Central Valley School District public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CANCELLED-Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District's regular board meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023, has been cancelled because not enough board members were present to form a quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- December 28, 2023 Regular Board Meeting cancelled
Special Board Meeting │ Board Professional Development Work Session
The Central Valley School District board is holding a special meeting and work session. The main action item is approving a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Public School Employees of Washington (PSE), representing nearly 900 classified employees, at an estimated cost of $9.2 million. The board will also hold a professional development work session on governance topics.
- Consider approval of 2023-26 collective bargaining agreement between PSE and CVSD, estimated $9.2 million over three years
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, speakers up to 3 minutes
- Work session on board roles, governance, and ESD services
- Written comments accepted until 4:30 p.m. on meeting day
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold its annual organization meeting, including administering oaths to new directors Anniece Barker and Stephanie Jerdon, and electing officers for the 2023-2024 year. The board will also receive informational reports on the Gifts of Hope event, student activities, and district goals, and will accept public comment.
- Oaths of office for new board directors Anniece Barker and Stephanie Jerdon
- Election of Pam Orebaugh as Board President and Teresa Landa as Vice President for 2023-2024
- Election of Anniece Barker as Legislative Representative for 2023-2024
- Gifts of Hope event provided coats, gifts, and food to approximately 775 students and 240 families
- Meritorious Service Awards process and schedule for 2024 (budget $3,000-$5,000)
Regular Board Meeting
The board will review an update on the middle school science curriculum adoption process. Additional reports include student discipline data, enrollment numbers, and monthly budget status updates.
- Middle school science curriculum adoption update (estimated cost: $1 million-$1.5 million)
- Annual report regarding student discipline for the 2022-23 school year
- September and October 2023 budget status reports
- First reading of updated policies 5005, 5011, 5050, 5201, 5240, and 6220
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations and discussions, including a follow-up on the proposed Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) replacement levy and a Capital and Tech Improvements levy, both slated for the February 13, 2024 ballot. The board will also recognize National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and School Psychology Awareness Week, hear student reports, and review board-superintendent goals. No final action is expected on the levies at this meeting; resolutions are scheduled for the November 27 meeting.
- Discussion of EP&O replacement levy and Capital and Tech Improvements levy for Feb. 13, 2024 ballot
- Recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week; 259 CVSD students in unstable housing
- Recognition of School Psychology Awareness Week (Nov 6-10)
- High school student reports from five CVSD high schools
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, speakers up to 3 minutes
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board is reviewing reports on enrollment, budget accountability, and capital project progress. Discussions include preliminary information regarding upcoming Educational Program and Operations (EP&O) and Capital levies scheduled for a February 2024 vote.
- October enrollment reported at 14,205.57 FTE, which is 243.43 FTE below budget
- Potential $2,300,000 reduction in state apportionment due to enrollment gap
- Presentation on Capital Projects Committee recommendations and cost proposals
- Overview of the EP&O levy, which accounts for 13.5 percent of annual revenues
- First reading of updated policies 5001, 6112, 6215, 6220, and 6700
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will receive written reports on federal and state grants for 2023-24 (totaling over $13 million) and on the certification of 2024 levy amounts, including the EP&O levy. The board will also hear from high school student representatives and discuss legislative issues. No formal action is scheduled on these items; the board will consider levy resolutions at its November 13 meeting.
- Written report on federal and state grants for 2023-24, totaling over $13,000,000
- Written report on 2024 levy certification, including EP&O levy of $33,132,000 to be collected in 2024
- Discussion of EP&O replacement levy for 2025-2027, to be placed on February 13, 2024 ballot
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, with speakers allowed up to 3 minutes
- Recognition of School Principals Month
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District board is meeting to hear reports on September enrollment, budget accountability, and summer programs, and to discuss policy updates. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, personnel, and vouchers. No major action items are listed beyond routine approvals.
- September enrollment at 13,886 FTE, 88 FTE below budget
- Policy updates to 4200 (classroom observation) and 4210 (weapons) for review
- 2023 Budget Accountability presentation
- 2023 Summer Programs report: 182 students recovered 533 credits
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, personnel, vouchers
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hear a presentation on the 2023-2024 Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan update, discuss legislative issues, and consider consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, vouchers, and gifts. The board will also review WSSDA General Assembly proposals in a work session. No executive session is scheduled.
- Approve accounts payable vouchers: $775,000 General Fund, $48,000 ASB, $200,000 Capital Projects
- Accept gifts: $735.08 to Chester Elementary, $260 to North Pines Middle School, $2,000 to Ponderosa Elementary
- Approve personnel recommendations (certificated, classified, coaches)
- Review 2023-2024 Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan update
- Discuss 2023 WSSDA General Assembly Handbook proposals
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a regular meeting with reports on the upcoming EP&O and capital levies, budget accountability, and a possible interlocal agreement for school resource deputies. The board will also recognize the Amazing Shake program and the CVPA bargaining team, and hear public comment.
