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District staff said the metric for ninth‑grade students passing all courses — a key short‑term indicator used to predict on‑time graduation — fell about 4.5 percentage points in the 2023–24 data the board reviewed. At the same meeting, the district described a wide program of outreach, advising and new course-pathway options intended to improve ninth‑grade outcomes and postsecondary readiness.

The update included a presentation by CTE Director Jake Buchholz and Tanya Brown of the College and Career Success Team. Buchholz described the current work to enroll and onboard students into accelerated pathways: \"It's a major onboarding process,\" he said, noting the team had enrolled a little over 600 students so far and expected to approach 700 when enrollment work finishes.

The College and Career Success Team said its strategy begins in middle school with career exploration, resumes and learning‑style inventories, then continues through ninth grade with targeted advising and connection to career technical education (CTE) pathways. The district is using a platform staff referred to as SchoolLinks to store students' career selections and resumes so that information can travel with students if they change districts.

District leaders highlighted several components of the approach: weekly small‑group and individual meetings in \"future ready\" rooms at middle and high schools, lunchtime career meet‑and‑greets with local employers, job shadows and targeted recruiting of students who indicate interest in specific careers. Staff told the board they are meeting with students seventh through eleventh grade to support pathway decisions and to coordinate with families.

Board members pressed district staff on what additional interventions and resources will close achievement gaps. Director Maria described the Year 3 results as \"a little disappointing,\" and asked what adjustments the district will make. District staff said many of the curriculum and instructional strategies presented in recent workshops (for example, work on structured literacy and math instructional routines) are the actions intended to move the needle, and that changes in participation on the state Smarter Balanced Assessment also affect trend lines.

Board members also raised concerns about participation rates and test‑refusal data; district staff said they were addressing nonparticipation and planning communication for families about assessment participation. Staff emphasized that some of the 2023–24 data are lagging indicators and that the district expects additional effects from this year's instructional work and the college and career onboarding.

Why it matters: Ninth grade is a commonly used early warning year for high school completion. District leaders told the board they are pairing systemwide instructional strategies with targeted advising and employer connections to provide clearer postsecondary goals for students and to reduce the number who fall off pace in ninth grade.

The board received demographic context with the report: the district's 2023–24 data showed 55.7% Hispanic/Latino students, approximately 25% multilingual learners, about 66% qualifying as low income, and roughly 16% of students identified as having disabilities. The district also reported 486 teachers with an average of 13.5 years' experience and that 68% hold master's degrees.

No formal board action was taken on the data presentation. Board members asked staff to return with additional detail on subgroup trends, family outreach strategies for multilingual and first‑generation families, and the staffing plan for the College and Career Success Team as it scales up next school year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wenatchee School District Board Meeting 2-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Wenatchee School District on Feb. 25 told its school board that Year 3 results for the district strategic \"Big 6\" indicators are mixed, and district staff outlined work by a newly formed College and Career Success Team to help more students stay on track to graduate.","taxTitle","Wenatchee School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",38568,"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},6662840,"Parent thanks voters and urges Wenatchee School Board to affirm safety for transgender students",123,389000,512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2392255-8acb7dab6c7748d3af9e5dd635e23b2b&start=389&end=512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2392255-8acb7dab6c7748d3af9e5dd635e23b2b/thumbnail_389000.jpg","/articles/6662840/Washington/Parent-thanks-voters-and-urges-Wenatchee-School-Board-to-affirm-safety-for-transgender-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662840-3f5181b487ddb9ef44a4e0d06166a463/orig.mp4?Expires=1776169118&Signature=AAtxRwue85n6EQDjRArnHgfFx0mXiEWDJk5gEfKFn6rf4e7MZihtGN2gX6S9VZYGLmOgxU1HPKgCXVQMNW40SU3JOFBWz0Vtkf6yHHZ1s-jYmXqdH5JPSJxkHWkjp1s1Nf8V84QY2QRDtyFG9ppiENpoyttDPEsk5W1I6Ir1QLY~OoKXx3MJBU75muJSi1ANOdXBOWYarZkPJ~5XQ49Og7J79aiV72bt7rcg5jo~L4EFF-X3a9PCs7Z~OyLwmrbpN-gyqlogiTzbj5oMol8MfLmOZeWyMj~Zgi5I-mtAqTEPYzaTO3FKLaKS1zA8b21AC8uGTqSo2TCqd2Grmx-F2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kathleen McGuire, a parent in the Wenatchee School District, addressed the board during the public comment period on Feb. 25 to thank the district for its work communicating the value of school programs following a successful levy and to urge continued attention to student safety and belonging, particularly for transgender students.

