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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a special meeting on April 18, 2023. The board president will call the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Background:
Policy 1400 states in part, "Board meetings will be scheduled in compliance with the law, and as deemed by the board to be in the best interests of the district and community. The board will function through (1) regular meetings, (2) special meetings and (3) emergency meetings. Regular Meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Board Room of the Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036 or at other times and places as determined by the presiding officer or by majority vote of the board. An agenda of business to be transacted must be posted on the district website not less than twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the published start time of the meeting. If regular meetings are to be held at places other than the Board Room, or are adjourned to times other than a regular meeting time, notice of the meeting will be made in the same manner as provided for special meetings. All regular meetings of the board will be held within the district boundaries."
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The Board President will call the roll.
Background:
Policy #1400 states in part, "Three board members will be considered as constituting a quorum for the transaction of business."
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The Superintendent will present the land acknowledgement.
We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have taken care of, hunted, fished and gathered on these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water.
By acknowledging these homelands, we commit to working with tribal nations to further the education aims they have identified in our classrooms and schools.
Background:
By honoring those who inhabited the land before us, we help to build understanding around the history of our land and its Indigenous people, as well as set the tone for all people who have been historically marginalized or underserved. A land acknowledgement shares a commitment to honoring Native communities, educates all with in a community in local history, and can demonstrate a sustained commitment to building authentic community relations to advance equity for all.
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The Board President will lead the flag salute.
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Superintendent Rebecca Miner and Executive Director of Budget & Finance, Lydia Sellie will deliver a report on the 2023-2024 Budget.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Budget & Finance
425-431-7079
The public comment item on the agenda is an opportunity for citizens to address the School Board. Items brought forward during this portion of the agenda will not be acted upon by the Board at this time. Questions may also be referred to the superintendent or staff for examination and later response.
The Board encourages public comments; please limit comments to three minutes. The Board President may interrupt if a comment is too lengthy or is personally directed.
The School Board will continue to hear virtual and written comments. Written comments will not be read out loud at the meeting but will be sent to all board members and attached to the meeting agenda. Those who would like to speak virtually at the meeting or submit a written comment may register using the link below until 3:00 the day of the meeting.
In person attendees will have the opportunity to register to speak when they arrive at the meeting.
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First Reading (no action), Resolution #23-06, 2023-2024 Reduced Educational Program
Background:
Due to decreased enrollment and other factors the district is facing a budget shortfall for 2023-24. In order to reduce the district's expenditures to the level of anticipated revenues, it is necessary for the district to make reductions in the educational program, including reductions of both certificated and classified positions. Attached is the recommended reduced educational program reflecting identified reductions. This is a first reading of the Reduced Educational Program. A second reading and recommendation for approval will be brought to the board on April 25th. It is necessary to have board approval of the Reduced Educational Program resolution in order to notify affected certificated employees by May 15, 2023 as required by law. These numbers may change as we process additional resignation and retirement requests. After the reduction, recall will be processed according to the applicable bargaining agreement.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
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The Board President will close the meeting.