Board Report - 11/11/2022
Vea la versión en español del Informe de la Junta Directiva aqui.
This is a summary of the Pasco School District Board Meeting on November 8, 2022.
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Special Recognitions
Farewell to Board Member Jesse Campos
Jesse Campos was honored for his service as a school board member during his final board meeting.
Mr. Campos was sworn in as a PSD board member in December 2019 and has spent the last three years working on behalf of Pasco’s students and families. As a token of our appreciation for his service, he was presented with a plaque during a special recognition.
Thank you, Jesse, for your volunteer service and making a positive difference for our students, community, and future.
Recognizing School Psychologists
November 7 – 11 is School Psychologist Awareness Week in Washington, and we celebrated and honored the important work that our school psychologists do to help all Pasco students thrive.
Thank you to the following school psychologists for making a positive difference in the lives of Pasco students:
Vincente Acosta, Longfellow, Captain Gray, and Frost Elementary
Geanette Brumbaugh, Chiawana High School
Larry Bush, Chess and Emerson Elementary and Deaf Education
Elida Fernandez, Reynold Middle School
Duane Franks, Twain Elementary and Ochoa Middle School
Lora Fritz, Maya Angelou Elementary
Leland Graham, Chiawana High School
Darren Hansen, Whittier, Robinson and Curie Elementary
Dawn Heinecke, McLoughlin Middle School
Sandra Henry, McGee and McClintock Elementary
Kurtis Dolman, Livingston and Franklin Elementary
Stella Leatham , Pasco High School
Gene Lemmon , Stevens Middle School
Suzanne Little, Markham Elementary, PiXEL/iPAL, and Chiawana High School
Brittany McNeal, Pasco and New Horizons High Schools
Christian Wutzke, Columbia River Elementary and Ochoa Middle School
And thank you to Dr. Larry Bush (pictured) for celebrating in person with us.
Dual Language Update
During a study session, Carla Lobos, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, presented an update on the district’s Dual Language programs.
Board members spoke to Dual Language teachers, principals, and students to learn first-hand about the programs’ impacts on student’s lives, benefits of the program, how the program evolved at individual schools, considerations as we grow the program, professional development needs for teachers, and more.
Resolution No. 1022 Resolution of Bond Support
Sarah Thornton, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations & Legal Services, presented Resolution 1022 for Board discussion and approval.
Board members and the public were given a chance to express supporting and opposing views of the resolution. After discussion, the board moved to approve Resolution 1022: Resolution Expressing Support of Proposition No. 1—Bonds to Construct, Improve, and Modernize School Facilities as presented.
Career and Technical Education Program Update
Laura Jones, Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE), presented an update on the district’s CTE programs and how they are connected to our district outcomes.
The district has a robust CTE program offering over 40 CTE graduation pathways to students in 16 career clusters. Students have opportunities to earn Industry Recognized Credentials, dual credit through partnerships with Columbia Basin College and Seattle Central College, and career connected learning opportunities.
The district has seen growth in enrollment in our CTE programs, particularly after expanding offerings in our middle schools and course offerings such as American Sign Language, Financial Algebra, Computer Science, and Mental Health and Counseling.
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First Reading of Board Policies
Sarah Thornton, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations & Legal Services, provided a first reading of Board Policy Revisions: 3424 Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication; 3117 (New) Students in or Released from an Institutional Educational Facility; Policy 7425 Lease Capitalization Threshold; Policy 5255 Disciplinary Action and Discharge; and Policy 3423 (Deletion) Suicide Awareness and Prevention (this policy will be deleted because it was previously replaced by policy 2145 Suicide Prevention).
The policies will be presented for second reading and approval during the December 13, 2022 board meeting consent agenda.
Long-Term Facilities Management Plan Update
Michelle Whitney, PSD’s Superintendent, provided an update to the board regarding the ongoing work related to the district’s Long-Term Facilities Management Plan (LTFMP).
Mrs. Whitney presented an overview of the original plan and the revisions that have been made to reflect new context. Next steps include board members approving the LTFMP revisions.
Board Retreat
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