District staff told the board that WA‑Kids data show increases in kindergarten readiness over recent years and credited the Transition to Kindergarten (TTK) program for notable gains; the district described outreach methods and said the next state building-condition assessment is due in 2028.
Facilities director Eric Bridal detailed custodial, grounds and maintenance staffing, budgets and recent projects; the board approved resolutions authorizing major square‑footage changes for Franklin and the high school and accepted a Black History Month proclamation.
Roosevelt students presented at the Port Angeles School District board meeting, describing substantial reading progress tracked through Accelerated Reader and explaining a 'kudos' behavior-recognition system that rewards positive actions with calls home and public recognition.
Students from Roosevelt Elementary presented student-council projects — including kindness campaigns, a school news video series and food-bank drives — and described measurable classroom growth while the board praised the school’s emphasis on community and student leadership.
Port Angeles School District facilities director Eric Britton told the board the district has 25 custodians (recruiting one more), a custodial supplies budget of $121,800 (YTD $88,124.92) and maintenance budget of $462,450 (YTD $205,799.36); the board approved resolutions advancing Franklin and high-school rebuild specs and accepted an African American History Month proclamation.
District staff told the board Jan. 8 that major capital projects are advancing: a slab-on-grade pour for one building is scheduled Jan. 21, steel erection is expected to begin Feb. 9, GCCM RFP proposals are closing at month-end and staff will continue student and community engagement during schematic design.
Lincoln High presenters introduced students of the month and described new programming: an engineering course cross‑crediting with geometry, two new Prusa 3D printers, CTE/SEAS field trips and $27,000 allocated from OSSI school improvement funds for CTE expansion and a paraeducator for tutoring support.
The district's public-records officer told the board that staff processed 36 public-records requests and 30 student-record referrals last year, reviewed thousands of emails (more than 7,000 across requests) and handled requests that matched more than 16,000 emails; staff outlined redaction, staffing and cost-recovery practices.
The Port Angeles School District board voted Jan. 8 to approve a one-year collective bargaining agreement with the PAEOP unit after staff summarized revisions that include updated job definitions, seniority disclosures, training and leave clarifications and a stipend adjustment.
Finance director Karen Casey reported a year‑end general fund balance of about $3.0 million and improved OSPI financial‑health projection; the board approved a transportation budget extension to cover a delayed bus delivery and related cost uncertainty.