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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday May 13, 2025, in the Board Room of the Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036. The board president will call the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
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.
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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.
The Board President will lead the flag salute.
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Single read, approve agenda as presented, or amendment and approval.
Background
In accordance with the regular order of business approved by the board of directors pursuant to Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct and Order of Business, the regular meeting agenda is presented to the board for approval as presented, or amendment and approval. During consideration of the meeting agenda is not the time for an item to be removed from the consent agenda; this occurs during consideration of the consent agenda.
Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct and Order of Business, provides in part that,"The board will establish its regular order of business, but may elect to change the order by a majority vote of the members present. All board meetings will be conducted in an orderly and business-like manner using Roberts Rules of Order (Revised) as a guide, except when such rules are superseded by board bylaws or policies”.
Presenter:
Rebecca Miner
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship Recipients
Background:
Representatives from Sno-King School Retirees will honor their two scholarship recipients:
Kera Croft, Edmonds-Woodway High School
Colin McGuire, Meadowdale High School
Information: Celebration- Meadowdale Players (Meadowdale High School)
Background:
The Meadowdale Players production of Eurydice has been selected to perform on the mainstage at the International Thespian Festival in June. Only eight schools nationwide were selected for this honor.
Short monologues will be performed by: Tyler Pennington, Lucy Knudson and Seda San Nicolas.
Students being honored during this celebration include:
Korey Aleshire
Lauren Armstrong
Aydin Canning
Naema Ceesay
Audria Cox
DJ Drapesa
Grace Hyams
Finley Hallsted
Eleni Harper
Jaxson Hulbert
Jack Johnson
Lucy Knudson
Jacob Kretz
Stewart Luczyk
Legend Marshall
Legacy Marshall
Davon Mildon
Kiana Nielsen
Samantha Partida Oliva
Tyler Pennington
Ron Peters
Reina Pruett
Kenzie Rodgers
Seda San Nicolas
Devon Trigstad
Emerson Webster
Elizabeth Vergara
Anna Zini
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VOICE students will present to the school board about their work in the SEARCH program.
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The superintendent will provide a brief report on matters of interest to the board.
Background:
Each regular agenda provides an opportunity for the superintendent to report on matters of interest to the board.
Presenter:
Rebecca Miner
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single Reading, Approve minutes from the April 29, 2025 Special Meeting (Grading Practices Study Session)
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."
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single Reading, Approve minutes from the April 29, 2025 Regular Business Meeting
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."
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. Public comment sign up will begin at 6:00pm. The public comment portion of the agenda will be limited to thirty minutes. 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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One vote is taken to approve all items contained in the Consent Agenda
Background:
Policy 1420 states in part, "To expedite business at a school board meeting, the board approves the use of a consent agenda which includes those items considered to be routine in nature. The consent agenda will appear on the regular agenda following the approval of minutes of the previous meeting(s). Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed on request by a member of the board and placed on the regular agenda. The remaining items on the consent agenda will be voted on by a single motion. The approved motion will be recorded in the minutes, including a listing of all items appearing on the consent agenda."
Contact:
See each item for contact information
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Personnel Actions
Background:
The personnel report is presented to the Board of Directors for approval of hiring, separation, and change of status authorized by the Superintendent, at each regular meeting. Policy #5005 states in part, "All staff members selected for employment will be recommended by the Superintendent or Designee. Staff members must receive an affirmative vote from a majority of all members of the Board. In the event an authorized position must be filled before the Board can take action, the Superintendent or Designee has the authority to fill the position with a temporary employee who will receive the same salary and benefits as a permanent staff member. The Board will act on the Superintendent's or Designee's recommendation to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting."
Contact:
Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
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To establish a mutual agreement regarding the voluntary transfer process for principals and assistant principals into like positions within the district and is supplemental to the 2023-2026 MOU.
Background:
This agreement provides a transparent and consistent process by which current principals and assistant principals may seek professional growth through a voluntary transfer to vacancies in like positions.
Contact:
Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
Information: Interlocal agreement with NWESD 189 for the Snohomish County Detention Center, 2025-26 school year
Background: The purpose of this annual cooperative agreement is to provide educational programs for children and youth confined in Snohomish County juvenille detention centers. This agreement provides a framework for equitable distribution of possible costs to member districts. This agreement has been in place for many years in the district and requires annual approval of the interlocal.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
(425)431-7015
Information: Single Reading, approve interlocal agreement with Northwest Educational Service District 189 for the NW Regional Learning Center Program
Background: This agreement provides educational services at NW Regional Learning Center Program for an Edmonds School District student receiving special education services. One student is scheduled to attend and the anticipated cost is $91,171. This is a renewal of a current agreement.
Contact:
Jon Bell
Executive Director of Student Services
425-431-7047
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New agreement between Edmonds School District and the Lynnwood Police Department for video surveillance.
