Central Valley School District public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including annual officer elections, public comment, and a consent agenda. The board will also consider a resolution to reject all bids for the CVSD Gun Club cleanup project and receive reports on enrollment, budget, and school improvement plans.
- Resolution 21-22 to reject all bids for CVSD Gun Club Cleanup Project
- Oath of office for newly elected board members Teresa Landa and Pam Orebaugh
- Annual election of board president, vice president, and legislative representative
- Consent agenda includes approval of vouchers, personnel recommendations, and policy updates
- Acceptance of gifts and donations totaling over $30,000 to various schools
CANCELLED-Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District's regular board meeting scheduled for November 22, 2021, was cancelled because the required quorum of board members was not present. The agenda contains only a procedural notice of the cancellation, with no other business items.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
Regular Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual regular meeting on November 8, 2021, and took action on two resolutions certifying excess levies for 2022: $29,211,000 for the General Fund and $17,130,000 for the Debt Service Fund. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, gifts, and a fund transfer. Public comment was accepted in writing and via a request form, with a 30-minute limit for live comments.
- Approved Resolution 21-16 certifying $29,211,000 General Fund excess levy for 2022
- Approved Resolution 21-17 certifying $17,130,000 Debt Service Fund excess levy for 2022
- Approved Resolution 21-18 authorizing permanent transfer from General Fund to Debt Services Fund
- Accepted gifts/donations totaling $2,566 to various schools (e.g., $1,500 to McDonald Elementary from STCU)
- Approved Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Act District Plan
Regular Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual regular meeting on October 25, 2021. The board voted to support a WSSDA position favoring the current process for determining school vaccination requirements over a political mandate process. They also approved a recruitment and retention MOU for hard-to-fill positions with PSE, and accepted a consent agenda including personnel, vouchers, gifts, and salary schedule updates. The meeting included reports on enrollment, levy certification, and a learning recovery plan presentation.
- Approved support for WSSDA position on vaccination requirement process (motion carried 4-0)
- Approved PSE Recruitment & Retention Incentives MOU for 2021-22 school year
- Accepted gifts totaling over $11,000, including $8,000 from GEE Automotive to Ridgeline High School
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations, vouchers, and salary schedule updates
- Received report on 2022 general fund levy certification
Regular Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting
The Board approved a contract with McKinstry for HVAC upgrades at Greenacres MS, McDonald ES, and Adams ES using ESSER funds. The meeting also included approvals for district initiatives, a labor agreement with PSE, and permission to bid on a property clean-up project.
- $2,122,538 contract with McKinstry for HVAC improvements at Greenacres MS, McDonald ES, and Adams ES
- Permission to bid on the former Spokane Gun Club site clean-up project (project 132-21-10-S)
- Approval of 2021-2022 District Initiatives & Actions
- Approval of Letter of Agreement with Public School Employees of Central Valley (PSE)
- Acceptance of various donations, including $1,119.21 to Liberty Lake Elementary from Liberty Lake PTSA
Virtual Meeting - Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
The Central Valley School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to recess into executive session to discuss litigation with legal counsel, then reconvene to consider requests by board members to defend against recall charges and pay for the necessary expenses of such defense. No other action will be taken and no public comment will be accepted.
- Executive session to discuss litigation or potential litigation
- Consider requests by board members to defend against recall charges
- Consider paying for necessary expenses of such defense
Regular Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a regular virtual meeting on September 27, 2021. The board will accept the resignation of Director Mysti Reneau-Long due to a change in residency, appoint a new Vice President, and consider consent agenda items including personnel, vouchers, and donations. The meeting also includes reports on enrollment, workforce diversity, property cleanup at the former Spokane Gun Club site, and district initiatives.
- Accept resignation of Director Mysti Reneau-Long (change in residency)
- Appoint Cynthia McMullen as Vice President
- Approve vouchers and personnel recommendations (consent agenda)
- Accept donations totaling $4,550 from various donors
- Presentation/discussion on property cleanup at former Spokane Gun Club site
Regular Board Meeting-Virtual Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a regular virtual meeting on September 13, 2021, taking action on construction, agreements, and property sale. The board approved the maximum allowable construction cost and guaranteed maximum price for the CVSD Transportation Center, letters of agreement with employee associations, and a real estate purchase agreement. They also accepted gifts and donations and handled routine consent agenda items.
