an external review of special education services and expected the report by February. She said early findings and conversations prompted immediate leadership reorganization in that department and that the district is hiring new leadership. The superintendent emphasized improved communication among related roles — clinical staff such as physical therapists and behavior analysts, principals and families — and said the review is intended to identify barriers and recommend fixes.

Para hiring and staffing: To address paraeducator shortages, Maloney said human resources shortened the para hiring timeline from five to three days and introduced supports so new paraeducators can be hired in a subtype position while they complete required exams and training. She said the staffing season is beginning and the district is reviewing its staffing model.

Community engagement and other items: Maloney described several engagement efforts — a BIPOC community leaders and allies group meeting quarterly, “coffee and conversations” with community members, and scheduled chats with staff — and noted she had accepted a seat on the Columbia River Economic Development Council board to strengthen community partnerships. She also said the district will produce a data dashboard by spring and is reviewing the impact of past budget cuts across departments.

Special education follow-up: Maloney reiterated that the district is actively recruiting new leadership in special education, restructuring some responsibilities and will share the external review results when available. The board asked clarifying questions about the schedule for a board retreat and supports for classified staff training; Maloney and staff said additional planning is in progress.

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Camille Lohman said she saw the district levy announcement on ParentSquare from four different schools and watched principals’ videos that she said used the same script, which made the messaging feel “disingenuous” and lacking a personal connection. Lohman asked for more authentic communication, saying the tone she had once seen in Superintendent Maloney’s introduction emails had faded. She also told the board she had reviewed levy materials and asserted that $3,400,000 of the levy dollars was spent on district office employee salaries in 2024; she said that is an allowable expense (citing the 25% limit) but that the levy materials she reviewed did not disclose that spending. Lohman urged the district to stop what she described as “AI written emails” and to restore more humanized communications.

Catherine Fertig said community connection is essential to turnout for levies and that stakeholders feel disconnected following strikes, cuts and leadership turnover. Fertig recommended follow‑up community meetings after the December levy presentation to answer continuing questions, more in‑person opportunities similar to neighboring districts, moderated Q&A sessions, and clearer email acknowledgement or reply pathways so community members know that their concerns are received and considered. She said she appreciated recent meetings about legislative advocacy and board workshops and encouraged the district to continue engagement efforts.

The board did not take action during public comment; President Witherspoon reminded speakers the board may ask a clarifying question but does not typically engage in dialogue during that period.","During public comment, two community members criticized district levy communications as scripted and impersonal, urged more direct engagement and requested transparency about levy spending, including a claim that $3.4 million of levy funds paid district office salaries in 2024.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362345,"District outlines annual employee compliance training, timelines and evaluation frameworks",0,1223000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168179-6df898b00c10b4319f2e2ac8d583f10a&start=1223&end=1223","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168179-6df898b00c10b4319f2e2ac8d583f10a/thumbnail_1223000.jpg","/articles/6362345/Washington/District-outlines-annual-employee-compliance-training-timelines-and-evaluation-frameworks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362345-f2e23fd39fba91c80203620b72837942/orig.mp4?Expires=1773567056&Signature=daY2lxOC7hSiB36t3XbFkYO8R6DQNuyabbrp~nUDyiqX3gj8rdW3eC5Y3lODHAFsa99hEb8UrsfwY~b9qKe8MIbMpV9yfGhyNX7f-bsNlLZH065njGczEV4VQ8PiM-sY7dBzhexKuPj-GYxVQPAWNPY-WfFBLm5XRVJsHGanZexXvaUoEfgA4oA7dopZccpJlbFLm-OQOFtGRgG7oBeyVYmFT~h4~3IkSCOgcXEPl3mAW~Lkfdj1-ZAAXEVCwEfKDmo2SzgMruwfoaSTB3wGFPuPlaOlkUr14x0VcEGDIjmuXeTOlzVjYrQDFJqXJBSY-1TVFFJtXP4fhTLPud45OQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evergreen Public Schools directorate presented the district’s annual employee compliance training on Jan. 28, explaining which trainings are required, who is responsible for monitoring completion, and how the Danielson framework fits into evaluation training.

Overview and schedule: The presenter (human resources staff) said the district requires annual SafeSchools training (delivered via Vector) with different timelines based on employee classification. Student‑facing staff are monitored by building supervisors for completion, with certificated staff expected to complete back‑to‑school slide training by Sept. 30 and classified staff by Oct. 30 or within 60 days of hire. Late hires are tracked throughout the year.

