1. New Hires - Megan Evander (Middle  School Assistant Track Coach), Tamara Johnston (High School Assistant Track Coach), Dani Tupuola (2nd Assistant Middle School Track Coach), Jerry Welch (Bus Driver) Caleb Perz-Stewart (2nd Assistant Middle School Track Coach), Gary Reboin (2nd Assistant High School Track Coach)
2. Resignations - James Carney (Middle School Assistant Track Coach), Jeorgi Ritzman (Secondary Paraeducator), Patricia Coleman (Bus Driver) effective March 13, 2025,  Jordan Hunt (Middle School Girls’ Basketball Coach), Eric Hersman (High School Head Boys’ Basketball Coach)
3. Supplemental Contracts for Coaches and Title II Effective School Stability

Mr. Rutherford reported on the following: 

• Apprenticeship Night, planned for tomorrow night
•  Culinary class making meals for staff
• FFA districts
•  SkillsUSA state, coming up Thursday, Friday and Saturday
• Meeting at New Market Skills, noting that we are the number two biggest chapter in the state.

Discussion was held regarding the apprenticeship night.  Mr. Rutherford explained that he invited everyone from Lewis County, noting that we have to have 10 to continue the program.

Elementary Principal Mr. Hunt reported on the following:

• Mr. Mikota came to the elementary to speak to 3rd graders about electricity
• Upcoming conferences / report cards
• Teacher evaluations
• Spring break
• Field trips
• State testing
• Kindergarten screening
• PLC survey/agenda

Middle/High School Principal, Mr. Prather reported on the following:

• End of Quarter
• Student led conferences
• State assessments
• Substitutes for March
• Number of students turning out for spring sports
• CTE book study

Mrs. Wickert reported the fund balance on file with the treasurer is $1,702,771.29, which is a 12.36% fund balance.  She reported that special education enrollment was 105 and FTE was 767.14. She shared a fund balance comparison, noting that most of the expenditures are about half way except for purchased services which are a little high. She reported that she is watching contracted services pretty close.  Mrs. Wickert reported that we completed the audit, adding that it was a clean audit. She shared that she is beginning the budget for the 25-26 school year.  

Discussion was held regarding state expenditures.  Superintendent Schutz explained that sports costs are always covered and the district covers the cost of the coaches, but activities, such as cheer and band have to cover some of their own costs.  Mr. Kinswa explained that we allotted $20,000 to ASB about 10 years ago to ensure kids go to state. Discussion was held regarding the photographers.  Superintendent Schutz explained that it comes at the cost of the district.

SS - Superintendent Schutz reported on legislation, adding that it doesn't look like we will get much for MSOC's and special education.  He shared that there are 148 kids out for spring sports.  Superintendent Schutz shared that the scholarship dinner will be held this Friday at Jesters and that tickets are sold out.  He shared that Dan has done a good job with it. Superintendent Schutz reported that we are getting ready for spring break and conferences. He shared that he is impressed with the buildings, adding that there have not been a lot of challenges this year and he hopes to finish year strong.  Superintendent Schutz shared that we are just doing small projects in maintenance due to funding.  

Discussion was held regarding how some of the head coaches and assistants are getting the same pay.  Superintendent Schutz explained that some of the coaches have chosen to split the stipend equally and have the help.

Superintendent Schutz reported that he hopes to hear something soon about the small schools grant that we applied for last year, but added that he is not hearing a lot of positive about it.

Discussion was held regarding whether the Washington State Gambling Commission invoice is an annual invoice. Mrs. Wickert explained that it is.

Discussion was also held regarding the Travers invoice for the exit lights.  Mrs. Wickert explained that the exit lights were purchased as part of the grant that Dave got.

No Discussion

3211 / 3211P  Superintendent Schutz explained that these just have updates that are required by OSPI. 

3205 / 3205P & 5011/5011P - Superintendent Schutz shared that we are going back to the original verbiage per a court case that stated we had to revert back.

Superintendent Schutz explained that we have to do these resolutions if we have to make cuts or reductions so we have the flexibility in the event we have budget concerns.

Superintendent Schutz explained that 5th grade is taking a field trip.

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

3211 Gender-Inclusive Schools

3205 Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited

5011 Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited