Vea la versión en español del Informe de la Junta Directiva aqui.

This is a summary of the Pasco School District Board Meeting on September 12, 2023.

A recording of the September 12, 2023 Pasco School District Board Meeting is available on PSD’s YouTube page.

We proudly recognized Juana Melo for being named the Washington State Migrant Education Program’s (MEP) “Recruiter of the Year” award for the 2022-23 school year.

Each year, the Washington State Title I, Parc C, MEP celebrates migrant staff who have demonstrated exceptional service and devotion while acting on behalf of the program. Mrs. Melo was selected for this award because of her creative ways in relationship building and engaging the migrant families in Pasco.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Mrs. Melo now holds a well-deserved place of honor on the PSD Wall of Distinction, located just outside the Board Room in the Booth Building. This plaque serves as a lasting reminder of her dedication and impact on our district. Additionally, she was presented with a certificate and flowers, a small token of our immense appreciation for her exceptional work.

Marie Sullivan, Legislative Advocate, discussed setting legislative priorities for 2024 during a student session with the Board.

During the discussion, Ms. Sullivan reviewed the significant themes and priorities identified by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for the upcoming 2024 legislative session. She also discussed ideas for the board to consider as legislative and fiscal priorities.

The next step is for the Board to identify 1-2 priorities to champion during the 2024 legislative session. This decision will be made during a future regularly scheduled Board meeting.

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Mira Gobel, Assistant Superintendent of Schools & Social Emotional Learning, provided information about the opening of the 2023-2024 school year and the number of students enrolled.

As of September 7th, we are delighted to report that our district has 18,276 students enrolled for the current school year.

While this is a significant number, our commitment to providing an inclusive and equitable education means that we're continuing our outreach efforts. Our goal is to connect with families whose students haven't yet attended school to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive in our district.

The district’s second enrollment count day will take place on October 2, 2023.

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Seth Johnson, Planning Principal for the Career and College Academy, and Laura Jones, PSD Director of CTE, provided the Board with a comprehensive update on the exciting developments surrounding the Career and College Academy.

The presentation included a comprehensive overview of the Career and College Academy's foundation, encompassing its guiding principles, innovative school design, and vital industry partnerships. The emphasis on inclusive planning was evident as they highlighted their efforts to involve staff, the community, and students in shaping the school's vision. Notably, exciting building updates were shared, revealing plans for an e-sports lab within the school—a testament to the academy's commitment to offering cutting-edge educational experiences.

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Sarah Thornton, Assistant Superintendent of Operations & Legal Services, presented a first reading of Policy 2409, which provides the district with a mechanism to award credits to students for demonstrated proficiency in world languages. The subsequent procedure will provide the assessments that will be used to assess competencies and the number of credits awarded based on those proficiencies.

The next step includes presenting Policy 2409 on the consent agenda for a second reading at the upcoming board meeting on September 26, 2023.

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