Centralia School District

March Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Centralia High School Performing Arts Center

5:00 p.m. Board Meeting

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97735204481 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centraliaschooldistrict

Our Mission: Prioritize Students- Uphold High Expectations- Champion Hope- Cultivate Collaboration

Our Vision: All Students Achieve Academic and Personal Excellence

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Flag Salute Marilyhn Merryman, Washington Elementary School Student
  C. Record Attendance
   

Tim Browning, President

Deb Parnham, Vice President

Sarah Holmes, Director

Lisa Leon, Director

Kayla Mounts, Director

Kycen Donahue, Student Director

Lilyian Trousdale, Student Director

Maddie Ahern, Student Director Elect

  D. Approval of the Agenda
II. Public Comment
III. Student Awards
  A. For the Love of Writing
   

Edison Elementary School

Leighton Hughes-Hernandez, 6th Grade, "Ode to Movie Theater Popcorn"

Leilani Pennypacker, 6th Grade "Five Senses"

Nora Thomas, 6th Grade, "Ode to a Churro"

 

Fords Prairie Elementary School

Ana Garcia, 4th Grade, "Disneyland"

Brissa Arevalo, 6th Grade, "The Worst Birthday of my Life"

Collin Sawhill, 4th Grade, "Penguins and their History"

Nikoda West, 2nd Grade, "Spiders"

 

Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School

Alivia Valentine, 4th Grade

Charles (Javi) De Los Santos. 5th Grade

Dylan Niemi, 1st Grade

Julian Cabrera Cruz , 1st Grade

Kilian Garcia Rivera, 1st Grade

Liam Sanchez-Santana, 1st Grade 

Madeline Grund, 1st Grade

 

Oakview Elementary School

Arianna Hack, 6th Grade. "The Mayan Civilization Compared to Today"

Cora Aslin, 3rd Grade, "Cats are Better Pets"

Esmeralda Silva-Ortiz, 3rd Grade, "Confused Christmas Penguin"

Miguel Ramirez Morales, 5th Grade, "Jackie Robinson"

 

Washington Elementary School

Marilyhn Merryman, 5th Grade, "The Sky"

Ava George, Kindergarten, "Writing Practice"

Ander Cuevas Tafolla, Kindergarten, "Writing Practice"

  B. On Target, Tiger Way, & Bullseye Awards
   

On Target Award

  • Izek Mettler, Fords Prairie Elementary School
  • Jose Alcaya-Minor, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
  • Benjamin Perez, Oakview Elementary School
  • Helen Tomas Gaspar, Washington Elementary School
  • Kennedy Morrow, Centralia Middle School
  • Caden West, Futurus High School
  • Kale Gearardo, Centralia High School

The Tiger Way Award

  • Alexa Garcia Altamirano, Fords Prairie Elementary School
  • Leona Parsons, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
  • Addison Loney, Oakview Elementary School
  • Marilyhn Merryman, Washington Elementary School
  • Alina Romero, Centralia Middle School
  • Chloe Garcia, Futurus High School
  • Ezra Myers, Centralia High School

The Bullseye Award

  • Aiden Gutierrez-Hernandez, Fords Prairie Elementary School

 

IV. Golden IT Awards
 
  • Yahcel Lima Velasquez, Centralia High School
  • Tenley Steffen, Fords Prairie Elementary School
V. Staff Awards
  A. The CHAMPS Award and The Catalyst Award
   

The CHAMPS Award

  • Natalie Chambers, Fords Prairie Elementary School
  • Morigan Eidinger, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
  • Anna Martin, Oakview Elementary School
  • Curtis Leitch, Washington Elementary School
  • Ana Summers, Centralia Middle School
  • Danette Jones, Centralia High School

 

The Catalyst Award

  • Danielle Schwizke, Fords Prairie Elementary School
  • Jen Hurley, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School
  • Chelsie Sortor, Oakview Elementary School
  • Connie Natcher, Washington Elementary School
  • Hannah De Lair, Centralia Middle School
  • Ashley Myers, Centralia High School
VI. Winter Sports at State Recognition
  A. Boys Swim
   

