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Longview School District leaders described midyear gains from counting-collections and Number Corner routines, highlighted iReady diagnostics for midcourse corrections and projected rising year-end mastery at two elementary schools.
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During public comment Longview residents reported a shuttle incident in which a student was left at curb and described alleged sexual-assault reports involving high‑school athletes; the board said staff would follow up and collect contact information.
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The Longview School District board adopted preliminary 2026–27 budget parameters and approved revisions to policies 43.10 and 50.11 in voice votes; staff said changes align with WASDA and state statute.
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The board moved policy 50-10 to second reading, approved policy 6215 (expense claim certification) on first reading, and reviewed February enrollment and January budget reports showing enrollment slightly above budgeted average and an anticipated year-end position slightly under budget.
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At a packed Longview School Board meeting, families accused district staff of minimizing alleged sexual assaults at Mark Morris High School. Superintendent Dr. Feininger said the district is cooperating with law enforcement, has engaged a third-party investigator for athletic supervision, and will post updates to a district webpage.
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The Longview School Board approved revisions to Policy 1111 (oath of office) on a second reading, and held first readings of school improvement plan timing and the 3000-series student-focused policy (policy 3207); staff will return for second readings.
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Executive director Patty Bowen told the board the 2024–25 year closed with an ending general fund balance just under $8.9 million (about 7.54% of budgeted expenditures), while federal ESSER dollars wound down and state categorical funding rose, leaving a mixed outlook for 2025–26.
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As required by state law, the Longview School Board appointed Dennis Weber to the 'for' committee and Mary Ann Chambers to the 'against' committee for the replacement capital projects/security/technology levy; the board clarified the appointees act independently and the auditor will circulate voters' pamphlet materials.
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At its Dec. 8 organizational meeting the Longview School Board swore in Susan Donahue (Position 2) and Deborah Panetta (Position 1), elected Don Latala board president and Jennifer Leach vice president, and approved the 2026 meeting calendar and consent agenda.
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The Longview School District board voted to approve the 2025–26 school improvement plans after brief discussion about public access and common priorities across schools, including attendance and PLC alignment.