- Approved $1,530,602 MACC and $1,800,000 GMP for CVSD Transportation Center with Garco Construction
- Approved real estate sale of .52 acres (Parcel 55166.9190) to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for $95,000
- Approved letters of agreement with Central Valley Education Association and Co-Curricular Activities Association for 2021-2022
- Accepted gifts totaling $4,232.01 to various schools
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and vouchers
Regular Board Meeting-Riverbend Elementary School
The board held a public hearing regarding the 2021-2022 fiscal budget and voted to adopt Resolution 21-12. Due to COVID-19 testing protocols, several items from the agenda were moved to a virtual special meeting on August 25, 2021.
- Adoption of Resolution 21-12 fixing and adopting the 2021-2022 fiscal budget
- Public hearing for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Budget of the Central Valley School District
- $5,000.00 donation to Ridgeline High School from Rayce Rudeen Foundation
- $5,000.00 donation to Ridgeline High School from Plush Skin LLC Brittney Edwards
- $8,000.00 donation to Ridgeline High School from Joshua Johnson DDS MS PLLC
Virtual Meeting - Special Board Meeting/Board Work Session
The Central Valley School District held a virtual special board meeting on August 17, 2021, to discuss the 2021/2022 District Budget and ESSER Funds. The agenda explicitly states that the board will take no action and no public comment is accepted. The session consisted of procedural items, a discussion on the budget, and adjournment.
- Discussion of 2021/2022 District Budget & ESSER Funds
- No board action taken
- No public comment accepted
Regular Board Meeting-Riverbend Elementary School
The Central Valley School District board met at Riverbend Elementary School, approving a consent agenda that included personnel recommendations, vouchers, a $10 donation, and contract extensions for pizza and yearbook services. The board also received reports on the capital program, bilingual and career/technical education programs, and school improvement plans, and discussed the 2021/22 proposed budget and the fall 2021 school opening update.
- Approved consent agenda items 10.02-10.09, including personnel recommendations, vouchers, and a $10 donation to Central Valley High School's Women's Track and Field team
- Discussed 2021/22 proposed budget (F-195)
- Heard fall 2021 school opening update in response to COVID-19
- Considered complete CVHS HVAC Upgrades with McKinstry Essention LLC
- Granted contract extensions for pizza (Spokane Valley Pizza/Pizza Hut) and yearbook services for 2021-2022
Regular Board Meeting-Riverbend Elementary School
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a discussion of the 2021-2022 General Fund budget and a consent agenda that sets August 23, 2021 as the public hearing and adoption date for that budget. The board will also receive reports on the June 2021 budget status and the annual Alternative Learning Programs report, and will accept public comment. The meeting includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, personnel recommendations, a $250 donation for sports equipment, vouchers, and declaring obsolete books.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 General Fund budget
- Set August 23, 2021 as public hearing and adoption date for 2021/2022 budget
- Accept $250 donation from 'Santa Claus' for sports equipment
- Approve personnel recommendations (certificated, classified, coaches)
- Approve vouchers for General Fund, ASB, Capital Projects, and trust funds
Regular Board Meeting-Riverbend Elementary School
The Central Valley School District board is holding its regular July 2021 meeting at Riverbend Elementary School, with public comment accepted in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, personnel recommendations, the superintendent's contract, vouchers, and donations. The agenda also includes informational reports on capital projects and nondiscrimination policy updates.
- Approved superintendent contract for 2021-2024
- Accepted $13,000 donation from Kaiser Permanente for Student & Family Engagement Center
- Accepted $10 donation for Central Valley High School Women's Track and Field
- Approved vouchers across general, ASB, capital projects, and trust funds
- Approved updates to Board Policy 5010 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District board held a virtual meeting on June 28, 2021, to approve a construction services contract and several personnel hires. The board voted to approve a contract with Garco Construction for the CVSD Transportation Center and hired Alisha Alsaker as Principal for Liberty Creek Elementary School. Routine items, including minutes and assistant principal appointments, were approved via consent agenda.
