Changes to the agenda:

• Personnel Report Addendum - added as consent agenda item

The PHS ASB student representative provided an update on recent ASB activities:

• Homecoming: Hosted by the Spirit Club and featured themed hall decorations.
• High School Combine: Met with Moscow High School ASB to begin planning for the event scheduled for December 12. Proceeds will benefit ATVP (Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse). Halftime activities will include student spirit events, and local sponsors are being sought to contribute items for spirit packs to unify the student section.
• Unity Day: The Equity Committee organized a school-wide Bingo activity to promote inclusion and connection among students.
• Trunk-or-Treat (October 30): Hosted for children in the community and used as an opportunity to promote student clubs and activities.

• Nathan Roberts: No report. 
• Craig Nelson: No report. 
• Lisa Waananen Jones: No report. 
• Arron Carter: Provided an update from the recent Community Listening Session, summarizing the event’s format and key focus areas for both elementary and secondary levels. Board Director Carter shared highlights from the discussion, including information about the district’s special education transition program and the recent grant awarded to WSU ROAR to support post-secondary programming for students. The Board debriefed the session during the subsequent work session, reflecting on themes of community and family engagement, particularly exploring ways to leverage community expertise to support students. Board Director Carter expressed appreciation for those who attended and noted plans to host another listening session in the spring.

Highlighted Unity Day, during which students and staff wore orange to promote bullying prevention, kindness, and a sense of belonging. Shared about Pullman High School’s Homecoming events, including an overtime football game and a dance attended by approximately 500 students, with support from staff volunteers and community partners. Fall sports are underway, and noted that Disney and Desserts and other student activities have taken place, with more events planned. 

Report: Curriculum Adoption Update, Cycle & Development 

Presenter: Ryan Mulvey, Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Mulvey provided an overview of the district’s five-phase curriculum adoption process, which includes input from a Curriculum Advisory Committee. He highlighted recent adoptions in math, literacy, and social-emotional learning (SEL), and shared a forecast of future adoptions as budget allows, including secondary ELA, advanced math, K–5 social studies, and new course development. In response to a question regarding K–5 science, Mr. Mulvey noted it would be added to the review list.

Superintendent Maxwell highlighted the DEIB Task Force and their ongoing collaboration with community organizations, as well as the recognition of Unity Day district-wide.

Board Director Carter noted that at the November 12 meeting there will be a discussion item to review the DEIB Task Force and its responsibilities, with consideration for possible updates or revisions. Board Director Carter indicated he would follow up with Board Director Tanner on this item.

No speakers.

This item was presented at the previous board meeting and no questions have been received. Following Board approval, the surplus materials and equipment listed will be made available to public and private schools to purchase. Any items not purchased by schools will open to the general public for purchase. Planning for the sale to take place in November. 

Presenter: Bob Maxwell, Superintendent

Board Policy 3425 Accommodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency is a new critical model policy. Per the October 2025 WSSDA Policy and Legal News, this new policy reflects the passage of Substitute House Bill 1709 Addressing the care of students with adrenal insufficiency by parent-designated adults and requirements outlined in RCW 28A.210.358, which differs in some ways from the laws for students with diabetes or seizure disorders/epilepsy. The adrenal insufficiency statute has different training requirements and directs the individual health plans comply with RCW 28A.210.260. This policy was reviewed by Michelle Hyatt, the district's lead nurse. 

Presenter: Bob Maxwell, Superintendent

The Board reviewed revisions to Policy 5000, which have been updated to align with the most recent WSSDA model policy and the Washington School Board Standards, as noted in the October Policy and Legal News. Board Director Waananen Jones inquired about language affecting represented staff groups, and Superintendent Maxwell indicated no concerns with the revised policy language.

• October

For 2025-2026 School Year 

Budgeted FTE: 2540 

Current FTE: 2649.55

Current Year Average FTE: 2643.14

• 2020P Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials
• 2021P Library Information and Technology Programs
• 3416P Medication at School

• 2170 Career and Technical Education

A. Carter announced there will be an Executive Session to discuss personnel and property that will end at 7:25pm. No action will be taken.