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Director briefs board on priorities ahead of state legislative session: funding, recruitment and safety
Summary
Director Tash told the board the district is preparing for the state legislative session in 76 days, highlighting possible action on K–12 funding (basic ed, special ed, mental health), teacher recruitment and retention, curriculum reviews, safety and technology infrastructure.
Director Tash told the board she has been coordinating with other districts ahead of the state legislative session and outlined likely areas of focus for proposals and advocacy, including K–12 funding, teacher recruitment and retention measures, curriculum and standards reviews, safety measures and infrastructure investments. "There's discussions going on about k through 12 funding, for increased allocations and basic ed, special ed, and mental health services," Tash said, summarizing priorities discussed among districts.
She encouraged community engagement and invited the public to a legislative forum on Dec. 5 with the district's legislative representatives. The briefing was informational; the board did not take new formal positions at the meeting but discussed the need to monitor potential mandates and funding opportunities in the coming session.