Content and coordination: Human resources staff described collaboration across departments — TLE (teaching and learning), IT, safety & security, special education and federal programs — to produce back‑to‑school slides that duplicate or supplement material covered in SafeSchools to ensure all employees receive required content. Supervisors notify HR when staff complete certificated training, and the district holds three operations meetings (fall, winter, spring) for building and district leaders; operational supervisors meet quarterly for topic‑specific training.

Evaluation and frameworks: The presenter told the board the district uses the Danielson teacher framework aligned with state law (TPEP options) and that Charlotte Danielson Group issued updated frameworks in 2022; Evergreen plans to incorporate the updated framework into next year’s training. New certificated supervisors and principals receive training on the Danielson framework and AWSP (Association of Washington School Principals) evaluation content when applicable.

Board Q&A: Director Perkins asked for a five‑sentence description of the Danielson framework; the presenter explained it is a teacher performance framework used for evaluations and training and said the district is updating its training to reflect the new Danielson materials. The board did not take action; the presentation was informational.","Human resources staff described Evergreen's annual employee compliance and back‑to‑school training cycle, how student‑facing and non‑student‑facing staff are trained and monitored, and plans to incorporate the updated Danielson framework into evaluation training.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":91,"_43":102,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362349,"TLE update: band participation climbs, district interim ELA shows 77% at/near/above standard; online school feasibility presented",1918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168179-6df898b00c10b4319f2e2ac8d583f10a&start=1918&end=1918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168179-6df898b00c10b4319f2e2ac8d583f10a/thumbnail_1918000.jpg","/articles/6362349/Washington/TLE-update-band-participation-climbs-district-interim-ELA-shows-77-atnearabove-standard-online-school-feasibility-presented","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362349-a512ee27f83b27ea5d1f713bbfde294a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773567056&Signature=h7Sqn6w2xDo1ybyNkkTOdWmcDNRG9nj1B170xgJOU6Tgc9X3bo4GlO-89KRO3pW6Zw56JYLfXIQ-uX1TY6ExVWLSv2uHY-kIUjh44-7vamut0ytrCN7~OpTk6xr6ksXwDc0i~9aR8YdN9kqzv8~JxUwA8wZ~kGRSn8C2IhqwAWhBChmC6PbE~ZRnx3BmIAy1Skibo4ImHp5NF6Yfv6Jnqx-BmYVHyqyIZ8W-uvt9mbfFWiQygEIt6sJU-MiRWJAmfi9ibByHbJgGCTdmzJTtJSz3OQLhSgMJ6l2uL-lyqMjU8D98HulTCsumJnWbbVlXsskFHnHTcw5mJob3WCIraw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District Teaching, Learning and Equity staff presented program updates Jan. 28 that summarized band participation, interim English language arts assessment results and a feasibility study for a multi‑district online high school.

Band and enrollment: Dr. Bridal Fox reported music participation across the district includes 712 high school band students across five high schools, more than 1,000 middle school band students across six schools, and 450 fifth‑grade band students at the elementary level — approximately 2,100 total band participants districtwide. Union High School alone has about 450 students enrolled in music classes; its percussion program includes student‑led ensembles that rehearse outside class for regional competitions.

Springboard academic results: The district presented participation and early results from the focused interim ELA assessment block administered last fall. Of 11,140 students who completed the district-directed ELA interim, 24% were reported as “proficient/above standard” and 53% as “at or near standard” on the vocabulary and comprehension components; combined, 77% were at or near/above standard on those measures in November. District staff described the findings as “a beginning-of-year snapshot” and said continued instruction and parent support are expected to influence later results.

Multi‑district online school feasibility: Assistant/Dr. Heather Fowler (presenting the feasibility analysis) told the board the impetus was data showing nearly 600 district students attend out‑of‑district online programs. Key assumptions for scaling: a conservative daily caseload of 150 students per full‑time teacher (derived from current collective bargaining working conditions rather than previous MOU caseloads), an attrition rate of 15–20%, and first‑year enrollment projection of about 250 high‑school students (grades 9–12); legacy online currently serves about 130 students. The presenter assumed roughly 20% of online enrollees would require special education services.

