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\"This week is Education Support Professionals Week,\" Dr. Maloney said, noting the district recognizes bus drivers, custodians, food service workers, paraeducators and other classified staff. She also announced two principal hires: Sheree Gomez Clark at Evergreen High School and Chris Griffith at Chehalah Middle School.

The nut graf: The superintendent described ongoing equity and anti-hate training for administrators and noted district participation in community meetings on immigration enforcement; she framed these activities as part of operational work to support student safety and inclusion.

Key items reported
- Personnel: The superintendent announced the appointments of Sheree Gomez Clark as principal of Evergreen High School and Chris Griffith as principal of Chehalah Middle School and said both come with strong recommendations.
- Equity and training: Dr. Maloney said district leadership took part in a Courageous Conversations refresher and that the Department of Student Equity and Family Engagement is delivering modules on responding to bias and hate; Dr. Jamila Singleton was cited as leading that work.
- Community engagement: The superintendent and directors participated in a family meeting at Fort Vancouver High School addressing immigration enforcement; the mayor and law enforcement attended as partners in that discussion.

Board members later praised school visits and instructional work: several directors described classroom visits, a dual-immersion kindergarten and restorative practices observed in schools.

Why it matters: The personnel announcements affect school leadership directly; the equity trainings and community meetings tie into the board's resolution and the district's stated priority of maintaining safe, inclusive schools.

Provenance (transcript excerpts)
First related excerpt: \"For the rest of my report, I'm gonna reference certain operational expectation policies...\" (Superintendent Dr. Maloney)
Last related excerpt: \"I am pleased to announce we've hired 2 principals... Sheree Gomez Clark, for Evergreen High School. Chris Griffith for Chehalah Middle School.\" (Dr. Maloney)

Ending: The superintendent closed the report by reiterating support for staff and highlighting ongoing work to operationalize equity and student safety.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Maloney reported new principal hires, equity and anti-bias training refreshers, and recent community engagement on immigration enforcement, and thanked education support professionals.","taxTitle","Evergreen School District (Clark), School Districts, Washington","taxId",14630,"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},6285025,"District outlines equity-based MTSS and assessment review in teaching, learning and equity update",852,2641000,3493000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2576007-c8c6773849e30eec94608ff4527c31e5&start=2641&end=3493","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2576007-c8c6773849e30eec94608ff4527c31e5/thumbnail_2641000.jpg","/articles/6285025/Washington/District-outlines-equity-based-MTSS-and-assessment-review-in-teaching-learning-and-equity-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285025-3d4151cbae1cbbc7cbe9e5c20eb7de84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101413&Signature=WgE~ruSlzoDpusObLQXOXt8FhFgiK~Y3Y5FLRHg01xUQmRqYE8zdH3fOAYMvAiPW6bvY3yLtPyS2MFWNip-LOKcykugSkz88e9f~qbJKNTeQNeSajUFgFN0lMeYLcO5dtc0OmQ-M5Ij2pEhI9c-PZ6MXHGpOTc251Undc2odFSNqRffjnwogkKA0PJYA2yxdC7RymMB2nxKk-okZoZUtYGPE8LstcpLNMfS4gJkEOHs4E2ZxDiVJC9d2KSxILmUoq9UZOe1pMEhADlNdm3LWFKP6pk1J7nHQRJKt2Vk1cFPZnA7ZOgZvjHPcx5tzBgFmXdL0kfWtDx2v9LGx49D7aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Bridal Fox delivered the Teaching, Learning and Equity update March 11, outlining the district's plan to organize its assessments and formalize an equity-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to reduce predictable outcome disparities by demographic group.

\"When a school district formally organizes all of the assessments taken by students, it's called a comprehensive assessment system,\" Dr. Bridal Fox said, summarizing the work staff are beginning to inventory and evaluate assessments so results support instruction rather than create redundancy.

The nut graf: The presentation described a three-tier MTSS approach tied to assessment data and classroom supports, and announced a partnership with the Swift Education Center (University of Kansas) to help align district leadership and operationalize the equity-based MTSS starting in April.

Key details from the presentation
- Assessment inventory and use: District staff are evaluating formative and summative assessments to ensure tests measure taught content and that results drive instructional changes. Dr. Bridal Fox said the review is intended to reduce redundant testing and make results actionable for teachers.
- Recent classroom review data: The superintendent referenced district review data that included about 680 classroom walkthroughs and roughly 280 hours of observation; district leaders said preliminary literacy growth was about 15% year over year and math growth about 7.8%.
- MTSS explained: The update described tier 1 (excellent first instruction for all), tier 2 (targeted small-group supports), and tier 3 (intensive individualized interventions), and emphasized integrating academic and behavioral supports into one responsive system.
- External support: The district will begin a partnership with the Swift Education Center in April to support leadership in operationalizing an equity-based MTSS through the summer.

