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After the roll call the board approved the meeting agenda as amended (timing sheet added) by general consent. Later the board approved the consent agenda by general consent; no consent‑agenda items were removed for separate consideration. Toward the end of the meeting the board considered a proposed calendar for the 2025–26 school year; one date had been changed from the version circulated in the Friday report and the board adopted that calendar for first reading by general consent.

The superintendent reported no questions had been submitted on the consent agenda prior to the meeting. No roll‑call vote tallies were recorded; the transcript shows adoption by general consent for these routine items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Everett Public Schools Regular Board Meeting 2025.01.28","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 28 meeting the Everett Public Schools Board approved the meeting agenda, adopted the consent agenda by general consent and approved the 2025–26 board meeting calendar for first reading by general consent.","taxTitle","Everett School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",14637,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364911,"Superintendent updates board on AI engagement, electric bus expansion and federal audit outcome",202,1778000,1980000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160573-afbe2451ab3aba746c825b5cb0564e11&start=1778&end=1980","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160573-afbe2451ab3aba746c825b5cb0564e11/thumbnail_1778000.jpg","/articles/6364911/Washington/Superintendent-updates-board-on-AI-engagement-electric-bus-expansion-and-federal-audit-outcome","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364911-acf1a824362d67d2ec59892f5c75c03d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141013&Signature=f9lM15ekiDMtr4gokzaoPSyEFd6WXn~ITPRJUuE~fGpxypPunJpCR30nn-~vyIp8AkG-sFPBrve1y6RF7AbRC~0ZOBAE5z0RdcmMkz6dvmKr9zGixgEQ20hz~7fxAbkOxtfxsQ4bARG2A8v78T2ju1Wwti-pfVUfKgefT~JNxNLAGoB2vGrbUH8B5NpCqD6M7uz77Pzydn7FdviKJnYpOhfCAxIOTrnl50eWQaB4d7GB9n1p1fRXhstCrBRzDIALmnWQM4KNOdygaEFYNbp5U6xRSvbpLshLlHiQm6r6knbyUAvQUndnXgJvmIzkfGL54bkldHRS9hZa0K6GQOkVBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Saltzman told the board the district is continuing outreach on artificial intelligence use in schools, expanding electric buses, and has received favorable federal review of COVID-era technology grants.

Saltzman summarized a Jan. 16 “Let’s Connect” event focused on artificial intelligence in education. He said the district convened about 40 teachers on an AI committee across grade levels plus teacher resources and an AI handbook. The superintendent reported survey feedback from the event: 73% of attendees found the meeting informative and 53% said Q&A was their favorite component; participants flagged ethical considerations such as bias mitigation and student privacy as priority areas.

On transportation, Saltzman said the district started using electric school buses in September and has secured additional funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington State Department of Ecology to increase the electric fleet. The superintendent said the district will have 15 electric buses by 2026. He also noted the district’s transportation contractor, Durham School Services, recently acquired 25 propane buses for the district and the district expects to save over $200,000 annually by using propane instead of diesel or unleaded gasoline.

Saltzman also described a donation: Penny Creek Elementary received a $10,000 gift from the Doan family and a $10,000 matching donation from Boeing on behalf of Jeff Doan; funds will purchase security cameras, PE gym equipment and a “century walk” to support social‑emotional learning at Penny Creek.

Board members also heard a report about federal auditing of Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) program usage during the COVID period. The superintendent said the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reviewed the Washington State auditor’s report and the district response and determined the district complied with ECF rules for unmet need and per‑unit limit documentation. As a result, the superintendent reported the FCC concluded the district does not need to return the ECF grant funds referenced in the district’s federal single‑audit finding. (The meeting transcript included numeric text that was not consistently presented; the district’s written management decision letter should be consulted for the exact amounts and accounting details.)

