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Vashon Island school board approves reduction in force, organizational chart and several policies; names new student-services director
Summary
The Vashon Island School District board approved Resolution 830 (a reduction in force for 2026–27), accepted a facilities report, approved an organizational chart and administrator contracts, adopted several policies including pesticide notification, and announced the hire of Anna Marie Dufo as director of student services.
The Vashon Island School District Board of Directors on Thursday approved Resolution 830, a reduction in force for the 2026–27 school year, and carried a series of administrative actions including acceptance of a facilities report, approval of an organizational chart and administrator contracts, and adoption of new and updated policies.
The board moved and voted to pass Resolution 830 after an advisory vote from the student representative. The board also voted to accept the district facilities report; the superintendent said a bond planning team will meet through the spring to develop scenarios for a possible bond measure the board could place on a February ballot.
Superintendent and staff outlined a proposed reorganization that reduces administrative staffing by a net 1.6 FTE through position changes and internal realignments; the board voted to approve the organizational chart that formalizes those changes. The board additionally approved an administrator contract for 2026–27.
Administration announced the hire of Anna Marie Dufo as director of student services; the district described Dufo’s background as including assistant superintendent roles, school leadership, and counseling experience.
The board also approved policy updates and new policies: an updated capitalization-threshold policy (6035/635) and a new pesticide notification, hosting and recordkeeping policy (6895). Chair commented on the facilities presentation, saying, “I was really impressed with the team that came and spoke to us — I feel like we are in exceptionally good hands.”
Budget and hiring timelines noted in the meeting: district staff expect the legislative budget documents by April 1; the board will receive an initial combined revenue/expense picture on April 23 and hold a budget work session May 12. The assistant principal/athletic director hiring process is advancing with finalists to be interviewed in early April; the dean-of-students position had an internal posting window.
Next steps: the bond-planning team will meet through the spring to prepare recommendations for the board, and the district will continue budget development as state information becomes available.
