Board Discussion on Updates of the 2025 Closure, Consolidation, and 5th/6th Grades and 7th/8th Grades

Presented by Superintendent Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh, Mike Sullivan, Executive Director of Finance & Operations, and Connor Krebbs, Director of Facilities and Security.

President Michal closed the Work Study at 5:49 p.m.

Student Representative Quinn led the flag salute.

President Michal read the land acknowledgment.

President Michal requested a motion to approve the agenda. Director Hereth moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Tomas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion. Motion passed.

President Michal requested a motion. 

Student Representative Quinn read the Gifts to the District.

Melissa VanZanten, Director of Curriculum and Assessment, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board:

New Course Proposals for the 2026-2027 School Year

The report will move to the Consent Agenda at the next Regular Session meeting.

Mike Sullivan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations, presented a slide Presentation and an Informational Report, and answered questions from the Board: 

Presentation 

Informational Report - Monthly Financials For December 2025

Mike Sullivan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations, presented an Informational Report and answered questions from the Board: 

Informational Report - Enrollments for December 2025 and January 2026 

Enrollment Report and Trends

Mike Sullivan, Executive Director of Finance and Operations, presented an Informational Report and answered questions from the Board: 

Informational Report - Resolution No. 2026-01; Declaration of Emergency 

Resolution No. 2026-01; Declaration of Emergency

Informational Report presented at the February 2, 2026, board meeting

President Michal asked if anyone had a public comment on the Consent agenda. 

There were no public comments. 

President Michal requested a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Director Hereth moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Vice President Davis seconded. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion. Motion passed.

The Board discussed WSSDA's Self-Evaluation Tool, which is a part of board policy. During their last Board Retreat, they learned more about the Self-Evaluation Tool. A discussion ensued over whether to use the tool WSSDA provides or look for another one. The board discussed when they should start the self-evaluation. It was discussed starting in April, possibly June, depending on when the self-evaluation results are due to WSSDA. WSSDA's process involves sending the assessment survey to all board members, who will complete it anonymously. After receiving the Board's results, they will discuss them with the Board and, in turn, publish the results. Superintendent Rumbaugh was asked to obtain the timelines from WSSDA so the Board can determine when to start. 

The Board Legislative Rep. Director Mark Tomas discussed current legislative updates and provided links to advocacy websites. Director Tomas stated that WSSDA monitors all bills introduced in the State Legislature that affect school districts, and there are currently 141 in process. He further explained that this week is critical because any bill that does not make it out of committee this week will not be considered throughout the rest of the legislative session. WSSDA is looking at many issues, but the biggest concern this session relates to unfunded mandates for school districts. He also spoke of other issues of significant impact, and suggested contacting your state legislative representative to share your views, and provided the following web addresses. 

Web Addresses: Legislative Updates:

Provides status of all bills addressing k12 education and school district governance in Washington state.

https://wssda.org/advocacy/insession-legislative-updates/

Identifies the legislative district and representatives for any Washington address.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder 

The School Board discussed the various Marysville school district and Marysville community activities they attended and participated in since the last board meeting, and acknowledged staff and students for their participation. In addition, the MSD family lost two extraordinary teachers this past week. The Board expressed condolences to the Brickey and Kelly families on their loss and to the staff and students whose lives they touched. They expressed their appreciation to the District for being proactive in sharing policy information with families regarding immigration.