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Business staff said April is the district’s largest apportionment month (9 percent), and that May and June apportionments will be smaller (staff cited about 5 percent and 6 percent), explaining expected month‑to‑month fund balance variation. The presentation noted the district made a one‑time use of approximately $1.6 million from fund balance during last year’s budgeting process.

An audit exit interview reported the district’s fund balance covered 33 days of operations in the most recent audit, down from 41 days previously. Staff highlighted that state safety‑net awards and other legislatively‑driven gap funding sometimes arrive late (staff said TTK funding pledged by the state had not yet been received) and that safety‑net allocations often arrive in August. Board members and staff discussed how state cuts and MSOC (maintenance, supplies and operations costs) shortfalls affect the budget; staff described an estimated district shortfall on MSOCs of roughly $1.6–$1.7 million and said the state had signaled partial relief below the district’s need.

A board member summarized the point: counting days covered by fund balance gives perspective on fiscal resilience. Staff and board members said further budget forecasting and a special work session presentation on special education funding are scheduled to address the district’s fiscal outlook for the coming year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 27 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent and business staff reported that current enrollment is tracking with budget figures, but the audit exit shows the district’s fund balance now covers 33 days of operations, down from 41 days the prior year.","taxTitle","Longview School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",71172,"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},6182453,"Board holds first reading on updated Title I family‑engagement policy; moves to second reading",432,1284000,1716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a&start=1284&end=1716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a/thumbnail_1284000.jpg","/articles/6182453/Washington/Board-holds-first-reading-on-updated-Title-I-familyengagement-policy-moves-to-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182453-afd128a1626e80c38b7f9fdf5e0bb909/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142597&Signature=E410Z-6I1skaSg3-AOo3RsxZV6pS-QBr71Nf5QhXSX4vFrBpmLNffpQ4y2v3LuN8ew7~BD3mQc-rBhZJd8HEQZmeBS8OAjj2Rxt-Wionh1lNzi-BdyW9G6jGEGWMEC-xFk2SXmYx4nRnhskXdLiSZ~hIlYwtVdd5~VgVKB9azYHvVe1JvaZ9f7LIvd-~KJvu-LVNB2wjie~N188niZVqrtl-X0eaGPzimxKNjpkRQfBRHFZiOEV3dMIb9RjUnsT6NCloLwkMyDM3gXKda0DgkvrUHT~zShDg3WJbAFosyAaRIzmKoNsmzkZNL5B9lowAbHxfzQNnfgzoN8zVXTXYjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Longview School Board held a first reading May 27 of proposed revisions to Policy 4130, the district’s Title I family‑engagement policy, and referred the policy to a second reading for additional review.

Superintendent (presenter identified in the record as Doctor Kodegar) told the board the draft follows changes in state and federal guidance, removes some procedural language to be placed in procedures rather than policy, and updates terminology to align with OSPI and WASDA model policy changes. A substantive edit on page two struck references to specific programs (transcript: Head Start and “E1 Start”) in favor of language that describes “braiding funding and supports,” a change staff said reflects state guidance to avoid singling out specific funding sources.

Board members asked clarifying questions. One asked whether the annual evaluation referenced in the policy was a meeting or a separate evaluation and how reporting to families would be handled; staff said districts must involve families in the districtwide plan and collect feedback on family‑engagement programs, and those evaluation activities need not coincide with the same meeting. Another board member said the changes were “more robust” and suggested holding the item for a second reading because of the extent of changes.

Board members agreed to move the policy to a second reading; no final adoption occurred at the meeting. Staff noted the policy connects to state and federal reporting requirements tied to Title I funding and that documentation of family‑engagement activities is audited as part of federal and state compliance reviews.","The board conducted a first reading of Policy 4130 (Title I family engagement), discussed deletes of specific program names in favor of 'braiding' language, and directed the policy to a second reading for further review.",{"_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},6182458,"Board awards roofing and fire‑alarm contracts for several district projects",316,1814000,2130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a&start=1814&end=2130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a/thumbnail_1814000.jpg","/articles/6182458/Washington/Board-awards-roofing-and-firealarm-contracts-for-several-district-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182458-48c7322f367dc25f394e75eee6f2ce26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142597&Signature=A4ARk4tSlCqJREj-kGo0JppKg1AM2vesjy-xZKl03XV2OD75MuhA75VaG1vkABFQWQQ8GUANDk7EGv-FANF9vo73jgI4pJ3nPR4Xhq1TA1gs1MjnnQM7llKlAranSbNfh9oC8rREKjfU9lS64iKpB96FQ8Wa3ZLWAcwkhaDGJrz4k3H1n8cDjXwBr1DddRs6dbluPS32-1itPzPoFGhIw1RE6UGP3ZzI6v-jK1bKwwD0MgCSRMFX-kt1DPcxya7s1VUMWKjckYF7LideAcG71FTobnZ00LVSJBbD7uMVBBkdQuFg3Tz3HpZSps-SB5qlUy9n~PipZ6RJfY3up2wrKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longview School Board approved multiple 2024‑25 bid awards on May 27, awarding roofing and fire‑alarm contracts to address failing roofs and aging safety systems at district facilities.