Board follow-up: The presenter said the next TLE update (March 25) will include analysis from nearly 700 classroom visits and a report on implementation of the guaranteed and viable curriculum. A Mariachi performance from Mountain View High School was also scheduled for that meeting.

Why it matters: Organizing assessments and formalizing an equity-based MTSS are intended to give teachers clearer, actionable data to tailor instruction and reduce outcome gaps across student groups. The partnership with Swift brings outside technical assistance to implement system change.

Provenance (transcript excerpts)
First related excerpt: \"For the teaching, learning, and equity update this evening, I'd like to share some of the work being done to improve student achievement and eliminate the predictability of outcomes by demographic group.\" (Dr. Bridal Fox)
Last related excerpt: \"At your next meeting on March 25, I've asked Bobby Hite to review data from nearly 700 classroom visits... This presentation along with a performance from a mariachi band from Mountain View High School will make up the TLE update.\" (Dr. Bridal Fox)

Ending: The board received the update and asked for the fuller classroom-visit data at the March 25 meeting to track implementation progress.","The district's Teaching, Learning and Equity team presented plans to implement a comprehensive assessment system and an equity-based Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and announced a partnership with the Swift Education Center to help operationalize the work beginning in April.",{"_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},6285030,"Parents, staff and students press board on superintendent search and workplace concerns at Columbia Valley",364,562000,926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2576007-c8c6773849e30eec94608ff4527c31e5&start=562&end=926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2576007-c8c6773849e30eec94608ff4527c31e5/thumbnail_562000.jpg","/articles/6285030/Washington/Parents-staff-and-students-press-board-on-superintendent-search-and-workplace-concerns-at-Columbia-Valley","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285030-ecc1605f4aac6cb102541fc93d6e93a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101413&Signature=R0NpohcWb533NTfG031FvN4cUaTyY8cLWP0zd122yHGxC35iDnp3QQAM1alxv4sxT4TJP~~KyunU0VY56d1kLvnGYFSpFKDv9Bey8wRlbFkOFnOYrq7DsI2VgR6pKGGSWxlbe326J2J2GaDVuBshB5huudaZw6E~YOQqzu1htR7QbZHRg5OHsgoLp5dCGtbCg0lNlTdIrPUhu0GfR1kTrBp7214ZxifltNrcJ9AQ39UQc2bj9oaKLTMUdfxDQX85t8gIqCHOaFFsLyhyIUWhmtGKbQqGkJvLvB1vUNMD45tBC94lwqHkiZ8rlkLhhBV4BUJ8CmG8zUZceKIjYoON~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A slate of parents, certificated staff and student leaders used the public comment period March 11 to press the Evergreen School Board on its superintendent search and to raise allegations of harassment and micromanagement at Columbia Valley Elementary.

Angie Bunda, a parent with two students in the district, said she and others found it \"odd\" there were two finalists rather than three and questioned whether a nationwide search had been conducted. \"People are interested to learn exactly how their tax dollars were used,\" Bunda said.

The testimony included a formal reading by Heather Killam on behalf of a majority of Columbia Valley certificated staff. Killam said the staff resolution accused building leadership of micromanagement, intimidation and retaliatory tactics that have created \"a culture of fear, eroding the culture of trust and collaboration.\" She urged the board to \"direct the superintendent to pursue a mutually agreed upon solution to the issues we have laid out and ensure that administrative practices reflect the values of our district.\"

Several other speakers expanded on those concerns. Leslie Lehi Herman said attempts at mediation had left staff feeling that human resources and the mediator did not address underlying trust issues. Paul Porter said the school board \"does not reflect the students and families it serves\" and called for leadership to be held accountable. Student speakers and advisors, including Clarissa Hightower, thanked board members who engaged with student voice and urged the board to continue incorporating student input.

Nut graf: The comments combined two related themes—questions about the superintendent search process and demands for board action to address alleged hostile administrative practices at a specific school. While the board did not take immediate formal action during public comment, multiple speakers asked the board to use its oversight role to pursue transparency and accountability.

What speakers asked for
- Transparency in the superintendent search, including how finalists were identified and community engagement used in the process. (Angie Bunda)
- Board direction to the superintendent to resolve building-level issues at Columbia Valley and ensure administrative practices align with district values; requests for accountability and oversight. (Heather Killam, Leslie Lehi Herman)
- Continued emphasis on student voice and inclusion, and stronger support for staff who raise concerns. (student speakers and Clarissa Hightower)

Board response and next steps
Board President Jackie Weatherspoon and other directors acknowledged student input and said the district incorporated student suggestions into the board resolution adopted earlier in the meeting. Several directors encouraged continued community engagement, and Director Rob Perkins offered to participate in further mediation efforts if requested.