2A WIAA Academic State Champions

 

  • Cameron Lewis 
  • Eli Baldwin
  • Ethan Weiher
  • Evan Thummel
  • Jake Johnson
  • Jimbo Bringman
  • Kamryn Hernandez
  • Nam Dihn Nhat Nguyen
  • Will Guthrie

Jimbo Bringman, 3rd place, 100 Fly

Jimbo Bringman, 6th place, 200 Individual Medley

  B. Boys Wrestling
   
  • Benito Escalera-Zamudio, 5th place, 126 lbs
  • Hunter Van Der Hoeff, 6th place, 132 lbs
  • Adrian Hernandez Ceja, 7th place, 106 lbs
  C. Girls Wrestling
   

Girls Team Finish-7th Place

  • Arisbeth Rojas Ramirez
  • Eva Reinitz
  • Ramona Reinitz
  • Autumn Weinke
  • Jayden Krogness
  • Ana Blankenship
  • Sydny Andrews

 

Ramona Reinitz, 2nd place, 120 lbs

Eva Reinitz, 3rd place, 115 lbs

Jayden Krogness, 4th place, 135 lbs

VII. Video Reports (Informational Only)
 

The following video reports have been provided to the Board of Directors in advance of this meeting for their individual review. These reports will not be presented or discussed during the meeting, but are included here for transparency and public access. Community members are encouraged to view the reports at their convenience using the links below. No formal action will be taken on these items during this meeting unless otherwise noted.

  A. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Video Report
   

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Video Report Link

  B. Food Service Report
   

Food Service Department Video Report Link

VIII. Reports to the Board
  A. Washington Elementary School Presentation Danielle Vekich, Principal at Washington Elementary School
   
  B. Adopotions and Pilot Overview Jeff Broome, Exec. Director of Teaching and Learning
   

Adoptions and Pilot Overview Presentation

  C. Student Board Representative Report L.Trousdale, K.Donahue, and M. Ahern Student Reps
  D. Superintendent Report Lisa Grant
  E. Strategic Plan Update Lisa Grant
IX. Approval of Consent Agenda
  A. Previous Meeting Minutes Lisa Grant
   
  B. Personnel Samantha Mitchell, Exec. Director of Human Resources
   
  C. Budget Status Report Joe Vetter, Executive Director of Fiscal Services
   
  D. Voucher Warrants Joe Vetter, Exec. Director of Fiscal Services
   
  E. Travel Requests
   
X. New Business
  A. Consideration of Approval of first reading of Board Policy
   
   
  B. Consideration of Approval of first and final reading of board policy
   
   
  C. Consideration of Approval of Amplify CKLA Caminos Jeff Broome, Exec. Director of Teaching and Learning
   
  D. Consideration of Approval of Benchmark Adelante Jeff Broome, Exec. Director of Teaching and Learning
   
  E. Consideration of Approval of Book Adoption Jeff Broome, Exec. Director of Teaching and Learning
   
  F. Consideration of Approval of RWT Curriculum Jeff Broome, Exec. Director of Teaching and Learning
   
  G. Consideration of Approval of Textbook Adoption Jeff Broome, Exec. Director of Teaching and Learning
   
  H. Resolution 2026-02: CSD Support of Lewis County Thriving Generations Device-Free Weekend Challenge
   
   
XI. Board Member Reports
XII. Closing Items
  A. Future Meeting Schedule and Board Recommended Agenda Items for Future Meetings
   

Study Session

Thursday, April 16, 2026

5:00 p.m. at Centralia High School Performing Arts Center

 

Board Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026

5:00 p.m. at Centralia High School Performing Arts Center

  B. Executive Session
   

To discuss the performance of a school district employee. RCW 42.30.110.

  C. Adjourn Meeting