- Consider 2023-24 Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County for School Resource Deputies
- Written report on EP&O Replacement and Capital Levy update for February 2024 ballot
- Presentation on 2023 Budget Accountability, aiming for 3% fund balance by end of 2022-23 and 5% by 2023-24
- Special recognition for CVPA Bargaining Team
- Public comment limited to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will vote on Resolution 23-06 to adopt the 2023-24 fiscal budget, which sets funding for all district funds. The board will also approve the annual meeting schedule and consent agenda items including personnel, vouchers, and donations. Public comment is accepted in writing or in person, with a 30-minute limit for speakers.
- Resolution 23-06 adopting the 2023-24 fiscal budget for all funds
- Approve annual school board meeting schedule for 2023-2024
- Consent agenda includes personnel recommendations, vouchers, and obsolete list
- Gifts/donations: $3,427.53 to Ridgeline High School from Benevity, $1,270.00 from Booster Club for Grad Night
- Public comment: written submissions due by 4:30 p.m. on meeting day; speakers limited to 3 minutes
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold a public hearing on the 2023-24 fiscal budget and receive a presentation on budget accountability, including efforts to end the year with a minimum 3% fund balance. The board will also hear an update on the new School Improvement Plan process and consider routine consent agenda items such as minutes, personnel, vouchers, and a $200 donation.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 fiscal budget
- Budget accountability presentation: goal to save $4.5 million and end 2022-23 with 3% fund balance, 5% by 2023-24
- Update on School Improvement Plan process aligned with 2023-2028 Strategic Roadmap
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, and $200 donation from Chelsey Graves
- Recognition of SVT student Boaz Godfrey for 1st place in Speaking Skills at HOSA conference
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board is holding a regular meeting with informational reports and presentations. Key items include a presentation on the 2024 Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) replacement levy and a possible capital levy, as well as the final 2023-24 budget presentation. The board will also receive written reports on school improvement plans, the annual audit, and alternative learning programs. No formal action is required on these items at this meeting.
- Presentation on 2024 EP&O replacement levy and potential capital levy for February 13, 2024 ballot
- Final 2023-24 budget presentation; public comment on budget scheduled for July 24, 2023
- Written report on annual audit; district audit costs about $55,000 per year
- Written report on 2022/23 School Improvement Plans progress
- Written report on Annual Alternative Learning Programs (ALE)
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting on June 26, 2023. They approved a Letter of Agreement with the teachers' association (CVEA) costing an estimated $2.1 million over two years, and held a public hearing on a $7 million General Fund budget extension. The board also discussed the new strategic plan priority actions and received reports on enrollment and budget.
- Approved Letter of Agreement with Central Valley Education Association (estimated $2.1M over two years)
- Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 23-05 adopting 2022-23 General Fund Budget Extension ($7,000,000 increase)
- Work session on Strategic Plan Priority Actions (facilitation cost $39,000 plus $3,000 for software)
- June 2023 enrollment report: 14,062.33 FTE, 386.67 FTE below budget, resulting in ~$3.6M less state apportionment
- May 2023 Budget Status Report (written report)
Special Board Meeting-Audit Exit Conference
The Central Valley School District board is holding a special meeting to hear preliminary results of the state auditor's accountability audit for fiscal year 2021-2022. The audit exit conference is scheduled via Zoom, and board members are invited to discuss any audit issues with the auditor.
- Accountability audit of Central Valley School District No. 356 for 2021-2022 fiscal year
- Exit conference with Washington State Auditor's office via Zoom
- Open Public Meetings Act requirements if quorum of board attends
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will review results of a Study and Survey of district facilities conducted by NAC Architecture and consider convening an Advisory Capital Facilities Planning Committee. The board will also hear reports on May enrollment, the April budget, WIAA amendment voting results, and a plan to review the district fee schedule during the 2023-24 school year.
- Review of Study and Survey results; possible Resolution 23-04 to reconvene Advisory Capital Facilities Planning Committee
- May enrollment at 14,112.33 FTE, 336.67 FTE below budget, resulting in about $3,000,000 less in state apportionment
- April 2023 Budget Status Report (written report)
- WIAA proposed amendments voting results: 8 of 11 passed
- Plan to review district fee schedule during 2023-24 school year
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board held a regular meeting covering budget planning for 2023-24, a legislative proposal to WSSDA, and routine consent items. The board approved a proposal asking WSSDA to support legislation basing a district's Local Effort Assistance on prior-year property values, and approved a resolution transferring funds to cover non-voted debt payments. The meeting also included student reports and recognitions, with no formal action on the budget work session.
