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Vancouver Public Schools, WA

Vancouver Public Schools   WA average (US Census ACS)
Population168,213
Per-capita income$46,769
Median home value$461,000

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Reuniones recientes

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Board considers instructional materials and career education plans

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.

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3 Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Regular Board Meeting July 14, 2026 5:30 p.m. In-person and Virtual Bates Center for Educational Leadership 2921 Falk Rd, Vancouver, WA 98661 A. Regular Board Meeting Subject 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Meeting Jul 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Category A. Regular Board Meeting Type Information *This meeting will be held in-person & Zoom   *Meetings also can be viewed on Comcast channel 328     The Regular Board Meeting will be held in person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA. Members of the public will still be able to access the meeting via Zoom Webinar by clicking on the below link.   The school board's monthly business meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.   Meetings also can be viewed on Comcast channel 328.   Public Comments- To make public comments in person, you may sign up at the board meeting. If you wish to make comments via Zoom, please  fill out this form  by noon on the day of the school board meeting.  Written comments or questions also may be sent to [email protected] .   You are invited to a Zoom webinar! When: Jul 14, 2026 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic:  VPS Regular Board Meeting Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://vansd.zoom.us/j/ 81867679962 Join via audio: +1 360 209 5623 US Webinar ID: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jul 1, 2026

Special Event Notice - Superintendent Oath of Office

El Superintendente prestará juramento de cargo el 1 de julio

La junta de Vancouver Public Schools llevará a cabo un evento especial para el juramento de cargo del Superintendente. No se tomará ninguna acción de la junta durante este evento.

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Tue Jun 23, 2026

Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom)

La junta discutirá el plan del distrito de CTE y los materiales de instrucción

Esta es una reunión especial del Comité de Toda la Junta celebrada a través de Zoom sin comentarios de los ciudadanos y sin se espera una acción inmediata. La junta discutirá una recomendación para aprobar los materiales de instrucción para el año escolar 2026-27 y una resolución que adopta el plan del distrito de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) para 2026-27. También se presentarán los estados financieros de mayo de 2026 para su información.

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✓ Decidido: The Committee of the Whole held a special meeting for discussion items

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom) (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30pm, the Committee of the Whole of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom. Director Smith, Director Sproul, Director Barrows and Director Zavala-Ortega were in attendance. Director Decker was not present.   B. Contracts   C. Procedural Updates & Policy Information: 1. Notice of Approved Revised Procedures   D. Teaching and Learning   Discussion: 1. Recommendation to Approve Instructional Materials for use in the 2026-27 School Year   Discussion, Information: 2. Recommendation to Adopt Resolution No. 945 Approving the Vancouver Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) District Plan for the 2026-27 School Year     E. Board of Directors Report   F. Information Items Information: 1. VPS Financials   G. Adjournment   At 5:36pm the Committee of the Whole was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors    
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

Sesión de estudio de la Junta sobre la evaluación de fin de año y comunicaciones

Esta es una sesión especial de estudio de la Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver, llevada a cabo a través de Zoom. La agenda incluye un informe del superintendente sobre el monitoreo del progreso de la junta, centrándose en una evaluación de fin de año de la experiencia centrada en el estudiante y las comunicaciones de VPS. No hay acciones programadas; la reunión es solo informativa.

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✓ Decidido: The Vancouver School District Board held a study session via Zoom

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

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom) (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Board Study Session Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30 p.m. the Study Session of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom. Director Sproul, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Smith and Director Decker were present. Director Barrows was not present.   B. Superintendent Report   Student-Centered Experience End-of-Year Assessment Student-Centered Community VPS Communications   C. Board of Directors' Report D. Adjournment   At 7:39pm the Study Session was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors  
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta votará sobre un acuerdo de compra de tecnología de $250,000

Esta reunión ordinaria de la junta incluye artículos de la agenda de consentimiento, tales como la aprobación de materiales instruccionales, solicitudes de viajes fuera del estado y un acuerdo de compra de $250,000 para el software de virtualización VMware y soporte de hardware de Dell. La junta también reconocerá los logros de estudiantes y personal. Se aceptan comentarios públicos en persona o vía Zoom.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves closing of School Entity #3932 (Lewis and Clark)

