Central Valley School District public meetings in 2020
21 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CANCELLED-Regular Board Meeting
The December 28, 2020 Regular Board Meeting of the Central Valley School District has been cancelled because a quorum of board members may not be present. The agenda contains only a procedural item noting the cancellation.
- Meeting cancelled due to potential lack of required quorum
Special Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through January 19, 2021.
The Central Valley School District board held a virtual special meeting to consider updates to its reopening plan. The board approved a motion to reopen 4th and 6th grades for in-person learning on January 14, 2021, and 5th grade on January 21, 2021, contingent on support from the Spokane Regional Health District. The meeting also included procedural items and an executive session.
- Approved reopening 4th grade in-person January 14, 2021
- Approved reopening 5th grade in-person January 21, 2021
- Approved reopening 6th grade in-person January 14, 2021
- Reopening contingent on support from SRHD
- Board extended remote meeting adjustments through January 19, 2021
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through January 19, 2021.
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a virtual meeting on December 14, 2020, to conduct routine business, including annual officer elections, reports on enrollment and budget, and a vote on a resolution advocating for a levy proposition. The meeting will also include a consent agenda with routine items such as minutes, personnel, vouchers, and donations. Public comment will be accepted in writing only due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Resolution 20-18 Advocating for Levy Proposition
- Annual election of Board President, Vice President, and Legislative Representative
- Monthly Capital Program Report for November 2020
- December enrollment report and September/October budget status reports
- Gifts/donations: $150 to Horizon Middle School, $500 to Liberty Lake Elementary School
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through December 7, 2020.
The Central Valley School District board held a virtual regular meeting, approving resolutions certifying 2021 excess levies for the general fund ($27,665,500) and debt service fund ($16,600,000), and authorizing a school programs and operations replacement levy. The board also approved its 2021 legislative priorities and a consent agenda including personnel, vouchers, and gifts. Presentations covered school improvement plans and a back-to-school update for grades 1-3.
- Approved Resolution 20-14 certifying 2021 General Fund excess levy for $27,665,500
- Approved Resolution 20-15 certifying 2021 Debt Service Fund excess levy for $16,600,000
- Approved Resolution 20-17 authorizing School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy
- Approved 2021 Legislative Priorities
- Accepted gifts/donations including $999 to Liberty Lake Elementary and $500 to Ponderosa Elementary
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through November 9, 2020.
The Central Valley School District board is meeting virtually to discuss and act on several items, including a collective bargaining agreement with principals, 2021 levy certification and planning, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting is being held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public comment accepted only in writing before the meeting.
- Consider 2020-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Central Valley Principals' Association
- Presentation on 2021 Levy Certification and 2021 Levy Measure Planning
- Approve Resolution 20-13 Setting Non-Represented Salary Schedule
- Approve vouchers and accept gifts/donations including $560.32 to Bowdish MS from Booster Club
- Approve Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Act District Plan
Special Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through November 9, 2020.
The Central Valley School District held a virtual special meeting on October 30, 2020, to extend pandemic-related meeting adjustments through November 9, 2020. The board voted unanimously to approve updates to the Reopening 2020 Plan specifically for third grade. No public comment was accepted, and the meeting concluded with an executive session.
- Approved updates to the Central Valley School District Reopening 2020 Plan for third grade
- Extended virtual meeting adjustments through November 9, 2020
- Held executive session under RCW 42.30.110
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through November 9, 2020.
The Central Valley School District board is meeting virtually to discuss and act on several items, including a legislative platform discussion, enrollment and levy reports, and a kindergarten update. The board approved resolutions to declare real property unnecessary and transfer it to Spokane County, along with a purchase and sale agreement, and designated the superintendent as signatory. A coaching appointment was also approved with one abstention.
- Approved Resolution 20-11 declaring real property not necessary for school purposes and arranging intergovernmental transfer to Spokane County
- Approved Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between Central Valley School District and Spokane County
- Approved Resolution 20-12 designating Superintendent Benjamin C. Small as authorized signatory for property transactions
- Accepted $2,500 donation to Chester Elementary from PTO, $4,761 to Greenacres Elementary from Valley Real Life, and other small gifts
- Discussed 2020/21 legislative platform with Melissa Gombosky
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through November 9, 2020.
The Central Valley School District board is meeting virtually to discuss and act on routine business, including a proposed change to high school graduation requirements that would eliminate the SAT as a tie-breaking criterion for valedictorian and salutatorian selection for the 2020-2021 school year due to pandemic-related testing disruptions. The board will also receive reports on the capital program and summer school, and vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel recommendations, vouchers, and gifts/donations. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to the COVID-19 emergency.
