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The presenter said the legislative session was past its midpoint and that March 12 was the House-of-origin cutoff. ‘‘Bills that do not pass through the floor vote by this date are typically considered dead,’’ the presenter said.

On specifics, the update said student transportation bills ‘‘do not look like they're moving forward at all’’ and have died. Senate Bill 5263, concerning special education funding, was described as expected to reach the floor for debate. Senate Bill 5192 (referred to in the meeting as a bill concerning MSOC) is undergoing changes; the presenter said the bill would increase allocations for MSOC, require a three-year rolling average for enrollment in calculations adjusted for inflation, and eliminate categories that require districts to report disaggregated expenditures.

The presenter warned that operating costs for schools have outpaced state funding increases, leaving local levies as the primary option to backfill gaps for essentials such as insurance and utilities. The presenter said the Senate proposed operating budget included a substantial portion of OSPI’s requested funding and urged continued attention to MSOC developments.

Board members asked for clarification about the MSOC acronym and the presenter confirmed it stands for “materials supplies and operating costs.” No formal board action on the legislative items was taken during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shelton School Board March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A district legislative update covered the status of major state bills affecting schools: MSOC (materials, supplies and operating costs), a special education funding bill and student transportation proposals.","taxTitle","Shelton School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",56465,"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},6280145,"Resident urges board to create community roundtable to build support for upcoming levy",480,806000,1286000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27&start=806&end=1286","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27/thumbnail_806000.jpg","/articles/6280145/Washington/Resident-urges-board-to-create-community-roundtable-to-build-support-for-upcoming-levy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280145-e0a6f3e95f2933f01ff782050ec00a2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002806&Signature=T81FGIbpy7lMI1etc3o8s7kk3J95Vb92BlwWcpCR1AJSxvXdb85Q8TlR9dB6XbaUWDfEGSWmaOysLk~QEapZKalyIVqzvK9CccIC~~98yR2YiSa8e6NCIsSxmcm7RT88b9e17DFq3NVPxKhdlk6oPkvGFi3Qrzqy2Gk3kFMj7zHuhK5gRLgftecp7zpARBhzUp70FmpvBOFnV9rFIdLAgmXU4oMCM-gimEdwcT6ohMPlcJd0xsSGFxo3NPqdIlMz5QYPlM08bVjZkS5t2YTcu0xHjfEaU33GeasXnsAJ~612OrdapzM9PIjdsAqfIFsqAkQ~p3BCBzTJjIhz30TqZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the community comment period resident Shalisa (last name not specified) urged the board to adopt new outreach approaches to build voter support for an upcoming levy.

‘‘With less than 12 months, we have time to communicate and persuade our voters, but I don't think there is time for delay,’’ Shalisa said. She suggested the district consider a monthly community roundtable to give residents a place to be heard and to build persuasive messaging beyond the standard ‘‘vote yes for kids’’ approach.

Why it matters: the resident framed the levy as a near-term decision point and said current community support is insufficient. She asked the board to consider concrete engagement venues that could both surface concerns and share information ahead of the vote.

What the speaker asked: create venues for board and community members to meet; pursue new messaging tactics; and encourage residents to consider the consequences of a ‘‘no’’ vote. She described her own teaching practice of ‘‘gentle urgency’’ and encouraged similarly assertive yet community-centered outreach.

What the board did: the comment was heard during the public comment portion of the meeting; no formal board action on levy outreach was recorded.","A community member asked the board to pursue new outreach tactics — including a monthly roundtable — to persuade voters to pass an upcoming district levy.",{"_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},6280151,"Board approves agenda, consent items and 2025–26 school calendar",3967,43000,4010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27&start=43&end=4010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27/thumbnail_43000.jpg","/articles/6280151/Washington/Board-approves-agenda-consent-items-and-202526-school-calendar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280151-397990904dc6e44f19a3fda93f684784/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002806&Signature=GVaTBQE~0Cha2F01CqQeFNva~1a6kvjm52fHV4XfCCvni3yGGfPIsx0NccJPJsO-fbtYsdTJGND6~Ivi8gVShO5NCx6mU7lG-xhxrXQt792Dex3JkI8VMtLYXXTZOietrT9Ph0lQXbLc5YtVo-ge~z-o4uKtMzaQ8qXJ7ZVzIO7UaBxr4iY2KssarM-aO-TmD7QjYOvjYHdglkKqJia67N1HOpp9mBgvKU36VpW8enZov3vbQDSidNgpD5XtLxMz-choLz5ZVq0IxvgqQu~PoRAiaD~ybsrGGHbe7Z2e3Lxh5A7M1Gy9gA3HozBCZHY-oPltqfif1ggHoh14T87PLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shelton School District Board of Education approved three procedural items by voice vote at the March meeting: the meeting agenda, the consent agenda and the proposed 2025–26 school calendar.

