Vancouver Public Schools, WA

Special Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2026-27 budget, along with a budget extension for 2025-26 and a petition for binding conditions. The board will also conduct a second reading and vote on revised Policy 1630 for evaluating the superintendent. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel performance, with no action to follow.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 949 for the 2026-27 budget
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 947 for the 2025-26 budget extension
• Approval of Resolution No. 948 petition for binding conditions
• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 1630, Evaluation of the Superintendent
• Executive session on personnel performance (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

Special Board Meeting - Board Workshop

This is a special board meeting and workshop, held in-person only, with no citizen comments and no action to follow. The board will discuss board meeting sequencing, alternative education, middle schools, dual language schools, and student enrollment/building capacity. The meeting will recess to an executive session for personnel performance discussion, then resume the workshop and adjourn.

• Discussion on alternative education
• Discussion on middle schools
• Discussion on dual language schools
• Discussion on student enrollment and building capacity
• Executive session on personnel performance (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold its regular monthly business meeting, with most items on the consent agenda. Key actions include approving a $5,000,000 contract with Amergis Education for contracted health care and behavioral staff, a $235,000 agreement with Eva Carlston Academy for one student's residential treatment, and a $550,000 agreement with ESD112 Curae Academy for therapeutic education. The board will also consider a $161,744.80 software purchase, surplus property declaration, and an out-of-state travel request for the Hudson's Bay cheer squad.

• Approve $5,000,000 client services agreement with Amergis Education for nursing, BCBA, RBT, OT, SLP, and paraprofessional services for 2026-27
• Approve $235,000 interlocal agreement with Eva Carlston Academy for residential treatment for one VPS student
• Approve $550,000 interlocal agreement with ESD112 Curae Academy for therapeutic education services
• Approve $161,744.80 purchase of CrowdStrike endpoint security software via OMNIA contract
• Approve out-of-state travel for Hudson's Bay cheer squad to JAMZ School Cheer Nationals in Las Vegas (est. $30,000)

Special Board Meeting - Board Workshop

This is a special board workshop with no action items or public comment. The board will discuss superintendent-board relationships and board roles and responsibilities, followed by a closed executive session on personnel.

• Board workshop on superintendent relationship and board roles & responsibilities, facilitated by WSSDA
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
• No action to follow the workshop or executive session

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will meet to review several consent agenda items including instructional materials and a district plan for career and technical education. The meeting also includes an employment report, bill payments, and a financial update.

• Approval of instructional materials for the 2026-27 school year
• Adoption of Resolution No. 945 regarding the Career and Technical Education (CTE) District Plan
• Employment report
• Payment of bills
• May 2026 VPS Financials

The board approved the consent agenda, which included instructional materials for 2026-27, Resolution No. 945 approving the CTE District Plan, salary schedules for 2026-27, the employment report, and payment of bills. The meeting minutes for June 2, June 16, and June 23 were also approved. The board then recessed for a 30-minute executive session on litigation and reconvened to adjourn.

• Approved instructional materials for 2026-27 school year
• Adopted Resolution No. 945 approving CTE District Plan for 2026-27
• Approved salary schedules for 2026-27
• Approved employment report
• Approved payment of bills
• Approved minutes for June 2, June 16, and June 23 meetings

Special Event Notice - Superintendent Oath of Office

The Vancouver Public Schools board will hold a special event for the Superintendent's oath of office. No board action will be taken during this event.

• Superintendent Oath of Office at Bates Center for Educational Leadership

Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom)

This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting held via Zoom with no citizen comments and no immediate action expected. The board will discuss a recommendation to approve instructional materials for the 2026-27 school year and a resolution adopting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) district plan for 2026-27. Financials for May 2026 will also be presented for information.

