Central Valley School District public meetings in 2025

CANCELED | Regular Board Meeting

The regular board meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, was canceled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of the required quorum of board members.

Regular Board Meeting

The board conducted its annual organization, electing its president, vice president, and legislative representative. The meeting also included reports from high school student representatives and a proposal for the 2026 Meritorious Service Awards process.

• Election of Stephanie Jerdon as school board President through 2026
• Election of Anniece Barker as school board Vice President through 2026
• Election of Pam Orebaugh as Legislative Representative through 2027
• Administration of the Oath of Office to Pam Orebaugh and Dr. Allen Skidmore
• Proposed 2026 Meritorious Service Awards with an estimated budget impact of $3,000-$5,000

Regular Board Meeting

The Board is reviewing reports on student reading and math assessment scores and November enrollment. The meeting also includes a public input period for a proposed affordable housing development by Habitat for Humanity.

• Public input on 7 Net-Zero Habitat homes proposed at 212 N Collins Ln, Spokane Valley
• Fall 2025 FastBridge Formative Assessments report showing reading and math target percentages
• November 2025 Enrollment Report
• Recognition of outgoing Board Director Tere Landa
• Removal of Sound Grading Practices presentation from the agenda

Regular Board Meeting

The Champlain Valley School District board met on November 12, 2025, for a regular session at the Learning and Teaching Center in Liberty Lake, WA. The meeting followed a procedural agenda, including opening ceremonies, approval of the agenda, and student reports from five high schools. The board also recognized National School Psychology Week and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

• Approval of meeting agenda as presented
• Recognition of National School Psychology Week 2025
• Recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week with 391 students in unstable housing supported by CVSD McKinney-Vento Program
• High school student reports from Mica Peak, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, University, and Central Valley

Regular Board Meeting

The board is reviewing an October 2025 enrollment report showing K-12 student numbers are below budgeted projections. The district is monitoring trends to identify savings to offset the potential funding gap.

• October 2025 K-12 enrollment reported at 14,049.28 FTE
• Potential state funding reduction of approximately $1.7 million due to enrollment shortfall
• October Running Start enrollment reported at 321.96 FTE
• Recognition of the elementary cross-country program involving 1,400 students across 17 schools

Regular Board Meeting

The board is meeting to receive reports from high school student representatives and updates on the implementation of new curricular materials. The session includes recognition of school principals and a legislative update on Washington State education bills.

• Curricular materials update for High School English Language Arts impacting 4,225 students
• Implementation update for Middle School Science using OpenSciEd
• High school student reports from Central Valley, Mica Peak, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, and University
• Recognition of School Principals' Month
• Legislative platform and advocacy discussion regarding Washington State Legislature bills

Regular Board Meeting

The board is reviewing reports on state education requirement compliance, school improvement plans, and student enrollment. A report indicates that K-12 enrollment is nearly 200 students below projections, potentially impacting state revenue.

• September 2025 K-12 enrollment reported at 13,972.84 FTE
• Projected state funding reduction of approximately $2 million due to enrollment gap
• Review of 2025-26 Minimum Basic Education Requirement Compliance
• Presentation of 2025-26 School Improvement Plans for state grant eligibility

Regular Board Meeting

The Champlain Valley School District Board meets to conduct routine procedural items and receive updates. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond a vote on a new three-year labor agreement for classified staff that includes a 2.5% salary increase costing about $954,000. The board also heard two informational reports: one on 2025 summer programs that helped 446 students recover or advance credits, and another on the smooth start to the 2025–26 school year with accurate enrollment and minimal disruptions.

• Consider Letter of Agreement with PSE classified staff for 2025–26 ($954,000 cost, 2.5% raise)
• 2025 Summer Programs: 220 in-person credit recovery, 61 Open Doors, 37 CVVL credit recovery, 129 CVVL credit advancement students
• Back-to-school update: 14,167 total enrollment, 6,112 elementary, 3,434 middle, 4,621 high school students
• New cell phone policy rollout reported as progressing well

Regular Board Meeting

The Champlain Valley School District board met on August 25, 2025, to approve a new labor agreement with the Central Valley Education Association (CVEA) covering 2025-2027 and to set district positions for the 2026 WSSDA General Assembly. The meeting included procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance and board attendance.

