REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

 DATE: May 11, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Hybrid Meeting (in-person at District Learning Center and online)

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Barb Polley, Christy Nielsen, Jennifer Puckett, Wade Sanderson, Jason Sanderson, Dia Galvan, Deputy Alex Bushy, Jenann Ross, Laura Clinton, Richard Uhlhorn, Camisha Hughbanks, Chris Hughbanks, Erin Morin, Terry Sanders, Tiffany Viall, Brian Wood, Scott Granger Jr., Jamie Pancho, Carrie Austin, Marc Alteio, and Georgia Mashayekh

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Call to order

Kim Thorpe called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

There were no public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – April 27, 2026
• Payables
• Personnel

Stephanie moved and Jennifer seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

• CHS Skills USA Club

Wade Sanderson shared a presentation with information about the club members, mission, community projects, construction competitions, celebrations, and what the Skills USA club has meant to him.

Different construction class periods have taken time to see the construction going on downtown Chelan and talk to some of the workers about their jobs and the projects.

Several students are considering different trades after taking construction and design classes at CHS.

• Migrant Program – End of Year – Dia Galvan

Dia shared her end of the year report for the Migrant Program explaining what the program is, events during the year, leadership camp, Dare to Dream camp, end of year celebration with recognition certificates, celebration of seniors, data on program counts, and a big thank you to the migrant program team (Juan Mendez, Anahi Hernandez, Carrie Austin) for all of their work.

Dia thanked all of the local businesses, organizations, and volunteers who helped in so many ways this year!

There were some questions about funding and the name of the program as it moves forward.  Dia said that there are still many questions about the state and federal funding for this program.

• School Resource Officer – Yearly Report – Deputy Bushy

Deputy Bushy shared a presentation with information about the SRO program at LCSD.  He works with students, staff, and families on mental health, crisis support, welfare checks, Santa Stars Initiative, perimeter and threat response, mediation and discipline, student modes of transportation, traffic safety frequency, trainings for students and parents, and documented year-to-date impact.

Over the past 3 years, he has built good relationships with the students, and they know that communicating with Deputy Bushy is a safe space.

As the district SRO he gets great opportunities through classes and presentations to communicate and teach kids, staff, and community.

UPDATES              

• Student Representatives

Students were not available tonight.

• Legislative – Stephanie Fuller

No new news with the WA Legislature currently.

CHS – Jamie Pancho

• There was 90% attendance of parents and students at the spring conferences
• Senior Presentations will be happening the week of 5/18 – 5/22
• Assessment testing will continue through May and the first part of June
• Senior Decision Day was held last week to celebrate students and their post high school choices
• Including FAFSA and WAFSA, CHS seniors currently have a 70% financial aid completion rate. The national average is sitting at 51%.
• Evening of Excellence was May 4^th, with over 200 students receiving awards
• CHS Graduation will be on June 5^th in the Chelan High School Gym at 6:30pm

CSI – Brian Wood

• CSI/CDA Graduation will be on June 4^th at 5:30pm at Benson Vineyards
• Assessments are currently happening with Senior exhibitions happening in two weeks
• A recent Leave to Learn opportunity took CSI students to the Sabey AI Data Center near the Pangborn Airport
• Students are studying the Lord of the Flies novel, by William Golding, as a class with discussions and projects

CMS – Terry Sanders

• Focus is on attendance with different incentives for the day and period. There was a 4% absence rate in April.
• Teachers were honored last week with meals and treats during appreciation week
• CMS finished up 9-week intervention cycles for reading and math
• Students signed up for class electives next year with many new choices at the MS level
• CMS was recognized by the WA State Board of Education for academic growth and improvement
• Finalizing staffing for next year after retirement and resignations
• “High Fives in the Hallway” has provided a sense of belonging and positive reinforcement for students and staff when walking between classes each day
• Lion’s Club awarded CMS with a $7000 grant to support the Goat Bucks and Goat Store this year
• There will be a spring parent night for incoming 6^th grade families on May 19th

MOE – Erin Morin

• Final family luncheon for 2026 was last week
• Four classrooms with the best attendance earned a trip to visit the Chelan Boys and Girls Club
• Assessments still happening all through May
• After the cap and gown walk-thru at MOE on 6/4, the Kinders have invited the seniors to stay for lunch and recess
• A new camera system was outfitted on the front door of MOE, so visitors will need to show ID to before entering
• MOE Summer Program staff have been hired, and Erin is still filling positions for next year

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 3245 & Procedure – Students & Telecommunication Devices – 3rd Read
• BP 6250 – Cellular Telephones – 2^nd Read

Both policies and procedures will be moved to the next meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency. RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the Board to executive session at 7:21pm for approximately 60 minutes with no action to be taken.    

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                  Brad Wilson, Superintendent