Board Discussion of Budget Reductions for the 26-27 School Year.

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

President Michal closed the Work Study at 5:07 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 to approve the minutes.

Principal Carmen Moeller of Kellogg Marsh Elementary School presented a report to the school board on the school's students, starting with Math and ELA Performance and then Culture and Climate. They then focused on their Math, 

ELA/Literacy: Goals and Strategies, and Culture and Climate Goals and Strategies, Math, ELA, and Intervention, and afterward answered questions from the Board. 

Principal Carmen Moeller and Teacher Mary Thor introduced the Kellogg Marsh Elementary School Marysville Scholar recipient, Elyse Buckley. She was recognized for her achievements and her involvement in her school community. After receiving her certificate, Superintendent Rumbuagh and the School Board invited the student and her family to take a picture.

Student Representative Peumeu read the Gifts to the District.

Katie Henry, USI Representative, presented a Quarterly Risk Update slide deck report to the School Board. Some of the updates to the report mentioned that they will add 4 more site visit locations this quarter. The Praesidium program is being introduced into the District, and a new platform has been identified. They are in the process of scheduling a demo. This new platform is also cost-effective. The Board asked questions and is looking forward to diving deeper into the detailed risk analysis report.

Keith Linington, Director of Instruction & Categorical Programs, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board:

Informational Report - NWESD 198 OSSI SIP Agreement 

Supporting Document - MOU Contract

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

Dr. Nick Perigo, Executive Director of Human Resources, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board:

Informational Report - Event Worker Pay 2026-2027 

Supporting Document - Miscellaneous Salary Schedule - Event/Activities Personnel 

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

Robert Hascall, Executive Director of Special Education, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board: 

Informational Report - Contract For Services with Snohomish County - SSAP 

Support Documentation - Student Support Advocate Program Contract

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

Connor Krebbs, Director of Safety and Facilities, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board: 

Facilities and Safety Overview Presentation 

Informational Report - Safety, Operations, and Maintenance 

Marysville Annual Asset Preservation Report

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.

No sign-ups for public comment

President Michal opened the discussion about Committees. She referenced board policy 1240, which says that a committee of the board may be created by the majority of the board. They discussed the ABC acronym for the committees that could be formed: 

The Academic Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Capital Facilities Committee. 

The Board discussed starting out with these ABC committees. They discussed what topics would fall under which committee. It was also discussed that it should be really clear what the committees' purposes are and what should be achieved through them. They would like to see standard rules of engagement developed and the parameters of the committees clarified. 

The board also discussed the need to ensure all voices are heard in the community. It was also noted that they would like an accurate representation of the community and demographics on each committee. 

A Board member asked about forming a levy committee. Superintendent Rumbaugh stated that it is only typical for districts to strategize around their levy information campaign. Districts are limited to information sharing only. She shared that the community might already have some type of levy work underway in the form of a YES campaign. 

The Board is interested in the Superintendent forming the ABC committees and would like her to report back in a future meeting on the logistics of getting them started. 

Student Representative Melody Groff presented a report to the board outlining student learning activities and classroom projects. She also highlighted student school leadership activities, such as Inter High and Elevation Nation. She summed it up by noting the amazing win that Unified Basketball had in their final game of the season and ASB's coordination of Valentine's spirit week.

The School Board discussed the various Marysville school district and Marysville community activities they attended and participated in since the last board meeting. The Board again congratulated the Totem Elementary School Marysville Scholar, Elyse Buckley. The Board appreciated all the reports presented.

Kristen Michal made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 

Eliza Davis seconded the motion. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.