Cle Elum-Roslyn School District

Minutes

June 22nd 2026 Business Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

District Central Office

4244 Bullfrog Rd

Cle Elum, WA 98922

Directors Present

C. Nicholls, J. Belcher, L. Nicholson, M. Medalen, Z. Hill

Directors Absent

J. Simons

Guests Present

J. DuMars

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Z. Hill called a meeting of the board of directors of Cle Elum-Roslyn School District to order on Monday Jun 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Open Meeting

  • Excuse Board Member Absence: Jen Simons- MM / LN (msp)
  • Addition or Deletion to Agenda: No
  • Adopt Agenda: CN / MM (msp)

C.

Approve Minutes

L. Nicholson made a motion to approve the minutes from May 11th 2026 Business Meeting on 05-11-26.
C. Nicholls seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
L. Nicholson made a motion to approve the minutes from June 8th 2026 Work Session on 06-08-26.
C. Nicholls seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. SUPERINTENDENT & WARRIOR COUNCIL REPORT

A.

Report

JB discussed all of the wonderful donations we have received for the board to approve and thanked our doners and stakeholders. John also discussed the AC project and possible completion date, the irrigation project, 7-12 program, the Boys & Girls club and CTE programming for next year. 

 

Lacey awarded the staff who couldn't make it to the June 8th meeting with their Board Awards for going Above and Beyond. 

III. SUGGESTIONS / PUBLIC COMMENT

A.

Comment

Jeanine Rodine, a resident of Roslyn and a retired teacher of 45 years commented on her concerns for the 7-12 configurations. She asked the board that we slow the process down, involve children, and build to keep 7-8 grade separate from the High School.

 

Karen Hiken, also a retired teacher stated her two reasons why she thinks putting 7-8 graders with 9-12 isn't a good idea. Her reasons included possible intimidation from the upper classmen and pregnancy could become a bigger problem in our school community.  She suggested to the board they rethink this consideration. 

 

Dr. Lauren Peterson stated he had made a comment on social media regarding the 7-12 model and discussed the 3 points he found as he looked over the comments he had received.  The points included people need to be better informed now vs later, some people think it is a terrible idea but others were open to the idea if they were informed on how separation will happen, and the last point was if we proceed with the renovation pathway, the public needs to be assured that this has longevity and isn't a quick fix.  

IV. DISCUSSION

A.

Discussion

  • Ann Leichleiter of the Boys & Girls Club introduced Angela VonEssen, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. Following the introduction, Ann provided an update on the organization's programs, including the average number of students served and meals provided. Ann also shared progress updates on the new Community Hub project, outlining the current status of the project, funding sources, funding shortfalls, and what the next step is.
  • John talked about the Board Retreat on Monday July 13th and discussed what will be on the agenda.
  • Scott Brown the HS principal and the board discussed the Cell Phone policy and what should take place for next year.
  • Elizabeth gave a budget update and discussed the Budget Hearing that will be on the Monday July 27th board agenda. 

 

V. BOARD COMMENTS

A.

Comments

CN- Said the Nike Outdoor National Track Meet in Oregon was a cool experience and opportunity for our kids.

LN- Gave props to the teachers for a very long week at the end of school.

JB- Hopefully no snow days next year because the last day of school was not good attendance and the HS only had 10%.

 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Z. Hill
C. Nicholls made a motion to Adjourn.
M. Medalen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.