• Recommendation to approve instructional materials for 2026-27 school year (funded by Basic ED/Building Funds)
• Resolution No. 945 approving Vancouver Public Schools CTE district plan for 2026-27
• Notice of approved revised procedures
• VPS financials for May 2026

The Committee of the Whole met via Zoom to discuss instructional materials and the Career and Technical Education District Plan. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

This is a special study session of the Vancouver Public Schools Board, held via Zoom. The agenda includes a superintendent report on board progress monitoring, focusing on a student-centered experience end-of-year assessment and VPS communications. No action is scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Superintendent report on Student-Centered Experience End-of-Year Assessment
• Report on Student-Centered Community VPS Communications
• No public comments or action taken at this study session

The Board of Directors conducted a special study session. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Regular Board Meeting

This regular board meeting includes consent agenda items such as approving instructional materials, out-of-state travel requests, and a $250,000 purchase agreement for VMware virtualization software and Dell hardware support. The board will also recognize student and staff achievements. Public comments are accepted in person or via Zoom.

• Recommendation to approve purchase agreement with Structured for VMWare and Dell support, $250,000 annual cost from Technology, Safety and Capital Projects Levy
• Out-of-state travel request for Columbia River High School girls basketball to Cactus Jam in Phoenix, AZ, cost estimate $15,500 funded by boosters and families
• Out-of-state travel request for VSAA Dance to National High School Dance Festival in Pittsburgh, PA, cost estimate $25,000 funded by ASB, fundraisers, and families
• Approval of Resolution No. 943 for an interfund loan and Resolution No. 944 for revised designated signers
• Employee Excellence Awards and recognitions for students including National Merit Scholarship recipient and SkillsUSA winners

The Board of Directors approved the closure of School Entity #3932, which currently houses Flex Academy. The board also adopted revised personnel policies regarding nondiscrimination and family medical leave. Additionally, several consent agenda items including interfund loans and travel requests were approved.

• Approved closing School Entity #3932 – Lewis and Clark (4-0)
• Adopted revised Policy 5010, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action (4-0)
• Adopted revised Policy 5404, Family Medical and Maternity Leave (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement No. 2026-002 for middle school charging carts (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 943 for Interfund Loan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 944 for Revised Designated Signers (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Agreement No. 2026-003 for Virtualization Software and Hardware Support (4-0)
• Approved instructional materials for 2025–2026 school year (4-0)

Special Event Notice - 2026 VPS Culture Parade

This is a special event notice for the 2026 VPS Culture Parade scheduled for May 26, 2026 at 10:00am. The meeting is informational only; no action or decision will be taken.

• 2026 VPS Culture Parade special event notice

Special Meeting | Committee of the Whole (Virtual)

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will hold a virtual Committee of the Whole meeting on May 26, 2026, to discuss and receive information on several items. No votes will be taken. Key topics include a proposed purchase agreement for VMWare virtualization software and Dell hardware support at up to $250,000 per year for three years, two policy revisions (nondiscrimination and family/medical leave), and out-of-state travel requests for student competitions.

• Resolution No. 943: Interfund loan approval
• Resolution No. 944: Revised designated signers
• Purchase Agreement No. 2026-003 with Structured for VMWare/Dell support – annual cost not to exceed $250,000 for three years, funded by Technology, Safety and Capital Projects Levy
• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 5010 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action) and Policy 5404 (Family Medical and Maternity Leave)
• Out-of-state travel requests: Columbia River HS girls basketball to Cactus Jam in Phoenix ($15,500); VSAA Dance to National High School Dance Festival in Pittsburgh ($25,000)

The Committee of the Whole met via Zoom to discuss various recommendations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

This is a special board study session held via Zoom; no action will be taken. The superintendent presents a progress monitoring report covering the strategic plan, student experience, belonging survey data, and a proposed student-centered cell phone policy. No citizen comments or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of strategic plan update and student-centered experience
• Review of Panorama belonging data
• Presentation on a student-centered cell phone policy
• Meeting held via Zoom; public viewing location at Robert C. Bates Center, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA

The Board of Directors conducted a study session via Zoom to review progress monitoring. Discussions included the Strategic Plan update, student-centered experience, belonging panorama data, and cell phone policy.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this study session

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $10,000,000 contract with Amergis Education for nursing, therapy, and paraprofessional services for special education students, along with two agreements with ESD112 for specialized programs. The meeting also features recognitions of staff and student achievements, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a public comment period.