Provenance (transcript excerpts)
First relevant excerpt: \"My name is Angie Bunda. I have 2 students in the district... Many find it odd there were only 2 candidates instead of 3 and that the other candidate happened to live right here in Vancouver.\" (public comment segment)
Last relevant excerpt: \"We are asking for immediate and meaningful action from this board. We need accountability. We need oversight. And most importantly, we need leadership that values and respects its educators.\" (Columbia Valley certificated staff representative)

Ending: Speakers asked for formal follow-up from the board and superintendent; the board acknowledged the comments and said it would continue community engagement and consider next steps outside the public comment period.","Public commentators raised concerns about the district's superintendent search process and alleged toxic workplace practices at Columbia Valley; certificated staff presented a resolution asking the board to direct the superintendent to pursue remedies.",{"_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},6285037,"Evergreen School Board adopts resolution affirming protections for undocumented students",373,73000,446000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2576007-c8c6773849e30eec94608ff4527c31e5&start=73&end=446","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2576007-c8c6773849e30eec94608ff4527c31e5/thumbnail_73000.jpg","/articles/6285037/Washington/Evergreen-School-Board-adopts-resolution-affirming-protections-for-undocumented-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285037-4c4217075e6b78435e0e36cce0d71dc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101413&Signature=IKOZYNFK6R-rVcWQPluxwatP2zifgyefoShif6xh7KDn56uGfhNDJ8V1veFzr5t4-fH32n7hujGYVstXUasDZkT0GWzzeNjdok7T2X7uyFVy8CFaU8P1FxWoLT1kQJxBJ0kcczKAzPZLJ5QVHe9o~ydwHBSg9aXy15MhgybSAtJ9pHyk1ed7vNehxoNXTX6HJZ95lAmaeUBlsGd2JIqlbXt6jJhjIxvCOVWfnEyC-hwfWkufrXTlmaEH4iq8o5G5S-4QXtSqWj0q21pBj5UDmeVxYETf7a778hTWmp9a3gkKrsIFQ7lAta8XkgZknHcu83SB19WFbwl9r8Phz5Nzjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Evergreen School District's Board of Directors on March 11 adopted Resolution 7021, reaffirming its policy that school buildings should be safe, welcoming and inclusive for all students regardless of immigration or citizenship status.

The measure, which the board approved after a motion by Director Rob Perkins and a second from Director Bocanegra, cites federal and state law and directs district staff to continue training and enforce confidentiality and anti-harassment policies. \"To the maximum extent permitted under law, we reaffirm our commitment to a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for every student,\" the resolution states in part.

The nut graf: Board members and students said the resolution updates earlier language and reflects recent student input and concerns about immigration enforcement in schools. The resolution lists specific directives to the superintendent and staff intended to reduce disruption from enforcement actions, require training, and protect student information.

Key points from the resolution and board discussion
- Legal and policy basis: The resolution cites Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Supreme Court decisions including Lau v. Nichols (414 U.S. 563) and Plyler v. Doe (457 U.S. 202). It also cites state statutes RCW 28A.320.015 and RCW 28A.225.010 and the Washington State Constitution (Article IX) as context for the district's authority and obligations.
- Directives adopted: The board directed the superintendent to continue staff training on duties related to student safety; instructed staff not to inquire about or record students' immigration or family status and to refrain from unauthorized disclosure; required staff to monitor campuses for unauthorized individuals; and encouraged families to keep emergency contacts up to date. The resolution calls on federal agencies to avoid enforcement actions in \"sensitive locations\" such as schools.
- Policy references: The resolution references district operational expectations and board policies including OE-10 (safe, supportive learning environment) and policy 3207 and directs application of existing disciplinary procedures where policies are violated.

Superintendent Dr. Maloney praised students and staff for contributing to the updated language and told the board the text incorporated student perspective gathered at Mountain View High School. Board President Jackie Weatherspoon said the student input was valuable to crafting language that reflects student concerns.

Votes and formal action
Director Rob Perkins moved to adopt Resolution 7021; Director Bocanegra seconded. Board President Jackie Weatherspoon called the question; the board voted in favor and the chair declared the resolution adopted.

Why it matters
Board members and community speakers framed the resolution as a response to community concern that immigration enforcement or related harassment can disrupt learning and create safety fears. The measure directs district staff actions (training, confidentiality, monitoring) that the district can implement administratively and signals the board's stance on enforcement in school settings.

Provenance (transcript excerpts)
First related transcript excerpt: \"The next item on our agenda is matters reserved for board action. We have our resolution affirming the rights of undocumented students ... Resolution number 7021.\" (transcript timestamp ~00:01:13–00:01:18)
Last related transcript excerpt: \"Director Perkins moves that we adopt resolution 7,021 as presented. Seconded by Director Bocan Negra. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?\" (transcript timestamp ~00:07:06–00:07:42)

Ending: The board folded student input into the adopted text and directed the superintendent to continue implementing training and confidentiality measures; the motion carried and the resolution will be reflected in district practice as described by the adopted directives.","The Evergreen School District Board unanimously adopted Resolution 7021 directing staff training, confidentiality protections and campus monitoring to limit disruption from immigration enforcement and reaffirm a welcoming environment for all students.","actionData","errors"]

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