• Approved Letter of Agreement with CVEA for 2025-2027, including 2% salary increase in 2025-26 (~$2.4M) and projected $3.8M increase in 2026-27
• Approved Central Valley School District positions for the 2026 WSSDA General Assembly
• Recognized 'Gratitude' as the Character Trait of the Month for August

Special Board Meeting │ Board Retreat

The Board will meet for a retreat to discuss goals and assessments for the 2025-26 period. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of Board-Superintendent Team goals for 2025-26
• Discussion of superintendent evaluation goals for 2025-26
• Review of board self-assessment results
• Discussion of Professional Learning Community (PLC) worksheet goals
• Discussion of School Improvement Plans (SIPs) in Action

Special Board Meeting │ Letter of Intent to Join Litigation

The Champlain Valley School District board held a special meeting to consider signing a letter of intent to join litigation addressing procedural failures by the Washington Office of Superintendent for Public Instruction (OSPI). The board approved the motion to join the joint action, which aims to require OSPI to follow proper rulemaking processes for mandated policies. The decision uses budgeted funds and has no impact on student program funding.

• Approved joining litigation against OSPI for $5,000–$10,000 estimated cost
• Motion carried 4-0 (Pam Orebaugh, Anniece Barker, Teresa Landa, Stephanie Jerdon)
• Letter of intent signed to address OSPI’s failure to follow Administrative Procedure Act for policies 3211/3211P and 3241

Regular Board Meeting

The board is reviewing an annual report on Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs and updates to student fee procedures. Members are also discussing the structure of 'CVSD Community Conversations' listening tours.

• Annual ALE Programs Report showing total expenditures of $5,006,880
• Allocation of $150,000 to reduce student fees for 2025-26
• Reduction of HS Athletics Participation Fee to $15.00 and MS fee to $5.00
• Waiver of Instrument Rental Fee (previously $40.00)
• Budgeting of $25,000 per high school for band travel

Regular Board Meeting

The board is receiving updates on the cleanup of former Spokane Gun Club property and progress reports on school improvement plans. A closed session is scheduled to discuss bargaining.

• Report on surplus and sale of real property adjacent to Ridgeline High School
• Progress update on 2024-25 School Improvement Plans
• Closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss bargaining per RCW 42.30.140
• Federal funding update provided by Shannon Johnston

CANCELED | Regular Board Meeting

The July 14, 2025, Regular School Board meeting was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of the required quorum of board members.

Regular Board Meeting

The board is reviewing a long-range equipment replacement plan and the results of the 2023-24 accountability audit. No formal action is requested for these items at this meeting.

• Proposed redistribution of funds to purchase two 16' field mowers at $162,500 each
• 2023-2024 Accountability Audit Report showing the district complied in all material respects with state laws and regulations
• Proposed 2025-2027 budget reallocations involving Backhoe, Bobcat, and Trailers categories

Regular Board Meeting

The Board is discussing the 2025-2026 budget brief and addressing questions following a May work session. The meeting also includes a report on a new administrative procedure for advertising on district property.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget Brief Q&A
• Report on Administrative Procedure 6815AP Advertising on District Property
• Recognition of high school state champions from Central Valley, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, and University High Schools
• Celebration of retiring administrators Gina Bullis, Tricia Campbell, and Cindy Sothen

Regular Board Meeting

The board will discuss proposed amendments to Resolution 25-11 regarding WSSDA model policy and procedure development. The meeting also includes a review of May 2025 enrollment data and a budget accountability brief.