• Approve $10,000,000 client services agreement with Amergis Education for health care providers (RNs, LPNs, OTs, SLPs, BCBAs, Behavior Techs, Paraprofessionals) for the 2025-26 school year
• Approve $229,267.50 interlocal agreement with ESD112 Spero Center for intensive behavioral and academic supports for three VPS students
• Approve $214,856.78 interlocal agreement with ESD112 Curae Academy for therapeutic and behavioral support for students with social/emotional needs
• Approve instructional materials for the 2025-26 school year (committee of the whole reviewed)
• Employee report (consent agenda item for personnel actions)

Special Board Meeting | Spring 2026 Board Workshop

This is a special board workshop with no actions or citizen comments. The board will discuss student discipline updates, cell phone policy, inclusionary practices, and response to declining enrollment. It will also cover board/superintendent development and preview items for the May regular meeting. The board will recess into executive session for legal and personnel discussions.

• Student Discipline Update discussion
• Cell Phone Policy Update discussion
• Inclusionary Practices discussion
• Response to Declining Enrollment discussion
• Executive session for litigation and personnel performance (no action)

The Board conducted a workshop covering topics such as student discipline, cell phone policy, and enrollment. The meeting included an executive session regarding the performance of a public employee.

• No substantive actions or votes were recorded during this workshop

Special Event Notice - WSSDA 2026 Regional Meeting

This is a special event notice for the WSSDA 2026 Regional Meeting. No formal action will take place; the item is for information only.

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors will meet to review a superintendent's report and approve several consent agenda items. Key decisions include funding for technology upgrades and specialized student services for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Purchase agreement with Structured for a phone system upgrade totaling $317,190.98 plus sales tax
• Interlocal Agreement with ESD 112 Florens Academy for one student in the amount of $450,000
• Interlocal Agreement with Hello Sunshine for speech language therapy services up to $331,000
• Approval of instructional materials for the 2025-2026 school year
• Membership renewal in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) for 2026-27

Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom)

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several contracts and policy revisions. No actions are taken; recommendations will go to the April 14 board meeting. Items include final acceptance of an $8,914,341 HVAC contract, a $317,190 phone system upgrade, and interlocal agreements for student services.

• Final acceptance of $8,914,341 HVAC improvements at Columbia River, Hudson's Bay, and Skyview high schools and Discovery and Jason Lee middle schools.
• Discussion of $317,190 phone system upgrade via Sourcewell cooperative agreement with Structured.
• Interlocal agreement with ESD 112 Florens Academy for one student at up to $450,000.
• Interlocal agreement with Hello Sunshine for speech therapy services at $331,200.
• Second readings of revised policies 2108 (Learning Assistance Program), 2140 (Guidance and Counseling), and 6220 (Bid or Proposal Requirements).

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

This is a special board study session held via Zoom with no public comment or formal action. The board will hear a superintendent report on progress monitoring, including updates on student-centered community and experience initiatives. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Superintendent report on Board Progress Monitoring
• Updates on Student Centered Community (C1, C2) and Student Centered Experience (E1, E2)
• Advisory updates: Family Advisory, Equity Advisory, Student Advisory, HiCap

The Board of Directors conducted a study session via Zoom to review progress monitoring for various student-centered community and experience initiatives. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold a regular business meeting, including public comments and a superintendent report. The board is expected to vote on consent agenda items such as approving instructional materials, out-of-state travel requests for Columbia River volleyball and Hudson's Bay AVID students, and accepting a final $144,080 fire sprinkler inspection contract. Three revised policies—on superintendent evaluation, conflicts of interest, and compensation—are scheduled for second reading and adoption.

• Accept final contract with Patriot Fire Protection Inc. for fire sprinkler inspections/repairs at $144,080 plus tax
• Approve out-of-state travel for Columbia River High School volleyball team to San Diego, California, cost $8,400 from fundraising
• Approve out-of-state travel for Hudson’s Bay AVID students to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, at no cost to district
• Adopt revised Policy 1630, Evaluation of the Superintendent, aligning with state standards
• Adopt revised Policy 5251, Conflicts of Interest, adding disclosure of intimate or familial relationships

The Board of Directors approved the 2026-2027 school calendar and Resolution 941 regarding the Reduced Educational Program Plan. Multiple policy revisions and consent agenda items were also passed.

