Soap Lake School District, WA

Special Meeting

The board will consider approving the 2026-27 Highly Capable Program Plan and application. The meeting also includes a financial update and a discussion on the district's new minimum fund balance policy.

• Approval of 26-27 SL Highly-Capable Program Plan
• Discussion on New Minimum Fund Balance Policy
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will review monthly reports from school principals and the superintendent. The meeting includes action items regarding a collective bargaining agreement and the Highly-Capable Program plan.

• Approval of SLESP CBA 26-27
• Approval of 26-27 SL Highly-Capable Program Plan
• Hires of Jeannie Dees (Teacher), Tanya Zubritskiy (Para Educator), and Allexandra Heston (Para Educator)
• First reading of policy revisions for BP 1630, BP 3205, BP 3205P, BP 3122, and BP 3122P
• Review of 2026-27 Regular Board Meeting Schedule

Special Meeting

The board is meeting to conduct an executive session regarding public employee performance and a closed session to review bargaining proposals.

• Executive session to evaluate public employee performance
• Closed session to review bargaining proposals

Regular Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board of Directors meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Soap Lake Middle/High School Library. The board will vote on several action items, including the 2026-27 SLESP collective bargaining agreement, two resolutions on checking account signatures, school improvement plans, and an alternative learning experience curriculum adoption. It will also consider a third reading of career and technical education policy revisions and hear reports on finances, school updates, and personnel. The consent agenda covers September payroll, accounts payable, one resignation, seven hires, and contracts.

• Action item: approval of the SLESP CBA 26-27 (Soap Lake ESP 2026-27 FINAL 9.24.26)
• Resolutions 26-01 and 26-02 on checking account signatures (ASB and other)
• Third reading of Board Policy revisions BP 2170 and BP 2170P on Career and Technical Education
• Consent agenda: September 2026 payroll, multiple accounts payable items, resignation of Kristina Miller (bus driver), and seven hires including Gavin Burns as Athletic Director
• Action items: 2026-27 School Improvement Plans for elementary and middle/high school, and ALE curriculum adoption

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board is holding a special meeting that consists of opening procedures, a single executive session to evaluate the performance of a public employee under RCW 42.30.110(g), and adjournment. No action items or public discussion are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate a public employee's performance

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session to evaluate a public employee's performance. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(g) to evaluate a public employee

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board will hold a special meeting on September 10, 2026. The meeting includes an executive session to evaluate the performance of a public employee.

• Executive session regarding public employee performance evaluation

Regular Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board will approve a new Multilingual Education Program Model and a 26-27 TBIP Grant. The meeting includes a second reading of ten board policy revisions, including updates to Career and Technical Education and Superintendent evaluation standards. Routine consent items cover payroll, accounts payable, and three staff resignations and hires.

• Approval of Multilingual Education Program Model and 26-27 TBIP Grant
• Second reading of BP 2170 Career and Technical Education policies
• Second reading of BP 1821 Standards for Individual School Directors
• Second reading of BP 3416 Medication at School policies
• Approval of contracts listed in 'Contracts for Board Approval 8 24 26'

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 25-13 to adopt the 2026-2027 budget. They will also act on personnel items including resignations, hires, and contracts, and consider multiple policy revisions on student fees, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026-27 budget via Resolution 25-13
• Hires: Brandy Boyd (MTSS Behavior Support/Dean of Students - Elementary), Courtney Butler (Senior Class Advisor), Gregory Becker (MTSS Behavior Support/Dean of Students - Secondary)
• Resignation: Jamie Guzman (Paraeducator)
• Conditional certification approvals for Jody Gustafson and Winfred 'CW' Forrest
• Policy revisions: second reading on student fees (BP 3520), third reading on sexual harassment (BP 3205), fourth reading on discrimination-free workplace (BP 5010)

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2026-27 district budget. No action will be taken on the budget at this meeting; it is for discussion only. The meeting also includes standard opening procedures and adjournment.

• Review and discussion of proposed 2026-27 district budget (no action)
• Meeting at Soap Lake Middle/High School Library, 527 2nd Ave SW, Soap Lake, WA

Regular Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting to approve payroll, personnel actions, contracts, and policy revisions. Items include resignations, new hires, and facility upgrades like secure entry modifications and playground replacement at Soap Lake Middle/High School and Elementary.

