Bridgeport School District

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Bridgeport High School Library

1220 Kryger Street

Bridgeport, WA 98813

Directors Present

Kate McPherson, Kathy Corbin, Thomas Jenkins, Wayne van Zwoll

Directors Absent

Paul Ebreo

Guests Present

Eddie Morales, Hanna Coffman, Isaura Ochoa, Jesse Macy, Jonnie Crossland, Khloe Ochoa, Luke Luttrell, Raelynn Dezellem, Scott Sattler, Sergio Orozco, Tamra Jackson

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Wayne van Zwoll called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridgeport School District to order on Monday Nov 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Kathy Corbin made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-27-25.
Thomas Jenkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Second Reading: Revised Board Policies

Thomas Jenkins made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Kathy Corbin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Reports

A.

Board

Kathy Corbin reported on her recent participation at the WSSDA conference in Seattle.

B.

High School Board Report - Tamra Jackson/Jonnie Crossland

Bridgeport & Aurora High School Enrollment

Bridgeport HS: 220 students (Grades 9–12: 52, 61, 55, 52)

Aurora HS: 30 students (Grades 9–12: 0, 9, 10, 11)

Data-Driven Decision Making

Students have received their SAT scores.

Rigorous and Relevant Learning Opportunities

A student group attended a welding competition in Tonasket on Nov. 5.

Mr. Corum’s CTE Welding class is now articulated with WVC, allowing students earning a B or higher to receive college credit.

Community Partnerships

Perry Tech presented to seniors on Oct. 28.

Student-led conferences were held Oct. 30–31 with positive results.

American Legion participated in the Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 11.

Military outreach: Navy on Nov. 17 and Air Force on Nov. 20.

Alumni basketball game scheduled for Nov. 29.

Bridgeport FFA is preparing and distributing Thanksgiving baskets to local families.

Positive School Culture

Winter sports practices begin Nov. 17.

Students will be recognized for 1st-quarter achievements on Nov. 21.

All seniors have submitted their Senior Conduct Policies.

C.

Bridgeport Middle School Board Report - Luke Luttrell

Data-Driven Decision Making

Staff received a presentation on School Links, the new HS and Beyond Platform. Students used it for career planning and goal setting.

Student data and grades are being reviewed to identify those eligible for the Afters program.

Rigorous and Relevant Learning Opportunities

Middle School Afters began on November 10, offering academic support three days a week.

Math is Cool students are practicing after school for competition.

Middle School Band performs at assemblies to gain experience playing for an audience.

Community Partnerships

The Middle School gym is being used by AAU for winter basketball practices.

Progress reports were distributed to parents during conferences.

NCESD provided in-class demonstrations of Language Acquisition Strategies.

Grades 6–8 are participating in a chocolate sale fundraiser through November and December.

Positive School Culture

A student-led Career Fair on November 26 will feature 56 high school students presenting 49 careers to grades 5–8.

The PRIDE Store opened on October 29 to reward positive behavior.

AVID students continue the school’s paper recycling program and monitor their progress.

D.

Bridgeport Elementary Board Report - Jesse Macy

Data-Driven Decision Making

On November 12–13, ESD staff provided professional development on Language Acquisition strategies. Teachers observed the strategies in action and participated in follow-up debriefs to support Language Learners across all classrooms.

Rigorous and Relevant Learning Opportunities

WIN (What I Need) intervention time continues to target individual student needs using data, including additional supports for Language Learners.

Community Partnerships

Trunk or Treat was highly successful, with over 200 students participating. Planning has begun for upcoming Math and Reading Nights scheduled for early next year.

Positive School Culture

Discipline referrals are nearly completed, and the PBIS team is developing a discipline flowchart to ensure a consistent approach across the building.

E.

Special Programs Board Report - Hanna Coffman

Student Safety & Well-Being

Current student counts in Special Programs: 96 Migrant, 425 Multilingual, 90 Special Education, and 14 Homeless.

Rigorous Student Learning

Participated in a full schedule of professional learning, compliance training, MTSS check-ins, multilingual support sessions, and safety grant work throughout November, including: HIB Compliance Officer Training, Title IX webinar, Ellevation training, Language Acquisition coaching, and various network and planning meetings.

Held the Veteran’s Day Assembly on November 10.

Facilities & Personnel

Bridgeport School District was selected to host two AmeriCorps volunteers for the 2025–26 school year. One volunteer (Jenaya Lewis) exited early; the district is exploring options to fill the vacancy while the remaining volunteer (Sindi Espinoza) continues.

Ongoing efforts to recruit substitutes across all positions.

Community & Family Engagement

The second Family Leadership Institute class occurred on November 3, with participation from Bridgeport and Brewster families. Classes rotate between districts, with the next session scheduled for November 24.

Next ASAP/PAC meeting set for December 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Data-Driven Monitoring & Intervention

All State and Federal grants for the 2025–26 school year have been approved, with additional competitive grant opportunities anticipated.

F.

Student Representative - Khloe Ochoa

Khloe reported that winter sports practices are underway. The Cross Country boys team placed 9th at State!

 

The high school ASB officers have begun planning the December Spirit Week.

IV. Discussion Items

A.

Oath of Office Board Directors

The district revised the language of the "Directors Oath of Office" to include the following statement: I do hereby solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Washington and the laws of the state of Washington, and will faithfully discharge the duties of Director of Bridgeport School District to the best of my ability.

B.

Superintendent Evaluation

Superintendent Sattler provided each board director with an evaluation form. Board members will complete the form and return them to the district office, where they will be compiled for the Board Chair. When all forms have been returned, the Board Chairman will review the evaluation results with the Superintendent. 

 

The results of the evaluation will be made public at the next Board meeting.

V. Financial Reports

A.

Budget Status Report

Business Manager Eddie Morales presented the October 2025 Budget Status Report.

B.

Douglas County Treasurer's Report

Business Manager Eddie Morales presented the October 2025 Douglas County Treasurer's Report.

VI. Accounts Payable & Payroll

A.

November 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll

The following vouchers as audited by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment. In addition payroll warrants in the amount of $895,806.89 are approved.

 

Payroll warrant #5048116 totaling $7,816.94

Payroll warrant #5048117 through 5048128

Direct Deposit #9000000810 through 9000000920

Payroll accounts payable warrant #5048129 through 50048139 totaling $887,989.95

 

General Fund warrant #5048101 through 5048115 totaling $32,714.56

General Fund warrant #5048143 through 5048168 totaling $181,916.94

 

Capital Fund warrant #5048140 through 5048142 totaling $550,452.67




 

Kathy Corbin made a motion to approve the November 2025 Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Thomas Jenkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Raelynn Dezellem