- Approved CVSD Legislative Proposal to WSSDA on LEA funding based on prior-year property values
- Approved Resolution 23-03 Permanent Transfer from General Fund to Debt Service Fund for Spokane Valley Tech debt payments
- 2023-24 budget planning work session; public hearing set for August 14, 2023
- Approved consent agenda including personnel recommendations and summer school principal appointments
- Student recognition for high school representatives and PACE Character Trait of the Month (Courage)
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will consider approving the Strategic Directions for the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, a five-year guide for academics and culture. The board will also receive reports on April enrollment (14,142.21 FTE, about $2.5M below budget) and the March budget status, plus hear public comment and legislative updates.
- Approve Strategic Directions for 2023-2028 Strategic Plan (facilitation cost $39,000)
- April enrollment report: 14,142.21 FTE, 306.79 FTE below budget, ~$2.5M less state apportionment
- March 2023 Budget Status Report (written)
- 2023 Budget Accountability presentation
- Public comment period (30 min limit, 3 min per speaker)
Special Board Meeting/School Board of Directors Retreat
The Central Valley School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting and retreat on April 18, 2023, at the Learning and Teaching Center in Liberty Lake. The agenda includes a procedural call to order, a discussion item on school board-superintendent relations, and adjournment. No votes or specific actions are listed.
- Special Board Meeting/Retreat for School Board/Superintendent Discussion
- Meeting held at Learning and Teaching Center, 2218 N Molter Rd, Liberty Lake, WA
- Virtual attendance available via Zoom link
- Agenda includes only procedural items and one discussion item
CANCELLED-Regular Board Meeting
The April 10, 2023 Regular School Board meeting for Central Valley School District, WA has been cancelled because the required quorum of board members was not present. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of required quorum of board members
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold its regular meeting, featuring student reports, proclamations for Education Support Professionals and School Retirees weeks, and a discussion on the board's book study. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, personnel recommendations, vouchers, and gifts/donations. Notably, the agenda includes numerous written public comments regarding proposed budget cuts, teacher layoffs, and potential cuts to theater and choir programs at Ridgeline High School.
- Public comments on Ridgeline High School budget cuts, teacher layoffs, and theater/choir program cuts
- Consent agenda: Approve minutes of Feb 27, 2023 meeting
- Consent agenda: Approve personnel recommendations (classified, certificated, coaches)
- Consent agenda: Approve vouchers (General Fund, ASB Fund, Capital Projects Fund)
- Consent agenda: Accept gifts/donations totaling over $7,000 to various schools
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will receive reports on a January budget status and February enrollment, which is 269.63 FTE below budget, potentially reducing state apportionment by about $2,550,000. The board will also hear a presentation on WIAA proposed amendments for 2023-24 and consider updates to Policy 1400 regarding public comment. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for minutes, personnel, vouchers, and gifts.
- February enrollment at 14,179.37 FTE, 269.63 below budget, potentially reducing state apportionment by about $2,550,000
- Presentation on WIAA 2023 proposed amendments for athletic programs
- Approve updates to School Board Policy 1400 on meeting conduct and public comment
- Accept gifts/donations including $4,000 to Ridgeline High School from Palm Law PLLC
- Approve vouchers and personnel recommendations
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will hold its regular meeting with recognitions for school resource officers, National Board-certified teachers, and CTE month, plus student reports. The board will also discuss its goals, professional development, and receive an update on homeless student procedures. No major action items are listed; the agenda is largely informational and ceremonial.
- Recognition of SROs Deputy Branden Carlos, Deputy Brian Lawler, and Officer Mark Holthaus for NASRO Appreciation Day
- Recognition of 5 newly National Board-certified teachers, bringing district total to 111
- Proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month; over 3,350 high school students in CTE programs
- Update to Administrative Procedure 3115AP Homeless Students-Enrollment Rights and Services
- Superintendent's presentation on 'A Vision…for Central Valley School District'
Regular Board Meeting
The Central Valley School District Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to negotiate the sale of the former Keystone Elementary property at 612 S. McDonald Rd. for a minimum of $1,575,000, with a possible price reduction for a long-term lease. The board will also hear a strategic plan update and receive reports on enrollment and budget.
- Resolution 23-01 to authorize superintendent to negotiate sale of 612 S. McDonald Rd. for $1,575,000
- Strategic plan update presentation with $39,000 facilitation cost
- December 2022 enrollment report: 14,219.96 FTE, 229.04 below budget, ~$2.2M less state apportionment
- November 2022 budget status report
- Public comment limited to 30 minutes, speakers 3 minutes each