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Consent items: The board moved and approved the meetings consent agenda. A roll-call vote on the motion to accept the consent items recorded the following yeas: Mr. Connors; Dr. Miller; Ms. Gledhill; Mr. Valentine; Mr. Galbraith. (One director was not recorded as present for that specific vote.) The consent agenda included routine items listed on the meeting packet.

Harassment policy updates: The board approved two personnel policies reverting to earlier Title IX–aligned language after federal guidance changes. The policies were:
- Policy 3.206, Student Harassment of Students Prohibited (first and second reading approved)
- Policy 5.013, Personnel Harassment of District Staff Prohibited (first and second reading approved)

Board materials and staff noted the policy changes were procedural: federal Title IX rules promulgated in August had been vacated by a court decision, and the Office for Civil Rights indicated it will enforce the prior Title IX framework; district policy language was adjusted accordingly. Roll-call votes on each policy motion were recorded as unanimous among those present.

All votes were taken in open session and entered into the meeting record. No board member used a roll-call no, abstention or recusal on these items as recorded. The board did not specify further amendments to the two policies at the meeting.

The district will publish the updated policy language and post the board motion records in accordance with standard public-record procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting: February 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved routine consent items and voted to revert two harassment policies to prior Title IX–aligned language; roll-call tallies were recorded for each motion.","taxTitle","Kennewick School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",14814,"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},6329956,"Special education report: inclusion rate rises but remains below state average; district outlines training and supports",1854,5371000,7225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315301-14dc4a92f9b1b328e719b77ab9aa7ac2&start=5371&end=7225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315301-14dc4a92f9b1b328e719b77ab9aa7ac2/thumbnail_5371000.jpg","/articles/6329956/Washington/Special-education-report-inclusion-rate-rises-but-remains-below-state-average-district-outlines-training-and-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329956-369250a692999be3e0bfd381d4091c5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1777586386&Signature=R5Wq1dW2iVY4fhYy9rf3KjxdfCSFxNF9u62a94wV59lwqyq9vCiWQjaIxpY7-zQVvizmmdR2Wcz87b~n80PdvjTDHO4refRfKHpHsdR1xDZgtEO1KxHq8cu1GE~sRQh8I~DSBW1ROsyk7oaxwkVd8zaovU9GtW7MBxBS8S-1sMxa3MQTLW~Hwso5IXI6V6NTgEoQc2eYo0z6m0aLBjNcMaJtKX3ZVVtHaKvBf2Ot9zYpLtJ-aGKfYoCX0iiHY3huegQV7Q0h41jUvO3SZzOpjwuKygsxr06HwQGITotdK9~AED~5KLujhwlpXEUyzF1AjvrxXmOxFYU657x2xfRUmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kennewick School District special education leaders reported progress on inclusion goals, a drop in overall special education enrollment since a COVID-era peak and a suite of training and safety measures to support students and staff.

District staff said the percentage of special education students spending 80% or more of their school day in general education (LRE 1) rose to 54.7% as of October enrollment, an increase of 3.7 percentage points from the prior year. The statewide LRE 1 average is 66.2%, and presenters set a board-facing goal to increase Kennewicks LRE 1 rate by roughly 3 percentage points annually.

Presenters attributed a recent decline in overall special education enrollment to stronger tier‑1 instruction, tighter referral practices and targeted work with an external vendor on speech-only referrals. Staff also described program-level growth in Tier 2 autism services and the districts ongoing staffing levels for special education: roughly 112 special education teachers and nearly 300 paraeducators.

On safety and behavior, staff reported 14 documented special-education staff injuries in 2024 (11 in the most highly supported Tier 3 settings and 3 in Tier 2). The district said it requires Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training for staff assigned to Tier 2 or Tier 3 programs within 90 days of hire and currently maintains eight CPI instructors to deliver initial and refresher training.

District leaders reviewed steps intended to reduce exclusionary discipline and improve supports: updated IEP-level safety planning, an improved staff safety-gear request process, monthly professional development, targeted behavior training and use of community resources such as the MASH (Moving All Students to Success and Help) evaluation support available through the ESD. Staff said they continue to monitor discipline and exclusion-day trends to avoid disproportionate outcomes that could trigger state intervention.

Presenters recommended expanding the districts community employment/transition program (post‑secondary outcomes) and improving transition planning for the fifth-to-sixth-grade shift, a point where inclusion percentages decline markedly.

The board asked about discipline metrics and the relationship between exclusion and LRE status; district staff said the state calculates disproportionality using a risk-ratio method and that the district had addressed a prior multi-year disproportionality flag. No formal policy actions were taken during the report.

District staff said they would continue monthly data reporting and planned follow-ups on transition programming and post‑secondary outcomes.","Kennewick schools reported a 3.7 percentage-point increase in students spending most of their day in general education, while outlining behavior supports, CPI training and plans to expand transition programming.",{"_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},6329960,"Board hears capital projects update; TriTech modernization out for bid",1792,3548000,5340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315301-14dc4a92f9b1b328e719b77ab9aa7ac2&start=3548&end=5340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315301-14dc4a92f9b1b328e719b77ab9aa7ac2/thumbnail_3548000.jpg","/articles/6329960/Washington/Board-hears-capital-projects-update-TriTech-modernization-out-for-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329960-b33e03e86c7480f67c3de006200f113a/orig.mp4?Expires=1777586386&Signature=dK095oRttvR0Ymp2V-a-c0ymITPoznrjZmcSuXM9~FgVfnWlz7OXMO14d~J4rVkAvLXEjbLpXlnEx5sPOS7wpfDk1plDUTHizOeJjlUuVYFZ0ZIRqYAlqGjyG9dzqmImw1EscYHYzQyGTSU31KYJqC1ojDSWoY2GmZpSj-7lMiKGXQL942GLDSZ6-63skABzs3iii7SWh3pjlSQnUQjwcKanOFRhMBg~YoZ5jDY~swBc9qX18r3RHb-iJMx~mi2XrU~pbel939DLF6WC~wxWn4P0vZtkS-LdW50JAFKtfEeM1HFJa9UNoTWau5c7ImINwgiKb-uyekQvW7uBGN4iXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kennewick School District staff gave the board a detailed update on the status of the districts capital projects fund, reporting on planned maintenance, state grant eligibility and the TriTech modernization project now out for bid.

