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Staff presented a first reading to update Policy 3115 so each school has a building point of contact and the obsolete '10 or more unaccompanied youth' threshold is removed; the policy will be redlined and returned for a second reading.
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Trustees approved a Prosser Heights fifth-grade field trip to Starbase using ASB funds, vouchers and payroll, first reading to remove an outdated policy (6505), two WIAA resolutions for Prosser High and Hausen Middle Schools, and consent items A–C.
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Trustees and staff reviewed the district strategic plan, with staff highlighting high-cost items (communication director, technology upgrades, curriculum adoptions) and trustees urging fewer, measurable goals and a shorter planning horizon to match fiscal realities.
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Food services director Darlene Marra told the board the district must submit meal-projection data to OSPI by Feb. 20 to receive USDA commodity allocations and described entitlement funding, commodity types, and processing fees affecting menus and budgets.
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District business staff reported coding errors in teacher grade-level assignments lowered the K–3 ratio on OSPI’s apportionment report, reducing near-term funding; Benton County offered short-term support while staff submit corrections to recover funds by March.
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At the regular meeting the board approved vouchers, the 2025–26 superintendent goals, a 2025 lease agreement for the Missimer/OIE property, the 2025–26 Highly Capable district plan, and consent items A–C; most motions passed by voice vote.
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District technology staff outlined an E-Rate filing for wireless access points and a possible FirstNet partnership to fund cell boosters and reduce monthly cellular costs; staff said the FirstNet option also offers priority traffic during disasters.
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Keene Riverview Elementary presented its school improvement plan prioritizing typical-growth goals on i-Ready (68%) and PLC-driven SMART goals by trimester; midyear data show 43% of students on grade level in reading and 26% in math, with 21% having met typical-growth targets so far.
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Transportation director reported hiring three drivers, progress implementing Traversa routing software, and plans to surplus older buses after OSPI requirements; trustees were briefed on depreciation and surplus processes.
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Strand Elementary principal Gilane Groeneveld presented a school improvement plan showing gains for the district's lowest cohort, while a community commenter and board members raised concerns about the district budget. The board approved the second reading of Policy 5.005, vouchers and consent items and requested a budget deep dive.