Bridgeport School District

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

Bridgeport High School Library

1220 Kryger St.

Bridgeport, WA 98813

Directors Present

Kate McPherson, Kathy Corbin, Paul Ebreo (remote), Thomas Jenkins, Wayne van Zwoll

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Thomas Jenkins called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridgeport School District to order on Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Kathy Corbin made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-27-26.
Wayne van Zwoll seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Adjustment to Agenda

A.

Adjustments

Consent Agenda

Hire:

Talisha Miller Poole - Elementary Teacher

Teagan Straub - Elementary Teacher

 

Resignation:

Jordan Nelson - MS ELA

Julie Cain - Elementary MLL

Amanda Chedester - Paraeducator

Ryan Allstot - Athletic Director

 

Overnight approval:

2026 RIO Leadership Camp

June 22-25, 2026

Alicia Negrete will chaperone MS students

 

Action Items

Change the June board meeting date 

 

III. Special Recognition

A.

School Board of the Year

Michelle Price, North Central Educational Service District Superintendent, presented the "Regional Board of the Year" award to the Bridgeport School District Board of Directors.

IV. Consent Agenda

A.

Hire

Kate McPherson made a motion to hire Quincy Vassar, Nancy Villareal, Talisha Miller-Poole, Teagan Straub.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Resignation/Retire

Kate McPherson made a motion to accept the resignations of BettyAnn Allstot, Amanda Sloss, Jordan Nelson, Julie Cain, Amanda Chedester, Ryan Allstot (Ahtletic Director), and the retirement of Mario Martinez.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Second Reading: Revised Policies

Kate McPherson made a motion to approve the second reading of revised Policies: 1111 - Oath of Office; Form A - Oath or Affirmation of Office (Elected Director); Form B - Oath or Affirmation of Office (Appointed Director); 5401 - Sick Leave; 5404 - Family, Medical, and Maternity Leave.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Overnight Approval

2026 RIO Leadership Camp

June 22-25, 2026

Alicia Negrete will chaperone MS students

Kate McPherson made a motion to approve the 2026 RIO Leadership Camp.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Public Comment

A.

Sergio Orozco

 

Sergio Orozco commended the junior class for their outstanding work assisting with the Bridgeport Cemetery cleanup in observation of the Memorial Day holiday Their efforts included cleaning headstones, identifying veterans' graves with flag markers, and helping assemble and place the row of veterans' flags.

Under the guidance of Ken Krugel, students also gained valuable insight into veterans' military service and the history and significance of the memorial holiday.

 

VI. Reports

A.

Board

No board reports.

B.

High School Board Report - Tamra Jackson/Jonnie Crossland

May 26, 2026 Board Report

 

Bridgeport High School   9th – 51   10th – 56         11th – 52         12th – 51            TOTAL = 210

Aurora High School        9th – 1     10th – 12         11th – 9           12th – 4            TOTAL = 26

 

Cultivate data-driven decision making as the seed for future student growth.

  • May 8: Students in AP World History took the AP test.
  • May 14: Students in AP Spanish took the AP test.
  • May 18: Students in the 11th grade took the WA Comprehensive Assessment of Science test.
  • June 10 – 11: High school finals take place.

 

Offer and cultivate rigorous and relevant learning opportunities.

  • May 11: Students in 9 – 11th grades registered for classes for the 2026 – 2027 school year.
  • May 15: Mr. Corum took five students to state FFA Convention in Pullman.
  • May 20 – 21: Five students in Mr. Schmidt’s College Biology class competed in the State Envirothon competition after taking home first place from the most recent competition.
  • May 28: Mr. Teply’s music classes will host their Spring Band and Mariachi Concert at 6:00 p.m.

 

Ripen strong community partnerships.

  • May 22: A group of 11th grade students cleaned up and placed flags in the cemetery.
  • May 27: Students and teachers at Bridgeport High School will host a community clean up.
  • May 27: CTE teachers and directors will present information to a committee of representatives from relevant industries outlining work completed throughout the year and plans for next year.

 

Employ a school culture where every student is respected, safe and academically challenged.

  • May 13 – 14: Athletes competed in CW2B League Track and Field.
  • May 21: Athletes competed in CW2B District Track and Field.
  • May 29 – 30: Athletes who qualify top in their events compete in 2B State Track and Field.
  • June 2: Students will elect representatives for ASB after a brief introduction and listening to recorded speeches. 
  • June 4: The high school will honor students who excelled throughout the year in each educational department.
  • June 4: Seniors will be recognized with awards voted on by their peers and scholarships earned during Senior Night at 6 p.m.
  • June 5: Bridgeport High School Commencement Ceremony at 5 p.m.

