Sumner board discusses switching meetings to Wednesdays, schedules training and DISC/book‑study

After the student services presentation, Sumner School District board members moved to procedural business and discussed next year’s meeting calendar and board development opportunities. Several members said Wednesdays give staff one extra working day to prepare meeting materials and favored switching regular meetings beginning in September.

Staff said no formal vote was needed that night and that a calendar change would be incorporated during next year’s calendar build. "It would start in September," a staff member said when confirming timing. Board members generally agreed to give staff direction to plan for Wednesdays and to finalize details during the calendar process.

The board also discussed professional development options, including the DISC assessment and a possible board book study. Staff recommended using a facilitator for a formal DISC rollout (they cited Mike Newman as a possible facilitator) and suggested pairing any DISC work with the results of a board self‑assessment so development aligns with strategic priorities. The group agreed to complete the board self‑assessment and use it to inform whether to pursue DISC or a book study in the next calendar year.

Staff noted required trainings and timelines, including OPMA (Open Public Meetings Act) training and a set of trainings named in the meeting as "Wazda," and committed to share materials and scheduling details with board members. No formal motions or votes were recorded on calendar or training decisions during this session; the board agreed on next steps to plan and bring options back.