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Superintendent highlights partnerships and student activities; board pays tribute to departing member Martin
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Summary
The superintendent reported on recent trainings with local conservation and river organizations, anti-bullying public service announcements, and student activities. Board members delivered extended tributes to departing member Martin and welcomed an incoming at-large member after election certification.
The Wenatchee School District superintendent reported on recent community partnerships and student activities, and the board used part of the meeting for tributes to departing board member Martin.
The superintendent described attending a two-day training with the Chelan Douglas Land Trust and the Wenatchee River Institute focused on Indigenous culture and local land and fishing rights. "It was a valuable 2 day training," the superintendent said, and noted networking with local community leaders. The superintendent also highlighted the district’s annual collaboration with Lisa Bradshaw of the Don't Wait Project and a program identified in the transcript as UnMake A Bully; the district premiered student public-service announcements at the Performing Arts Center featuring Washington Elementary, Orchard Middle School and Valley Academy.
Board members provided brief updates on extracurricular activities, including postseason cross country, swim and soccer, and the opening night of the high school production Little Shop of Horrors. Board member Mark (speaker S5) reported on attending the ASL class haunted house and Veterans Day parade.
Several board members delivered personal tributes to Martin for his service and mentorship. One speaker praised Martin’s leadership during superintendent searches and his role in creating a collaborative board culture, urging colleagues to "presume good intentions" when facing conflict. The board also welcomed Caroline as an at-large member following certification of elections, per comments in the meeting.
The meeting concluded with light-hearted remarks and adjournment.