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)   A. Regular Board Meeting Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30pm, the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and in-person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Director Barrows, Director Zavala, Director Sproul, and Director Decker were present. Director Smith was not present.   B. Superintendent Report   Information, Presentation: 1. Superintendent Report   C. Special Recognitions   Recognition: 1. Employee Excellence Awards June 2026 Lindsey Allen, Teacher at Lake Shore Elementary MollyAnn Callen, ICSP Teacher at Skyview High School Krista Ferderer, Paraeducator at Skyview High School Alejandro Garcia, Paraeducator at Gaiser Middle School Leah Hoodes, Learning Support teacher at iTech Preparatory   Recognition: 2. Recognitions   D. Audience Participation   Information: 1. Communications and Public Comments   E. Approval of Minutes   Minutes: 1. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Director Zavala and seconded by Director Decker. Passed by Director Decker, Director Sproul, Director Zavala, and Director Barrows to approve the meeting minutes for: May 12, 2026 | Regul [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

Special Event Notice - 2026 VPS Culture Parade

Aviso de evento especial del Desfile de Cultura VPS 2026, sin medidas tomadas

Este es un aviso de evento especial para el Desfile de Cultura VPS 2026 programado para el 26 de mayo de 2026 a las 10:00am. La reunión es solo informativa; no se tomará ninguna medida ni decisión.

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Tue May 26, 2026

Special Meeting | Committee of the Whole (Virtual)

La Junta discutirá un contrato anual de software/hardware de $250k

La Junta Directiva de las Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver llevará a cabo una reunión virtual del Comité Pleno el 26 de mayo de 2026, para discutir y recibir información sobre varios puntos. No se realizarán votaciones. Los temas clave incluyen un acuerdo de compra propuesto para el software de virtualización VMWare y el soporte de hardware de Dell por hasta $250,000 por año durante tres años, dos revisiones de políticas (no discriminación y licencia familiar/médica), y solicitudes de viajes fuera del estado para competencias estudiantiles.

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✓ Decidido: The Committee of the Whole held a special meeting for discussion and information

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

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting | Committee of the Whole (Virtual) (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30pm the Committee of the Whole of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom, with all board members in attendance.   B. Contracts   Discussion, Information: 1. Recommendation to Approve Resolution No. 943 | Interfund Loan   Discussion, Information: 2. Recommendation to Approve Resolution No. 944 | Revised Designated Signers     Discussion, Information: 3. Recommendation to Approve Purchase Agreement No. 2026-003 | Virtualization Software and Hardware Support     C. Procedural Updates & Policy   Discussion, Information: 1. Recommendation to Conduct a Second Reading to Adopt Revised Policy 5010, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action, in the 5000 Series, Personnel   Discussion, Information: 2. Recommendation to Conduct a Second Reading and Adopt Revised Policy 5404, Family Medical and Maternity Leave, in the 5000 Series, Personnel     D. Teaching and Learning   Discussion, Information: 1. Recommendation to Approve Instructional Materials for use in the 2025 – 2026 School Year   Discussion, Information: 2. Recommendation to Appr [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

La Junta discute la política de teléfonos celulares y la actualización del plan estratégico

Esta es una sesión especial de estudio de la junta realizada a través de Zoom; no se tomarán medidas. El superintendente presenta un informe de monitoreo de progreso que cubre el plan estratégico, la experiencia estudiantil, los datos de la encuesta de pertenencia y una propuesta de política de teléfonos celulares centrada en el estudiante. No hay comentarios de ciudadanos ni votaciones programadas.

