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Kennewick board signs on to WASDA policy‑process change, approves WIAA delegation and records reservations
Summary
The Kennewick School District board voted May 6 to support a WASDA model policy-process resolution, approved delegation of authority to the WIAA and separately passed a resolution expressing concerns about WIAA’s recent handling of proposed bylaw changes; votes were recorded in roll call.
The Kennewick School District board took three related votes May 6 addressing statewide organizations: agreeing to a WASDA model policy‑development resolution, approving the district’s annual delegation of authority to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), and adopting a statement expressing concerns about WIAA’s recent decision process.
The board approved Resolution 10, a Linden‑led model resolution asking the Washington Association of School Directors (WASDA) to adopt a transparent, consultative process for drafting policies and procedures. The motion passed on first reading by roll call, 4–0.
Nut graf: Directors said they want a clearer, collaborative process for statewide policy development; at the same meeting the board reaffirmed its WIAA delegation but also voted separately to record reservations after WIAA converted what members had expected to be a binding vote on bylaw amendments into an advisory vote.
The board next approved the standard WIAA delegation form (Resolution 11) by roll call, 4–0, the routine annual step that authorizes the district’s participation in WIAA governance and activities. Later the board considered Resolution 12, which states concerns that WIAA’s superintendent and leadership did not preserve a transparent, member‑driven voting process on proposed bylaw amendments and notes the district’s delegation will be contingent on WIAA addressing those concerns.
Resolution 12 passed on second reading by roll call with a 3–0 vote; one director (Ms. Gledhill) recorded an abstention. During discussion several board members stressed they did not intend to sever ties with WIAA but wanted the organization to restore clear voting procedures and open opportunities for member input.
Ending: All three resolutions were forwarded as district positions: staff will submit the WASDA sign‑on language to Linden as requested, and the WIAA delegation form was filed while the district’s statement of concerns was sent as feedback to the association.
