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Wenatchee board honors outgoing member Martin Behrendt and hears student band
Summary
Board members paid tribute to outgoing director Martin Behrendt for long service; the meeting included a performance by the combined middle‑school band and student testimonials about the value of music programs.
The Wenatchee School Board opened its Nov. 1 meeting with a tribute to longtime director Martin Behrendt and a performance by the district’s combined middle‑school band.
Board members praised Behrendt for decades of volunteer service, citing work as a levy citizens committee chair, mentorship to staff and board colleagues, and visible engagement with schools. Behrendt thanked the board and said he would share additional remarks at the end of the meeting.
Students from Orchard Middle School and other feeder schools performed and offered short testimonials describing how music programming had built leadership, confidence and community. One student said "music gives me peace and hope," and staff representatives noted the program’s funding is tied primarily to the district’s four‑year educational operations levy approved by voters last February.
Board members and the superintendent thanked teachers, staff and families for supporting extracurricular activities and noted the band’s participation in recent community events. The ceremonial remarks concluded before the meeting moved to the consent agenda and formal business.
