Marysville School District

Minutes

Board of Directors Regular Session Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

Marysville School District

Board Room

1049 State Ave.

Marysville, WA  98270

 

 

Regular Session - 6:00 p.m.

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Directors Present

Craig Hereth, Kristen Michal, Malory Simpson, Mark Tomas

Directors Absent

Eliza Davis

Guests Present

Deborah Rumbaugh, Derek Rabang, Emily Rice, Louise Topaum

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kristen Michal called a meeting of the board of directors of Marysville School District to order on Monday Nov 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

B.

ROLL CALL

C.

FLAG SALUTE

Student Board Rep. Derek Rabang led the flag salute.

D.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

President Kristen Michal read the land acknowledgment.

E.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

President Michal requested a motion on the agenda as presented. 

 

Director Craig Hereth moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Mark Tomas seconded. 

 

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

F.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

President Michal requested a motion on the minutes.

Craig Hereth made a motion to approve the minutes from Notice of Attendance: Special Meeting/Board Retreat on 10-14-26.
Mark Tomas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Craig Hereth made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Executive Session and Regular Session Meeting on 10-19-26.
Mark Tomas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

A.

Marysville Pilchuck High School

Pete Apple, Principal of Pilchuck High School, presented a report to the school board about the school's Annual Action Plan. He started by highlighting Attendance. Last year, Pilchuck HS saw its highest attendance rate since COVID, at 84%. He also noted that in September 2026, the school reached its highest overall attendance rate in 6 years, at 89%. He went on to discuss Opportunities for Improvement in the 2026-27 school year. His team looked at their data and asked what they really could focus on for their students. And they saw an opportunity to focus on the students' foundational Math skills and Algebra 1 skills. He also discussed their Annual Action Planning for ELA, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, PBIS, and teaching students the MP Way - which is to be Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged. Lastly, he spoke about Pilchuck's future Promise for this school year. He also answered questions from the Board. 

 

Principal Apple introduced the Marysville Scholar recipient, Allison Reed. She was recognized for her achievements and her involvement in her school community. Afterward, Superintendent Rumbuagh and the School Board invited the student and her family to take a picture.

B.

Informational Report - 2026-2027 Carl Perkins Grant Assurances

Ryan Beatty, Director of Career and College Readiness, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board:

 

Informational Report - 2026-2027 Carl Perkins Grant Assurances 

Supporting Document - 2026-2027 Carl Perkins Grant Assurances

 

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

C.

Informational Report - Renewal of Interlocal Agreement for the Tulalip Bay Fire Department No.15 For Fire Service Training

Ryan Beatty, Director of Career and College Readiness, presented the following Informational Report and answered questions from the Board:

 

Informational Report - Renewal of Interlocal Agreement for the Tulalip Bay Fire Department No.15 For Fire Service Training 

Supporting Document - Interlocal Agreement for Fire Service Training

 

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

D.

Informational Report - FP 510-Indoor Air Quality Assessments Grant Award

Connor Krebbs, Director of Facilities and Security, presented the following Informational Report and invited Tom Foden from Apollo Solutions Group to assist in answering questions from the Board:

 

Informational Report - Contract with Apollo Solutions Group for Indoor Air Quality Audit Services

Supporting Documents - FP 510 Indoor Air Quality Assessments and Grant

 

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

III. CONSENT AGENDA

A.

AP Vouchers

B.

Personnel Report

C.

Payroll Expenditures for the Month of October 2026

D.

Request For Travel

E.

Informational Report Presented at the October 19, 2026, Board Meeting

Action Request Report - Tentative Agreements to Collective Bargaining Agreement for PSE

Supporting Document - Tentative Agreements to Collective Bargaining Agreement for PSE

Supporting Document - PSE Salary Schedule

F.

Informational Report Presented at the October 19, 2026, Board Meeting

Action Request Report - Community Advisory Committees

G.

Action Request Report - Pro/Con Statements For EP&O Levy

Action Request Report - Pro/Con Statements for EP&O Levy

H.

Action Request Report - Board Goals 2026-2027

Action Request Report - Board Goals 2026-2027 

Supporting Document - Board of Directors Goals 2026-2027

I.

Vote on Consent Agenda Items

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

 

There were no public comments on the Consent Agenda. 

 

President Kristen Michal requested a motion on the consent agenda as presented. 

 

Director Craig Hereth moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Director Mark Tomas seconded. 

 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion. Motion passed

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

A.

Public Comment

Natasha Crowell - Marysville SD Employee - Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Education Center - Addressed the Board regarding her concerns about the lack of special education support and leadership, and lack of communication. She also read an excerpt from an article regarding full inclusion and expressed other concerns. 

 

Melissa Willey - Marysville SD Employee - Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Education Center - Addressed the Board regarding her critical safety concerns due to the lack of radios and stated that the new inclusion model lacks the staff to support it. She also stated her concerns about the lack of master keys, staff crisis-training, fire-drill protocols, de-escalation-response training, and other concerns. 

 

Lauren Shockley-Lehn - Marysville SD Employee - Paraprofessional at the Early Childhood Education Center - Addressed the Board regarding her concerns about the enrollment of PEERS and their current numbers in classrooms, and paraprofessional training and support.  

V. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

A.

Marysville Getchell High School

Student Board Rep. Emily Rice presented a report to the Board on what is happening at Marysville Getchell High School.

VI. BOARD DIRECTOR REPORTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCTED

A.

Discussion

The School Board discussed the various Marysville School District and Marysville community activities they attended or participated in since the last board meeting.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

President Kristen Michal made a motion to adjourn the meeting. 

 

Director Chris Hereth seconded the motion.

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Deborah Rumbaugh