REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: March 9, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM

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

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Barb Polley, Christy Nielsen, Jennifer Puckett, Imani Goings-Marrero, Tiffany Viall, Jamie Pancho, Kirk Marshlain, Scott Granger Jr., Erin Morin, Brian Wood, Caryn Ludwig, Krystina Nelson, Corianne Courtney, Beth Vincent, Rich Vincent, Kylie Romero, Kristen Desgroseillier, Sean Desgroseillier, Jennie Dalgas, Paul Hunter, Vicki Hoffman, Marc Altieo, Jody Petersen, Jennifer Polly, Bob Soost, 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
• Caryn Ludwig came to express her feelings about the district’s consideration of hiring an elementary music teacher without a music certification. She asked that the board and district hire a highly qualified music teacher to replace Bob Soost when he retires at the end of the year.
• Krystina Nelson spoke about the great music program at MOE. As a parent, she has enjoyed the depth of learning the students get before entering middle school, and she is concerned about the hiring process for MOE Music teacher.
• Cory Courtney shared her concern about the future of the LCSD music program for MOE. She stated brains of people who study music develop differently than those that don’t study music. She believe it is important to have a teacher who is trained in music to continue the quality music program for math, science, music and the future.
• Beth Vincent came to say that the music program is very important in their family, and that the love of music starts in elementary school. She stated music builds skills for math, science, and engineering.

• Brad stated that there was public comment that was submitted via email. Each Board member has a copy of it, and it is part of the public comment records for this meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – February 23, 2026
• Payables
• 2026-2027 Preschool Calendar
• Approve Superintendent 2026-2027 Contract
• 2025-2026 Calendar Update – April 3 Early Release Day

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

PRESENTATIONS

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared a presentation with data from many of the fall and winter assessments, and update on professional learning for certified and classified staff, PLC Leader training, workshops, classroom visits and debriefs, and instructional committee updates.

• Student Services & Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

Kirk thanked all of the paraeducator support staff at MOE, CMS, CHS, Preschool, and the district-wide SPED support staff. He is grateful for all that they do to support students and families.

Kirk shared a presentation with information about the current student SPED program status, current and upcoming grants, CMS inclusion model progress, and why this model is working.

UPDATES

• CSI – Brian Wood

Several regional Big Picture schools got together in Wenatchee to share ideas between the students and district programs. They stopped at Rocky Reach Dam on the way back to Chelan to learn about potential careers.

Students are continuing their community partnerships as volunteers and interns while trying out different jobs

CSI had ASB student elections and voted Charly Ensminger as the ASB president.

Some of the students are participating in spring sports.

Student led conferences will be going on this week.

• MOE – Erin Morin

Erin thanked Imani for being an intern at MOE.

Thank you to Dia and Juan for coordinating the interpretation schedules for conferences.

Kinder registration night will be March 25^th with a tour of the classrooms and a ride around the block on a bus.

An art show is scheduled for April 27^th at MOE. Thank you to Jill Deal for coordinating this event.

Thank you to all of the classified staff at MOE. Certified staff will be stepping into classified staff responsibilities for 15 minutes at time to honor the staff.

• CMS – Terry Sanders

Terry thanked all of the translators, admin assistants, and custodians for making a smooth conference week.

Students are making great strides in reading, phonics, and math through interventions.

Mix-it-up Mondays are gaining popularity via students sitting with different people on Mondays during lunch.

February was the best attendance month of the 2025-26 school year so far.

• CHS – Jamie Pancho

Jamie thanked the MS/HS kitchen staff. They provide so many meals each day and always with a smile.

Jason Sanderson and Randy Gleasman both held construction and welding competitions at CHS.

CTE teachers will be going on learning tours to visit other schools. There will be a CTE showcase on March 17th with the culinary arts students providing dinner.

55% of CHS students are on the honor role.

Jazz Night at the High School was put on by the band students as a fundraiser for the Music Booster Club.

Building leadership team is still researching the possibility of students having no phones from bell to bell but allowing for lunch period.

• Student Representatives

Imani shared a bit about classes and how she is enjoying the cooking classes at CSI.  She talked about her upcoming conference and answered questions from Brad.

• Legislative – Brad Wilson

Brad shared that the state legislature wants to make big cuts to the Transition to Kindergarten, plans to push out the bus depreciation timeline, reduce funding for running start students for both K12 districts and community colleges, and provide no increases to MSOC money for districts.   The end of session will be this Thurs. 3/12.

SUPERINTENDENT

• Celebrations

Brad thinks of the classified staff as the central nervous system of the district, helping to keep everything and everyone running so that learning can happen. Georgia has organized treats for all educational support professionals from Debs Delights. Happy Educational Support Professionals Week!

• Post-secondary outcomes

Brad shared a presentation with information about what students are doing after high school and explained all of the graphs with different breakdowns.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 3422 & Procedure – Student Sports – concussion and Head Injuries – 2nd Read

Christy moved and Jennifer seconded a motion to approve BP 3422 & procedure as presented; motion carried.

• BP 3432 & Procedure – Emergencies – 2nd Read

Christy moved and Jennifer seconded a motion to approve BP 3432 & procedure as presented; motion carried.

• BP 6217 & Procedure – Electronic Funds Transfer – 1st Read

BP 6217 & Procedure will be taken to the next meeting for a 2^nd reading.

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.

Kim moved the board to executive session at 7:20pm for approximately 30 min. RCW42.30.110

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 7:47pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                Brad Wilson, Superintendent