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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a special meeting on April 16, 2024. 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.
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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.
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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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The superintendent will provide a brief report on matters of interest to the board.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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.
In person attendance will be limited to the capacity of the Boardrooms (149 people). Livestream will be available to all who are unable to attend.
In person attendees will have the opportunity to register to speak when they arrive at the meeting. Doors will open at 6:00pm. The public comment portion of the agenda will be limited to one hour. Individual comments will be limited to three minutes each, the Board President may interrupt if a comment is too lengthy or is personally directed.
Please use the link below to submit 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, which will become public record. Those who would like to submit a written comment may do so using the link below until 3:00 the day of the meeting.
Sign up here to request to submit a written comment
In accordance with RCW 42.30.240, the board allows the opportunity for individuals to provide oral comment at a meeting remotely if oral comment from other members of the public will be accepted at the meeting. If you will have difficulty attending our meeting by reason of disability, limited mobility or any other reason that makes physical attendance at a meeting difficult, please call Erin Verschoor at (425)431-7003 or email verschoore398@edmonds.wednet.
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First Reading (no action), Resolution #24-09, 2024-2025 Reduced Educational Program
Background:
Due to a variety of factors the district is facing a budget shortfall for 2024-25. 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 23rd. It is necessary to have board approval of the Reduced Educational Program resolution in order to notify affected certificated employees by May 15, 2024 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.
Final decisions regarding the entire 2024-25 budget will be completed in time for the budget public hearing in July. We are still processing the feedback we received from the Balancing Act survey as well as the feedback submitted via the Google form on our district website. We are very grateful to those who completed the survey and provided comments and feedback.
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.