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Votes at a glance: board approves agenda, consent items and first reading of CTE textbook; adopts high-school SEL curriculum
Summary
On Sept. 22 the Battle Ground School District Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, accepted a first reading of a CTE textbook and adopted a high-school SEL curriculum. Vote results: agenda (5–0), consent agenda (5–0), CTE textbook first reading (5–0), Wayfinder SEL adoption (3–2).
Here are formal actions taken by the Battle Ground School District Board of Directors on Sept. 22, based on motions recorded in the meeting transcript.
1) Agenda approval - Motion: "I'll move the board of directors approve the agenda as presented." (motion recorded) - Outcome: Approved, 5 to 0. - Notes: Student representatives registered "pro." (transcript)
2) Consent agenda - Motion: "I move the Board of Directors approve the consent agenda as presented." (motion recorded) - Outcome: Approved, 5 to 0. - Items included: minutes, business/operations reports, personnel reports, student travel, financial reports, HeartStream contract approval (2025-26), OSSI school improvement plan for SVHS, Open Doors Grama funding.
3) First reading: CTE textbook, Natural Resources Systems - Motion: "I move the Board of Directors accept the first reading of the recommended CTE textbook Natural Resources System as presented." (motion recorded) - Outcome: First reading accepted, motion passed 5 to 0. - Notes: Committee of CTE teachers and advisory members reviewed multiple texts and recommended the book that aligns with AFNR and FFA standards.
4) Second reading and adoption: high-school SEL curriculum (Wayfinder) - Motion: Board considered the second reading and adoption of the high-school SEL curriculum and voted to adopt. - Outcome: Approved, 3 to 2 (motion passes). - Notes: Extensive discussion preceded the vote, and board members directed staff to produce implementation, funding and measurement plans.
No other formal votes on personnel actions were recorded in the open session. The minutes reflect that citizen comments included repeated calls for staff discipline in a separate personnel matter; the board made no employment action during the meeting.
