Pullman School District
Minutes
Board Work Session
Date and Time
Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
District Office
240 SE Dexter St.
Pullman, WA 99163
Directors Present
Amanda Tanner, Arron Carter, Craig Nelson, Lisa Waananen Jones, Nathan Roberts (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Bob Maxwell, Courtney Hodge, Roberta Kramer
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Agenda Items
A.
School Improvement Plans - Summary of 2024-2025 Progress
Lincoln Middle School (LMS) Presented by Cameron Grow, Principal
Principal Grow outlined the goals for Lincoln Middle School, highlighting student achievement and growth on the SBA assessments in reading and math. Principal Grow noted that a schedule adjustment this year resulted in reduced instructional time for ELA and math, which may have impacted assessment outcomes. LMS continues to monitor chronic absenteeism and is exploring strategies to improve attendance, including the addition of a Dean of Students to support efforts in reducing chronic absences and strengthening student engagement.
Pullman High School (PHS) Presented by Debbie Crabtree, Principal
Principal Crabtree shared progress on Pullman High School’s goals, including student achievement and growth on the SBA assessment, with a focus on target student populations. The school continues to refine social-emotional learning strategies to enhance student engagement. A shift toward prioritizing in-school discipline over out-of-school suspensions aims to keep students engaged in learning while receiving necessary support. Addressing chronic absenteeism remains a key focus, with efforts underway to explore effective interventions. It was also noted that suspensions are classified as excused absences. The implementation of a mobile device-free policy has reduced distractions during class and break times, contributing to a decline in discipline incidents related to device use throughout the school year.
Franklin Elementary Presented by Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent on behalf of Kathi Keefer, Principal
Dr. Kramer provided a summary of progress on the goals for Franklin Elementary that included an overview of student achievement and growth on the SBA and MAP assessments broken down by the whole student population and sub groups of their student population. Dr. Kramer also provided an overview of progress for each goal area of the School Improvement Plan by the whole student population and sub groups of their student population. One area of focus is chronic absenteeism at 5th grade.
Sunnyside Elementary Presented by Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent on behalf of Pam Brantner, Principal
Dr. Kramer provided a summary of progress on the goals for Sunnyside Elementary that included an overview of student achievement and growth on the SBA and MAP assessments broken down by the whole student population and sub groups of their student population. Dr. Kramer provided an overview of progress for each goal area of the School Improvement Plan broken down by the whole student population and sub groups of their student population. One area of focus is targeted interventions and extensions through an intentional SIT process and examination of protocols and processes (Model PLC). Sunnyside has implemented a data wall to inform their decision making for student learning. Sunnyside is also focused on doing more outreach before school starts in regards to attendance. Sunnyside is the first school to prepare and present a Model PLC school application.
Kamiak Elementary Presented by Cheyenne Webber, Assistant Elementary Principal
Assistant Principal Webber provided a summary of progress on the goals for Kamiak Elementary that included an overview of student achievement and growth on the SBA and MAP assessments for reading and math broken down by the whole student population and sub groups of their student population. Kamiak is working to establish consistency with the use of Review 360 for discipline referrals to ensure accuracy in data. Kamiak continues to review chronic absenteeism and are focused on exploring ways to address the challenges surrounding attendance.
Jefferson Elementary Presented by Kelsey Winningham, Principal
Principal Winningham provided information about the mission and vision for Jefferson Elementary and how the work is centered around high levels of learning for all students, personal growth, and future success. Principal Winningham noted the opportunity gap that exists in their school community and provided a data summary of that gap and what the plan is for Jefferson moving forward. Principal Winningham provided an overview of progress for each goal area of the School Improvement Plan. Family engagement was a strength at Jefferson this year and staff will continue to build on this next year and well as improving instructional structures to help close the gap and work for growth to move closer towards proficiency.