- Approved GC/CM Services Contract with Garco Construction for CVSD Transportation Center totaling $191,366
- Hired Alisha Alsaker as Principal for Liberty Creek Elementary School effective July 1, 2021
- Approved Resolution 21-11 setting the Non-Represented Salary Schedule
- Approved appointments of Assistant Principals for University High, Evergreen Middle, Greenacres Elementary, Liberty Lake Elementary, Riverbend Elementary, and Liberty Creek Elementary schools
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District board held a virtual meeting, approving personnel hires, a property sale, and a recovery plan. The board also heard presentations on the legislative session, budget, and COVID-19 relief funds. Public comment was accepted only in writing due to pandemic restrictions.
- Approved hiring Quinn LeSage as Principal of Greenacres Middle School, effective July 1, 2021.
- Approved hiring Jeremy Vincent as Principal of North Pines Middle School, effective July 1, 2021.
- Approved real estate purchase and sale agreement for property at 2218 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake, for $3,350,000.
- Approved intergovernmental transfer of property at E. 44th Ave and S. Bates Rd to City of Spokane Valley.
- Approved LEA Academic and Student Well-being Recovery Plan.
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board is meeting virtually to consider and act on several resolutions declaring real property as not necessary for school purposes, including an exchange with the City of Spokane Valley and sales of other parcels. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, and a fund transfer.
- Resolution 21-05: exchange property with City of Spokane Valley
- Resolution 21-06: sell property at 19307 E Cataldo Ave
- Resolution 21-07: sell .52-acre parcel 55166.9190
- Resolution 21-08: sell or lease 5.5-acre portion of parcel 55166.9190
- Approve 2021 Summer School Principal Appointments & Stipends
Special Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
This is a special virtual board meeting held under extended COVID-19 emergency provisions. The board will recognize the 2021 District-wide Meritorious Service Award recipients. No public comment will be accepted, and the meeting is primarily ceremonial.
- Recognition of 2021 District-wide Meritorious Service Award recipients
- Board member Dr. Clark requests to be excused from attendance
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom due to public health restrictions
- No public comment accepted for this special meeting
Regular Board Meeting-RESCHEDULED TO 7:00 p.m.-Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board is meeting virtually at 7 p.m. on April 26, 2021. The board will consider and vote on several action items, including a $490,150 HVAC control system project for University High School, an update to the non-represented salary schedule, and a new hourly rate schedule for occasional workers. The meeting also includes reports on the budget, audits, and the Ridgeline High School construction project.
- Approve University High School HVAC Control System project at a cost of $490,150, funded by ESSER II funds
- Approve updating School Board Procedure 5310BP to add the Director of Learning Recovery position, funded with ESSER funds
- Approve the occasional worker hourly rate schedule
- Accept gifts and donations totaling $2,453.13 to various elementary schools
- Approve consent agenda items including minutes, personnel recommendations, and vouchers
Special Board Meeting/Board Retreat-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting and retreat to discuss district topics. The agenda includes procedural items, a discussion of district topics, and a possible executive session. No public comment will be accepted, and the public is encouraged to view the meeting online.
- Virtual meeting via Zoom, no public comment accepted
- Discussion of district topics
- Possible executive session for confidential matters
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Board approved proceeding with the bid process for the Bowdish Middle School Main Gym Renovation Project. Additionally, the Board passed Resolution 21-03 2419R to implement an emergency waiver of high school graduation credits.
- Approved bid process for Bowdish Middle School Main Gym Renovation Project
- Approved Resolution 21-03 2419R regarding emergency waiver of high school graduation credits
- $25,000.00 donation from Modern Electric Water Company for CVSD Family Engagement Center
- Accepted $2,000.00 grant from Special Olympics Washington for Young Athletes program equipment
- Approved permission to bid for 2021/2022 beverage machine and fuel contracts
Special Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board held a special virtual meeting on March 29, 2021, to consider updates to its reopening plan. The board voted unanimously to approve a 5-day-a-week schedule for grades 7-12, with all in-person students attending each day beginning the 4th quarter on April 12, 2021. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, and no public comment was accepted.
