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Graduations and next steps: Jesse told the board the district held graduation ceremonies for Choice (grades 7–12) and Cedar High School last week, and noted Shelton High School’s graduation is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Saint Martin’s University arena. \"At Choice, we have 50 graduates,\" Jesse said, and he noted that 12 of 16 Cedar graduates are part of the Shelton Promise program and are slated to attend The Evergreen State College tuition free.

Summer learning: Jesse said the district’s summer program will run June 23 through July 17, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and includes credit-recovery options for grades 10–12. He asked families to contact schools or the district website for registration details.

Community grants: The board received a report that Community Partners in Education — a local partnership of businesses — awarded $5,365 to district educators this school year. Superintendent Jesse said 11 teachers received grants used for assemblies, goggles and swimsuits for students, salmon restoration projects, a social-emotional learning library, elementary music audio modernization and arts and theater programs. Shannon from Our Community Credit Union joined the meeting to present the award.

Athletics and recognitions: Athletic director Scott Chamberlain reported the district offers 43 athletic programs K–12 and 48 clubs, all largely funded by levy dollars. Chamberlain corrected previously reported participation counts and provided updated participant totals: Olympic Middle School had 178 participants, Oakland Bay Junior High had 201 participants, and high-school participation has grown modestly since 2022. He highlighted state and scholastic awards, including two state powerlifting champions and multiple state placers.

Ending: The superintendent closed his report by thanking staff and celebrating the end of the school year while encouraging families to engage with summer programs and recognition events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Shelton School Board June 10 , 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Jesse reported on recent graduations, outlined the district summer program schedule and announced a $5,365 award from local Community Partners in Education; athletic director Scott Chamberlain also reviewed participation and state-level athletic achievements.","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},6201513,"Board approves routine consent items, WIAA delegation and declares surplus items",8899,49000,8948000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793822-2cd79b9e78037d488196b59a46ecf482&start=49&end=8948","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793822-2cd79b9e78037d488196b59a46ecf482/thumbnail_49000.jpg","/articles/6201513/Washington/Board-approves-routine-consent-items-WIAA-delegation-and-declares-surplus-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201513-7d27ef120349362380e4746d70ed4e14/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171081&Signature=U~tNKnmUSSwg3roO48n23~QA-SGIWQUOYbRbXGYXQBheBiWFwKJpw9twuX61DBcmmtwfw~dOTqCTZYAl2uuoKM0LpK5VrnoedhrEePIRntm-~vM3OQ725GLXCoxhgcxILqHynimRImIY2USwfpQ6TSVTLOsiYJwj47o9cuTMvM~4~xcm~mTnSp5cTUXIz1FTYYAauXVfwH-ANPAYSoFxXzx5q2yDsU6K-kfwSXvf~YUklA96uTQiNBx4fFlszs-W1usJV3~1Ok6wx-MKnUdQz2V5A1-oo0Y6D~q-oCZ5wAZ3qVjpKEDvjycDt1NP3LZV95upt1WIrkWNu~lGMeo8NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Shelton School District Board of Directors approved several routine and administrative items during its June meeting, including the consent agenda, a resolution delegating authority to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and the declaration of surplus property.

Votes taken and outcomes
- Agenda approval (procedural): The board approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. \"All those in favor say aye,\" the presiding officer said; \"Hearing none, the agenda has passed.\"
- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda, which included grants, warrants and minutes, by voice vote. The motion passed with \"ayes\" recorded; no roll-call counts were given.
- Resolution 25-07 (WIAA delegation for 2025–26): The board approved proposed resolution number 25-07, delegating authority to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and authorizing related labor-and-industries costs for officials for the 2025–26 school year. The motion passed by voice vote.
- Surplus items: The board approved a motion to declare several items surplus. The meeting record notes those items will be included in a larger summer surplus sale.

Context: Athletic director Scott Chamberlain explained the annual WIAA membership renewal is a routine, time-sensitive action required each June for the upcoming school year. The surplus approvals were described as a short list of larger disposals the district plans to manage this summer. No detailed inventory or dollar values for the surplus list were provided in the public record at the meeting.

How it happened: Each item was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The transcript records the motions and the chair’s confirmation (\"Aye\"), but does not record individual roll-call votes or numeric tallies.