• Discussion of Amended Resolution 25-11 WSSDA Model Policy and Procedure Development Bylaw Amendment
• May 2025 Enrollment Report showing average year-to-date K-12 enrollment of 14,166.10 FTE
• Budget Accountability Brief for year-to-date April 2025
• PACE Recognition for the character trait of Courage

Regular Board Meeting

This is a regular board meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and informational reports. The board will hear student reports, receive public comment, and discuss WIAA proposed amendment voting results. No major action items or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of schools in the Washington School Recognition Program for 2023-24
• Thanking high school student representatives for their service
• Report on WIAA Proposed 2025 Amendments voting results
• Public comment procedures and legislative update
• Monthly high school student activity reports

Special Board Meeting │ Title IX Complaint

The Central Valley School District board held a special meeting to discuss legal matters in executive session and consider filing federal civil rights complaints. The board approved two Title IX complaint letters (Letter #1 and Letter #3) addressing conflicting directives between federal and state agencies regarding Title IX compliance and threats to funding. The meeting included public comment on the proposed letters and procedural items.

• Approved Title IX complaint Letter #1 (as amended) on a 3-2 vote, adding language about WIAA directives and changing 'trans males' to 'biological males'
• Approved Title IX complaint Letter #3 on a 3-2 vote, with specific amendments to wording on page 4
• Board received 40+ written public comments on the Title IX issue before the meeting
• The board convened in executive session to discuss legal matters with legal counsel

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District Board will discuss legislative advocacy, receive an enrollment report, and hear public comment on Title IX. The meeting includes recognition of Certificated Employees Appreciation Week and a legislative update on state bills. No major decisions are scheduled; most items are for information or discussion.

• Receives written public comment on Title IX (30 attachments with varying stances)
• Reviews April 2025 enrollment report presented by Executive Finance Officer Gina Bullis
• Discusses legislative issues and advocacy, including ESHB 2331 and ESB 5462
• Recognizes Certificated Employees Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025)
• PACE Recognition: Character Trait of the Month – Trustworthiness

Regular Board Meeting

The CVSD school board is meeting for a regular business meeting. They will receive a written report on Title IX policy updates following the reinstatement of 2020 federal rules, discuss proposed amendments to WSSDA legislative positions, and hear student reports from high school representatives and the Student Advisory Council. The board also recognized 2025 winter season state champions in athletics.

• Written report on Title IX policy changes and impacts after federal court vacated 2024 regulations (Item 7.01)
• Discussion on proposed amendments to WSSDA legislative positions (Item 6.02)
• Winter season state championships celebrated for Central Valley girls basketball, Ridgeline gymnastics, and University wrestling (Item 3.01)
• Student Advisory Council report on ideas for improving student mental and physical health (Item 4.02)
• High school student reports from five CVSD high schools (Item 4.01)

Regular Board Meeting

The board is meeting to celebrate district employees and community members receiving Meritorious Service Awards. The session also includes reports on student enrollment and advance notice of upcoming policy reviews.

• Recognition of 2025 Meritorious Service Award recipients (budget impact $3,000-$5,000)
• March 2025 Enrollment Report showing average year-to-date K-12 enrollment of 14,177.94 FTE
• Advance notice of reviews for Policy 3210 Nondiscrimination and Policy 4060 Distribution of Information

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions for school social workers, education support professionals, and newly certified National Board teachers. Student representatives from five high schools will report on activities. The board will also receive a legislative update and accept public comment. No major votes are scheduled beyond approving the agenda.

• Recognition of School Social Worker Appreciation Week
• Proclamation for Education Support Professionals Week (881 classified staff)
• Seven newly National Board Certified Teachers recognized (list of names included)
• High school student reports from Central Valley, Mica Peak, Ridgeline, Spokane Valley Tech, and University
• Public comment period (written and oral) with 30-minute limit

Special Board Meeting │ Legislative Advocacy

The board met to consider legislative advocacy regarding two bills. The board decided to oppose both SB 5181 and HB 1296 and approved amended written statements of opposition for both.

• Decision to oppose SB 5181
• Decision to oppose HB 1296
• Approval of amended written statement opposing SB 5181
• Approval of amended written statement opposing HB 1296

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board reviewed a legislative update, discussed parent-rights bills SB 5181 and HB 1296, and received information on proposed WIAA amendments including a potential 25% membership fee increase. The board also advanced notice of policy review for emergencies (Policy 3432) and a grant for indoor air quality assessment.