- Approved updates to the Central Valley School District Reopening 2020 Plan for grades 7-12 to a 5-day in-person schedule starting April 12, 2021
- Motion by Tom Dingus, second by Keith Clark; carried unanimously (5 yeas)
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District board is meeting virtually to discuss and act on routine business, including a presentation on the Bowdish Middle School gym renovation, a proposed 2022-23 school calendar, and consent agenda items such as approving minutes, personnel, and vouchers. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Presentation on Bowdish Middle School Main Gym Renovation by Small/Rowell
- 2022-23 School Year Calendar Recommendation presentation
- Consent agenda includes approving vouchers, personnel recommendations, and gifts/donations
- Permission to bid for general school supplies, paper, custodial supplies, and MERV13 filters
- Consider as complete: Liberty Creek Elementary roof repair, Ridgeline High artificial turf, Selkirk Middle intercom security
Special Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
This is a special virtual board meeting held under extended COVID-19 emergency rules. The board will recognize the 2020 District-wide Meritorious Service Award recipients. No public comment will be accepted, and the meeting is primarily ceremonial and procedural.
- Recognition of 2020 District-wide Meritorious Service Award recipients
- Virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions
- No public comment accepted
- Board may adjust meeting dates, times, and locations during emergency
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual regular meeting on March 8, 2021, with public comment accepted only in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved a new policy on School Resource Officers (Policy 4311) and a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, personnel, vouchers, donations, and construction completions. Presentations were given on the Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee, the Outreach Team, and the superintendent's report on wellness checks.
- Approved new Policy 4311 School Resource Officer (second and final reading)
- Accepted donations: $388.64 to North Pines Middle School, $180 to Central Valley Early Learning Center, $4 to district, $100 to Adams Elementary
- Declared HVAC projects complete at Broadway, Progress, Summit, and University Elementary Schools
- Declared Riverbend Elementary School classroom addition complete
- Approved updates to Policy 6500 Risk Management
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Board of Directors met virtually to approve several policy updates and a resolution regarding state insurance plans. The meeting also included reports on enrollment, budget status, and the acceptance of various donations.
- Approved New School Board Policy 4311 regarding School Resource Officers for first reading
- Approved updates to School Board Policy 6500 regarding Risk Management for first reading
- Approved Resolution 21-02 requesting review by the Health Care Authority to participate in Washington State Insurance Plans
- $194.23 donation to Ponderosa Elementary from Ponderosa PTSA
- $110.00 donation to SVT Manufacturing class from SVT PTO for face shield supplies
Special Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board held a special virtual meeting on February 18, 2021, to consider updates to the district's reopening plan. The board voted unanimously to approve a transition for grades 7-12 to an A/B hybrid model of in-person learning beginning March 1, 2021. No public comment was accepted, and the meeting was conducted virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved updates to the Reopening 2020 Plan for grades 7-12 A/B hybrid model starting March 1, 2021
- Motion by Tom Dingus, second by Keith Clark; carried unanimously (5 yea votes)
- Virtual meeting via Zoom; no public comment accepted
- Board reserves right to adjust meeting dates, times, and locations during emergency restrictions
Regular Board Meeting-Pursuant to the extension of proclamations of Governor Inslee pertaining to the Open Public Meetings Act and SCR 8402 (2021) in the interest of public health, the board is extending certain adjustments previously made to board meetings.
The Central Valley School District Board held a virtual regular meeting on February 8, 2021, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, and acceptance of gifts and donations. The meeting also included recognitions, a CTE program highlight, and a monthly capital program report.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations, vouchers, and acceptance of gifts/donations
- Accepted $300 from Jay & Teri Rowell to Mica Peak High School for educational use
- Accepted $1,700 from Rotary Club of Greater Spokane Valley to Opportunity Elementary for books
- Accepted $3,295 from LLE PTSA to Liberty Lake Elementary for Reflex Math
- Received Monthly Capital Program Report for January 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 met virtually on January 11, 2021, and approved a plan to phase grades 7-12 back into in-person learning and to hold high school sports seasons one through three as proposed by the Greater Spokane League. The board also approved updates to policies on notifying about juvenile offenders and threats of violence, and handled routine consent items including personnel, vouchers, and donations. Public comment was accepted only in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approved Grades 7-12 phased in-person learning plan and high school sports seasons one through three (motion carried 4-0)
- Approved updates to Board Policies 3143, 3144, and 4314 on notification of juvenile offenders and threats of violence
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and hiring of Director of Business Services
- Approved vouchers for December 28, 2020 and January 11, 2021 (amounts not specified)
- Accepted donations totaling $2,375 from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, anonymous donor, and STCU