- Proposal to eliminate SAT as tie-breaker for valedictorian/salutatorian for 2020-2021, allowing co-valedictorians
- Consent agenda includes approval of vouchers and personnel recommendations
- Gifts/donations: 50 Microsoft Surface Go 2 laptops from OpenEye/Alarm.com, $870 from Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 3,000 KN95 masks from Spokane County CARES Act, $2,635.62 from LLE PTSA
- Monthly Capital Program Report for September 2020
- Summer School Report presentation
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through October 1, 2020.
The Central Valley School District board held a virtual meeting on September 28, 2020, to approve a three-year collective bargaining agreement with teachers and an interlocal agreement with Spokane County for school resource deputies. The board also accepted routine consent items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and specific donations for school programs. No construction or specific COVID-19 emergency action items were scheduled for this meeting.
- Approved 2020-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Public School Employees of Central Valley (PSE) and the district
- Approved 2020-21 Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County for School Resource Deputies
- Accepted $1,259.64 donation from Black Stone Financial, Inc. for Central Valley High School Computer Science Program
- Accepted $1,630.00 donation from Spokane Valley United Methodist Church for Broadway Elementary virtual learning needs
- Accepted 3,000 non-medical disposable KN95 face masks from Spokane County CARES Act
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through September 1, 2020.
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider adopting the 2020-2021 fiscal budget (Resolution 20-09) and hear public comment on it. The board will also discuss supporting proposed changes to high school graduation requirements and receive reports on reopening schools and the June financial report. The meeting is conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2020-21 budget (Resolution 20-09)
- Discussion on supporting state changes to graduation requirements
- Report on 2020 school reopening
- Consent agenda includes extending contracts for yearbook, beverage, and fuel services
- Resolution 20-10 authorizing transfer from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through September 1, 2020.
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual meeting on August 10, 2020, and took several actions. They approved hiring Brian Asmus as Director of School Safety and Security, adopted the Zearn Math digital curriculum for grades K-5, and waived bid requirements to purchase webcams. The board also approved a new policy on electronic signatures and accepted a $10 donation for the high school track team.
- Approved hiring Brian Asmus as Director of School Safety and Security, effective September 1, 2020.
- Adopted Zearn Math K-5 digital learning program for grades K-5.
- Waived bid requirements to purchase webcams from Synchronous Technologies Group, Inc.
- Approved new Board Policy 6225 on Use of Electronic Signature.
- Accepted $10.00 donation to Central Valley High School for Women's Track and Field.
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through August 1, 2020.
The Central Valley School District board met virtually on July 13, 2020, to discuss and act on several items. They approved a new policy on opioid-related overdose reversal, tabled a new gender-inclusive schools policy for further review, and approved a fourth addendum to an educational cooperative agreement with Spokane Public Schools. The board also received reports on the capital program, monthly finances, projected enrollment, and school reopening plans.
- Approved new Board Policy 3424 Opioid Related Overdose Reversal
- Tabled new Board Policy 3211 Gender-Inclusive Schools for further review
- Approved Fourth Addendum to Educational Cooperative Agreement with Spokane Public Schools
- Approved Superintendent contract for 2020-2023
- Accepted gifts totaling $1,241.84 to McDonald Elementary and SVLA
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act, and in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings through July 1, 2020.
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual regular meeting on June 22, 2020, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The board approved Resolution 20-07 Recommitting to Equity and Inclusion, updates to compensation and vacation policies, and a first reading of a federal programs cost policy. The meeting was largely procedural, with public comment accepted only in writing.
- Approved Resolution 20-07 Recommitting to Equity and Inclusion
- Approved updates to Board Policy 5310 Compensation, 5310BP Non-represented Salary Schedule, and 5411 Staff Vacations
- Approved first reading of Board Policy 6106 Allowable Costs for Federal Programs
- Accepted gifts/donations including $2,000 to Horizon Middle School from HMS PTA and $2,360 from InvestED for COVID-19 Student Fund
- Approved contract for cloud services with TierPoint and awarded milk/dairy bid 2020/21
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to proclamations of Governor Inslee and in the interest of public health, the board is making certain adjustments to board meetings occurring during the mandated K-12 emergency school closures.
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual regular meeting on June 8, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda was largely procedural, with no business action items or COVID-19 response items scheduled. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, and a small donation, and received reports on enrollment, career and technical education, and capital projects.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes of May 26, 2020 meeting
- Approved personnel recommendations (certificated and classified)
- Approved vouchers for General Fund, ASB Fund, and Capital Projects Fund
- Accepted $3.91 donation from Charities Aid Foundation of America
- Received monthly capital program report for May 2020
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to proclamations of Governor Inslee and in the interest of public health, the board is making certain adjustments to board meetings occurring during the mandated K-12 emergency school closures.