Saltzman closed by thanking staff and community partners and noting the district’s ongoing focus on inclusive, safe schools for all students.","Superintendent Dr. Saltzman reported on district AI family engagement, a plan to grow the electric bus fleet to 15 buses by 2026 using EPA and state funding, propane buses saving about $200,000 annually, and federal review of Emergency Connectivity Fund spending that did not require repayment, according to the FCC determination cited.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364916,"Everett schools expand 'farm to school' purchases, summer supper and internships; department reports 2.5M meals served last year",822,4938000,5760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160573-afbe2451ab3aba746c825b5cb0564e11&start=4938&end=5760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160573-afbe2451ab3aba746c825b5cb0564e11/thumbnail_4938000.jpg","/articles/6364916/Washington/Everett-schools-expand-farm-to-school-purchases-summer-supper-and-internships-department-reports-25M-meals-served-last-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364916-b1ca6d265cd980133e22f791f1654eff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141013&Signature=V2zSMUL6A1kUzCoEVY7LCpEbRDAoLe5Vy8-UesamWkTo5awCPedA3TsIjwP6BJD1SWJ8N9qBzeguBXJVAwCvtpcw4BHfer53fdp74dzQy2iBNnAhPY4dkh6EzHaWyXRTc25lshhUt9LW2DjAGw9sNcbptqFt5hBj1DwquawMYr4ErphX1qYGIJGXg3pzpxSP7HCx8ydFjW-BgsnBTpTnc9fJ7LNa9YbMLwmqyKQOjXQjC8acaWGq1R05GXNNoD0sNrUbcwAlhOM7DG2L0aAS9iSZWnrwI18gQhetF~6zw7rZu1ndfKLZP3pimU-3A8c~kCR5lVkcKKKvYtbSQUdStg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adam Pastra, director of Food and Nutrition Services, briefed the board on Jan. 28 about expanded local purchasing, year‑round meal service and student internship partnerships.

Pastra said the department served more than 2,500,000 meals to students last year and is on track to exceed that number in the current year. He described a Farm to School grant funded through the Washington State Department of Agriculture that covers a two‑year budget period; for the current grant cycle the district received about $197,000. About one quarter of those funds are allocated to kitchen equipment (salad bars and steamers) with the larger portion used to purchase local foods—meat, dairy, tortillas and produce—so the district can feature regional products on school menus.

The presentation noted seasonal challenges with sourcing local produce year‑round but explained efforts to rotate apples, pears and other regionally available items through winter months and to bring stone fruit and strawberries back later in the year. Pastra described sourcing local tortillas from a Bellingham producer and said the department prioritizes partnerships with farms and producers from underrepresented communities when possible.

Pastra also described expansion of the at‑risk supper program: four school sites (Cascade and Everett high schools, Evergreen and North middle schools) offer a full third meal to students who remain for after‑school activities; the district reported that in some sites the supper program serves up to about 130 students per day. The program is open to all students at participating sites; no family application is required.

Food and Nutrition staff also partner with the district’s GOAL (Gaining Ownership over Adult Life) transitional program to provide internships and on‑site job skill training in school kitchens. Pastra said GOAL students learn food safety, recipe reading, sanitation and customer service, and sometimes practice cooking with raw ingredients off-site under supervision.

Board members praised the program and asked about summer meal-site selection and supply-chain disruptions. Pastra said summer sites are selected using census data (areas where at least 50% of enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price meals) and by working with community partners such as Everett Public Library, Everett Parks and Recreation, and local nonprofits. He said supply disruptions have decreased since peak pandemic years but that recalls and regional crop impacts still occasionally affect menus.

