Consent Agenda: Rob called for a vote. D. Wilson wanted to withhold on one item, 6 B. D. Gronwoldt seconded it. Wilson wanted to know if an item could be approved without a quorum. No, because no decision was made.

Motion passed.

Superintendent’s Report: had several meetings with other superintendents on legislative advocacy. She has been asked to serve on a special board that would deal with financing for schools K-12. It’s a 5 year plan.

Transition to Kindergarten: The state slashed the funding for this program by 47%. Thought it was only going to be 33% but got notice over spring break about the additional cuts.

Teaching, Learning and Equity Department: Looked at the structure of this department in light of the reduced budget. An equity specialist was hired. A discipline equity specialist is also going to be hired. Evergreen wants to ensure that marginalized students will have their needs met.

Teaching, Learning and Equity Update Dr. Fox spoke. They are beginning a new program: Academic Spotlights. These reports will be available on the website. The first one was on the robotics event done at Clark College with middle school students. The second spotlight is on early literacy. Some students need more support from the academic interventionists. Assessment is done continually

Public Comments: New policy that there will be no clapping, booing, cheering.

Rebecca Goldman: mother. She made the comment that she is using her natural voice (she has a high voice and has been reprimanded before.). Unhappy about the change in public comment policy (1440)

Danny Stevenson: protesting again over his firing in 2023. He says it’s because he questioned the payment of the supplemental contracts. He says the state audit was not given the information about the payment. False statements were made. He thinks the superintendent should resign.

Camille Lowman: also speaking against 1440. Why is the board so concerned about this policy when there are much bigger issues.

Angie Bunda: also against the change in 1440. Also went over the complaint about the cover up of the supplemental contracts.

Adam Aguliera: member of Evergreen Education Association. Evergreen’s accountability audit by state is late because the state just learned about the supplemental contracts being paid.

Kendall Thieman: member of Evergreen Education Association union member. Also calling out the superintendent for lying about the supplemental contracts and saying the state knew about it when they didn’t. Wants to know why the board does not hold her accountable.

Board Consent Agenda; Director Gronwoldt moved to accept the consent agenda. Director Wilson asked about an agenda item on EVs. Superintendent Moloney says that it was a study for obtaining EV buses. They are not pursuing it right now. It was required by the legislature but no funding. Director Wilson is glad we are not moving forward because who knows about “climate control”. Director Gronwoldt is changing her motion to approve the amended agenda. Director Wilson seconded. Motion passed.

Superintendent’s Consent Agenda, amended. Director Gronwoldt moved, Director Wilson seconded. Motion carried.

Discussion of 6b off the Board Consent Agenda; Director Gronwoldt moved, Director Wilson seconded. Motion passed.

Discussion of 7b, I.1 Director Gronwoldt moved to pull for discussion at a later meeting. Director Wilson seconded it. Motion passed.

Changes to policy 1440 Director Gronwoldt moved to approve. Director Perkins seconded it. Director Wilson is unhappy about the change. As far as I can tell the change is that the public comments will no longer be recorded in the minutes. Director Perkins says that this policy has not been updated in 12 years. They are required to record the meetings. The purpose of the policy is to comply with state law. He wants to continue the videos of the meetings. He does not believe it constitutes a lack of transparency. He is in favor of the revision. He does not feel it constraints free speech. Director Wilson wants to know if the public comments will still be recorded. Their names and subject of their topic will still be recorded. Director Wilson thinks the minutes should reflect every comment. It was pointed out that the video is easily accessible. Director Gronwoldt and Director Perkins voted to accept the change. Director Wilson voted no.

Board Comments: Director Wilson thanked everyone for speaking. He is interested in learning what the state audit will reveal.

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