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Dr. Flanagan told the board that OSPI, WSSDA and the district’s attorney advised returning to the WSSDA model policy that was on the books in 2020 after a federal court decision in another state affected Title IX–related provisions adopted in the fall. Dr. Flanagan said the replacement is a complete rollback, not a strike-and-add revision, to align the district with pre-fall legal requirements.

Board member Barb said she supports following legal advice but asked whether the replacement could retain language added last year that explicitly listed offenses such as sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. Dr. Flanagan said she would investigate the specific court decision and consult the district’s legal counsel about whether such language could be incorporated before the second reading.

After discussion, a board member moved to pass the policy on first reading; a second was recorded. The board chair called the vote and announced the motion passed on a 3–2 vote.

Several board members asked staff to provide the court decision and any legal analysis to the board before the next meeting so members can review the basis for reverting to the 2020 model. The item will return for a second reading with any recommended adjustments from counsel.

Ending: The board’s first-reading approval restores the earlier policy language pending review; members asked for legal background and for staff to explore whether specific offense language could be added back before final adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Feb. 24 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Longview School District Board voted 3-2 to adopt, on first reading, a replacement of Policy 3205 addressing student sexual harassment, reverting to a pre-fall model policy after legal guidance tied to a federal court decision.","taxTitle","Longview School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",71172,"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},6312276,"Longview district review finds limited academic gains from 2024 summer school; staff propose lower-cost alternatives",1625,747000,2372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391287-490b57a3d123159e30403c35c3d21a0b&start=747&end=2372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391287-490b57a3d123159e30403c35c3d21a0b/thumbnail_747000.jpg","/articles/6312276/Washington/Longview-district-review-finds-limited-academic-gains-from-2024-summer-school-staff-propose-lower-cost-alternatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6312276-9a2331d3cf930e4b884e7ae7ea43cf53/orig.mp4?Expires=1775529709&Signature=WDCJ0K3A-1h9xua6697FyTsDfwvS6Z52geTaBtBKveOto-9jUpCoORxdWgnZRVKzkO1XIEwssH3rVHX1QadJQlSnBtpKfOkiib2apyfRWuD4~WgGRHYXCgnCupgVp2FylWpYQ9tLRqovI6K6UAQwIDSs0SkiXLQoyI2svKBNfTxb0c7eGSvr5Xyrwt24d8ga3HnyzwK6RoI2qTSjnPKlg1qwmJLRzKT7mg7bii9OmBn5PION47ImQxSe3tEjH5VP40Dp41Ff7m828zS6U8brmk0NNRBn17Yg8swR4DMs8-ISQGZrIFTzGgUZvrsi4Ixpj9AIZmByERQs55X9eMyM0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Longview School District staff told the board that the district’s 2024 summer school produced limited academic gains and was expensive on a per-student basis, and presented several lower-cost models to maintain summer engagement.

Staff said the district invited about 620 elementary students to a three-week program in summer 2024, enrolled 210, and recorded an average daily attendance of 79. The total cost was just under $270,000, or about $2,245 per enrolled student.

The research overview cited John Hattie’s meta-analyses, noting a reported effect size for summer school of about 0.17 (below the 0.40 threshold Hattie identifies as a typical “year’s growth”). Director Amy Wiedemann said the literature shows larger impacts when programs run at least five weeks; the district’s three-week model produced positive student experiences but little measurable reading growth.

Wiedemann and other staff presented four alternative models: a reduced traditional remediation model (shorter schedule to lower cost), a community-integration calendar that lists partner-run summer activities for families, a blended-learning model combining at-home online programs with limited on-site staffing, and a family-engagement model that connects events and take-home activity kits to extend learning. Staff estimated potential savings of roughly $200,000 compared with 2024 if the district shifts to partner-based or blended approaches funded with Title I carryover.

Oleg (staff member) summarized recent operational changes: summer-school time was lengthened in prior years from half days to full days to remove childcare and transportation barriers, and three weeks represented an increase from earlier two-week programs. He said the district’s staff made heavy recruitment efforts, including personal teacher invitations and outreach by family liaisons.