A board member moved to approve the meeting agenda; another member seconded and the board adopted the agenda by voice vote. Later in the meeting a motion to approve the consent agenda passed by voice vote.

On the calendar, district staff presented a recommended 2025–26 school-year calendar that was described as ‘‘very similar to this school year’s calendar’’ and reviewed with union leadership and other stakeholders. A board member moved to approve the 2025–26 calendar and another board member seconded; the motion passed on a voice vote. No roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters: calendar approval sets the district’s instructional year and scheduling expectations for staff, students and families. The superintendent said the recommended calendar was developed collaboratively with union representatives and stakeholders.

What happened next: following the calendar approval the board continued with legislative and other agenda items.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to approve evening agenda — mover/second: not specified in the transcript — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Motion to approve consent agenda — mover/second: not specified — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Motion to approve 2025–26 school calendar — mover/second: not specified — outcome: approved (voice vote).","The Shelton School District Board approved the evening's agenda, the consent agenda and the proposed 2025–26 school calendar by voice vote.",{"_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},6280157,"Shelton announces 'Shelton Promise' agreement with Evergreen State for free tuition to qualifying graduates",132,60000,192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27&start=60&end=192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27/thumbnail_60000.jpg","/articles/6280157/Washington/Shelton-announces-Shelton-Promise-agreement-with-Evergreen-State-for-free-tuition-to-qualifying-graduates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280157-0e73037b209c568d23f5b882eb75b605/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002806&Signature=Bcb0u4dnaFrB79E8guarUyno89Gfla8OcRV-5VQgKFKQz9O71vAUPQCXigIBBZMYkoKqT9AZX-uDWJhvjf8~jwXYpjxkf2SxjP9fQ-d-N64mGmKP~SbyPFzr4WMzG2KwsItCGtOm09g690HnlChFE0kOKZAC00vg5wYRbPToErxofuo1MohA7u0hhI79MBrF-Z~NsHzbfyQOGy7pdOTz~DG0v6B~96Rz6n3HF3~W4J0NDW5zecZORSKR6m9aT0SrkJ7hCFggW2GuiNca1Nkc-A7cnSo792wHwetcGX5FLxaqxdnEZzvOawb5RgJPaopJ73aOL6t2WempqFWC2FeWLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Jesse told the board the district has an agreement called Shelton Promise with Evergreen State that offers tuition assistance to qualifying Shelton graduates.

‘‘If you haven't heard, we have an agreement with Evergreen State. So for any of our graduates this year, so any of the 3 high schools, if you are, if you are graduating, here as part of the Shelton School District, this school year and next year, you can have free tuition if you're accepted into Evergreen State,’’ Superintendent Jesse said. He added the program includes a free application and application support and that the district is posting Shelton Promise information on its website.

Why it matters: Shelton Promise is a local tuition partnership intended to expand college access for recent graduates from Shelton’s three high schools. The superintendent said many students have already been accepted through the program.

What was said: Jesse described free tuition, reduced costs and application assistance and encouraged families to consult the district website (sheltonschools.org) or speak with district staff for details. ‘‘We have a lot of information on Shelton Promise right on the front page of our website, sheltonschools.org,’’ he said.

Context: Board members later referenced an Evergreen Promise family event and praised the turnout. A district staff member noted the program is available to this year’s graduates and next year’s graduates who are accepted by Evergreen State.

