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Assistant superintendent requests OSPI 180‑Day waiver to allow a parent/teacher conference day for grades 1–3
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Trisha Smith told the board she will present an OSPI 180‑Day waiver requesting one day for parent/teacher conferences for grades 1–3 to help students transition to the new school year; the waiver aims to support relationship-building and reinforce attendance, behavior and performance.
Assistant Superintendent Trisha Smith presented the district's request for an OSPI 180‑Day waiver that would permit one day for parent/teacher conferences for students in grades one through three. She explained the waiver's purpose is to support transitions to the new school year by giving teachers and families time to meet.
Smith said the district intends the conference day to help build relationships between teachers, students and parents; to review classroom expectations; and to reinforce positive school habits such as attendance, behavior and academic performance. No formal vote on the waiver was recorded in the meeting minutes excerpt; the item was presented as part of the administrative report for future consideration.