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✓ Decidido: The Board of Directors held a study session regarding strategic plan updates

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom) (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Board Study Session Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30 pm the Study Session of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom. Director Barrows, Director Sproul and Director Decker were present. At 5:31pm the Study Session was paused due to technical issues. At 5:33pm the meeting resumed and Director Smith joined the meeting. Director Zavala-Ortega was not present.   B. Superintendent Report   Discussion, Presentation, Report: 1. Board Progress Monitoring Strategic Plan Update Student Centered Experience Belonging Panorama Data Student-Centered Community Cell Phone Policy   C. Board of Directors' Report   D. Adjournment   At 6:47pm the Study Session was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors
Tue May 12, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta votará sobre un contrato de $10M para servicios de salud de educación especial

La Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye un contrato de $10,000,000 con Amergis Education para servicios de enfermería, terapia y paraprofesionales para estudiantes de educación especial, junto con dos acuerdos con ESD112 para programas especializados. La reunión también incluye reconocimientos a los logros del personal y de los estudiantes, la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y un período de comentarios públicos.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)   A. Regular Board Meeting Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30pm, the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and in-person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Director Barrows and Director Decker were present in person. Director Smith and Director Zavala-Ortega were present via Zoom. Dr. Sproul was not present.   B. Superintendent Report   Report: 1. Superintendent Report   C. Special Recognitions   Recognition: 1. Employee Excellence Awards May 2026 Anatoliy Romanchenko, Swing Lead Custodian at Columbia River High School  Hannah Wessel, Student Advocate at Skyview High School  Christie Werner, LAP Specialist at Hazel Dell Elementary School  Kristin Sharber, Instructional Coach at Hazel Dell Elementary   Recognition: 2. Recognitions   D. Audience Participation   Information: 1. Communications and Public Comments   E. Approval of Minutes   Action, Minutes: 1. Approval of Minutes   It was moved by Director Decker and seconded by Director Smith. Passed by Director Decker, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Smith and Director Barrows to approve the meeting minute [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

Special Board Meeting | Spring 2026 Board Workshop

Taller de la junta para discutir la disciplina, la política de teléfonos celulares y la disminución de la matrícula

Este es un taller especial de la junta sin acciones ni comentarios de los ciudadanos. La junta discutirá actualizaciones sobre la disciplina estudiantil, la política de teléfonos celulares, las prácticas de inclusión y la respuesta a la disminución de la matrícula. También cubrirá el desarrollo de la junta/superintendente y revisará los temas para la reunión regular de mayo. La junta entrará en sesión ejecutiva para discusiones legales y de personal.

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✓ Decidido: The Board of Directors held a Spring 2026 Workshop and executive session

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Board Meeting | Spring 2026 Board Workshop (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)   A. Special Board Meeting Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 8:34am, the Spring 2026 Board Workshop convened in-person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Director Barrows, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Sproul, Director Decker and Director Smith were all present.   B. Workshop Discussion, Information, Presentation: 1. Agenda Student Discipline Update Cell Phone Policy Update Inclusionary Practices Response to Declining Enrollment Board/Superintendent Development Board Scheduling/Logistics Preview items for May Regular Board Meeting Action (typically Committee of the Whole)   C. Recess to Executive Meeting At 3:20pm the Board of Directors recessed for an executive session on personnel to discuss the performance of a public employee. The board will be in executive session for 60 minutes, until 4:20pm. At 4:20pm, the executive session was extended by 13 minutes, until 4:33pm.   D. Reconvene Special Meeting At 4:33pm the Workshop reconvened.   E. Adjournment At 4:33pm the Workshop was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 16, 2026

Special Event Notice - WSSDA 2026 Regional Meeting

La junta escolar de Vancouver recibe únicamente un aviso de evento especial

Este es un aviso de evento especial para la Reunión Regional de WSSDA 2026. No se tomará ninguna acción formal; el punto es solo para fines informativos.

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Tue Apr 14, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta considera una actualización del sistema telefónico de $317,191 y contratos de educación especial

La Junta de Directores de las Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver se reunirá para revisar un informe del superintendente y aprobar varios puntos de la agenda de consentimiento. Las decisiones clave incluyen el financiamiento para actualizaciones tecnológicas y servicios estudiantiles especializados para el año escolar 2025-2026.