• Approve June 2026 payroll and accounts payable for ASB, CPF, and GF funds
• Hire Rebecca Lundgren as Middle/High School Principal and approve multiple staff contracts
• Approve $26/27 contracts for Kristen Sebesta (State Federal Programs & MTSS Director) and Erin Allen (Elementary Principal)
• Approve Capital Industrial contract for Elementary Secure Entry Modifications and Northwest Playground Equipment for Elementary Playground Replacement
• Adopt Board Policy revisions on Sexual Harassment, Discrimination-Free Workplace, and Student Fees

Special Meeting

This is a public notice that a quorum of the Soap Lake School Board may be present at a principal candidate meet-and-greet event. The board will not deliberate or take any official action at this event.

• Principal candidate meet-and-greet at Soap Lake Middle/High School, 527 2nd Ave SW, Soap Lake, WA
• Event open to staff, families, students, and community members
• Board members will not convene, deliberate, or take official action

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board will hold a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for personnel matters

Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will review informational presentations on CTE needs and GEAR-Up summer plans. The body is deciding on a series of board policy revisions, personnel hires and resignations, and a conditional certificate request.

• Second reading and action on 11 board policy revisions including Fund Balance and Sexual Harassment
• Repeal of BP 2108P Remediation Programs
• Hires of three MS Teachers, a Temp District Secretary, and a Summer School Head Cook
• Resignations of the Psychologist/Special Education Director, a Para Educator, and the Senior Class Advisor
• Approval of May 2026 payroll and accounts payable

Regular Meeting

The Soap Lake School Board will consider second-reading approval of several board policies, including those on harassment, leaves, and bidding. New business includes first readings of policies on student board members, program compliance, and discrimination, as well as votes on out-of-state field trips, overnight travel for state competitions, and resolutions on school organization, checking account signatures, and surplus property. The board will also enter executive session to review a public employee's performance.

• Second reading and action on BP 3207 (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) and other policies
• First reading of BP 1250 (Students on Governing Boards) and BP 5010 (Discrimination-Free Workplace)
• Action on out-of-state field trip for 6th grade to Silverwood Theme Park
• Approval of overnight travel for state athletic competitions (Tennis and Track) and FFA State Competition
• Resolutions 25-08 (School Organization), 25-09 (Checking Account Signature), and 25-10 (Surplus Property)

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss a review of its fund balance reserve policy. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Special Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to enter executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to review the performance of a public employee. Following the session, the board may take possible action on a superintendent employment contract.

• Executive session to review performance of a public employee
• Possible action on superintendent employment contract

Regular Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board of Directors will meet on March 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Soap Lake Middle/High School Library. The agenda includes routine procedural items, financial reports, and several action items such as approving payroll, contracts for a new school bus, surplus property declaration, and roof reconditioning. The board will also discuss policy revisions and receive updates from district leadership.

• School bus purchase from Transportation Vehicle Fund for $2026 SOAP LAKE - RE26033BP DSL 03-04-26
• Resolution 25-07 declaring Bus 6 as surplus property
• Approval of LocalTel camera and intercom contract for elementary school
• Approval of middle/high school roof reconditioning contract (SLSD WTI SLHS Recondition)
• Approval of elementary fan coil replacement project (DES Project No. 2026-243 A(1))

Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors will consider the 2026-2027 school calendar and a related memorandum of understanding with the Soap Lake Education Association. The meeting includes votes on student discipline policies and the final acceptance of the elementary roof project.

• Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar
• Resolution 25-05: Final Acceptance of Completion Elementary Roof Project
• Board Policy Revisions: BP 3241 Student Discipline and District Discipline Matrix
• Resolution 25-06: Declaration of Surplus Property - Curriculum
• Approval of donation from Palouse Power LLC for Soccer Program

Special Meeting

The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for personnel matters under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g).

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

Regular Meeting

The Soap Lake School District Board of Directors meets to receive a presentation on an air-quality improvement project from Apollo Solutions Group and state officials. The board will also hear routine financial and school reports, take public comment, and consider policy revisions and contracts.

• Apollo Solutions Group presentation on air-quality project with state officials
• December 2025 financial report by Nikkie Maceda
• Second reading of board policy revisions on sick leave and student discipline
• Contracts for board approval listed in agenda item 5.4