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Yakima School Board administers oaths, approves policy ratings and outlines legal priorities
Summary
At its Dec. 1 meeting at Franklin Middle School, the Yakima School Board swore in directors, heard conference and policy updates from WASDA including potential Title IX and special-education policy changes, and approved ratings for policies 1000.2 0.6 and 1000.2 0.3 by voice vote.
The Yakima School Board met Dec. 1 at Franklin Middle School, where the board performed oaths of office for newly seated directors, received reports from the superintendent and board members about statewide trainings, and approved ratings for two district policies by voice vote.
Superintendent Dr. Green administered the directors' oath of office. During the ceremony one director recited "I, Amy Shuckett, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of The United States and the state of Washington and the laws of the state of Washington and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office at Yakima School District number 7," establishing the formal start of the newly organized board.
Directors and staff reported on the Washington State School Directors Association (WASDA) conference, highlighting law-focused sessions on school discipline and model policies. A board member warned that recent federal and state guidance — especially changes affecting Title IX and special-education law (IDEA) — may conflict and could require policy updates; the board discussed using WASDA model policies and revising district policy in a January retreat.
On governance business the board considered ratings for policies 1000.2 0.6 and 1000.2 0.3. Speaker 3 moved "that we approve the ratings for 1000.2 0.6 and for 1000.2 0.3," Speaker 8 seconded, the chair called for the ayes and the board voiced "Aye." The chair declared the motion passed; the record indicates a voice vote with no tally provided.
The board also acknowledged community engagement items, upcoming events and awards (including a WASL culture kickoff recognition for Davis High School and Adams Elementary), confirmed no executive session was needed and adjourned after announcing its next regular meeting on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at Central Services.
No public commenters were signed up for either public-comment period at the meeting. The board did not take other substantive policy or budgetary actions during this session.
