New Hires - Rex Stanley (Middle School Head Boys’ Basketball Coach), Haylee Huston (Elementary Teacher),  Jamie Moodenbaugh (Elementary Teacher), Kimber Robertson (Elementary Para Educator),  Brittney Krakenberg, (Elementary Para Educator), Kaylin Todd (Elementary Para Educator),  Josh Seymour (2nd Assistant High School Football Coach), Jackson McFarlin (2nd Assistant High School Football Coach),

Resignations - Jordan Hunt (Elementary Teacher), Bryan Bullock (2nd Assistant High School Football Coach), Brian Demarest (2nd Assistant High School Football Coach)

Bryan Bullock - Middle School Math

Josh Fay - Weights

Josh Seymour - Middle/High School History and Middle School English/Language Arts

Lindsay Bullock - Middle School English/Language Arts

Mr. Hunt reported that we will have the WRC program again and reported that he has four staff members for the upcoming year.  He shared that he hired three new paraeducators and that he also hired a new 4th-7th grade special education teacher, a new 4th grade teacher and a new 5th grade teacher.  New elementary teachers, Haylee Huston and Jamie Moodenbaugh were present and expressed their happiness to be in the district.  Mr. Prather introduced his new teachers, Josh Seymour and Kalie Bracy who were present and reported on his new paraeducator.  Board members welcomed and congratulated the new staff members.

Mr. Rutherford reported that last year 106 students received food handlers cards, 48 students received CPR cards, 46 students received forklift certificates, 25 students received Natural Resources Precision Exam Certificates, 5 students received culinary 1 certificates, 5 students received culinary 2 certificates, 1 student received a nutrition certificate, 10 students received Art 1, 4 students received Art 2, 3 students received Art 3, 26 students received 21st Century Skills, 2 students received Computer Science, 9 students received Digital Media, and 3 students received Commercial Photo. He reported on summer projects, noting that a new window was added in the culinary room to get air flow, and shared that they are shoring up the breezeway in the AG workshop. Mr. Rutherford reported that they have new dust collector bags coming and reported that he, Mr. Deebach and Mr. Sauceda attended summer conferences.  He reported that 2 students competed at Nationals in SkillsUSA.  Mr. Rutherford also reported on the following grants: Perkins, CTE Equivalency, and Coal Transition. He shared that Maria Gluesenkamp Perez took a funding request of two million and pushed forward, noting that a little over one million will get us a shell and another million would be needed for contents.  He reported that they have opened the Non Traditional Grant and Perkins Reserve. Mr. Rutherford noted that he is working on curriculum review, adding that he is happy with math, and reported that he will work with teachers on ELA this year. Mr. Rutherford also spoke about the Water Apprenticeship Program,  High School and Beyond Plan, College in the High School, and New Market Skills Center Program, noting that he is glad that we have joined the consortium. Discussion was held regarding why we would be a part of a program that takes FTE away from us.  Mr. Rutherford explained that kids stay here for College in the High School and the programs at New Market are not offered here.  Discussion was held regarding the loss of students to programs with shorter hours. Mr. Rutherford also reported that Mr. Workman is working on getting a menu that will meet the nutrition guidelines and hope to offer meals for students during the second semester. 

Mr. Prather reported that he and Mr. Hunt attended the principals conference in June, sharing that it was a good conference and that he appreciated being able go.  He shared that it was a good first day back, adding that the speaker gave a good message on equity and inclusion. Mr. Prather shared that they will have school improvement and goals tomorrow, open house on Wednesday, and staff in rooms on Thursday, and students return on Tuesday.

Mr. Hunt reported that they are getting ready for kids, adding that they want to change the trajectory of kids lives, academic goals, and want to dive back into it, adding that they are ready for Tuesday.  Mr. Hunt reported that he is excited about the new teachers, and appreciates the fact that they were able to hire a little earlier and were able to get good quality teachers that will do a good job and are well known for management. Discussion was held regarding class sizes. Mr. Hunt shared that they feel good about the numbers.

Mrs. Wickert reported the fund balance on file with treasurer is $1,828,228.06, noting that it is a 13.25% fund balance.  She shared that she is projecting to end the year with a 16.25% fund balance.  She reported on safety net and insurance costs for the 25-26 school year.  Mrs. Wickert reported that she is starting to work on year end journal entries and closing the 24-25 school year.  Discussion was held regarding the insurance cost increase.  Mrs. Wickert explained that Clear Risk is the only insurance that will take school districts.

Superintendent Schutz spoke about his presentation to the staff regarding budget.  He shared that he wants to grow academically and shared that they are working on that as an administration, noting that it is their mission moving forward. He shared that it was a good first day and reported on safety net.  Superintendent Schutz reported that he sent a letter for the Creekside development and shared that the County asked for a SEPA response to see if we can get mitigation fees. He shared that he is excited for the school year.  Mr. Mikota shared that he likes the statement for improving academics and is proud to hear student successes and true achievements and wants to see academics thrive.  

Mr. Mikota shared that he received a notice for a WSSDA zoom that he will try to attend on September 20th for board members to cast votes for elected positions.  

Discussion was held regarding forecasting the travel budget and whether will will have enough if we continue to be successful. Mrs. Wickert reported that we have budgeted $20,000. Superintendent Schutz shared that we may have to look at moving from $20,000 to $30,000 to make sure that activities are supported.  

No discussion was held on the following vouchers and payroll:

ASB Fund Balance

Check Summary 8/08 ASB Warrant 38402698 Totaling $324.36

Check Summary 8/13 ASB Warrants 38402699 - 38402701 Totaling $4,638.09

Check Summary 7/31/2025 CPF Warrant 38200081 Totaling $20,899.12

Check Summary GF AP 8/25 Warrants 38114611 - 38114621 Totaling $60,705.67

Check Summary 8/15 GF AP Warrants 38114622 - 38114650 Totaling $48,690.40

Check Summary 

Check Summary 8/29 Payroll AP Warrants 38114651 - 38114668

Check Summary 8/29 Payroll Direct Deposits 900016841 - 900016939 Totaling $806,857.11

Check Summary 8/29 Payroll CT Wires 202400034 - 202400035 Totaling $138,437.42 

Mr. Mikota reviewed policies as follows:

3143 Notification and Dissemination of Information about Student Offenses and Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm

3210 Nondiscrimination

4260 Use of School Facilities

There were no questions or comments.

Mr. Mikota reviewed the procedures as follows:

2161P Procedure - Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students

2140P Procedure - High School Graduation Requirements

There were no questions or comments.

Superintendent Schutz explained that the recommendation from OSPI is to charge $5.15 for adult lunches to be in compliance with USDA guidelines.

No discussion was held on the approval of special education agreements as follows:

Interdistrict Agreement for the Provision of Educational Services with Toledo School District for DM

Interdistrict Agreement for the Provision of Educational Services with Toledo School District for ES

Interdistrict Agreement for the Provision of Educational Services with Toledo School District for HS

Interdistrict Agreement for the Provision of Educational Services with Toledo School District for SB

Interdistrict Agreement for the Provision of Educational Services with Toledo School District for EM 

Mr. Mikota did a first reading of policy as follows:

3143 Notification and Dissemination of Information about Student Offenses and Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm

3210 Nondiscrimination

4260 Use of School Facilities