District facilities staff said major planned and unplanned projects this year include Memorial Stadium work and mechanical repairs at Mark Morris, and that a cluster of smaller summer projects required separate public bids. The board approved three contracts by voice vote:

- Weather Guard Roofing Inc., awarded the Columbia Heights pod roof contract at $307,868.80 (including Washington sales tax). Staff said the project includes structural ledger and beam replacement where rot was found and that the manufacturer offers a 20‑year material and labor warranty.

- JH Kelly, awarded the Mid/Mint (district referred to as “Net/Mid Valley”) fire‑alarm replacement for $406,773.81 (including sales tax). Facilities staff said the existing system is obsolete, spare parts cannot be purchased, and a failed component requires system replacement; JH Kelly’s bid includes a standard one‑year parts and labor warranty and will require final design approval from the city fire marshal.

- Weather Guard Roofing Inc., awarded the MOTF bus‑shop roof replacement for $105,586.67 (including sales tax). Staff said the shop roof’s surfacing had deteriorated to the underlying scrim and car‑decking, necessitating replacement and repair of wood decking.

District staff explained cost drivers during discussion. For the fire‑alarm work, a concealed conduit condition and acoustic ceiling coverings required more extensive demolition and re‑routing of wiring than originally expected; the presence of wire mold and the need to replace conduit made the project closer to a full re‑installation, which affected pricing. Board members noted the projects are being paid from scheduled maintenance budgets and discussed the trade‑offs between replacement and previously considered facility‑replacement plans.

All three motions to award contracts were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. Staff said contractors estimated job sequencing to limit impacts (for example, scheduling bus‑shop work to avoid interfering with summer bus operations) and that final city inspections and fire‑marshal signoffs will be required for alarm work. Warranties and the fact that both awarded roofing contracts came from a local firm were highlighted during discussion.

The board asked staff to continue close oversight of contractors and to report back on schedule and warranty confirmation.","The board approved three public‑bid contracts — Columbia Heights pod roof, a fire‑alarm replacement, and the MOTF bus‑shop roof — citing warranties and rising repair needs.",{"_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},6182462,"Board adopts I‑Ready classroom mathematics for middle schools",2505,2496000,5001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a&start=2496&end=5001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a/thumbnail_2496000.jpg","/articles/6182462/Washington/Board-adopts-IReady-classroom-mathematics-for-middle-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182462-3261204872a52377d0a22700e98a0d40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142597&Signature=KRO6QJUyMzZ1HTRvhTtc9B~nWi8l2LhcOqzdcwZiy14v39K51rDhQxbCOEpUHRsp8GwKvxuzg8RK5zNKuy5QeHIsc0tn3Yfal9Z2Q0BzpiAZlzSb9YSzsGdzJNcvW5M3vMhsLuxCKnSXlmxwBBzMdDYMi2J6hNZ2AM1OsZxvQfSMDySf7MkTntmtGjR9xXNq65iafETt44NsaokKz6QVE95XqdeNCgPrq4KvlyewUl~2ikEDbxszT~F8g7CeqJQlQRgRYAAwXq9nnLSzGIGXOMai4SEPCR4ulDTBTjD1~mhQVEbLveGuhn5318-B2SilGc9qocWfJc27PDsHBJPviA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Longview School Board approved I‑Ready classroom mathematics for middle‑school grades during its May 27 meeting following a multi-month needs assessment and materials review.

District staff and a 23‑member instructional review team presented the selection process. Team members said they evaluated coherence, rigor and support for diverse learners and narrowed many publishers down to three finalists before selecting I‑Ready. Presenters said the program emphasizes deeper lessons (some units can span multiple days), hands‑on tools, teacher guidance and built‑in diagnostic assessments used to group students for intervention.