Next steps: District staff did not present enrollment or budget projections for Shelton Promise during the meeting; parents and students were directed to the district website and staff for application help.","Superintendent said the district has an agreement with Evergreen State to provide free tuition and application support for recent Shelton graduates accepted to Evergreen State.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280161,"Shelton teachers present district-crafted 'Word Work' guides as literacy scores climb",1479,2143000,3622000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27&start=2143&end=3622","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616914-0ddf054bff1c8210cc0df58e6c6f1b27/thumbnail_2143000.jpg","/articles/6280161/Washington/Shelton-teachers-present-district-crafted-Word-Work-guides-as-literacy-scores-climb","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280161-0cfd81b917e699251007c1062b58e8d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002806&Signature=iL0ntyroLdLlRkF2hK--trTh8iQw4jYWihigLcY7~GVkQCSGOTHBC-hAwg7gAaqW2xnxe-QWwhhyiyKiH~NcXxttDQv35~VuSh9QC74UELPbQqX0mOFN9i0HxagCc76vI~qkVb8UPpRm~ADZnpM1GjIin-ayAByucuGxFiUJDgOkIM1e28Yhw9MF27BR5EYcztlAN3KOxk9jy8R-y97jYd25flN753M5302hNq9RJWm3TxJz9eQWSJTMlWW9eJ5S6DkfeQJ7Cn9MxAkNKwa9drIt3CL7uwEz5FuxRhOvR0Hu8r2c8A6ncGoNp-w7Cz47LyramCUStUhMeHLOfqYaeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Jesse told the Shelton School District Board of Education the district has prioritized literacy as its top strategic plan goal and that new, teacher-developed materials and coaching are driving measurable gains.

The presentation Wednesday focused on the district’s K–3 “word work” manuals and associated coaching. ‘‘We have been working on implementing a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction,’’ Superintendent Jesse said, noting the district set a goal that “excellence in word study instruction would lead to 80% or more of our students meeting benchmark in foundational skills.”

Why it matters: board members were shown districtwide assessment data and classroom examples designed to demonstrate that a systematic, common approach across elementary classrooms can reduce gaps in early reading. The presentation tied the literacy work to other district priorities — teacher effectiveness and safe, welcoming schools — and to a broader rise in student outcomes.

Presenters described the materials and classroom practice. Adrien Minery, who led parts of the rollout, said the district uses multiple referral paths and universal screening for some grades and that a multidisciplinary team reviews assessment data for placement and services. ‘‘We do attempt to use multiple objective criteria, the breadth of assessment data that we have, the referral information from families and from teachers,’’ Minery said.

Classroom teachers who helped author the guides and who are using them in their first and second years said the materials make planning and small-group differentiation easier. ‘‘Even as a first year teacher, I have seen amazing growth in my students and their word study skills,’’ said Ally Howe, a second-grade teacher at Bordeaux. Emily Burbells, a first-grade teacher, said the materials create ‘‘many opportunities for games, activities, and skill application’’ and that students ‘‘look forward to word work every day.’’ Imelda Usarraga, a third-grade dual-language teacher at Evergreen Elementary, said students are tracking their own progress and asking for more challenges.

The board saw examples of classroom activities, decodable texts, and school-level data snapshots. Presenters shared MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) charts showing year-over-year percentile growth in primary grades and pointed to district figures Superintendent Jesse highlighted earlier: the share of third graders meeting state standards in ELA rose from 20% to 43% over three years. District staff also said suspensions have dropped by about 70% during the same period.

Board members asked about flexibility and pacing. Minery said the district’s scope and sequence includes built-in ‘‘flex days’’ and that teachers retain discretion for pre-teaching and reteaching based on students’ needs. Several board members and parents in attendance praised the teacher authorship and said the materials made it easier for families to support students at home.

The presentation closed with an invitation for questions and an acknowledgment of the teachers, coaches, and central-office staff who developed the guides. Board members emphasized the work’s practical impact: consistent lessons combined with small-group instruction and coaching were cited repeatedly as the drivers of the reported progress.

Looking ahead, presenters said the district will continue coaching, collect additional outcome data, and refine the guides based on teacher feedback.","District presenters told the Shelton School Board that a teacher-developed, districtwide literacy program and coaching have coincided with improvements in early-grade reading and a sharp drop in suspensions.","actionData","errors"]

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