• Approved February meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including instructional materials, travel requests, employee report, fire sprinkler bids, and bills (5-0)
• Adopted Revised Policy 1630, Evaluation of the Superintendent (5-0)
• Adopted Revised Policy 5251, Conflicts of Interest (5-0)
• Adopted Revised Policy 5310, Compensation and Recovery of Overpayments to Employees (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 School Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 941 | Reduced Educational Program Plan for 2026-27 (5-0)

Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items for recommendation to the Board of Directors, including the closure of school entity #3932 (Lewis and Clark) and the 2026-2027 school calendar. The body will also review a fire sprinkler contract and proposed policy revisions.

• Recommendation to accept a $144,080.00 contract with Patriot Fire Protection Inc. for fire sprinkler inspections and repairs
• Proposal to close school entity #3932 – Lewis and Clark
• First readings for revised policies on Learning Assistance Program (2108), Guidance and Counseling (2140), and Bid Requirements (6220)
• Out-of-state travel request for Columbia River High School volleyball to San Diego, CA (estimated cost $8,400)
• Out-of-state travel request for Hudson’s Bay High School AVID students to Phoenix, AZ (estimated cost $0)

The Committee of the Whole met via Zoom to discuss several recommendations including fire sprinkler inspections, policy revisions, and instructional materials. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session. The board entered an executive session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss public employee performance.

• No substantive decisions were made during this meeting

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

This is a special meeting study session of the Vancouver Public Schools Board held via Zoom. The board will review progress monitoring data for preK-8 focus areas, including the Vision of a Grad and other metrics. No public comment or action items are scheduled; the session is informational only.

• Superintendent report includes Board Progress Monitoring dashboard for preK-8 indicators (Vision of a Grad, E1, E2, S1, S3)
• Staff and Student Advisory input referenced in dashboard
• Meeting held solely as study session; no votes or ordinances scheduled

The Vancouver School Board convened a special study session via Zoom on February 17, 2026. The meeting included a superintendent report and a dashboard presentation focused on preK-8 initiatives. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Meeting convened via Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
• Superintendent report presented
• Dashboard presentation on preK-8 initiatives provided
• Student Advisory and Staff Advisory reports reviewed
• Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools board will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of the superintendent’s contract for the 2026-27 school year, first readings of three revised policies, and consent agenda items such as a new course proposal and ASB bylaw revisions. The meeting also includes recognitions, approval of prior minutes, and public comment opportunities.

• Vote on superintendent contract for 2026-27
• First reading of revised Policy 1630 (Evaluation of the Superintendent)
• First reading of revised Policy 5310 (Compensation and Recovery of Overpayments to Employees)
• First reading of revised Policy 5251 (Conflicts of Interest)
• New course proposal for 2026-2027 school year

The Vancouver School District board unanimously approved the superintendent’s contract for Dr. Ricardo Torres-Morales and passed Resolution No. 940 to reduce programs, which will adjust district budget allocations. Five consent agenda items, including new course proposals and revised high school student government bylaws, were approved in a single motion. Three policy revisions regarding superintendent evaluations, employee overpayments, and conflicts of interest were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved superintendent contract for Dr. Ricardo Torres-Morales (5-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 940 to reduce programs (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including new course proposals and revised high school bylaws (5-0)
• Tabled policy revisions on superintendent evaluations, employee overpayments, and conflicts of interest

Special Meeting- Study Session and Committee of the Whole

This is a special study session and committee of the whole meeting of the Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors, held via Zoom. The board will discuss first readings of three revised policies: Policy 1630 on superintendent evaluation, Policy 5310 on compensation and recovery of overpayments to employees, and Policy 5251 on conflicts of interest. They will also consider a new course proposal for 2026-2027, a draft 2026-2027 school calendar, and a Reduce Program Resolution (Resolution 940). No formal action will be taken at this meeting; items are scheduled for future board meetings.

