The PHS ASB student representative provided an update on recent and upcoming ASB activities, including:

• Hosted the Annual Block Party and expressed appreciation to the organizations that supported the event.
• Fall sports are underway, with highlights shared.
• Homecoming will feature a “Venetian Masquerade” theme.
• Mini-Cheer Camp fundraiser is planned.

Stephanie Horn: 

• SES PTO is busy planning upcoming activities, including STEAM Night on September 24 and the book fair.

Deena Bayoumi: 

• DEIB Task Force meeting is scheduled for September 22.
• LMS will host an open house this week; provided information about the format.
• Provided a WSSDA legislative update. The legislative handbook was shared with Board members.
• WSSDA General Assembly is next week, which she plans to attend.
• Will attend the School Directors of Color Caucus to discuss various proposals.
• Noted that there is currently no District Area 10 representative on the WSSDA Resolution Committee and encouraged Board members to consider the open positions.
• Met with a parent regarding the current transportation policy and will meet with Bob Maxwell and Juston Pollestad to clarify several points.

Craig Nelson: 

• Met with transportation staff.
• Noted blood drives being hosted by various schools, which provide grants to participating schools.
• Shared information about the fair with Jefferson Elementary third-grade students and received a tour of the outdoor learning lab at Jefferson.

Lisa Waananen Jones: 

• Submitted the WSSDA Board of Distinction application, focusing on the Board’s continued work to close the achievement gap, and provided an overview of the submission.
• Attended the JES PTA meeting; plans are underway for the fall fundraiser.

Arron Carter: 

• Attended the PHS Block Party.
• Attended the PHS Open House and shared information about the format.
• Responded to emails regarding questions about District policies.

Strategic Plan Review Update by Arron Carter, Board President

The Board has begun reviewing the Strategic Plan by priority area during Board work sessions to determine whether outcomes need to be updated or strategies refined. During the most recent work session, the Board reviewed the Students First priority, including its goals and success indicators. The Strategic Plan has been in place for seven years, and the Board is reviewing it to determine whether updates are needed. Directors will continue this work as part of the Strategic Plan review, with additional discussion anticipated in the spring.

Superintendent Maxwell provided an enrollment update and shared updates on several District projects and community partnerships. Construction has begun on the two slides at Kamiak Elementary, with installation of the greenhouse planned next. The Boys & Girls Club is exploring interest in offering a late-start Monday option for families, beginning with a survey and consideration of several factors, with a potential start date of January 2027. He also shared information about two key fundraisers hosted by the Boys & Girls Club. Work has begun to expand electrical capacity at the Pioneer Center to support installation of electrical units on the older side of the building. Enrollment numbers are being finalized.

Sunnyside Elementary Showcase 

Presenter: Pam Brantner, Sunnyside Elementary Principal & Sunnyside Guiding Coalition

Sunnyside staff provided an overview of the school’s work as a Professional Learning Community (PLC), including its journey toward and recognition as a Model PLC at Work School. Staff highlighted collaborative practices, teacher capacity-building, intervention and extension systems, and monitoring student learning. The Board discussed student data collection and opportunities for Sunnyside staff to share PLC practices with other schools. Staff also shared future goals and continued work on collaboration, peer observation, and alignment across elementary grade levels.

Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE) & Summer School 

Presenter: Jerrod Fleury, Pullman High School (PHS) Principal

Principal Fleury provided an overview of the PHS Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) program, including 2025–26 year-end summaries for Supplemental, Flex Education, Credit Recovery, and Summer School programs. The presentation also highlighted strengths of the online program. Assistant Superintendent Mulvey noted that PHS’s ALE program has a completion rate of more than 70%, compared with approximately 50–60% for online schools. In response to a question about the completion rate, Principal Fleury noted that the program has tried to be more intentional about student participation and providing consistent support to keep students on track.

Report: Program Compliance

Presenter: Bob Maxwell, Superintendent

Superintendent Maxwell presented the annual Program Compliance Report. The District remains in compliance with state and federal requirements related to records retention, instructional practices, instructional materials, guidance and counseling, special programs, facility safety, student health and safety, policy access, nondiscrimination, student discipline, graduation requirements, and Title I equivalency. Updates noted in the report included the focus on PLCs and the collaboration process in Section 3.0 and facility upgrades needed at the District Office in Section 6.0.

DEIB Task Force meeting is scheduled. 

No speakers.

The following vouchers as audited and certified 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 $2,934,346.05 are also approved. 

Fund: ASB 

AP ACH Numbers 9000000063 through 9000000063, totaling $139.65

AP ACH Numbers 9000000064 through 9000000064, totaling $10,910.28

Check Numbers 26738307 through 26738307, totaling $1,871.46

Check Numbers 26738308 through 26738313, totaling $15,432.08

Fund: Capital Projects

Check Numbers 26738376 through 26738376, totaling $24,626.03

Fund: General

Payroll warrant numbers 26738192 to 26738207 and 26738296 to 26738306, totaling $2,934,346.05

AP ACH Numbers 9000000065 through 9000000065, totaling $28,287.38

AP ACH Numbers 9000000066 through 9000000067, totaling $338.32

AP ACH Numbers 9000000068 through 9000000069, totaling $6,260.91

AP ACH Numbers 9000000070 through 9000000078, totaling $3,274.58

Check Numbers 26738314 through 26738314, totaling $5.87

Check Numbers 26738315 through 26738375, totaling $349,199.91

AP ACH Numbers 9000000079 through 9000000080, totaling $36,182.60

Check Numbers 26738377 through 26738380, totaling $1,719.23

Check Numbers 26738381 through 26738396, totaling $77,632.94

Presenter: Bob Maxwell, Superintendent

This is an annual requirement and was presented at the last meeting. There have been no questions since it was last presented. The data collected and included with this report indicates that the Pullman School District is in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Basic Education Act, as reported on the Minimum Basic Education Requirement Compliance Form.

Presenter: Ryan Mulvey, Assistant Superintendent

Policy 3115 Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment Rights and Services has been revised by WSSDA and was highlighted in the July Policy and Legal News. WSSDA has significantly cleaned up the model policy by removing language that is redundant with the procedure.

Presenter: Juston Pollestad, Executive Director of Operations

The Board reviewed a resolution declaring items identified throughout the summer as surplus and no longer needed for District operations. Following Board approval, the items will first be offered for purchase to public and private schools before being made available to the general public. Public notice will be provided in accordance with District procedures, and any remaining items will be disposed of according to District procedures. The sale is being moved to an earlier date this year to increase public interest. In response to questions, staff noted there is no minimum starting bid for the school buses and that the surplus items are generally consistent with previous years.

• September

Current Enrollment

For 2026-2027 School Year 

Budgeted FTE: 2575 

Current FTE: 2555.34

• 3115P Students Experiencing Homelessness: Enrollment Rights and Services
• 3124P Removal/Release of Students During School Hours

• 3124 Removal/Release of Students During School Hours

A. Carter announced there will be an Executive Session to discuss negotiations that will end at 7:55pm. No action will be taken.