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Tue Mar 24, 2026

Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom)

La Junta discute contratos de $8.9M para HVAC y $317K para sistema telefónico

La Junta Directiva de las Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver se reúne como Comité del Todo para discutir varios contratos y revisiones de políticas. No se toman acciones; las recomendaciones se presentarán en la reunión de la junta del 14 de abril. Los puntos incluyen la aceptación final de un contrato de HVAC por $8,914,341, una actualización del sistema telefónico por $317,190 y acuerdos interlocales para servicios estudiantiles.

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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

La Junta Escolar de Vancouver lleva a cabo una sesión de estudio, no se planean acciones

Esta es una sesión especial de estudio de la junta realizada a través de Zoom sin comentarios públicos ni acciones formales. La junta escuchará un informe del superintendente sobre el monitoreo del progreso, que incluye actualizaciones sobre las iniciativas de comunidad y experiencia centradas en el estudiante. No hay decisiones ni votaciones programadas.

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✓ Decidido: The Board of Directors held a study session on progress monitoring

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom) (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Board Study Session Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30 p.m. the Study Session of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and all members of the Board were present.   B. Superintendent Report   Information, Presentation: 1. Board Progress Monitoring   Student Centered Community (C1, C2) Communications Family Advisory Equity Advisory Student Centered Experience ( E1, E2) Student Advisory HiCap   C. Adjournment At 7:14 p.m. the Study Session meeting of the Board was adjourned.         X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors    
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta adoptará políticas revisadas sobre la evaluación del superintendente, conflictos de interés y compensación

La Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria de negocios, que incluirá comentarios públicos y un informe del superintendente. Se espera que la junta vote sobre los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, tales como la aprobación de materiales instruccionales, solicitudes de viaje fuera del estado para los estudiantes de voleibol de Columbia River y de AVID de Hudson's Bay, y la aceptación de un contrato final de inspección de rociadores contra incendios por $144,080. Tres políticas revisadas —sobre la evaluación del superintendente, conflictos de interés y compensación— están programadas para segunda lectura y adopción.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves 2026-27 school calendar and several district policies

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, March 10, 2026)   A. Regular Board Meeting Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call   At 5:30pm, the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and in-person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Director Barrows, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Sproul, Director Decker and Director Smith were all present.   B. Superintendent Report   Information, Presentation: 1. Superintendent Report   C. Audience Participation   Information: 1. Communications and Public Comments   D. Approval of Minutes   Action, Minutes: 1. Approval of Minutes   It was moved by Director Barrows and seconded by Director Zavala-Ortega. Passed by Director Decker, Director Sproul, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Smith and Director Barrows to approve the meeting minutes for: February 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2026 - Study Session Minutes February 24, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Minutes   E. Consent Agenda Information (Subject to objections by the board members, the following items will be passed by a single motion to approve all listed actions and resolutions. There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by the board. If d [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 24, 2026

Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom)

El Comité discute el cierre de la entidad escolar #3932 Lewis and Clark

El Comité Plenario discutirá varios puntos para recomendación a la Junta de Directores, incluyendo el cierre de la entidad escolar #3932 (Lewis and Clark) y el calendario escolar 2026-2027. El organismo también revisará un contrato de rociadores contra incendios y propuestas de revisiones de políticas.

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✓ Decidido: The Committee of the Whole held a special meeting to discuss various district items

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole (Zoom) (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Committee of the Whole Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30 p.m., the Committee of the Whole of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom, with all board members in attendance.   B. Contracts   Discussion: 1. Recommendation to Accept Bid No. 2024-050 – District Fire Sprinkler Inspections and Repairs   C. Procedural Updates & Policy   Information: 1. Notice of Approved Procedures Discussion: 2. Recommendation to Conduct a First Reading to Adopt Revised Policy 2108, Learning Assistance Program, in the 2000 Series, Instruction Discussion: 3. Recommendation to Conduct a First Reading to Adopt Revised Policy 2140, Guidance and Counseling, in the 2000 Series, Instruction Discussion: 4. Recommendation to Conduct a First Reading to Adopt Revised Policy 6220, Bid Requirements, in the 6000 Series, Management Support   D. Teaching and Learning Discussion: 1. Recommendation to Approve Instructional Materials for use in the 2025 – 2026 School Year Discussion: 2. Recommendation to Approve Out-of-State Travel Request | 22nd Annual Southern California Invitational | San Diego, California Discussion: 3. Recommendation to Approve Out-of-State Travel Request | G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom)

