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Oak Harbor School District board meeting, Jun 8, 2026

2 h 47 min · 4 public speakers

Budget cuts and layoffs ▶ 55:17Enrollment ▶ 58:54Reading and test scores ▶ 27:23

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What happened at this meeting

Oak Harbor board hears superintendent's year-end report and 2026⁠-⁠2027 budget update 27:08

  • The superintendent presented a year-end report on two goal areas, Tier 1 instruction and operations and management, including grant-funded construction of 2 new schools. 27:08
  • A district staff member said revenues in total were $1.5 million below the '25-'26 level and that insurance premiums rose 37%, a $509,000 change in one year for the district. 1:01:45

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Item by item (7)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 14:14
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, and the agenda was approved by unanimous consent. 14:14
    • A motion to approve the consent agenda as published was made and seconded. ~15:44
    • The motion to approve the consent agenda carried. 15:47
  2. Recognitions 15:47
    • A district staff member recognized the school resource officer with the city's We See You Award for 4 years of dedication to Oak Harbor Public Schools. 16:18
    • The district honored its Stars of the Year, including Employees of the Year, the nursing team, a Leader of the Year, a Community Partner of the Year and Volunteers of the Year. 19:31
    • The staff member said the awards were designed by Career Technical Education students at the high school. 19:50
  3. Superintendent year-end report 27:08
    • The superintendent said the district is the only one in the state building 2 schools without local bond debt and is working on other grants. 27:08
    • The superintendent said the district identified priority standards across grade bands and was building proficiency scales as part of Tier 1 instruction work. 27:23
    • The superintendent said buildings need attention with no internal funds and raised a potential bond for the community to consider for aging facilities. 45:47
  4. Public comment 46:07
    • A speaker at public comment thanked district teachers, staff and volunteers. 51:44
  5. 2026-2027 budget update 58:12
    • A district staff member said the draft budget is due July 10th, followed by a public hearing and adoption resolution on August 31st. 58:54
    • The staff member said the levy would bring a $2.2 million projected increase, while insurance premiums rose 37%, or $509,000 for the district. 1:01:45
    • One board member said nothing was too surprising other than the insurance, and the staff member said other risk pool districts saw an average increase of around 40%. 1:14:22
  6. Board comments 1:17:43
    • Nicole Tesch congratulated the girls golf team and Broadview Elementary for raising a little over $18,500 for its Color Run. 1:18:14
    • Josh MacLean described the Home Connection graduation and the AVID program at the middle school. 1:22:49
    • Sharon Jensen thanked the presenters and congratulated the Stars of the Year. 1:24:29
  7. Upcoming events and executive session 1:26:11
    • The chair announced a regular board meeting on Monday, June 29th at 6 PM, followed by a study session on capital facilities. 1:27:44
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~1:26:11

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Video: posted by the district as “School Board Meeting 6/8/2026”