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Pullman School District board meeting, Sep 9, 2026

1 h 06 min

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What happened at this meeting

Pullman board hears reports on Sunnyside Elementary, credit recovery and program compliance 17:11

  • Sunnyside Elementary staff presented on the school's goal of becoming a model PLC school. 22:24
  • A principal reported on the high school's alternative learning and summer school programs, including completion rates for each. 45:38
  • The board took a voice vote on a motion to approve the 2026⁠-⁠2027 minimum basic education compliance report, and no result was announced. 1:00:46
  • The board also discussed a revised policy on students experiencing homelessness and a resolution declaring surplus property. 1:01:28
Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and agenda 0:21
    • Arron Carter called the meeting to order, led the flag salute and read the land acknowledgment statement. 0:21
    • A motion to approve the agenda was made and seconded, and a voice vote was taken. 1:22
  2. High school student government report 1:32
    • A student representative for the Pullman High School ASB reported on the annual block party on Friday, August 28th, and on fall sports. 1:54
    • The student said the homecoming theme would be Venetian Masquerade and that a cheer camp fundraiser would run September 22nd through 25th. 2:52
  3. Board member reports 3:34
    • Lisa Waananen Jones said the WASDA Board of Distinction application was submitted, focused on closing opportunity gaps, especially for students from low-income families. 3:42
    • Craig Nelson reported meeting with Arron Carter and another person to discuss a transportation concern raised by a constituent. 4:43
    • Arron Carter said the board would use work sessions over the next 5 or 6 months to review the strategic plan, which has been in place for about 7 years. 11:33
  4. Superintendent's report 13:15
    • The superintendent said construction had started on the Kamiak slides and that a greenhouse would be installed this fall. 13:15
    • The superintendent said the Boys and Girls Club is exploring a Monday morning program during late start that could begin in January 2027. 14:35
    • The superintendent said enrollment is close to projections but not yet confirmed as accurate under a new system. 16:40
  5. Sunnyside Elementary showcase 17:11
    • Sunnyside staff said the school received the Promising Practice recognition last year and set a goal of becoming a model PLC school. 22:24
    • A staff member said last year's 5th graders, tracked back 3 years, went from like 45% not meeting it to like 23%. 27:56
    • Asked about sharing the work with other schools, a staff member said grade-level teams would be pulled together this year. 38:55
  6. Alternative learning and summer school 45:38
    • The principal said the GPS credit recovery program offers 3 sections during the school day with about 60 students enrolled. 46:18
    • The principal said 23 students attended summer school and took 29 courses, with a 93% completion rate. 46:18
    • A staff member said statewide online programs have completion rates of 50 to 60%. 53:14
  7. Annual program compliance review 54:48
    • A staff member presented the annual program compliance review and said professional learning will focus on collaboration, social-emotional learning and essential standards. 54:58
    • The staff member said the district is in compliance with its Title I plan. 54:58
  8. Belonging update and public comment 58:41
    • A staff member said there was no additional community of belonging update, and Arron Carter said no one had signed up for public comment. ~58:52
  9. Consent agenda 59:45
    • A motion to approve the consent agenda was made and seconded, and a voice vote was taken. 59:45
  10. Minimum basic education compliance report 59:56
    • A staff member said the report was reviewed at the last board meeting and that the district meets the instructional offering requirements. 1:00:14
    • A motion to approve the 2026⁠-⁠2027 minimum basic education compliance report as presented was seconded, and a voice vote was taken. 1:00:46
  11. Policy on students experiencing homelessness 1:01:12
    • A staff member said WASDA revised Policy 31:15 to remove redundant language. 1:01:28
  12. Surplus property resolution 1:02:06
    • A staff member said surplus items would be offered to public and private schools and then to the general public, with the sale run earlier this year. 1:02:26
    • Asked about starting bids for a school bus, the staff member said there is no minimum bid. 1:03:44
  13. Informational items and executive session 1:04:40
    • Arron Carter said the board would recess into a 15-minute executive session from 7:45 to 7:55, with no action to be taken. 1:04:40

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