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

• Planning for TOLO dance (Feb. 7) which includes advertisement and associated activities. 
• Second semester has begun. 
• Special elections for ASB are taking place as needed.  
• ASB Equity committee is planning activities for Valentine's week.

• Stephanie Horn: Planning to attend the upcoming Sunnyside Elementary staff meeting as the board liaison. 
• Deena Bayoumi: Attended the Kamiak Elementary 3rd grade Heritage Parade, noting the strong representation of diversity within the school community. Participated in a DEIB Task Force meeting, which is currently planning the next Community Connections event and working to increase community awareness and participation. Will attend an upcoming Kamiak Elementary staff meeting. The Task Force also expressed interest in partnering with the Board on a future community listening session.
• Craig Nelson: Attended Booster Auction Dinner. 
• Lisa Waananen Jones: No report. 
• Arron Carter: Reminded Board members to coordinate with building administrators when scheduling building visits. Shared that the Board has been invited to attend the 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation. Reported that the Policy Committee met to review how the committee will operate and provided an overview of what to expect for the policy review process moving forward.. 

• Activities and athletic events taking place. 
• Provided a 3-week legislative update which included meetings with senators. Testified on various bills and will send regular updates as the session continues.

Lincoln Middle School Showcase

Presenter: Lincoln Middle School Math Team (Mimi Dissmore, Savannah Helbing, Johanna Erickson)

Shared about the work of the Math PLC at Lincoln Middle School which was focused on refining assessment practices and intervention strategies for students that are struggling as they work towards mastering algebra related skills. 

Board Director Bayoumi shared an update from the DEIB Task Force, noting that the group is currently planning a Spring Community Connections event. 

Assistant Superintendent Mulvey provided an update on the recent professional learning day featuring speakers from the Nez Perce Tribe, which received positive staff feedback. The Assistant Superintendent also shared that Palouse EDJE gifted Native artwork to district schools, and the district expressed appreciation for the contribution.

Speaker: Brian Anderson

Topic: League of Women's Voters observer attending meetings to share the work of the board with the community. 

Presenter: Juston Pollestad, Executive Director of Operations

This item was presented at the last meeting. There have been no questions received since it was last presented. Shared the benefits to the district for acquiring the property.

Presenter: Juston Pollestad, Executive Director of Operations

This item was presented at the last meeting. There have been no questions received since it was last presented.

Presenter: Ryan Mulvey, Assistant Superintendent

This item was presented at the last meeting. There have been no questions received since it was last presented. Provided an overview of the revisions presented. Noted the suggested revised language came from WSSDA. 

Presenter: Bob Maxwell, Superintendent

The Board reviewed updates to Board Policy 5011, Harassment of District Staff Prohibited, which has been revised to align with current legal requirements following the repeal of the 2024 Title IX regulations. The updated policy reflects a return to the 2020 Title IX framework and incorporates the most recent WSSDA guidance from December 2025, including a change to the policy title.

Following consultation with legal counsel, the District made adjustments from the WSSDA sample policy by replacing the use of an Ad Hoc committee and "orientation" with the incorporation of related information pertaining to this policy into the family, staff, and volunteer handbooks.

Presenter: Juston Pollestad, Executive Director of Operations

The Board was presented with a new Policy 6635, which establishes guidelines for the limited use of charter or commercial buses for school-approved travel when district transportation is unavailable or unsuitable. The policy outlines authorization procedures, Board approval requirements for overnight or out-of-state travel, coordination through the Transportation Department, and compliance with state and federal transportation laws, emphasizing student safety and administrative oversight. Staff highlighted the benefits of using district bus drivers for extra-curricular travel whenever possible, particularly for driver retention. Board members discussed the 200-mile radius limit and alternative options if buses are unavailable, noting that district vans or partnerships with other districts could be used, but district buses remain the preferred method. Emphasis was placed on ensuring transportation methods are sustainable, financially responsible, and clearly guided by the policy.

• January

For 2025-2026 School Year 

Budgeted FTE: 2540 

Current FTE: 2627.57

Current Year Average FTE: 2637.28

• 3110 Age of Attendance

• 3515P Student Incentives
• 5011P Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited

A. Carter announced there will be an Executive Session to discuss the evaluation of public employees that will end at 8:05pm. No action will be taken.

The board meeting reconvened into an open session at 8:05pm, and the chair announced that the executive session end time would be extended 25 minutes before returning to executive session.

The board meeting reconvened into an open session at 8:30pm, and the chair announced that the executive session end time would be extended 10 minutes before returning to executive session.

The board meeting reconvened into an open session at 8:40pm, and the chair announced that the executive session end time would be extended 20 minutes before returning to executive session.