C.

Bridgeport Middle School Board Report - Luke Luttrell

 

Cultivate data-driven decision making as the seed for future student growth. 

  • iReady Spring Diagnostic testing completed May 12th and 14th.
  • MLL Benchmark for Flashlight 360 being completed this week.
  • Data collected from SIP, iReady, and WIDA testing to be utilized when filling out 2026-2027 student schedules.

Offer and cultivate rigorous and relevant learning opportunities.

  • Math is Cool 6th – 8th Grade Teams are competed at Masters Competition in Moses Lake Saturday, April 25th.
    • 8th Grade = 9th Place
    • 7th Grade = 5th Place
    • 6th Grade = 5th Place
    • 5th Grade = 10th Place
  • HiCap students presented on their novels May 5th in Mrs. Zahn’s classroom. 
  • HiCap went on their field trip to Spokane on May 15th. 
    • Picture attached

Ripen strong community partnerships 

  • Progress reports sent to parents on May 3rd.
  • Coordinating with students and families on an 8th grade promotion decorating committee.
  • Scheduled end of year Field Trips with Slidewaters, Valley Lanes Bowling and Arcade, and Omak Theater. 

Employ a school culture where every student is respected, safe and academically challenged.

  • Spirit week May 18 – 22
  • ASB Elections were on May 8th
    • Congratulations to Edgar Pedroza, Ian Morales, Brandon Camacho, and Angel Gomez
  • 8th Grade Promotion Grade Cutoff is Thursday, June 4th
  • 8th Grade Promotion to be held Wednesday, June 10th at 6:00pm in the middle school gym.
  • End of Year Department Awards to be announced at end of year assembly, 6th period on 6/10.

5th          6th          7th          8th          Total
52          49           52          49              202

 

D.

Bridgeport Elementary Board Report - Jesse Macy

Upcoming Dates: June 4-10: Class Picnics June 9: K-2 Field Day June 10: 3-5 Field Day June 12: Last Day of School June 15: 1st Day of Summer School

 Enrollment: TK – 29 K – 48 1 – 51 2 – 56 3 – 56 4 – 57 Total - 293

 

Cultivate data-driven decision making as the seed for future student growth: Before the school year started, we decided that we needed to bring I more tools to support our developing readers. We decided to implement UFLI in all classrooms, K-5. I set up the schedule to make certain that it could be used daily. We received a lot of encouraging results from the start of the year, and now that we have finished our Spring diagnostic, the results show how powerful this tool was. We had the number of students reading at grade level increase from 23 to 96 and reduced the number of students reading two or more grade levels by 47 students! 

 

Offer and cultivate rigorous and relevant learning opportunities: With the success of the UFLI program and the phonics-based instruction it utilizes, we are exploring primary curriculums that would embrace this approach and further support our students as the become readers.

 

Ripen strong community partnerships: On May 8, the High-Cap students, grades 2-5, took their annual field trip to celebrate the end of the year. They went bowling at Valley Lanes and got to see a movie at the Mirage Theater. I wanted to recognize both businesses and thank them for working with us to provide the students with an amazing experience.

 

Employ a school culture where every student is respected, safe and academically challenged: The most recent early release allowed staff to get additional information on the MTSS process as well as the work the PBIS team has done. We are looking for ways to continue to build and promote a safe, positive learning environment, as well as a building that can quickly diagnose and support students that are struggling.

E.

Special Programs Board Report - Hanna Coffman

Prioritize student safety and well-being

Special Programs Active Student Count

  • Migrant Students: 106
  • Multilingual Students: 437
  • Sped Students: 95
  • Homeless Students: 18
  • Students on 504: 28

Elevate rigorous student learning

May 1st            MTSS Check-in; Migrant Quarterly Webinar
May 4th            Elementary Teaching Interviews

May 5th            MS HiCAP presentations

May 6th            Elementary Interviews; BEST Grant Application for 26-27 SY

May 7th            25/26 Multilingual Information Session

May 8th            MTSS Team Meeting-prep for ER Professional Development

May 11th          Elementary Interviews; Amplify CKLA Curriculum Overview Webinar

May 12th          Elementary Interviews

May 13th          Title I/LAP Statewide Meeting; Summer School Meeting

May 14th          RIO Middle Level Migrant Leadership Meeting

May 15th          Community Conversation Planning for Violence Prevention Grant

May 18th          Nourishing Neighbors Grant Overview

May 20th          AmeriCorps Site Visit with BSD

May 21st          Multilingual Director’s Network; BEST Grant Induction Meeting

May 22nd         MTSS Team Meeting; Curriculum Review

May 26th          CKLA Curriculum and mCLASS webinar

May 27th          TK WIDA Screener; Summer School Pre/Post Meeting

May 28th          TK WIDA Screener
 

Ensure high-quality facilities and personnel

Planning for the 26-27 SY is underway. We are reviewing needs and wants and planning for potential open positions. 
 

