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Everett school board approves consent agenda by general consent 31:30

A district staff member presented a report on post-secondary enrollment patterns, including FAFSA completion rates and the new School Links High School and Beyond Plan platform. 31:30
The board approved the consent agenda by general consent. 31:30
District staff presented a design update on the Everett High School auditorium modernization project. 56:48
Jen Hirman said the board had 7 policies to review that evening. 1:14:59

Item by item (12)

Opening and agenda adoption 0:17
- Charles Adkins read the land acknowledgement, and the secretary called the roll. 0:47
- A staff member said one change had been made to item 11.02, the personnel report, after the agenda was published. 2:19
- The agenda was adopted by general consent. 2:31
Core value champion recognitions 2:31
- Jen Hirman said the recognition section honored students for the district's core values, and the theme for September was respect. 2:31
- Principals introduced each student and described how the students showed respect at school. 4:15
Superintendent's report 11:45
- The superintendent thanked staff for the October 9th Learning Improvement Day, which focused on social-emotional learning, relationships, belonging and student data. 13:11
- The superintendent said the district would host a legislative forum for superintendents and legislators on October 22nd. 14:52
- The superintendent said the educational specifications process for a new Lowell Elementary School would begin this month, with meetings through February. 15:30
Board and student representative comments 16:45
- Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said they attended an instructional review at View Ridge Elementary School and a fundraiser that raised over $440,000. 18:09
- Shaina Langley said they participated in an instructional review at Silver Lake and described the school's use of data-driven, multi-tiered supports for students. 19:04
- Jen Hirman thanked the district for an e-bike and e-motorcycle safety video and described a free program offering senior citizens at least 65 years old admission to most district athletic events and school activities. 22:34
Public comment 22:34
- The chair said one speaker had signed up for public comment. ~24:17
- The speaker discussed a book on technology and student learning and read comments printed at the beginning of the book. 26:50
Legislative update 29:26
- Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said district legislative priorities would come back to the board around November 10th. 29:43
- Anna Marie Jackson Laurence said the board recommended artificial intelligence technology, transition to kindergarten, full funding of basic education including special education, the Clean Buildings Act and insurance premiums as top legislative priorities for 2027. 30:21
Consent agenda 31:11
- A staff member said the superintendent's office received no questions or comments about the consent agenda. 31:24
- The consent agenda was approved by general consent. 31:30
Post-secondary enrollment report 31:30
- A staff member reported that 53% of Washington students in the class of 2024 enrolled in a post-secondary program that fall and that about 47% of district graduates who went on attended a 2-year college or program. 32:32
- A student representative said many seniors were frustrated with the switch from Naviance to School Links and asked about information directed to students; the staff member said the district could build videos and send them. 51:08
- Jen Hirman asked whether students understood the Washington Guaranteed Admission Program, and a student representative said it was pretty widespread knowledge among seniors. 54:35
High school auditorium modernization update 56:48
- A staff member said five more portables would be moved onto the site, the project would be bid in December and January, and move-in would be at the end of August of 2028. 58:21
- A staff member said the kitchen and cafeteria would move to the main floor and a new elevator would replace an exterior ramp. 58:21
- Asked by Jen Hirman about displaced programs, a staff member said eight portables were planned and an auxiliary gym could be used for food service. 1:12:31
Transition to kindergarten policy review 1:14:59
- A staff member said revisions to Policy 2230 were minor and were to comply with Senate Bill 6260. 1:15:29
- Jen Hirman said the change allows the district to charge tuition but that it was not yet in place. 1:16:14
- The policy proceeded to second reading with no objection. 1:16:14
Human resources policy reviews 1:16:14
- A staff member presented revisions to Policy 5280, Separation from Employment, to comply with House Bill 2264. 1:17:59
- A staff member said shared leave revisions included eligibility for employees who are victims of a hate crime, injured active military or their spouse, or involved in an immigration proceeding. 1:22:15
- Jen Hirman asked whether shared leave was used frequently, and a staff member said the information would need to be gathered. 1:23:55
- Each of the policies proceeded to second reading with no objection. 1:17:34
Upcoming meetings and adjournment 1:24:21
- A district staff member said the board would attend a technology blended learning study session at the October 20th special meeting. 1:24:41
- Jen Hirman said the board would hold a closed session for an estimated 15 minutes to discuss bargaining immediately following the regular meeting. 1:25:39

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