Sesión de estudio de la Junta sobre el monitoreo del progreso de preK-8; no se tomaron medidas

Esta es una sesión de estudio de reunión especial de la Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver realizada a través de Zoom. La junta revisará los datos de monitoreo del progreso para las áreas de enfoque de preK-8, incluyendo la Vision of a Grad y otras métricas. No hay comentarios públicos ni puntos de acción programados; la sesión es solo informativa.

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✓ Decidido: Vancouver School Board held a study session via Zoom

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Board Study Session (Zoom) (Tuesday, February 17, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Board Study Session Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30 p.m. the Study Session of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and all members of the Board were present.   B. Superintendent Report C1 - Dashboard - prek8 focus: Vision of a Grad, E1, E2, S1, S3; Staff Advisory Student Advisory   C. Board of Directors' Report D. Adjournment At 7:44p.m. the Study Session meeting of the Board was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors  
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La junta votará sobre el contrato del superintendente para 2026-27

La junta de Vancouver Public Schools llevará a cabo una reunión regular con puntos de acción que incluyen la aprobación del contrato del superintendente para el año escolar 2026-27, las primeras lecturas de tres políticas revisadas y puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, como una propuesta de nuevo curso y revisiones de los estatutos de ASB. La reunión también incluye reconocimientos, la aprobación de actas anteriores y oportunidades de comentarios públicos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves superintendent contract and reduces programs

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)   A. Regular Board Meeting Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30pm, the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and in-person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Director Barrows, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Sproul, Director Decker and Director Smith were all present.   B. Superintendent Report   Discussion, Information, Presentation: 1. Superintendent Report   C. Special Recognitions   Recognition: 1. Employee Excellence Awards February 2026 Richelle Cummings , District Resource Officer at Columbia River High School  Melissa Gonzalez , Paraeducator at Hazel Dell Elementary  Kristy Jones , ISEP Teacher at Chinook Elementary  Kaylee Krapfl , Careers in Ed & Childhood Development Teacher at Fort Vancouver High School Raquel “Rocky” Lahti , PBIS Specialist at Roosevelt Elementary   Recognition: 2. Recognitions     D. Audience Participation   Information: 1. Communications and Public Comments   E. Approval of Minutes   Action, Minutes: 1. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Director Decker and seconded by Director Zavala-Ortega. Passe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Special Meeting- Study Session and Committee of the Whole

La Junta revisa políticas revisadas sobre la evaluación del superintendente, conflictos y pagos excesivos

Esta es una sesión de estudio especial y una reunión del comité del todo de la Junta de Directores de las Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver, llevada a cabo a través de Zoom. La junta discutirá las primeras lecturas de tres políticas revisadas: la Política 1630 sobre la evaluación del superintendente, la Política 5310 sobre la compensación y recuperación de pagos excesivos a los empleados, y la Política 5251 sobre conflictos de interés. También considerarán una propuesta de nuevo curso para 2026-2027, un borrador del calendario escolar 2026-2027 y una Resolución de Reducción de Programa (Resolución 940). No se tomarán medidas formales en esta reunión; los elementos están programados para futuras reuniones de la junta.