Teachers on the review team described the curriculum as a “mile‑deep” approach that builds conceptual understanding, offers manipulatives and leveled practice, and ties to district screening assessments. Staff noted the program includes materials to support English-language learners and students with special needs, and that it aligns with the elementary i‑Ready assessment the district already uses.

The instructional materials committee recommended the adoption and a board motion to approve the committee’s recommendation carried on a voice vote. Staff said the package quoted in the presentation covers an eight‑year term for consumables and digital access; the district will finalize purchase details and schedule professional development for teachers before the 2025‑26 school year.

Board members emphasized the importance of training and cross‑building coordination so that schools with different scheduling models and intervention blocks can implement the resource effectively. Staff also said high‑school mathematics is a separate adoption that may be considered next year.","After a multi-month review and public display, the board approved I‑Ready classroom mathematics for middle school instruction across the district.",{"_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},6182467,"Longview board adopts new ELL curriculum for middle and high schools",1204,2467000,3671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a&start=2467&end=3671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5105589-998f996988448860dc22a9f35e66bb2a/thumbnail_2467000.jpg","/articles/6182467/Washington/Longview-board-adopts-new-ELL-curriculum-for-middle-and-high-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6182467-4af503944d2e88c41919714e1a8aad37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142597&Signature=DzscRVbhYY9hO0AlwtabeRovvrcsuMfeVcGajBtaGn7qksRNQiys24G0WwkijxzPLsFEXO711LhOi4yiYFFOrPMTLSaADv1xu-jc~nr467F6DdJvUkp9iUADew-34Irccp8~KfKiB-LGm3ebwHHF~lOo7nE7WKvBv89dkQjPiq0H5eDya2D6v97RraaGsiCToZjWhmr4U-2e6ziPQyeFvGLCO3Dv6pUe6S4oRty91v9v8~vuUpruKV8ip4QBbB0IHjh7j965wGBJP64LhY0ZOV0vWfJIi3MDpCuTLqO-6UZM52JDgPs3lTyeRu7e4JfJQtU3pnOi7ZL0Ju6l4tSdSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Longview School Board voted May 27 to adopt new English-language development curricula for secondary students, approving VISTA Get Ready for middle schools and HMH English 3D for high schools.

The move follows a two-year review and pilot process that district educators said aimed to provide a continuous “newcomer” curriculum and tiered units tied to proficiency levels. The materials were presented to the board by Carrie Montgomery, executive director of teaching and learning, and pilot teachers who tested the programs in classrooms.

District staff told the board the manuals and digital options were chosen for several features: a newcomer-specific onboarding sequence for students who arrive midyear; lessons that integrate reading, writing, speaking and listening; and built-in assessments that let teachers place new students quickly. Kristanna Evelyn, a pilot teacher, said one immediate classroom change stood out: “This is the first year that we have been made to speak out loud,” and she described lessons that require students to speak with a partner before moving on.

Montgomery and pilot teachers said HMH English 3D provides high-school‑level texts and tasks so older learners are not asked to work with elementary‑level materials, and that the program’s lessons include speaking requirements, common-core alignment and formative data tools. VISTA Get Ready was described by district staff as better matched to middle‑school learners and to include phonics and writing units designed with older students in mind.

Board members asked about languages represented by students served and whether curricula would accommodate diverse backgrounds; presenters said the programs are delivered in English but intended as entry points for students who speak many different home languages, and noted district multilingual enrollment is rising.

A motion to approve the instructional materials committee’s recommendation to adopt VISTA Get Ready (middle school ELL/ELD) and HMH English 3D (high school ELL/ELD) carried with an aye vote. The board’s action will place the materials in district use for the coming school year; staff said professional development and coaching accompanied the pilot and will continue as the programs are implemented.

Implementation details, including teacher training schedules and student placement protocols, were presented as next steps. District staff said parents and the public had an opportunity to review materials during a public review window that preceded the board vote.

Board members and staff thanked the pilot teachers and instructional leaders for the multi-year review and noted the materials were selected after local piloting and external review.","The Longview School Board approved two new English-language learner (ELL/ELD) curricula — VISTA Get Ready for middle schools and HMH English 3D for high school — following a multi-year pilot and teacher review.","actionData","errors"]

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District enrollment matches budget; audit shows fund balance covers fewer days than prior year

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Board adopts I‑Ready classroom mathematics for middle schools

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