26 TTK Students have been screened and cleared to begin registration paperwork for the 26-27 School year. We are capping new registrations and adding everyone to a waitlist. We will review and screen waitlisted students in August to fill additional TK spots

 

We are currently reviewing a new ELA curriculum for Elementary. A small group visited Orondo SD and observed the CKLA Amplify curriculum. Six additional elementary teachers are slated to visit Orondo on May 28th. We are reviewing and assessing the cost of adopting a new curriculum.

 

Strengthen community and family engagement

The last PAC/ASAP Meeting was Thursday, April 30th. The PAC officers planned activities to honor April 30th- Children’s Day (Dia del Niño) in Mexico. We had the largest parent/student turnout.

 

Summer School will be June 15th -July 9th. 

 

Develop use of data-driven monitoring and intervention

LAP Allocation for 26-27 SY = $721,366.86

 

We received notification that our Title I Part A allocation will be reduced by $60,00 0 for the 26-27 SY. 

 

We will continue to monitor allocation amounts for the next school year and update as they become available. 

 

Upcoming Special Programs Travel

 

AVID Summer Institute                                           Sacramento, CA        June 14-June 17th

MTSS Conference                                                    Wenatchee, WA       July 28-30th 

 

F.

Student Representative - Khloe Ochoa

Khloe reported on the Junior class assistance at the Bridgeport Cemetery in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. She indicated that HS students have completed class registrations for the 2026-27 school year. A community clean-up day is scheduled for May 27.

VII. Discussion Items

A.

Final Audit Report

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, reported that the District passed the 2024-25 audit with no findings. The following programs/accounts were audited: Financial Statements, Food Service, and Accountability Statements.

B.

HS Graduation/8th Grade Promotion Plans

Mrs. Jackson announced the following dates:

 

Senior Awards Night: Thursday, June 4 @ 6:00 PM

HS Graduation: Friday, June 5 @ 5:00 PM

 

Mr. Luttrell announded the following date:

 

8th Grade Promotion: Wednesday, June 10 @ 6:00 PM

 

All board members are encouraged to attend these events.

VIII. Action Items

A.

Approval Superintendent Contract

Kathy Corbin made a motion to approve the Superintendent contract for the 2026-27 school year.
Wayne van Zwoll seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Change the June board meeting

Kate McPherson made a motion to change the June 2026 board meeting to Thursday, June 25.
Paul Ebreo seconded the motion.

Superintendent Sattler will be attending a conference in Spokane on June 29th, so a motion was made to change the June board meeting to 6/25.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IX. Financial Reports

A.

Budget Status Report

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, presented the April 2026 Budget Status Report.

B.

Douglas County Treasurer's Report

Business Manager, Eddie Morales, presented the April 2026 Douglas County Treasurer's Report.

X. Accounts Payable & Payroll

A.

May 2026 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 $899,106.70 are approved. 

 

Payroll warrant numbers 5048636 through 5048644

Direct Deposit numbers 9000001502 through 9000001618

Payroll accounts payable warrant numbers 5048645 through 5048654 totaling: $896,069.87

 

Payroll warrant numbers 5048624 through 5048625 totaling: $3,036.83

 

Capital Projects Fund warrant number 5048633 through 5048635 totaling: $67,314.62

 

ASB Fund warrant number 5048656, 5048669, 5048691 totaling: $477.91

 

General Fund warrant number 5048655, #5048657 through 5048668, #5048670 through 5048690, #5048692 through 5048694 totaling: $155,836.46

 

General Fund warrant number 5048585 through 5048588, #5048591 through 5048593, #5048595 through 5048608, #5048610 through 5048623, #5048589 through 5048590, #5048594 totaling: $177,347.33

 

General Fund warrant number 5048628, #5048632, #5048629 through 5048631 totaling: $1,501.00

 

 

Kate McPherson made a motion to approve the May 2026 Accounts Payable and Payroll as presented.
Wayne van Zwoll seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

XI. 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 6:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Raelynn Dezellem