Board members discussed tradeoffs between academic impact, cost and belonging. Board member Barb asked whether the district had previously run five-week programs; staff said longer programs historically existed but could not confirm exact prior schedules without further research. Board member Crystal suggested surveying families to learn which offerings would attract participation; several board members repeatedly urged the district to pursue community partnerships to reduce cost while preserving engagement.

Staff also recommended shifting more targeted interventions into the regular school year for middle-school students, and continuing a condensed high-school credit-completion model for students close to earning credit. Staff noted ESSER funding is sunsetting and Title I carryover limits mean the district must plan for smaller sustained funding going forward.

The board did not adopt a final plan; staff said they will return with additional information and recommended options for next steps.

Ending: The district framed the summer-school discussion as planning rather than a formal proposal; staff will report back with survey results, legal/funding clarifications and cost projections before the board adopts a model for 2025.","District staff reported minimal reading gains from the 2024 summer school and presented lower-cost models (shorter sessions, community partnerships, blended learning, family engagement) intended to preserve student well-being while reducing expenditures.",{"_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},6312265,"District reports small enrollment gain, warns of low fund balance months and delayed safety-net funding",907,2813000,3720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2391287-490b57a3d123159e30403c35c3d21a0b&start=2813&end=3720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2391287-490b57a3d123159e30403c35c3d21a0b/thumbnail_2813000.jpg","/articles/6312265/Washington/District-reports-small-enrollment-gain-warns-of-low-fund-balance-months-and-delayed-safety-net-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6312265-e2cccc6e3096d5d885a6656d93591889/orig.mp4?Expires=1775529709&Signature=Zb-dhCq3lALRGX1GLOsYJQzT-RixzhhudlT4FnZ7wWsGeOM3zXkcoiW1fa0j5RInSIIwxfVmbphNdoCmTZb5r6Vvzf72kcXKMva9G1MswA8byep9-GnTZmrqRN2db7zk606U1KGI8c6YOVkBdIwCvCfgObHlT8nB1Q3JDVdQsoHjo3-IBOTG7Cp~9-Gpih648yon0CxMWkCLrZp8UrAWJ7ejeNz8Xyqco0SSZASGAP~MNJQkDPUwcogI3g8PxkhDKqSn-92fVAtMyq39icQC4D~bjIiqLZg3ss~l1PAWId49wVqYQHjD9ZtcpuX4BpeNX6ZN5ff7m75aQMo6c6cUgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Longview School District staff reported a modest enrollment increase and cautioned the board about seasonal cash-flow pressures and delayed special-education safety-net payments.

Patty (staff member) said the district’s average annual full-time-equivalent (FTE) enrollment was 58 students above the budgeted projection and that the February monthly count showed roughly 62.15 FTE above budget. Patty said K–12 special-education enrollment is up for the year while preschool special-education enrollment is down.

On finances, staff reported the district’s general fund balance at the end of January was about $5.6 million. Patty said the district typically experiences its lowest fund-balance months in January through March and that levy tax collections in April will substantially increase reserves. She reminded the board that monthly payroll runs about $8 million, illustrating the importance of the fund balance for cash flow.

Staff also noted Longview applies for special-education safety-net funding but does not receive award notifications until August and payments often arrive in the September apportionment, creating a year-long timing gap between expenditures and reimbursements. Patty said the district is monitoring carryover limits for Title I and other categorical funds as ESSER funding sunsets.

Other budget notes: capital-project expenditures tend to concentrate in the summer; the transportation vehicle fund remains high while the district awaits delivery of five buses ordered more than a year ago.

Board members thanked staff for monitoring cash flow and suggested continued attention to partnerships and program management as enrollment trends evolve.

Ending: District staff will continue monitoring enrollment through June’s final count and return budget updates as levy collections and apportionment cycles progress.","Longview reported February figures showing average annual FTE about 58–62 above budget and a January general fund balance of $5.6 million; staff warned fund balance will dip in February–March before levy collections in April and noted safety-net and bus-delivery timing create cashflow considerations.","actionData","errors"]

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Board votes 3-2 to revert to earlier sexual-harassment policy after court decision; members ask for legal briefing before second reading

Longview district review finds limited academic gains from 2024 summer school; staff propose lower-cost alternatives

District reports small enrollment gain, warns of low fund balance months and delayed safety-net funding