Background:
The intent and purpose of the Agreement is to ensure the safety and security of students and staff at Edmonds School District schools. Having direct access to video surveillance will improve situational awareness and tactical response to an emergency within schools and facilities of the school district.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assitant Superintendent
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Camp is a fundamental first step to a successful season. It’s a time for athletes to establish trust, camaraderie, and commitment to one another. Foundations are built, goals are set, skills are mastered, and memories are made. There is a focus on crowd leading, cheerleading skills training, leadership and team bonding.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy. The administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Students will be participating in an educational conference and competition that extends their learning and requires them to practice career-based habits such as a professional dress code, interview opportunities, and networking with other students from across the country.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy. The administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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These conventions are the finest scholastic journalism conferences in the world. The keynote presentations, workshops, sessions, meetings, contests, critiques, etc. are perfectly aligned with our entire curriculum. The networking with fellow students, working journalists and the finest journalism educators in the world is also key to the success of these conventions.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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The curriculum focuses on sensitivity to others, project planning, team building, group roles, presentation skills, and communication skills.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy. The administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Opportunity for the boys basketball team to get recruited on a national level by various universities and community colleges.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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To learn and grow in the game of basketball, both as a team and as individuals, while on a college campus. Students can begin to explore what type of university they might want to attend after high school. This trip will also be extremely valuable for building team chemistry and a positive culture within our program.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy. The administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Leadership and Skills competition. Students will be participating in an educational conference and competition that extends their learning and requires them to practice career-based habits such as a professional dress code, interview opportunities, and networking with other students from across the country.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy. The administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Mt. Triumph helps to develop and practice individual and community growth, build common experiences and relationships through hard work, and experience belonging. Currently, a school team camp where the school groups stay together to learn more about themselves and begin the foundation of planning their school year, and build their leadership skills. Mt. Triumph allows for an in-depth analysis of their school's community and needs. It also allows for hands-on exploration of problem-solving and group process not possible elsewhere on their unique challenge course.
Background:
This field trip was originally approved on April 29, 2025. However, it listed only Mountlake Terrace High School. In addition to MTHS, Edmonds-Woodway High, Lynnwood High, and Meadowdale High School ASB leaders will also be attending.
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy. The administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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1) Elite skill development 2) Exposure to college-level football and a post-secondary atmosphere 3) Team bonding & leadership growth 4)Coach staff development 5)Unforgettable experience & motivation
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Team bonding experience while participating in basketball games to work on game strategies, while developing individual skills.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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WIAA STATE BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SPOKANE, WA.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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WIAA STATE BOYS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Team bonding experience while participating in basketball games to work on game strategies, while developing individual skills.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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WIAA STATE FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN OLYMPIA, WA
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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WIAA STATE GIRLS AND BOYS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN VANCOUVER, WA
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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WIAA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN YAKIMA (PARKER-FALLER FIELD)
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip falls under this policy, and the administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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As required by policy 6030: Financial Reports, the Business Office will prepare a monthly budget status report of the following funds: General Fund (GF), Capital Projects Fund (CPF), Debt Service Fund (DSF), Associated Student Body Fund (ASB) and Transportation Vehicle Fund (TVF).
Background:
Lydia Sellie, Executive Director of Business & Finance, will present the budget report from March 2025.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
425-431-7023
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Second Reading, Approve New Board Policy 2416- Performance Based Pathway for High School Graduation
Background:
The State Board of Education created a new performance-based pathway option to help students meet the graduation pathway requirement. To offer this pathway option, we need to adopt a policy and develop procedures that define how we implement it.
Here are the key components of the performance-based pathway policy. The attached proposed new policy mirrors the WSSDA model policy. We will also draft procedures to accompany this policy.
This policy had a first reading at the 1/14/25 board meeting.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
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Single Reading, Approve Emergency Waiver Requests from 2024-25 School Year
Background:
On November 20, 2024 Lynnwood High School, Brier Terrace Middle School and Madrona K-8 were closed due to power outages resulting from a storm.
On November 21, 2024 Lynnwood High School remained closed due to the power outage.
On February 25, 2025 Scriber Lake High School, Edmonds Heights K-12 and Edmonds eLearning academy were closed due to a power outage resulting from a storm.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single Reading, Approve Resolution #25-13, Purchase & Sale Agreement of .036-acre remanant parcel.
Background:
Purchase and Sale Agreement of remnant parcel of land located at 41X 4th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020
In 1999, it was determined that a remnant of land remained from a district property sale made in 1977. Records indicate that a new road cut through the original site that was sold, and a private residence was built on the property. The parcel (1,562 square feet) was properly surplused by Board resolution No. 99-21 on June 15, 1999. The district intended to sell the property to a previous homeowner in 1999. This did not happen. The current homeowner is willing to pay the fair market price and reimburse the district for the appraisal.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
425-431-7015
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First Reading (no action), Revised Board Policy 3421- Child Abuse and Neglect
Background:
In order to keep district policy and procedure regarding child abuse and neglect consistent with WSSDA and state law, changes are being proposed to Board Policy 3421. “Child abuse, neglect and exploitation” is now “Child abuse and neglect“ with sexual abuse and exploitation nested within. In policy 3421, many of the specific examples of child abuse and neglect are eliminated in favor of more general definitions with specific examples of various types and indicators added to 3421P in keeping with the goal of having policies be more general with details included in procedures. Language has also been added explaining that corporal punishment by parents, within bounds, is not defined as abuse.
Contact:
Helen Joung
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7224
Information: Legislative Representative Carin Chase will provide an update.
Background: A legislative representative serves as the board's liaison with the Washington State School Directors' Association Legislative Assembly. The legislative representative will be elected once a year in December. The legislative representative will attend Washington State School Directors Association Assemblies, conveying local views and concerns to that body and participating in the formulation of state legislative programs. The member of the Board of Directors who is elected to be its legislative representative shall be responsible for ascertaining Board opinion on issues of concern to school directors which may be coming before the legislative assembly of the Washington State School Directors' Association or the Washington State Legislature, and shall represent the stand of the local board before these bodies. He/she shall also keep the Board informed of the status of such legislative concerns. The legislative representative will monitor proposed school legislation and inform the board of the issues.
Contact: Carin Chase
Information: Board President will adjourn
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