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Director Gerber outlines National School Boards Association federal priorities; board approves agenda

Othello School District Board of Directors · April 14, 2026
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Director Gerber summarized the National School Boards Association's federal priorities — including fully funding IDEA, strengthening Title I and career and technical education, supporting the educator workforce, improving digital access and opposing vouchers — and the board approved the meeting agenda 4-0.

Director Gerber delivered a legislative report to the Othello School District board on federal priorities promoted by the National School Boards Association, and the board unanimously approved the meeting agenda.

Director Gerber said the NSBA—ocuses this cycle on "fully funding and modernizing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act," noting that "IDEA mandates of federal government cover 40% of especially education costs" while "currently, the…

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