The Central Valley School District board held a virtual meeting due to COVID-19 closures, approving several action items including construction contracts, personnel hires, and legislative proposals. The board also accepted written public comments and approved routine consent agenda items.
- Approved $1,283,935 MACC and $1,598,248.18 GMP for synthetic turf at Central Valley and University High Schools with NA Degerstrom
- Approved hiring Mathew Knott as Director of Business Services
- Approved three legislative proposals to WSSDA regarding waiver program extension, Title IV funding flexibility, and internet access inequities
- Accepted gifts/donations totaling over $12,760 including $5,100 from Greenacres MS ASB to Selkirk MS
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, and gifts
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to proclamations of Governor Inslee and in the interest of public health, the board is making certain adjustments to board meetings occurring during the mandated K-12 emergency school closures.
The Central Valley School District board met via Zoom on March 23, 2020, due to public health restrictions. The board approved Resolution 20-03, which allows the suspension of existing policies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, the board voted to hire three new administrators effective July 1, 2020, and approved a consent agenda including gifts and policy updates.
- Approved Resolution 20-03 to suspend board policies during the emergency
- Hired Travis Howell as Principal of Sunrise Elementary School
- Hired Tim Teterud as Assistant Principal of Central Valley High School
- Hired Corey Groh as Executive Director of Finance
- Approved gifts and donations totaling approximately $4,726.66 to various schools
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District board approved a construction cost amendment for HVAC upgrades at Summit, Progress, Broadway, and University Elementary Schools. The board also accepted the final completion of the Selkirk Middle School construction project and updated policies regarding student bodies and threat notifications.
- Approved MACC of $2,138,500 and GMP of $2,650,500 for HVAC projects at Summit, Progress, Broadway, and University Elementary Schools with TW Clark Construction
- Approved Resolution 20-02 for final acceptance of construction completion for Selkirk Middle School
- Approved Resolution 20-01 accepting the building commissioning report for Selkirk Middle School
- Approved updates to Board Policy 3510 Associated Student Bodies
- Approved updates to Board Policy 4314 Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm
School Board Retreat
The Central Valley School District board held a retreat on February 24, 2020, at the Learning and Teaching Support Center. They approved a motion to grant permission to bid for WAN Fiber Services (Bid 481-20-02-B), and participated in a board self-assessment led by Tim Garchow of WSSDA. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Approved motion to bid on WAN Fiber Services (Bid 481-20-02-B)
- Board self-assessment facilitated by Tim Garchow, WSSDA Executive Director
- Meeting held at Learning and Teaching Support Center, 19307 E. Cataldo Avenue, Spokane Valley
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on February 10, 2020, at the Learning and Teaching Support Center. The board approved first readings of updates to two policies: one on notification of threats of violence or harm and another on bid requirements. The board also approved a consent agenda that included routine items such as minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, gifts, and project completions.
- Approved first reading of updates to Board Policy 4314 (Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm).
- Approved first reading of updates to Board Policy 6220 (Bid Requirements).
- Approved consent agenda including $100 to Horizon Middle School from PTA, $1,960.80 from Numerica Credit Union for meal balances, and $1,500 to Bowdish Middle School for STEM.
- Declared complete the Mica Peak Metal Roofing Project (Flynn BEC, CP0993) and Ridgeline HS Early Site Package (Debco Construction, Bid 473-19-01-B).
- Approved MOU lobbying agreement between City of Liberty Lake, Central Valley School District, and Spokane Valley Fire Department.
Special Board Meeting 12:00 Noon
The Central Valley School Board is holding a special meeting to tour the Ridgeline High School construction site at 20150 E Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA. No official action or public comment will be taken during this tour, which is open to the public.
- Tour of Ridgeline High School construction site
- Location: 20150 E Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA
- No board action or public comment scheduled
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on January 13, 2020, taking action on several items. They approved a new high school boundary plan (scenario 13a) effective Fall 2021, adjusted middle school boundaries near Sprague and Conklin, and approved a $2.66 million construction amendment for Riverbend Elementary. The board also approved policy updates on tobacco use and a new threat assessment policy, plus a consent agenda with routine items.
- Approved Maximum Allowable Construction Cost of $2,131,783 and Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,663,852.75 for Riverbend Elementary classroom additions with Jackson Construction
- Approved new high school boundaries (scenario 13a) beginning Fall 2021
- Adjusted middle school boundaries moving area southeast of Sprague and Conklin from Evergreen to Greenacres Middle School (Fall 2020)
- Approved updates to Policy 4215 (tobacco/nicotine) and new Policy 3225 (school-based threat assessment) for first reading
- Consent agenda included personnel recommendations, vouchers, and gifts/donations totaling over $20,000