REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: November 10, 2025

TIME: 6:00 PM

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

Present: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Erik Nelson, Christy Nielsen, Barb Polley, Eva Whiteman, Joslyn Bobadilla, Brian Wood, Evan Reister, Dr. Gene Sementi

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS   

• Call to order

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

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

There were no public comments.                             

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – October 27, 2025
• Payables
• Personnel

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion carried.                    

PRESENTATIONS              

• Athletics / Safety

Evan Reister shared updates on the fall sports seasons at the middle school and high school level. He also explained the new WIAA fine system for ejections and appeals. Additionally, Evan shared an update on the district safety and security team, including areas of focus. The possibility of adding a Meet the Goats event for winter and spring seasons was discussed.

UPDATES

• Student Update

Eva shared some examples of how students are approaching staying caught up on work while taking numerous rigorous college level classes. One example was the value in students working together on projects and studying for exams.

Joslyn shared that as a senior, there is a major focus on getting college applications and scholarship applications completed. She was able to attend the FAFSA workshop night hosted at CHS earlier this year.

• Legislative

This year is a short legislative session. The focus continues to be on securing adequate funding for K-12 education, especially in the areas of MSOC and Special Education. Poor state revenue projections have created worry about potential budget cuts.

SUPERINTENDENT

• Election Review – Dr. Gene Sementi

Dr. Sementi reviewed the data from the recent election with special attention paid to the high percentage of voters ages 55 and over who voted compared to low percentages of those under age 55. Also discussed were action steps to review the voter turnout data and collect community feedback in order to prepare for another ballot measure in 2026 or 2027. The board shared feedback that they have heard informally about the November bond measure that did not pass.

• Cell Phone Discussion

Discussion was held regarding a proposal from Mr. Bovingdon and Ms. Slagle to ban cell phones at the middle school and high school via the use of magnetic locking pouches. Initial research shows that the majority of schools in the area who ban phones at all levels have done so via a bell-to-bell ban that calls for phones to not be visible on campus from the start of the day until the end of the day. Wenatchee and Omak school districts are utilizing Yonder pouches with varying results. Concerns shared include students not being able to communicate with parents during an emergency, ways of enforcing the use of locking pouches, and the cost of locking pouches and yearly replacements, and students going off campus for lunch not having access to electronic payment options.

More research and discussion will follow.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS           

• BP 6220 & Procedure – Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements – 1st Read
• BP 5000 Recruitment & Selection of Staff – 2nd Read

RETIRE Procedure 5000 Recruitment & Selection of Staff

• BP 1630 Evaluation of the Superintendent – 2nd Read

Stephanie Fuller moved and Barb Polley seconded a motion to approve the policies and procedures as listed; motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment and/or review the performance of a public employee with no action to be taken. RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the board to executive session at 7:18 pm for approximately 15 minutes with no action to be taken.

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                  Brad Wilson, Superintendent