Staffing and costs: Using those assumptions, staff estimated roughly 13.5 certificated FTE for instruction (estimated annual cost $1,944,000) plus about 4.0 classified FTE and one administrator (estimated $480,000), with additional recurring costs for a learning platform subscription, technology and an indirect cost factor of 9%. The presenter said the projected basic education apportionment (about $10,037 per student) would leave a budget shortfall; staff estimated an overall deficit of roughly $239,000 under the presented assumptions. The district noted there could be offsets — higher special‑education apportionment for some students and negotiated platform discounts — but that the staffing model was the primary cost driver.

Timeline and approvals: Staff said an expanded multi‑district online school could not open before the 2026–27 school year under the described timeline. Key steps include preparing OSPI application materials, submitting intent to apply in November, submitting the application beginning Jan. 1, and awaiting OSPI review (staff noted the approval window may take up to six months). The presentation identified the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and state application requirements as essential upstream approvals.

Board discussion: Directors asked for clarification on the 9% indirect cost assumption and on whether federal funds would be available; staff said indirects were modeled on the district’s comprehensive school indirect rate and that they were not aware of federal funds to cover recurring costs. A board member who serves on the OSPI online learning advisory committee offered to assist with the application process and appeals if needed.

The district provided a three‑page drilldown document for board members with further details referenced in the presentation and staff said they will return with more detailed budget scenarios if the board wishes to pursue the expansion further.","District teaching, learning and equity staff reported growth in music participation, early interim-English results showing 77% of students at or near standard, and presented a feasibility analysis for scaling a multi‑district online high school with projected staffing needs and a budget shortfall.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362354,"Evergreen board advances five superintendent candidates to first-round interviews",138,1007000,1145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168179-6df898b00c10b4319f2e2ac8d583f10a&start=1007&end=1145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168179-6df898b00c10b4319f2e2ac8d583f10a/thumbnail_1007000.jpg","/articles/6362354/Washington/Evergreen-board-advances-five-superintendent-candidates-to-first-round-interviews","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362354-1c11593153a7b25af68f8a6f43dad6b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773567056&Signature=b5qXkXbyZLNGGav~q4ln2R9kiURcNOOyE-K-6vLma4Ujdx7kMRWaW9rlMTW5Lnv5PUYWzyWA2Wak47UVcH4yVN0bykMP1M2W0dohU04jeFyxGfHZkvBAyl2TjShz1evn22ONwvziNI-9iWCzPlfBoYUfTedB9mHCNFW-TccpY7xQnf6FbDI1jNfzzL-PKqGL2vKm2wt~n1p4zCYeuCOXqN3A6e0r6ZyE3qOqgu0LzKrVVoIYbIkWvbqgA6ORu6YEeTc0TRnElvdwxjjjfzippSpnkIXulu8RcmeMGhTRoVrfWZEEl~5TqZh6rixZBTdThg9QzWKCVdnMdtK9NaMl~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors voted Jan. 28 to advance five candidates to first-round interviews for superintendent, identifying them by letters W, V, T, U and Y.

Director Christine Perkins moved to advance candidate W for a first-round interview, seconded by Director Grenwalt; the motion passed by voice vote. The board then voted, by separate voice motions, to advance candidates V, T, U and Y to first-round interviews. Board members discussed dates: candidate W was offered interview dates on Feb. 11 or Feb. 13; the other candidates were scheduled for Feb. 13. President Witherspoon called for voice votes on each motion; each passed with “Aye” recorded and no vocal opposition noted on the record.

Why it matters: advancing a group of finalists narrows the field for the district's next superintendent and sets interview logistics and timelines for board review. The board indicated first-round interviews will occur in mid-February, after which the board will determine next steps.

Motions and how they passed: Director Perkins moved that candidate W advance, seconded by Director Grenwalt; Director Grenwalt moved candidate V advance, seconded by Perkins; Director Bocanegra moved candidate T advance, seconded by Grenwalt; Director Grenwalt moved candidate U advance, seconded by Perkins; and Director Gautamot moved candidate Y advance, seconded by Director Bocanegra. Each motion was approved by voice vote with “Aye” recorded and no recorded opposition.

The board covered these personnel actions as part of its “matters reserved for board action” agenda item and confirmed that first-round interviews will take place in February. No candidate names beyond the letter designators were discussed on the public record during the meeting.

Next steps: the board will hold the scheduled first-round interviews and then determine finalists for subsequent rounds. No appointments or hires were made at the Jan. 28 meeting.","The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors on Jan. 28 voted to advance five candidates—identified by letters W, V, T, U and Y—to first-round superintendent interviews, scheduling the interviews for Feb. 11 and Feb. 13.","actionData","errors"]

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