District presenters outlined how capital projects are funded, described the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) eligibility rules and explained current limits on general-fund spending for capital items. Staff said SCAP calculations depend on building age (30-year threshold), square footage and local assessed value; as of the update the district did not qualify for SCAP funding.

The TriTech modernization was a central topic. Staff said the state grant-driven project is out for advertisement, with a pre-bid walk scheduled and a bid opening set for March 13, 2025. TriTech expenses are budgeted across fiscal years; staff presented a three-year revenue and expenditure forecast showing an estimated $8.5 million in state reimbursement in the current year and larger budget lines in subsequent years tied to construction timing.

Other capital items discussed included asphalt preservation (a recent district contract for asphalt maintenance came in at $738,000), parking-lot work at Lampson (staff said an overlay is planned for the main lot; full demo and repave is a higher-cost option), improvements to a secondary lot formerly used for portables, and scoreboard replacements for several athletic sites. Staff noted the district is now using an RFP process to solicit sponsors for reader boards and scoreboards and said sponsorship is an option to offset costs.

Presenters reviewed the districts capital funding sources (bonds, technology levies, investment income and occasional transfers from the general fund) and reminded the board the next EP&O and technology levies are up for renewal in 2026. Staff advised that many capital funding rules derive from state statute and OSPI policy guidance and that local assessed value affects SCAP calculations.

Board members asked technical questions about TriTech cash flow (timing of upfront contractor costs versus state reimbursements), Lampson parking use and whether sponsorships could be applied retroactively. Staff said state reimbursements for TriTech have been processed promptly to date and that sponsorship options will be explored consistent with procurement rules.

Staff said the facilities executive committee will reconvene in spring to reassess building conditions and potential SCAP eligibility if enrollment or building age metrics change. No formal action or vote was taken on capital projects at the meeting.

The district plans follow-up briefings as TriTech bids are returned and as the facilities committee completes its spring review.","District staff updated the board on capital funding, School Construction Assistance Program eligibility, TriTech modernization bidding and planned parking/roofing projects.",{"_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},6329965,"Kennewick board approves contract for Lance R. Hansen as next superintendent",6226,2154000,8380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315301-14dc4a92f9b1b328e719b77ab9aa7ac2&start=2154&end=8380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315301-14dc4a92f9b1b328e719b77ab9aa7ac2/thumbnail_2154000.jpg","/articles/6329965/Washington/Kennewick-board-approves-contract-for-Lance-R-Hansen-as-next-superintendent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329965-53ff897567913cc706808496f3dbc431/orig.mp4?Expires=1777586386&Signature=gejwdtgdxI9TxjWv00N4-1DNrfb87Z-8FbZ69Yawa~JHrvzW0h4AADqrCDAP145XZYZe8ITjXACK1syjG8iwc3gjvrJ0l7I35MwPpsOrbdXELj0Jc0siSkL93iHyXXT2aqdmMPCP5XJLEAVK~eT7s2pC1SxUSeJdyeWti0l7tXLd1CQH8RZmQouNqWDyc73JFh4hmrUG-QeWq1ARrS-I0FAk4LFKskAQ0Dr3RC39lfnN4besEkJCcnLTtub3jHBz0SvCYRnGmr85BXZkETc7KrGV-p41hiy70KvoU1cM1DA~27x0lIQLRnAZaAXLhmA-L4Ud~fO9wWQjK5Zkd9Zb6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennewick School District Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a three-year employment contract for Lance R. Hansen as superintendent, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

Board members said the district ran a multi-night public selection process and reviewed community and staff feedback before choosing Hansen. The board recorded a roll-call approval on the contract during the regular business meeting.

Board members and officials described the selection as the result of a thorough search that included public input, multiple public interviews and required executive sessions. Several directors noted Hansen’s record of classroom-focused leadership and accreditation work in his previous district and said those accomplishments influenced the selection.

The contract was placed before the board under new business. The motion to approve the contract was made on the record and carried in the roll-call vote. The board’s vote was recorded as: Annie Malto — yes; Mr. Connors — yes; Dr. Miller — yes; Ms. Gledhill — yes; Mr. Valentine — yes; Mr. Galbraith — yes. The board also recorded an advisory roll-call following the motion.

The board did not specify contract salary details or additional contract terms in the public discussion; the motion referenced the start and end dates in the contract presented at the meeting. A staff member indicated the board would share additional contract documents and next steps through district channels as permitted under law.

Hansen will succeed Dr. Pierce, who presided at the meeting. Board members said they expect a minimal transition period and thanked community members, staff and students who participated in the public interview process.

No amendments to the contract were recorded at the meeting. The board took no other related formal actions during the session.

What happens next: The district will complete final administrative steps to execute the contract and announce transition arrangements to school and district staff. The effective start date in the contract is July 1, 2025.","The Kennewick School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract for Lance R. Hansen as superintendent effective July 1, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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