Pastra emphasized the department’s role in student well‑being and academic readiness: “for many of our students, their learning truly begins in the cafeteria,” he said, and added that the kitchens serve as “community builders” and “equity champions.”","Food and Nutrition Director Adam Pastra told the board the department served more than 2.5 million meals last year, has a $197,000 Farm to School grant for local purchases and equipment, is piloting four at-risk supper sites, and runs internships for GOAL special-services students.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6364921,"Everett Public Schools details timelines for Jackson and Madison rebuilds, HVAC and site upgrades",1982,2783000,4765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160573-afbe2451ab3aba746c825b5cb0564e11&start=2783&end=4765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160573-afbe2451ab3aba746c825b5cb0564e11/thumbnail_2783000.jpg","/articles/6364921/Washington/Everett-Public-Schools-details-timelines-for-Jackson-and-Madison-rebuilds-HVAC-and-site-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6364921-b0530853ee0b1ea08ff9387b9fce38d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141013&Signature=jya5bTPEvC~FltWq~X8byMjnCsY-8AZLqqyr4mhHrLil8cHFwIyf5~egYvljMTgIMU5OmtlIRetESfxo9~u9MTKOIVZJYFSyviBW7kqyIAXtrJyhUcQiIqxJLxkSQYXToUFN0WLK5-ut0ZNcK30MC3Qgjb-D9GO1hJe9HYUW9QRFV1UCjimPrThUAUgS8o63I44GvXRhdJewhEnCFt3bVY~YKeKSyhxQsHqgOagX6C354-Vzx9hI2Wl0iGDNaI-azznqI83-Jrxm1QWsYDNMrFCdY~z4FTZVwHIPOb8zRvROhiJB-FsLp84fx0KZ~5e7CIeLEHZVEOv9mOoLui~SBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities staff on Jan. 28 updated the Everett Public Schools Board of Directors on work funded by the 2022 capital levy and by School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) reimbursements, including plans to replace Jackson Elementary and Madison Elementary and major HVAC upgrades to meet state energy requirements.

The presentation summarized completed work from the levy, current projects under construction and planned projects through 2027. The district said the 2022 capital levy totals $325,500,000, with about $229.5 million allocated for construction and approximately $96 million for technology and one-to-one device replacement.

The capital projects team said completed work includes new badge access systems at Cascade and Everett high schools; security fencing and bleacher replacements; secure classroom locksets installed at multiple sites; a new CTE lab at Jackson High School; and boiler and HVAC replacements in several buildings. The team also described completed field and wetland/retention-pond work at Silver Lake, Heatherwood and Woodside.

Staff described major ongoing and upcoming projects: replacement of Jackson Elementary in a phased build-move-demo approach that will open most of the new building before demolition of the old facility (move planned for summer 2026 and project completion around summer 2027); an educational-specifications and design phase beginning next month for the Everett High School auditorium-building modernization; a full replacement of Jackson Elementary’s mechanical systems and other HVAC upgrades across multiple middle and high schools to improve energy performance; tennis-court resurfacing at Cascade and Jackson high schools planned for summer; and design work for Cascade High science-building replacement. The district said it plans to preserve mature oak trees at the Jackson site and intends to avoid additional portables once the new Jackson building opens.

Capital projects staff said Jackson, Madison, Everett High auditorium modernization and a Cascade science building are eligible for SCAP reimbursement and that those four projects may yield as much as $36,000,000 in reimbursements, which the district will request as it bills OSPI in phases during construction.

On the Clean Buildings Act work, staff said major HVAC replacements at Jackson High are about 60% complete; new chillers are on site and will be commissioned before spring. Similar but smaller HVAC upgrades are planned for Evergreen, Heatherwood and Gateway middle schools. Staff warned that failing to meet state energy-performance or management-plan requirements could expose the district to penalties, and they noted some projects’ schedules are paced by levy revenue receipts in April and October.

The board also heard that a bond planning (capital planning) committee of 29 community members, principals and students has been formed; that committee will meet monthly beginning Feb. 6 and provide a recommendation to the superintendent by June 24, 2025.

Board members asked about where portables would be sited on the Jackson site (staff said the play field or adjacent covered-play area) and about how the district budgets expected SCAP reimbursements; staff said the district fronts project costs and expects to recapture eligible SCAP funds later in the project schedule. Staff also confirmed they are considering pickleball striping when resurfacing tennis courts.

The update contained renderings and conceptual design elements for Jackson Elementary, including a salmon-themed interior graphics wall intended to support curriculum connections. Staff said they are working with the district STEM team to ensure the design supports classroom instruction.

The presentation concluded with staff noting ongoing coordination with OSPI for SCAP reimbursement steps and with local jurisdictions on traffic and site access for projects that alter parent drop-off areas.","District facilities staff briefed the board on 2022 capital levy projects, timelines for Jackson and Madison elementary replacements, HVAC work tied to the Clean Buildings Act, and potential School Construction Assistance Program reimbursement of up to $36 million.","actionData","errors"]

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