• Discussion of parent-rights legislation: SB 5181 (amending Initiative 2081) and HB 1296 (safe and supportive schools)
• Legislative report from NSBA Advocacy and Equity Institute by board member McMullen
• Advance notice of policy review: Policy 3432 Emergencies, with first touch scheduled for March 10
• WIAA proposed amendments for 2025-26, including a proposed 25% membership fee increase and other rule changes
• Written information on an Indoor Air Quality Assessment Grant (no details provided)

Special Board Meeting │ Board Retreat

This is a special board meeting/retreat for discussion only; no action will be taken. The agenda includes a first-touch review of new policies on ethical conduct for school directors and addressing director violations, a second-touch review of updates to policies on annual organizational meeting, board officers, and legislative program, as well as discussions on board-superintendent working agreements, board self-assessment, and a board onboarding document.

• First-touch review of new Policy 1815 Ethical Conduct for School Directors and Policy 1825 Addressing School Director Violations
• Second-touch updates to Policy 1210 Annual Organizational Meeting, Policy 1220 Board Officers and Duties of Board Members, and Policy 1225 School Director Legislative Program
• Discussion on Board-Superintendent Team Working Agreements
• Discussion on Board Self-Assessment per Policy 1820
• Discussion on Board Onboarding Document

Regular Board Meeting

The board is meeting to receive student reports and a presentation on Career and Technical Education (CTE) Appreciation Month. The session includes a review of legislative issues and a report on scheduled policy reviews for ethical conduct and director violations.

• Recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Appreciation Month
• High School Student Reports from University, Central Valley, Mica Peak, Ridgeline, and Spokane Valley Tech
• Student Advisory Council report on school transition activities
• Legislative update and advocacy discussion regarding Washington State Legislature bills
• Policy review of 1815 Ethical Conduct for School Directors and 1825 Addressing School Director Violations

Special Board Meeting │ Executive Session

This is a special board meeting convened solely to enter executive session to discuss legal matters with legal counsel. The agenda consists of procedural items and a single action to convene the closed session, which was approved by a 5-0 vote. No public discussion or other business is scheduled.

• Motion to convene Executive Session for up to 45 minutes to discuss legal matters with legal counsel (approved unanimously)

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board will discuss legislative updates, review policies scheduled for revision (3241 Student Discipline and 6815 Advertising on District Property), receive the annual student discipline report for 2023-24, and learn about a multi-year universal screener adoption process. No action items are on the agenda beyond approving the meeting agenda itself.

• Policy review advance notice for 3241 Student Discipline and new policy 6815 Advertising on District Property; first touch scheduled Feb 10
• Annual discipline report shows 5.4% overall discipline rate (824 students) for 2023-24
• Universal screener adoption for PK-12 begins spring 2025 with pilot in 2025-26 and districtwide implementation in 2026-27
• January 2025 enrollment report presented (no specific numbers in agenda)
• Legislative update and advocacy information from WSSDA bill tracker

Regular Board Meeting

The Central Valley School District board is conducting a public hearing regarding a 2025 Limited General Obligation Bond. The board is also discussing a resolution to support HB 1085, which would increase penalties for violence or intimidation at extracurricular activities.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Limited General Obligation Bond
• Discussion of Resolution 25-06 supporting HB 1085 regarding penalties for intimidation at extracurricular activities
• Review of policies 1210, 1220, 1225, 2255, 2410, and 2418
• Recognition of National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3-7)

Special Board Meeting │ Temporary Interfund Loan

The Champlain Valley School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on Resolution 25-01, which would authorize a temporary interfund loan of up to $1.5 million from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. The loan is needed because lower-than-expected tax collections and higher expenditures have left the district with insufficient cash to cover January accounts payable. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to 30 minutes.

• Consideration of Resolution 25-01 authorizing a $1.5 million interfund loan/line of credit between the General Fund and Capital Projects Fund
• Loan interest set at 3.41% (Spokane County Investment Pool rate), repayment due by May 31, 2025
• Temporary cash flow need driven by $648,432 shortfall in property tax/local revenues and $81,000 in lower grant reimbursements
• Public comment period (30 minutes max, 3-minute limit per speaker) on final action items and general topics
• December 31, 2024 cash flow balance projected at $124,404, insufficient for first January check run