Board Chair Thomas Jenkins called an Executive Session (15 minutes) to discuss personnel.

Executive session 6:03 PM

Concluded 6:18 PM

Director Jenkins reported the personnel issue was tabled. No  proposed action at this time.

Superintendent Sattler presented certificates of appreciation to each board director. He then read a proclamation signed by Governor Bob Ferguson observing School Board Recognition Month.

Superintendent Sattler congratulated Bridgeport High School staff on their achievement of academic excellence. Bridgeport High School received notice that they are being recognized for the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students the opportunity to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes.

No board report.

Bridgeport High School continues to support student growth through data-driven decision-making and expanded academic opportunities, including semester finals in January and an in-school SAT for juniors and seniors in March. Students engaged in rigorous and relevant learning through initiatives such as College Sociology students delivering SEL lessons at the elementary school and Super Saturday supports for final exam preparation. Strong community partnerships were fostered through events like an alumni basketball game, a well-attended winter music concert, and a successful food drive that collected over 2,000 items. A positive and inclusive school culture was promoted through student shadow days, schoolwide assemblies, recognition of student achievements, incentives for FAFSA/WASFA completion, and student-led fundraising efforts to support participation in statewide leadership opportunities.

The school continues to emphasize data-driven decision-making, with students completing Winter iReady diagnostics in Reading and Math, make-up testing underway, and staff preparing for upcoming WIDA assessments. Rigorous and relevant learning opportunities are supported through strong participation in middle school afterschool programs, Math Is Cool competition preparation, and AVID classes focused on college readiness. Community partnerships were strengthened through timely progress report communication with families and a successful fundraiser generating over $2,000 to support future field trips. A positive and supportive school culture is reinforced through behavior incentives, ongoing social-emotional learning instruction, and continued access to school-based counseling services.

The elementary school is using iReady Winter Diagnostic data to evaluate the impact of current instructional strategies and to design targeted interventions for students who need additional support. Staff engaged in a January discussion to review declining ELA and Math achievement trends, exploring contributing factors and identifying areas of focus for improvement. Community partnerships are being strengthened through the upcoming Family Literacy Night, which will provide students and families with engaging literacy activities and take-home resources. A positive and safe school culture is reinforced through PBIS refresher rotations, during which students reviewed behavioral expectations in common areas, supported by newly created visual reminders throughout the building.

The district continues to prioritize student safety and well-being while serving a diverse population, including migrant, multilingual, special education, and homeless students. Throughout January, staff engaged in extensive professional learning, planning, and collaboration focused on AVID, MTSS, violence prevention, multilingual education, and student supports to elevate rigorous learning. Planning for future staffing and facilities is underway, with recruitment efforts and upcoming TK/Kinder screenings to prepare for the next school year. Family and community engagement remains strong through Family Leadership Institute classes, upcoming meetings, and a scheduled college field trip. Data-driven monitoring is supported by the approval of all state and federal grants for 2025–26, along with continued participation in regional and national conferences to strengthen special programs.

No report from student representative.

Superintendent Sattler presented a proposed 2026-27 district calendar. The final draft will be submitted at the February board meeting.

Superintendent Sattler discussed a proposal to initiate high school parking passes. The initiative would target safety issues, including underage drivers, vehicle accidents in the parking lot, and other discipline related matters.

Superintendent Sattler announced that the district applied for and received a Safety Grant in the amount of $92,000. The funding will be used to upgrade the entire camera system for the elementary campus, as well as fill in camera blind spots around the district.

The district will also be awarded a New Modernization grant in the amount of six million dollars; payable in the 2027-29 biennium. This grant will be used to remove elementary A,B,C buildings, remodel D building, and construct a modular building of 6 classrooms, teacher work room, and restrooms. 

Superintendent Sattler provided an elementary construction update. All the classrooms have been sheet rocked and are being painted,  the library pit was filled in and the layout changed so checkout is now on the end of the library, the gym has been painted and the floor will be installed starting next week, roof top is complete, and HVAC is being installed this week. In an effort to gain another classroom, the TK rooms/kitchen area is being  reconfigured into 3 classrooms. The elementary project is projected to be complete in mid-April, while the rest of the construction projects are targeted for completion in July.

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, presented the December 2025 Budget Status Report.

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, presented the December 2025 Douglas County Treasurer's report.