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Wenatchee School District board meeting, Sep 22, 2026

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Wenatchee school board approves capital bond authority and in lieu replacement resolutions 1:38:46

  • The district's bond underwriter presented on bond tax rates and financing, saying $275 million in bonds would likely be sold in 2 or 3 sales and describing a $1.46 average bond tax rate. 12:21
  • The board held a first read of policies 2230, 3115, 3120, 3124, 3246, 2100 and 5004, which a staff member said would move to second read on October 13th. 1:06:10
  • The board approved new in lieu replacement option Resolution 1226. 1:39:28

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Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 0:58
    • Tucker Jackson said the meeting was in English with translation services available and asked for changes to the agenda, hearing none. 0:58
    • The consent agenda included minutes of the 9/8/26 regular meeting, vouchers and payroll, personnel and surplus reports, contracts, field trips, policies with non-substantive changes, the July financial report and the September enrollment report. 1:25
    • Tucker Jackson announced the motion to approve the consent agenda carried. 2:05
  2. District spotlight on student leadership 2:05
    • Student leaders from Westside High School and Wenatchee High School presented updates on school activities for ASB night. 2:15
    • The Westside High School update described an orientation, a fall open house on September 9th and a fall dance planned for October 23rd. 2:38
    • The Wenatchee High School update said ASB was focusing on students' daily routines and described homecoming week activities with a Jurassic Park theme. 6:17
  3. Bond financing presentation 11:39
    • Tucker Jackson said there did not appear to be any citizen comment, and the district's bond underwriter then presented on bond tax rates, assessed value and interest rates. 11:39
    • The presenter said the $275 million in bonds would likely be sold in 2 or 3 sales, with a $1.46 average bond tax rate and a total of about $444 million over about a 20-year period. 31:22
    • In response to Tucker Jackson, the presenter said the model used 3% assessed value growth and did not include additions discussed from the port's perspective. 41:06
  4. Bond outreach update 48:07
    • A staff member described community outreach on the bond, including weekly Bond Bites videos and presentations at schools, departments and community groups. 48:07
    • The staff member said the architects would present new renderings on October 13th and that the district was building a plan in case the bond does not pass. 50:42
    • Tucker Jackson thanked staff for the work. 54:24
  5. Professional development plan 54:28
    • District staff presented the professional development calendar, describing a focus on job-embedded learning and a first half-day professional development day on October 7th. 55:21
    • A staff member said staff had 5 professional development days before school started and that this is the first year with 4 half days built into the calendar. 1:01:25
    • One board member said the work is a really important thing staff do and thanked them. 1:03:09
  6. Water testing report postponed 1:04:54
    • A staff member said the water testing report was not ready and would be brought to the board on October 13th. 1:04:54
  7. First read of district policies 1:06:10
    • A staff member reviewed updates to policies on Transition to Kindergarten, students experiencing homelessness, removal or release of students during school hours, and restraint and isolation. 1:06:30
    • Tucker Jackson asked whether there were plans to change the number of TK slots, and a staff member said funding it would be a very expensive proposition for families. 1:07:45
    • One board member said they fully support not restating state law but suggested placing statute references within the body of policies. 1:12:15
    • A staff member said the policies would move to second read on October 13th. 1:18:57
  8. Board goals discussion 1:19:06
    • Tucker Jackson said one goal focuses on improving attendance. 1:20:53
    • Tucker Jackson said the strategic plan goal adds 3 years to the existing 5-year plan. 1:25:12
    • On leveraging relationships with other districts, one board member said they were hesitant about the quantifiable piece and suggested looking at opportunities first and creating more later. 1:31:05
  9. Capital bond resolutions 1:38:46
    • A motion was made to approve Resolution 1126 to allow the district to assign personnel and notify OSPI for the capital bond replacement of Wenatchee High School and HVAC replacement. 1:39:03
    • Mark Belton moved to accept Resolution 1226, the new in lieu replacement option, as presented. 1:39:28
    • Tucker Jackson announced that the motion on Resolution 1226 carried. 1:39:28
  10. Superintendent report 1:39:49
    • The superintendent reported attending Fiestas Mexicanas and holding the first Superintendent's Advisory Council meeting, where technology was discussed. 1:40:06
  11. Board communication 1:41:44
    • Tucker Jackson said there was good participation at the SAC meeting, including from some of the new students. 1:44:55
  12. Executive session 1:44:55
    • Tucker Jackson said the board would recess into executive session until 8:15 to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease, and was not expected to take final action afterward. 1:46:01

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