Highline board approves policy changes, Evergreen remediation, wage adjustments and five‑year Synergy contract

The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors approved multiple budget, contract and personnel items during its Feb. 19 meeting, including a revision to board policy 6000, a change order to complete Evergreen High School remediation, pay adjustments tied to a new local minimum wage, and a five‑year renewal of the district’s Synergy student information system.

Most significant votes: the board voted unanimously by roll call (3–0) to amend board policy 6000 (Financial Management for Equity), the Evergreen remediation change order for Cornerstone General Contractors (which raised the contract and set the revised purchase order total at $9,202,891.10 plus Washington state sales tax), the updated classified substitute salary schedule and athletic coaches salary matrix to comply with Burien’s minimum‑wage requirements, and a five‑year Synergy student information system…