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Everett school board hears annual start of school update 17:51

  • The board adopted the agenda and the consent agenda by general consent. 2:27
  • Director Anna Marie Jackson Laurence reported on proposals voted on at the general assembly where directors vote on WASDA's handbook of positions. 12:02
  • The board heard the annual start of school update, which covered leadership development, induction and professional learning, curriculum supports and facilities and operations. 17:51

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Item by item (10)
  1. Opening and agenda adoption 0:07
    • Jen Hirman called the meeting to order and said Jen Hirman would serve as chair in place of President Mitchell, with 2 directors joining remotely. 0:07
    • Anna Marie Jackson Laurence read a land acknowledgement recognizing the Tulalip tribes. 0:34
    • A staff member said no changes had been made to the agenda since it was published. 2:21
    • The agenda was adopted by general consent. 2:27
  2. Superintendent's report 2:27
    • The superintendent said an IB visiting team would be at Cascade High School next month for a formal verification visit, with a full update to the board at the October 27th meeting. 2:50
    • The superintendent said Jefferson Elementary School received a playground transformation, making it the 4th school in the district to receive one. 4:18
    • The superintendent said the 2026⁠-⁠2027 student art calendar is available to download in English and Spanish. 5:07
  3. Board and student representative comments 6:29
    • Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said changes are coming to environmental standards from HVAC systems to science instruction and may require additional state funding. 6:53
    • Shaina Langley said they observed the WASDA legislative assembly process, where over 70 positions were voted on. 7:38
    • One board member said they were very proud that Everett is part of IB programs. 9:11
  4. Public comment 10:24
    • Jen Hirman asked whether there were any requests for public comment, and a speaker said there were none. 11:45
  5. Legislative update 11:50
    • Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said the general assembly considered approximately 74 items, with each district getting one vote per item. 12:02
    • Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said a new position on required training for school directors was adopted by 85%. 12:02
    • Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said an amendment on limiting student access to personal electronic devices during school passed by 97%, and a proposal on school cell phone policies passed by 87%. 13:18
  6. Consent agenda 17:20
    • A staff member said the superintendent's office received no questions or comments on the consent agenda. 17:44
    • The consent agenda was approved by general consent. 17:51
  7. Start of school update 17:51
    • The new teacher orientation welcomed 65 brand new teachers and the new paraeducator orientation had 85 participants, while the classified job fair drew 375 attendees and produced 72 job offers. 25:51
    • A presenter said the district projects transporting over 8 million miles this school year on 148 routes. 44:37
    • A presenter said enrollment is anticipated to come in low by 91 students on October 1st, driven primarily by kindergarten enrollment. 45:53
  8. Policy reviews 57:55
    • A staff member presented revisions to Policy 1320 and a new Policy 1321 to distinguish between suspending and retiring a policy. 58:42
    • A staff member presented revisions to Policies 2100 and 3121 concerning students with a parent or legal guardian in the military, and one board member said the work is really needed. 1:01:50
    • A staff member presented revisions to Policy 3423 on bleeding control equipment and staff training, and to Policy 3535 on financial aid applications. 1:04:41
    • Policies 1320 and 1321 each proceeded to second reading with no objection. 58:42
  9. Upcoming agenda items 1:07:58
    • A district staff member said the October 13th regular meeting agenda includes post-secondary enrollment patterns, multiple policies for second reading and an Everett High School auditorium design update. 1:08:06
  10. Executive session and adjournment 1:08:55
    • Jen Hirman said the board would hold an executive session to hear an update from legal counsel about potential litigation involving the district. 1:08:55
    • Jen Hirman said the board would hold a closed session to discuss bargaining immediately following the regular meeting. 1:08:55
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~1:08:55

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I was watching a recent news article about IB programs and about how they really do help, especially our highest poverty students and our diverse students, get an education that will put— make them ready for the world stage. So I am so very proud that Everett is part of this.Traci Mitchell · President9:11
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Video: posted by the district as “Everett Public Schools Regular Board Meeting 09.22.2026”