McGuire praised the district's recent communication emphasizing a commitment to student safety in the face of immigration enforcement concerns and said the purpose of public schools is to \"value, reflect, and uplift all students, regardless of race, religion, gender, [or] sexual orientation.\" She told the board she wants that commitment reflected in policy reviews: \"I urge the board to maintain their commitment to these measures and their stated values, specifically as it applies to transgender students and their ability to fully and safely participate in all aspects of student life,\" McGuire said.

McGuire also thanked staff and community members for the work that led to the levy passing and emphasized that measures of student success should include whether students \"feel seen, valued, feel safe, and know that they belong.\"

Why it matters: Public comment reiterated community expectations that district policy reviews and communications should explicitly consider the safety and inclusion of transgender students as the district updates policies and responds to changing federal guidance.","Parent Kathleen McGuire thanked the board for levy communications and asked the district to maintain commitments to student safety and belonging, specifically calling out protections for transgender students during policy reviews.",{"_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},6662845,"Wenatchee School Board approves consent agenda and 2025–26 student calendar",3957,290000,4247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2392255-8acb7dab6c7748d3af9e5dd635e23b2b&start=290&end=4247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2392255-8acb7dab6c7748d3af9e5dd635e23b2b/thumbnail_290000.jpg","/articles/6662845/Washington/Wenatchee-School-Board-approves-consent-agenda-and-202526-student-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662845-4110fe12d12e7d9d3e1755d81e35a779/orig.mp4?Expires=1776169118&Signature=G30nusZz9vdD7t2KQAY-s7bkLczfRnc4OZKGQKhFu~rO4wiKr35LGx1IzPZuLVy5CTdvDvsCJSpZGD1UqRKe-9eUziafMJmmfNFmp2HrkK2SJRAYmFZlc8L0OZpK6gXaLpbhB0AwlXXiayqL2b1YFQmUnoIBaTp8D-jVkfSYvNT-qioH~L~1ZZ1-ZUAYZFcvmTwTx2PXCE5qH3-xJ7g075ybgQVckATytMsD98v~RaO2F-PGdfRiCO4ljINNhTBd3p-A1w4NAZRM725yND5fr3s~vEmdwPKc8amCmBIejnwsUpmhXlWrNk0BC8QuugfE04oAumW9gkNM5Rjrgz~f0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wenatchee School District Board of Directors approved its consent agenda and adopted the 2025–26 student calendar at its Feb. 25 regular meeting.

The consent agenda — which the board said had been distributed in advance and posted online — included minutes from the Feb. 11 regular meeting, vouchers and payroll, the personnel report, surplus declarations, contracts, field trips, and the December and February enrollment reports. Director Julian moved approval of the consent agenda; Director Maria seconded. The chair called the question: “All in favor, say aye.” The board voice‑voted in favor and the chair said the motion carried.

Later in the meeting the board considered the proposed student calendar for the 2025–26 school year. Director Maria moved to approve the calendar and Director Julie seconded. The motion passed by voice vote with all in favor. Board staff noted that, if the calendar requires a waiver of school days (as in prior years), the board will present that waiver resolution at a future meeting.

Why it matters: Approval of the consent agenda finalizes routine district business items and the calendar sets instructional days and aligned breaks for the next school year, which district staff said matches neighboring districts' spring breaks to support staff who work across districts.","At its Feb. 25 meeting the board approved a consent agenda including minutes, payroll/vouchers and enrollment reports, and adopted the proposed 2025–26 student calendar. Board members said a resolution to waive school days will be returned for approval later.","actionData","errors"]

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Wenatchee district presents Year 3 "Big 6" results; board hears new college and career team updates as ninth‑grade pass rates fall

Parent thanks voters and urges Wenatchee School Board to affirm safety for transgender students

Wenatchee School Board approves consent agenda and 2025–26 student calendar