Shoreline board approves consent agenda, hears state budget update and readies joint meeting with Lake Forest Park

The Shoreline School Board unanimously approved its consent agenda (items 6A–6L) at the regular meeting on April 15. Director Jernigan moved to approve the consent agenda and Vice President Hale seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote.

The board then received a legislative update from Director Jernigan, who said the state Legislature was facing "a multibillion dollar budget deficit" and that April 16 was the House of Origin cutoff for bills. Jernigan said it remained unclear how the House, Senate and governor would reconcile spending and revenue and that a special session remained possible.

Why this matters: state budget outcomes can affect school funding and local budget development; the board's schedule and intergovernmental meetings are part of the district's planning for potential state‑level impacts.

Board action: The consent agenda motion — "Approve consent agenda items 6A through 6L as submitted" — was moved by Director Jernigan and seconded by Vice President Hale. The board approved the motion by voice vote; the meeting record shows three board members vocalized "aye." The board also solicited advisory votes from student representatives: Representative Rohani, Representative Frain, Representative Inchingorlu and Representative Eaton each advised "Aye." No items were pulled for separate discussion.

Calendar and intergovernmental coordination: The board discussed upcoming meetings and reports. The next regular meeting is May 6, at which the agenda lists a possible adoption of a reduced educational program. A joint meeting with the City of Lake Forest Park is scheduled for May 8; Vice President Hale and President Williams (officers) and Superintendent Reyes met with Lake Forest Park staff to set the agenda. Topics likely to be covered include the city’s comprehensive plan, sidewalk and school‑safety issues, potential ballot measures, budget intersections and the district’s strategic plan. Board members asked staff to circulate relevant pre‑reading, including a copy or link to Lake Forest Park’s strategic plan, in advance of the joint session.

Naming policy: Board members discussed a community request to rename a baseball field and the applicable policy, Policy 9250. Board officers and staff said they are reviewing Policy 9250 and that the policy was used previously for the Edwin Pratt Learning Center. Director Williams and Superintendent Reyes are engaged in moving the renaming process forward; a final policy step remains to be completed.

Superintendent updates: Superintendent Dr. Reyes said the district’s budget‑development survey remains open and that staff will share an initial report with the board as early as the next day or by Thursday; she also listed May calendar items including a staff awards and retirement recognition ceremony on May 28 at 5 p.m. at Kellogg and a study session in May on policy governance with Rick Maloney.

Student reports and events: Student representatives reported school performances and competitions, including Shorecrest and Shorewood musical productions and Shoreline students’ participation in Technology Student Association (TSA) state events.

Ending: No executive session was held. The board adjourned the meeting after the scheduled reports and communications.