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Parents and educators raise class-size and staffing concerns; students highlight Homecoming events
Summary
During public participation and communications the board heard a resident oppose removing the Salutatorian designation, a union representative raise elementary class-size concerns, and a student rep update the board on Homecoming and spirit-week activities.
At the Oct. 3 meeting Resident Isaac Adams urged the board not to eliminate the Salutatorian designation from policy IKC, telling board members he believes the recognition should remain.
North Bend Education Association representative Eva Varga told the board both elementary schools "were happy to have a vice principal at both schools to support staff and students" but said a couple of elementary grades were expressing concern about class sizes. The minutes also record staff and program highlights: Amber Yester has started a music class for life-skills students and Nathan Helland has started a radio station at the high school.
High school representative Isabella Farmer addressed the board with updates on events and sports, noting Homecoming and spirit week were occurring that week; student Amelia Peck was listed but unable to attend. The comments and association report flagged class-size and staffing areas the board may follow up on during budget or staffing discussions.