• First reading of revised Policy 1630 (Evaluation of the Superintendent)
• First reading of revised Policy 5310 (Compensation and Recovery of Overpayments to Employees)
• First reading of revised Policy 5251 (Conflicts of Interest)
• New course proposal for 2026-2027 school year
• Proposed 2026-2027 school calendar (placeholder)

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss several policy recommendations and student body by-laws. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this study session.

• No substantive decisions were made during this study session

CANCELLED | Special Board Meeting | Superintendent Search

This special board meeting scheduled for January 22, 2026, to discuss the superintendent search has been cancelled. The agenda included a call to order, an executive session to review applicant qualifications, and possible action, but no business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions occurred

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

This is a special meeting notice for an executive session of Vancouver Public Schools. The board will review qualifications of applicants for public employment (the superintendent search) with no action to follow. No citizen comments or decisions are scheduled.

• Review qualifications for superintendent search applicants (public employment) under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g), with no action to follow

The Vancouver School District Board of Directors convened a special meeting for an executive session on January 21, 2026. The board met from 12:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at 2921 Falk Rd to review qualifications for public employment applicants. No votes were taken and no substantive decisions were made.

• Held executive session to review job applicants (no action taken)

Special Board Meeting | Superintendent Search

The board is holding a special meeting to review the qualifications of applicants for public employment. This discussion will take place in an executive session with potential action to follow.

• Review of superintendent search applicants

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Ricardo "Rocky" Torres-Morales for the district’s superintendent position. The board recessed for a 150-minute executive session to review applicant qualifications before making the decision. The meeting concluded shortly after the vote.

• Approved entering into contract negotiations with Dr. Ricardo 'Rocky' Torres-Morales for superintendent

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

This is a special executive session of the Vancouver Public Schools Board. The board will review qualifications of applicants for superintendent, with no action to follow. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to review superintendent applicant qualifications
• No citizen comments or action items scheduled
• Meeting notice attached with superintendent search document

Special Event Notice - 16th Annual MLK Breakfast Celebration

This is a special event notice for the 16th Annual MLK Breakfast Celebration. No formal action will take place during this meeting.

• Notice of the 16th Annual MLK Breakfast Celebration

Regular Board Meeting

The Vancouver Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and regular business. They will consider approving instructional materials for 2025-2026, an amended VAPA management team agreement, and a $150,122 renewal of excess workers compensation insurance. Under regular business, the board will conduct second readings and vote to adopt revised Policy 2170 on Career and Technical Education and new Policy 3425 on accommodating students with adrenal insufficiency. The meeting also includes special recognitions, public comments, and an executive session on applicant qualifications.

• Approval of instructional materials for 2025-2026 school year
• Approval of amended 2025-2027 VAPA Management Team Agreement
• Renewal of excess workers compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation at $150,122
• Second reading and adoption of revised Policy 2170 (Career and Technical Education)
• Second reading and adoption of new Policy 3425 (Accommodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency)

The Board of Directors approved revised policies for Career and Technical Education and a new policy for students with adrenal insufficiency. The board also passed a consent agenda including instructional materials and a management team agreement.

• Approved revised Policy 2170, Career and Technical Education
• Approved new Policy 3425, Accommodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency
• Approved instructional materials for 2025-2026 school year
• Approved amended 2025-2027 Management Team Agreement between VAPA and Vancouver Public Schools
• Approved annual renewal of Excess Workers Compensation Insurance
• Approved payment of bills
• Approved meeting minutes for December 9 and December 16, 2025

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

The Vancouver Public Schools Board is holding a special executive session to review qualifications of applicants for public employment, specifically the superintendent search. No action will be taken during this closed meeting, as permitted under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). The meeting is procedural and not a regular public hearing.

• Executive session to review superintendent applicants under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)
• No citizen comments or action items on the agenda
• File attachment: January 7-8, 2026 special board meeting executive session notice for superintendent search

The board convened for a special executive session to review qualifications of applicants for public employment. The minutes explicitly note that no action would follow the review, meaning no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.