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Board approves agenda changes and warrants; recognizes math and TSA student teams
Summary
The board amended the agenda, approved consent items and warrants (including accounts payable with one abstention), recognized McFarland Middle School math and TSA teams for regional/state success, and listed upcoming district events including graduation and Husky Beginnings.
The Othello School District board approved an agenda amendment, accepted consent items and approved accounts payable during Monday’s meeting, and took time to recognize student achievements from McFarland Middle School.
At the start of the meeting the chair moved to amend the agenda to replace documentation for item C1‑7 with an updated certificated personnel assignment; a motion was seconded and the board approved the amendment 5–0. Later the board approved required consent items by voice vote (5–0). A motion to approve accounts payable warrants 2 passed with the tally noted in the meeting as four votes in favor and one abstention.
The board recognized two student groups from McFarland Middle School: the Math 'Math is Cool' team, which won regionals and placed second at state in their division (individual student placements were named), and a TSA video team that took first place in the on‑demand video category at state. Teachers Angela Davis (7th‑grade math) and Devon Lewis (CTE) introduced students and described competition formats and preparation timelines; board members offered congratulations and said they would support sponsorship and view student work.
The board also heard presentations on Husky Beginnings (a promotion/recognition event linking middle and high school) and received updates on AI guidance and a Ludakaga Elementary site visit. Staff listed upcoming dates: Future Ready Schools (May 12), Wahitas site visit (May 18), a noon board meeting (May 26), high school graduation (June 5 at 8:00 p.m.), and Husky Beginnings (June 10 at 7:00 p.m.). The meeting recessed into a 15‑minute executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee; no action was announced following the session and the meeting adjourned.
Votes recorded at the meeting were procedural and related to agenda and financial approvals; no ordinances or formal policy adoptions were voted on at this session.
