Central Valley School District, WA

Regular Board Meeting

Special Board Meeting │ Board Retreat

The Central Valley School District Board will hold a retreat to discuss Board-Superintendent Team working agreements, review district initiatives, set goals for the 2026-27 school year, and review WSSDA Board Self-Evaluation results. The meeting is for discussion only; no formal action will be taken. Topics include possible partnerships, program audits, and legislative positions.

• Discussion of partnering with Boys and Girls Club for before/after-school care at three sites
• Review of 'Portrait of a CVSD Graduate' update contracted with AASA
• Discussion of transportation audit and possible school start/end time changes
• Setting Board-Superintendent Team and Superintendent evaluation goals for 2026-27
• Discussion of WSSDA 2027 legislative positions and conference presentation

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comment, and informational reports. The main substantive item is a written report on the 2025-2026 Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs, including enrollment, staffing, and a total budget of $5,459,889. The board will also review progress on Board-Superintendent Team goals and receive a legislative update.

• Annual ALE programs report: CV-VIP K-8 ($1,535,933), Mica Peak HS ($1,951,012), CVVL HS ($1,134,055), Open Doors ($838,889)
• ALE enrollment headcounts: CV-VIP K-8 (197), Mica Peak HS (162), CVVL HS (291), Open Doors (117)
• Board-Superintendent Team goals progress update on academic achievement, strategic plan, and fiscal accountability
• Public comment: written comments due by 4:30 p.m., speakers limited to 3 minutes, 30-minute total
• Legislative update and advocacy information from WSSDA and Washington State Legislature

Regular Board Meeting

The board will review a report on the 2026-27 State Board of Education Minimum Basic Education Requirement compliance to ensure annual funding. Members will also receive a budget accountability brief for the period ending June 2026.

• Closed session for a level 3 grievance hearing
• Update on 2026-28 letter of agreement bargaining with Central Valley Principals' Association
• Review of 2026-27 State Board of Education Minimum Basic Education Requirement compliance
• Budget accountability brief for year-to-date June 2026

Special Board Meeting │ Levy Discussion

The Board is reviewing timing and financial assumptions for the replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) levy for 2028-2030. Staff is evaluating a scenario to maintain the current levy rate of $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The District is recommending a November 2026 replacement levy election.

• Proposed maintenance of the $2.50 per $1,000 assessed value levy rate
• Projected 2030 levy collection of $52,400,000 based on 3.5% annual assessed value growth
• Estimated annual cost of $1,025 for a home assessed at $410,000
• Recommendation to hold a replacement levy election in November 2026
• August 4, 2026 statutory deadline for filing a levy resolution for the November election

CANCELED | Regular Board Meeting

The Regular Board Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of the required quorum of board members.

Regular Board Meeting

The board will receive a report on the district's Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program, which serves 1,045 students. The meeting also includes the introduction of new administrators and an update on coaches' association bargaining.

• Introduction of Katie Smith as Principal of Riverbend Elementary
• Introduction of Charlotte Green as Nutrition Services Supervisor
• Update on 2026-27 bargaining with Central Valley Coaches Association
• Annual Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program status report serving 1,045 students

Special Board Meeting │ Executive Session

The board convened a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session was to discuss the evaluation of the superintendent.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation

Regular Board Meeting

The board will receive reports on Board-Superintendent Team goals for academic achievement, strategic plan implementation, and fiscal oversight. New administrators including Executive Director of Facilities and Operations Jeff Dufresne and Senior Manager of School Safety Brad Smith will be introduced. The board will also hear updates to administrative procedures on interscholastic activities and graduation requirements. The meeting includes public comment and a legislative update.

• Introduction of new administrators Jeff Dufresne and Brad Smith
• Updates to administrative procedures 2151AP Interscholastic Activities and 2410AP Graduation Requirements
• Board-Superintendent Team goals progress report
• Public comment includes letters on proposed elimination of dean of students position
• Legislative update on bills tracked by CVSD

Regular Board Meeting

The board is receiving a written report on a Memorandum of Understanding between the district, Spokane Colleges, and Eastern Washington University. This partnership allows high school students to earn an Associate of Arts degree at their neighborhood high school. The board is also reviewing the May 2026 enrollment report.

• Memorandum of Understanding for Associate of Arts Degree in the High School program with Spokane Colleges and EWU
• May 2026 Enrollment Report
• PACE Recognition for the character trait of Courage

Special Board Meeting │ Executive Session & Personnel Action

The Champlain Valley School District board held a special meeting to review a public employee’s performance in executive session before voting in open session to terminate employment. The board accepted the superintendent’s recommendation to end Lena V. Milewski’s employment and directed notice to be provided.

• Termination of Lena V. Milewski’s employment following executive session review
• Motion to terminate carries unanimously (5-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The board is reviewing the current status of Board-Superintendent Team goals regarding academic achievement, strategic plan implementation, and budget oversight. The meeting also includes reports from high school student representatives and the Student Advisory Council.