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✓ Decidido: Board conducts study session on various policies and school by-laws

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Study Session and Committee of the Whole (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)   A. Special Meeting- Study Session | Committee of the Whole Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30 p.m. the Study Session | Committee of the Whole of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom. Director Barrows, Director Decker, Director Zavala-Ortega and Director Smith were present. Director Sproul was unable to attend.   B. Superintendent Report   Discussion, Information, Presentation: 1. Board Progess Monitoring   C. Contracts   D. Procedural Updates & Policy Information: 1. Recommendation to Conduct a First Reading and Adopt Revised Policy 1630, Evaluation of the Superintendent, in the 1000 Series, Board of Directors   Information: 2. Recommendation to Conduct a First Reading to Adopt Revised Policy 5310, Compensation and Recovery of Overpayments to Employees, in the 5000 Series, Personnel     Information: 3. Recommendation to Conduct a First Reading to Adopt Revised Policy 5251, Conflicts of Interest, in the 5000 Series, Personnel     E. Teaching and Learning   Information: 1. Recommendation to Approve New Course Proposal for the 2026-2027 School Year   Information: 2. Placeholder | Recommendation to Approve the 2 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 22, 2026

CANCELLED | Special Board Meeting | Superintendent Search

Reunión especial de la junta sobre la búsqueda del superintendente cancelada

Esta reunión especial de la junta programada para el 22 de enero de 2026, para discutir la búsqueda del superintendente, ha sido cancelada. La agenda incluía una convocatoria al orden, una sesión ejecutiva para revisar las calificaciones de los solicitantes y una posible acción, pero no se llevó a cabo ningún trámite.

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Wed Jan 21, 2026

Special Board Meeting | Superintendent Search

La junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver revisará a los solicitantes para superintendente

La junta llevará a cabo una reunión especial para revisar las cualificaciones de los solicitantes para el empleo público. Esta discusión tendrá lugar en una sesión ejecutiva con una posible acción posterior.

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✓ Decidido: Vancouver Public Schools board approves superintendent contract negotiations

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting- Board Study Session Special Board Meeting | Superintendent Search (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)   A. Special Board Meeting   Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 7:00p.m. the Board of Directors convened via Zoom, with all board members in attendance.   B. Recess to Executive Session   Procedural: 1. Review the qualifications of applicants for public employment with possible action to follow (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))   At 7:00pm the Board of Directors recessed for an executive session. The board will be in executive session for 90 minutes until 8:30pm. At 8:31pm the executive session was extended by 60 minutes until 9:32pm. At 9:32pm the executive session ended.   C. Reconvene Special Board Meeting. At 9:32 the Special Meeting reconvened. Director Sandra Zavala-Ortega made a motion to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Ricardo "Rocky" Torres-Morales for the position of Superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools. Director Tracie Barrows second the motion. Director Barrows, Director Decker, Director Sproul, Direcor Sandra-Zavala-Ortega and Director Smith approved the motion.   D. Adjournment At 9:33pm the Special Meeting was adjourned.         X________________________________________ [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 21, 2026

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

La junta escolar llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva sobre los solicitantes para la búsqueda del superintendente

Este es un aviso de reunión especial para una sesión ejecutiva de Vancouver Public Schools. La junta revisará las calificaciones de los solicitantes para el empleo público (la búsqueda del superintendente) sin que se tome ninguna acción posterior. No hay comentarios de ciudadanos ni decisiones programadas.

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✓ Decidido: Board held executive session on job applicants; no actions taken

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)   A. Executive Session Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 12pm the Board of Directors convened in person at 2921 Falk Rd and all members of the Board were present.   B. Special Events Notice   Information: 1. Review the qualifications applicants for public employment with no action to follow (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))   At 12pm the Board of Directors met in person for an Executive Session.   The board will be in executive session for 6 hours and 45 minuters , until 6:45PM.   C. Adjournment   At 6:45pm the Executive Session ended and meeting was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors  
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

Sesión ejecutiva para revisar las calificaciones de la búsqueda del superintendente

Esta es una sesión ejecutiva especial de la Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver. La junta revisará las calificaciones de los solicitantes para el puesto de superintendente, sin que se siga ninguna acción. La reunión es procedimental y está cerrada al público.

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Mon Jan 19, 2026

Special Event Notice - 16th Annual MLK Breakfast Celebration

Aviso de la Celebración del 16º Desayuno Anual de MLK

Este es un aviso de evento especial para la Celebración del 16º Desayuno Anual de MLK. No se llevará a cabo ninguna acción formal durante esta reunión.