Ending: The board did not take additional action on these items at the meeting beyond approval; several items (surplus sale list, policy revisions) were left for future materials and votes.","The Shelton School District Board voted to approve the consent agenda, renew WIAA membership authority for 2025–26 and declare several items surplus. Votes were by voice and no roll-call tallies were provided in the meeting transcript.",{"_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},6201518,"Teachers, parents and union urge transparency after nonrenewals and program cuts at Shelton School District meeting",6350,393000,6743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3793822-2cd79b9e78037d488196b59a46ecf482&start=393&end=6743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3793822-2cd79b9e78037d488196b59a46ecf482/thumbnail_393000.jpg","/articles/6201518/Washington/Teachers-parents-and-union-urge-transparency-after-nonrenewals-and-program-cuts-at-Shelton-School-District-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6201518-1381687619b3c1403d5ad431438d2b27/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171081&Signature=R8NeDAJedQ93V-MbxXMDYujXSRGWcmHQGwWey65vcngGFJGQ3CpuG6aQkwWs8DuNVrxEE670cugRSQi3j4qPMLdI1d4rElCpQll-BZkr19TB5bvjMzUivmv8kWbxhZlQ8eLdBxBHisLMC4F~kLQVy~z-Rh46kuZJ6tyG-vo4ySyecrzdXbBBiKuVoD0SOyL97LHwV1l5oP-~KrZxOMOLv~s4l4WK2BENAYOqSHq8UTU0tR62PeChn4Ie~rdOkqP-WEiXsxR-avT3ObRQLe~qPH9KgdPtxwHrrfWNOKiroMotVTnvucxVK3lJre1UNvMw0eP4WwGdRoQUcmgVHeDDXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a June meeting of the Shelton School District Board of Directors, dozens of teachers, parents and union leaders criticized the district’s recent staffing decisions and urged the board to provide clearer explanations, restore positions and protect programs they said are at risk.

The concerns — voiced during the meeting’s public comment period — centered on contract nonrenewals, alleged pressure on staff to resign, cuts to counseling and arts programs, maintenance and facility problems, and what speakers described as a punitive evaluation culture. \"If they speak up, they will be fired,\" William Sullivan, a parent, said as he read teachers’ messages collected on a website he created. \"The teachers are screaming,\" he added.

Why it matters: speakers said the losses and culture problems have direct effects on students’ academic and social-emotional support. Multiple speakers tied program and personnel cuts to the district’s budget shortfall and warned that continued loss of staff could harm student services and make passing a replacement levy harder.

Teachers, union leaders and parents described a pattern they said has removed experienced staff. \"I've taught here for 25 years,\" said Ivyb Villalobos, an Evergreen Elementary teacher. \"After June 13, because of my nonrenewal and because of my colleague's nonrenewal and another resignation early, there will be 0 teachers at Evergreen Elementary with our national board certification.\" Villalobos said some highly qualified teachers have been placed on plans of improvement after years of positive evaluations.

Union and staff concerns: Nick Sanders, president of the Shelton Education Association, told the board the union and district should work together to retain skilled teachers and that many staffers fear retaliation for speaking out. \"Please consider their perspectives, their struggles, and their desire to improve the education our students receive,\" Sanders said.

Specific issues raised by speakers included:
- Staffing and nonrenewals: Multiple speakers said large numbers of teachers have left this year. One speaker referred to \"66 plus resignations.\" Several teachers who addressed the board said they were notified their positions would be discontinued for budget reasons and later observed new hires or reassignments that they described as suspicious.
- Dual language program: Former staff and parents described the district’s dual language program as nationally recognized and warned that it is \"falling apart.\" Speakers urged the board to support and expand the bilingual model rather than treat it as an optional program.
- Counselors and student supports: One speaker said the high school would have \"only 3 counselors for over 1,500 students,\" and warned that fewer counselors mean reduced crisis response and supports for students facing homelessness and mental-health needs.
- Arts and electives: Teachers said visual arts and choir programs face cuts. \"Evergreen won't have a visual arts program next year because of the budget,\" one speaker said, arguing that arts instruction supports English-language development and broader academic gains.
- Facilities and supplies: Teachers reported broken windows temporarily patched, classrooms reaching \"80-plus degrees\" because of HVAC issues, and recurring shortages of basic supplies such as paper towels and printer ink. A student speaker said elevators had been out of service for weeks, creating accessibility and safety problems.
- Evaluations and school culture: Numerous speakers described surprise walkthroughs, abrupt evaluation downgrades and a climate of fear that discourages staff from voicing concerns. \"A culture of fear and distrust\" around evaluations was reported by multiple commenters.

Board and district responses at the meeting were limited to acknowledging the comments and saying the board would consider them. The board announced plans to enter an executive session after public comment; it did not take public action in response to these statements during the meeting.

Ending: Speakers repeatedly asked the board to investigate hiring and nonrenewal decisions, to restore or protect counselors and arts programs, and to increase transparency about budget priorities before the upcoming levy election. Several speakers said they would pursue documentation and follow-up with the board and the public.","More than two dozen community members and district employees told the Shelton School District Board of Directors they are alarmed by recent nonrenewals, staffing losses and program reductions and urged the board to increase transparency, reverse cuts and protect bilingual and arts programs.","actionData","errors"]

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