• Review of 2025-2026 Board-Superintendent Team goals for academic achievement and fiscal accountability
• Recognition of schools honored by the Washington School Recognition Program for 2024-25
• Reports from high school student representatives from Central Valley, Mica Peak, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, and University
• Student Advisory Council report on classroom engagement and school year calendar
• PACE Recognition for the character trait of Courage

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will consider a proposed increase to breakfast and lunch meal prices for the 2026-27 school year, driven by a projected $1.6 million deficit in the Nutrition Services program. The board will also introduce a new principal for Central Valley Virtual Learning High School and recognize Certificated Employees Appreciation Week. The meeting includes public comment periods and a legislative update.

• Introduction of Lauren House as principal of CVVL High School, effective July 1, 2026
• Proposed meal price increases for 2026-27 to address $1.6M Nutrition Services deficit
• Recognition of Certificated Employees Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2026)
• Written public comment accepted until 4:30 p.m. on day of meeting

Special Board Meeting │ Executive Session

The Champlain Valley School District Board convened a special meeting for an executive session to discuss the performance of public employees. The session was closed to the public under the Open Public Meetings Act. The board voted unanimously to convene the session for up to 20 minutes.

• Executive session to review public employee performance
• Meeting held at Learning and Teaching Center, 2218 N Molter Rd
• Motion carried unanimously to convene the session

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, preceded by closed sessions for bargaining and employee performance review. The board will discuss legislative advocacy, including proposed position amendments from the Washington State School Directors' Association, and receive a written report on the draft 2027-2028 school calendar. The agenda also includes recognitions, student reports, and public comment.

• Discussion on WSSDA position amendment proposals (Barker proposal attached)
• Written report on 2027-2028 school calendar (balanced calendar model)
• Recognition of University High School student assist project for student with vision impairment
• High school student reports from Mica Peak, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, University, and Central Valley
• Legislative update and advocacy information

Regular Board Meeting

The board is meeting to celebrate employee and community award recipients and introduce the new Director of Assessment and Accountability. The session includes a legislative update on Washington State education bills and a report on the universal screener adoption process.

• Recognition of 19 District-wide Meritorious Service Award recipients
• Introduction of Dr. Tricia Kannberg as Director of Assessment and Accountability, effective July 1, 2026
• Annual budget impact for award ceremonies estimated at $3,000-$5,000
• Update on the multi-phase universal screener adoption process

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will receive a presentation on a proposed localized boundary adjustment involving seven schools (Opportunity, Broadway, Progress, McDonald, University Elementary, Bowdish Middle, and University High) to better balance enrollment. The meeting also includes recognition of Education Support Professionals Week, student reports from five high schools, public comment, and a legislative update.

• Presentation of boundary adjustment recommendations affecting approximately 100 students across seven schools
• Recognition of Education Support Professionals Week (March 9-13, 2026) and district's 930 classified staff
• Student reports from Central Valley, Mica Peak, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, and University high schools
• Public comment period for written submissions and in-person addresses (3-minute limit, 30-minute cap)
• Legislative update on bills tracked by CVSD and Washington State School Directors' Association

Regular Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review legislative updates and proposed WIAA athletic rule amendments. The session includes recognition of two newly certified teachers and school social workers.

• Recognition of Rachel Maughan and Shane Heideman as National Board Certified Teachers
• Discussion of 2026 WIAA Proposed Amendments for athletic programs
• Review of legislative issues and advocacy report by Pam Orebaugh
• First touch on Board Procedure 6000BP

Regular Board Meeting

The board is reviewing a draft of the 2026-2027 school year calendar, which continues the district's balanced calendar approach. The meeting also includes reports from high school student representatives and recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) month.

• Draft 2026-2027 School Year Calendar report
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Recognition Month
• High School Student Reports from University, Central Valley, Mica Peak, Ridgeline, and Spokane Valley Tech

Special Board Meeting │ Board Retreat

The Board will meet for a retreat to discuss working agreements, district initiatives, and community relations. The session is for discussion only, and no formal action will be taken during the meeting.

• Review of 26 inactive policies recommended for retirement, including policies on Homework, Musical Instruments, and Student Conduct Expectations
• Discussion on contracting an outside agency to create 'Portrait of a CVSD Graduate' and 'Portrait of a CVSD Staff Member'
• Review of board involvement in strategic initiatives such as the two-way communications app pilot and on-time graduation work
• Discussion of applying for the WSSDA 'Board of Distinction' designation
• Planning for potential presentations at the WSSDA Annual Conference

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board is reviewing the mid-year evaluation of Superintendent Dr. John Parker and the January 2026 enrollment report. The board is also receiving updates on legislative advocacy and recognizing National School Counseling Week.

• Mid-year evaluation of Superintendent Dr. John Parker based on 2025-2026 BST Goals
• January 2026 K–12 enrollment reported at 13,982.27 FTE, which is 156.08 FTE below budget
• January 2026 Running Start enrollment reported at 308.79 FTE
• Recognition of National School Counseling Week (February 2-6)
• Legislative update and advocacy report provided by Pam Orebaugh

Regular Board Meeting

The board conducted a regular meeting including student representative reports from five high schools and a review of the December 2025 enrollment report. The session also included a legislative update on Washington State education bills.

• High school student reports from Spokane Valley Tech, University, Central Valley, Mica Peak, and Ridgeline
• December 2025 Enrollment Report presented by Mathew Knott and Shannon Johnston
• Legislative issues and advocacy update provided by Orebaugh
• Recognition of School Board Recognition Month