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Votes at a glance: Kennewick School Board actions on March 14, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal board actions taken at the March 14 meeting, including approval of curriculum adoption, renewal of PE materials and the Title IX complaint filing.
The Kennewick School District Board recorded several formal actions at its March 14, 2025, business meeting. Key outcomes:
- Consent agenda: Approved by roll call (unanimous). Routine items were adopted as presented.
- K–5 English language-arts adoption: Approved. The board approved Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts for grades K–5 after a teacher-led selection process and a pilot. Outcome: approved (vote recorded as 5–0).
- K–12 physical education materials renewal: Approved. The board renewed the district’s license for the F.I.T. 5-for-Life (fitness) curriculum and purchased a seven-year digital subscription; outcome approved (5–0).
- Title IX complaint submission to federal authorities: Approved. The board authorized filing a formal complaint that asks the U.S. Department of Education to review whether OSPI and WIAA guidance conflicts with federal Title IX and to provide written clarification. Vote recorded with one abstention; motion passed.
Each of the outcomes above was recorded on the public roll call and will be reflected in the district minutes and follow-up staff actions. Several items approved at the meeting (curriculum and license renewals) include implementation steps and budget impacts that staff will track and report back to the board.