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Tue Jan 13, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta adoptará políticas sobre educación profesional y adaptaciones de salud estudiantil

La Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria con una agenda de consentimiento y asuntos regulares. Considerarán la aprobación de materiales instruccionales para 2025-2026, un acuerdo enmendado del equipo de gestión de VAPA y una renovación de $150,122 del seguro excedente de compensación para trabajadores. Bajo los asuntos regulares, la junta realizará segundas lecturas y votará para adoptar la Política 2170 revisada sobre Educación Profesional y Técnica y la nueva Política 3425 sobre la adaptación de estudiantes con insuficiencia adrenal. La reunión también incluye reconocimientos especiales, comentarios públicos y una sesión ejecutiva sobre las calificaciones de los solicitantes.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves new student health and CTE policies

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)   A. Regular Board Meeting Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:30pm, the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and in-person at the Bates Center for Educational Leadership, 2921 Falk Road, Vancouver, WA 98661. Director Barrows, Director Zavala-Ortega, Director Sproul, Director Decker and Director Smith were all present.   B. Superintendent Report Budget    Report: 1. Superintendent Report   C. Board of Directors Report Superintendent Search Update -Finalists Dr. Shawn Bird Dr. Stacey Park Dr. Pete Perez Dr. Rocky Torres-Morales   D. Special Recognitions Recognition: 1. Employee Excellence Awards   Recognition: 2. Recognitions Jamie Davis, Accounting Specialist at JPCC/Fiscal Eddie Esparza, Student Advocate at King Elementary  Lindsey Garcia, CTE AVID Facilitator TOSA Linda Smedley, Secretary at Roosevelt Elementary Carrie Snellman, Paraeducator at Anderson Elementary   E. Audience Participation   Information: 1. Communications and Public Comments   At 7:43pm Director Smith recessed the public meeting due to disruptive behavior. At 7:53pm Director Smith resumed the publi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

La Junta mantiene una sesión ejecutiva sobre los solicitantes a superintendente

La Junta de Escuelas Públicas de Vancouver llevará a cabo una sesión ejecutiva especial para revisar las cualificaciones de los solicitantes de empleo público, específicamente la búsqueda del superintendente. No se tomarán medidas durante esta reunión cerrada, según lo permitido por RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). La reunión es procedimental y no es una audiencia pública regular.

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✓ Decidido: Vancouver School Board executive session recorded no actions

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.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session (Thursday, January 8, 2026)   A. New Category Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:00 p.m. the Executive Session of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and all members of the Board were present.   B. Special Events Notice   Information: 1. Review the qualifications applicants for public employment with no action to follow (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))   C. Adjournment   At 9:45pm the Executive Session was adjourned.         X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors    
Wed Jan 7, 2026

Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session

Sesión ejecutiva para revisar a los candidatos a superintendente

Esta es una reunión especial con únicamente una sesión ejecutiva para revisar las calificaciones de los solicitantes para empleo público, específicamente para la búsqueda de superintendente. No se planea ninguna acción tras la sesión. La reunión es de carácter procedimental sin comentarios públicos ni decisiones.

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✓ Decidido: Vancouver School Board held executive session on hiring; no action taken

The Vancouver School District board convened an executive session via Zoom on January 7, 2026. The meeting was limited to reviewing qualifications of applicants for public employment under state open meetings law. As a procedural review with no authorized action, the board recorded no votes or substantive decisions.

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  VANCOUVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 Clark County Vancouver, Washington   MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Meeting Notice-Executive Session (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)   A. New Category Information: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call At 5:00 p.m. the Executive Session of the Board of Directors convened via Zoom and all members of the Board were present.   B. Special Events Notice   Information: 1. Review the qualifications applicants for public employment with no action to follow (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))   C. Adjournment   At 8:05pm the Executive Session was adjourned.       X________________________________________ President, Board of Directors   X________________________________________ Secretary, Board of Directors