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Finto showed the board a recycled‑materials redesign project the chapter will take to nationals and said the estimated total trip cost is $4,978.37. She reported per‑person lodging estimates and travel plans, and described fundraisers the chapter will run, including track‑meet concessions, dinners with the Eagles auxiliary, sales of key chains and baked dinners, and planned online donation options to be shared when available.

Finto said community donors have already contributed: the Eagles auxiliary committed a $1,500 sponsorship, and EcoCAR (closing its program) agreed to split remaining funds between FBLA and FCCLA, providing $2,191.78 to each. Finto said the chapter expects to cover the remaining costs and hopes to have a surplus after the trip.

Board members thanked the chapter and volunteers, and a board member asked about a QR code for donations; Finto said one will be provided. No formal board action was required for the presentation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GFSD School Board Meeting 4/23/25","oneSentenceSummary","FCCLA advisor Stephanie Finto presented a student project bound for the national FCCLA conference, shared travel costs and fundraising plans, and reported community donations and planned events to cover a $4,978.37 estimated expense.","taxTitle","Granite Falls School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",46571,"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},6261289,"Board gives first reading to limit foreign exchange students, citing resource pressures",205,1997000,2202000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124391-115818636d6753f7547bf2ad9b09fee3&start=1997&end=2202","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124391-115818636d6753f7547bf2ad9b09fee3/thumbnail_1997000.jpg","/articles/6261289/Washington/Board-gives-first-reading-to-limit-foreign-exchange-students-citing-resource-pressures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261289-30c8843be23031f41f76faa88ce35b5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162518&Signature=GcRmvh2NJRhnT1MbBNzWlnfx9xoDVjY13L6608iCPMm-qoIwh660Cs7MQsJ8bTi8r~NT4HaM3vMVHz8Fk2CFhKnXgQD2FQpn-HrXBQmeP-Y3gwJ1-BbY-dzd6EvM7Ia0GJaldljberra9s58PI5XZFtlw5h51VmcVzrpI9SQdFP7C0~TcSVGCI5oQuHINkh-7reDN-4BsmmobKQAaUIr6oGFCa16zkwTqUqz4xHSPv3IVlxf~xXCM3LCOSkLoPVFd3sijCZQwrtcVeGdBz~eEMRHkUttYFoib~WCRyxCAgAEqOBrHoFJVbJh-d1G6Jz6O8ZsrIg2ZQbXuuQkwXkjvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Granite Falls School District Board of Directors conducted a first reading of a policy amendment to limit the number of J‑1 and F‑1 exchange students the district will admit beginning in the 2025–26 school year and approved the first reading by voice vote.

Board materials indicate the proposed policy is based on a template from WASDA and would establish a cap similar to neighboring districts (one example cited: Sultan had a limit of two). Presenters and board members described exchange students as a “rich cultural experience” but noted that the district receives no state funding for international students and a large number of guests can strain local resources.

A community member with hosting experience described hosting two exchange students as “one of the most cool enriching things” for a family and said the choice to limit numbers was difficult. The superintendent and other administrators said any cap would take effect for the 2025–26 school year and would not retroactively affect current exchange students.

The motion to approve the first reading was made and seconded; the board approved the first reading by voice vote. Board members said the administration will bring a final draft back for a subsequent meeting, and that approvals for specific placements would continue to be handled through the district office under the new limit.

No numerical roll‑call vote was recorded in the transcript; the board answered the voice vote in the affirmative.","The board held a first reading to amend the district policy governing admission of J‑1 and F‑1 exchange students, adopting a limit modeled on neighboring districts to balance cultural benefits against resource constraints; the first reading passed by voice vote.",{"_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},6261294,"Granite Falls board approves resolution authorizing possible staff reductions amid enrollment and funding uncertainty",1763,1141000,2904000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124391-115818636d6753f7547bf2ad9b09fee3&start=1141&end=2904","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124391-115818636d6753f7547bf2ad9b09fee3/thumbnail_1141000.jpg","/articles/6261294/Washington/Granite-Falls-board-approves-resolution-authorizing-possible-staff-reductions-amid-enrollment-and-funding-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261294-2390f5470045db8bbeedebe9185aa22e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162518&Signature=a0Ep9IaHKjMhjfK3U8XlM4kfauxNBu6VaTET98RbgYw-f61kGp~Z-14CK4vxSc3Uset07IKHWYLZDmHcp7~qgIfrMos2x1GPWqWL1iCQ40X1v1-3PVEOhvbTfsd-qr1wwZ0wdZMnKtJNc4octvFSpoenDeCZoqnG1fbmgeLTYpkBmsTucmiN1fLW-lSqJ-IpBrJC62igeLjj3zHWYhKqVKIBWQ~V2LwBVeq6wQ4fJjxVU~EFwj7vAW3HpZ4hK56wDr0ajCamJEIdLhlcl0EeaH97TKvEhwY0Qa0PtJpoSnOPFm-I89afRxIKzst7-YbBo5fPyAPw9F5kru9NSWuIXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Granite Falls School District Board of Directors on Monday approved Resolution No. 24/25‑05, authorizing the superintendent to issue reduction‑in‑force (RIF) notices if budget and enrollment projections require staff reductions for the 2025–26 school year.

Superintendent Corey said the district faces multiple pressures that prompted the resolution: projected enrollment declines, uncertain state K‑12 funding, and a potential loss of federal grant dollars. “The rationale for the RIF is we have uncertain state funding,” Corey said, adding that $2,100,000 in federal funding that supports Title programs, special education and child nutrition is at risk.

The board and administration said the action is a planning measure that allows the district time to respond if revenues fall short. The resolution authorizes up to 10 classified positions and up to 10 certificated positions to be reduced, up to one certificated administrator position, and potential reductions in classified hours or workdays. The superintendent said any notices would follow the district’s contractual layoff procedures and that written notice to affected certificated staff would be issued by May 15 if reductions are necessary.

Why it matters: state funding and enrollment levels determine staffing budgets for Washington districts. Superintendent Corey told the board the district’s kindergarten class currently has 142 students versus a projection of about 160, and that overall K–12 enrollment has dropped by about 56 students since November. The district also expects 40–50 fewer students at Crossroads next year because the interlocal agreement with Lake Stevens is sunsetting, officials said. Those enrollment changes reduce state funding under the prototypical school funding model.

Board members emphasized the difficulty of the decision and their hope that the district will not have to use the full authorized reductions. One board member described the resolution as a prudent step to protect the district’s 7% minimum fund balance and long‑term financial health. Board members repeatedly said attrition, retirements and bargaining with labor partners will be considered before layoffs are finalized.

Superintendent Corey described required legal steps and timelines: the district included notation of the relevant RCW in meeting materials and said it would follow collective bargaining agreement provisions (including Section 8.6) when applying any reductions. Corey also thanked building leaders and cabinet staff for work on enrollment projections and staffing scenarios.

The motion to approve Resolution No. 24/25‑05 passed with a unanimous voice vote. The board did not provide a numerical roll call in the record but confirmed the motion carried.

Next steps: the superintendent and district staff will continue enrollment projections, monitor state and federal funding developments and consult with union representatives. If required, written notices to affected certificated staff would be issued by May 15 under state law, the superintendent said. The board then recessed to an executive session; no additional action on the RIF was announced at the meeting’s close.","The Granite Falls School District board voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24/25‑05, authorizing the district to issue reduction‑in‑force notices if needed because of falling enrollment and uncertain state and federal funding.","actionData","errors"]

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Granite Falls FCCLA students qualify for national conference; chapter outlines fundraising plan

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