October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board Work Session

I. 6:00 p.m. Board Work Session:

II. Call to Order, Roll Call 

III. Board Chair Welcome

IV. Agenda Approval

V. Hearing of the Public 

VI. Comments by Employee Groups
 

VII. Consent Group - Items for Action

VII.1. Approve the DRAFT Board Meeting Minutes for:

• October 7, 2026 Board Meeting

VIII. Items for Information

VIII.1. Community Engagement Spotlight: Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Presenter: 
Debbie Williamson, Communications Manager

VIII.2. Receive Information about the Elevating Student Voice Project
Presenters:
Liz Johnson, Staff Development Specialist
Joel Lavin, Student Services Administrator
Seth Pfaefflin, Director of Student Services
Brooke Wagner, Assistant Superintendent 

VIII.3. 2025-26 Division 22 Standards for Public Elementary and Secondary Schools: Annual Compliance Report
Presenters: 
Carmen Xiomara Urbina, Chief of Staff
Judy Jesiah, State & Federal Grants (Integrated Guidance)

VIII.4. Budget Committee Finalists Presentation
Presenter:
Ericka Thessen, Board Chair
 

IX. Items for Action

IX.1. Budget Committee Selection 
Presenters: 
Ericka Thessen, Board Chair
Bob Blyth, Interim Director of Finance

IX.2. Approve Resolution 2026-27-05 Directing the Development of a Sustainable Budget and Authorizing a Reduction In Force
Presenter: 
Miriam Mickelson, Superintendent
 

X. Items for Action at a Future Meeting

X.1. Fall Board Self Assessment
Presenter: Ericka Thessen, Board Chair

X.2. Consider for Approval revisions to Policy BDD – Board Meeting Procedures
Presenter: 
Carmen Xiomara Urbina, Chief of Staff

X.3. Consider for Approval Revisions to Policy BDDG – Recording and Minutes of Board Meetings
Presenter: 
Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

X.4. Consider for Approval Revisions to Policy CBG – Evaluation of the Superintendent
Presenter: 
Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

X.5. Consider for Approval Revisions to Policy DBEA – Budget Committee
Presenter:
Christine Nesbit, General Counsel

X.6. Consider for Approval Revisions to Policy GBA - Equal Employment Opportunity
Presenter:
Christine Nesbit, General Counsel
 

XI. Board Committee Reports 

XII. Consider Board Requests for Agenda Items or Information 

XIII. For the Good of the Order

XIV. Adjourn