Ryan Grant gave a shout out to Lisa Lemire at the Middle School. A few weeks back football and softball were taking place at the same time. She reached out to local area food trucks and Zuccaro's in Cheney responded, it was the best event to happen at the Middle School in a long time. There were several hundred people in attendance and we were also able to support a small community business. It was a great night out. Zuccaro's was so happy with the amount of food they sold that they came out the next week for a home softball game. It makes great community connections. 

Dr. Headrick presented the State of the District and the draft Board Operating Principles that she was unable to present the previous week due to an unforeseen family emergency. 

Chuks started this year going to Michael Anderson Elementary. He asked students in grades 3, 4 and 5 about the start of the school year and how they felt it was going. Students felt the work was starting out really intense and that they needed more teacher help, such as resources or more explanations on their school work. Some areas for concern was littering on the playground. Students wish others would be more responsible for their actions. Lastly, the students want the student board representatives to be more of a role model for the younger kids, they said it sets them up for learning how to be a leader in their schools. 

Madi talked with students in grades K, 1 and 2 at Hallett Elementary. She wanted to know what the younger students liked about being in school so far. Kindergartners really like making new friends, which shows there is a strong welcoming environment. 1st graders enjoy using technology in the classroom while 2nd graders enjoy math and group activities.  

Emma toured the Middle School but was unable to attend so Roslyn presented on her behalf.  An area of concern for students was not being as recognized as they should've been for smaller things. Some students were doing little extra things, like cleaning up the lunch room where other students had left a mess. They wanted more attention for that. They felt there was a positive school climate and feel good about school work. There isn't a lot of homework so they're not feeling overwhelmed.

Nate spoke about Lilly's visit to the High School in her absence. There are worries that students don't have good ways to communicate with staff about their concerns. The feel they need better avenues to do that about things they see happening around the school. Students also didn't feel they had a lot of information about getting ready for college. They'd like a better way to get that information out to students. Some AP students had issues accessing their accounts since they have to use their personal accounts and cannot use cell phones in class. Another issues was the 500 hallway bathroom door not being closed, they feel there is a lack of privacy. This is the same bathroom that was having issues with misbehavior last year. Students also feel vaping is still prevalent and needs to have more information about the consequences of doing it so kids aren't wanting to do it any longer. Finally they say the bus for the base is very crowded. The students are very snugged together. 

Dir. Williams-Gilbert just wanted to mention the legislative talk that's been taking place around board member compensations. 

Right now the legislative committee is neutral. They're thinking a move from the $4700 annual compensation to $13500 but believe the compensation would come from the District's budget. Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance and Operations will do an analysis on the new cost vs the current allotment. The last time board compensation had a bump in pay was in 1987.

Dr. Headrick read the Gov. proclamation to thank the principals for their work for our students. 

At the September meeting, the Board inquired about the number of families vs the number for students for each of the choice out items that had been listed. Carrie Fitch tallied the numbers and they look like the numbers below. Dr. Headrick noted that SD is the actual school which is different from their virtual components. 

• Cheney SD ~ 11
• Cheney HomeWorks ~ 6 
• Reardan SD ~ 7
• Reardan Options ~ 5
• Goldendale WA Connections ~ 5
• Cusick Home Pride ~ 1
• Quillayute Insight ~ 3
• Mead Learning Opt ~ 2
• Republic Parent Partner ~ 2
• West Valley SD ~ 3
• Omak SD ~ 1
• Central Valley SD ~ 1
• Starbuck Virtual Prep ~ 1
• WA Digital Academy ~ 2
• WV City School ~ 1
• Harrington SD ~ 1
• Bryant Center ~ 4
• WA Online (South Bend) ~ 1
   
• Total 57

Entered into executive session at 7:15 p.m. for an appeal hearing. Exited executive session at 8:00 p.m..