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Isabella Dean told the board she surveyed teammates and collected anonymous responses. “Eighty‑nine percent of the swimmers — on days that they swam, they had a better mood,” Dean said. She also reported other survey findings: 51 percent of respondents said they had less stress on swim days; 72 percent reported reduced anxiety; 75 percent said they had higher energy; 64 percent more motivation; 71 percent better relationships; 42 percent better grades; 47 percent improved organization; and 56 percent better time management.

Dean described the swim team as a large, inclusive program that draws many students who had not competed before. She said about 23 percent of swimmers are diagnosed with a mental‑health disorder, and an additional 38 percent are suspected or referred by a physician but not yet diagnosed; she presented those figures as background to explain why she focused on swim’s social‑emotional impact.

Board Director Corey thanked Dean for compiling the data and bringing a student perspective to the board. “I don’t think I’ve seen a report like this on a specific activity in a very long time,” Corey said, adding that the data backed up the district’s broader social‑emotional learning supports.

Dean described team practices and peer supports that contribute to the reported benefits: “We have something called Mindset Monday,” she said, explaining that senior leaders and coaches use brief meetings and team culture to help swimmers process anxiety and focus on process over outcome. She also described the team’s lane structure and how swimmers progress over years, which she said reinforces community and steady improvement.

Why it matters: The presentation provided quantitative student‑reported evidence that participation in school athletics can support social‑emotional outcomes, including mood, anxiety and organizational skills. Board members said the data could inform district conversations about extracurricular supports and SEL (social‑emotional learning).

What the transcript records: Dean identified herself as a senior and captain and described the survey methodology as an anonymous form distributed to swimmers. The board’s comments were supportive; no formal action was taken.

Provenance: Dean’s presentation and the board’s response appear in the meeting transcript during the student reports section.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Camas School District - School Board Meeting - Feb 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Isabella “Izzy” Dean, a Camas High School senior and swim team captain, reported survey results at the Feb. 24 board meeting showing swimmers reported better mood, less stress and improved time management on days they swam. Board members praised the data and its social‑emotional implications.","taxTitle","Camas School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",38233,"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},6690150,"Camas School Board adopts consent agenda, Title I plan, several policies, a copier lease and music proclamation",764,3905000,4669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383040-9bb527aa4eaaca6e98d0ab670352f6b4&start=3905&end=4669","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383040-9bb527aa4eaaca6e98d0ab670352f6b4/thumbnail_3905000.jpg","/articles/6690150/Washington/Camas-School-Board-adopts-consent-agenda-Title-I-plan-several-policies-a-copier-lease-and-music-proclamation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6690150-2f7e1c52343a273a9458c3f30b3662a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158149&Signature=XtL~8SwsAqWCrgbDorVBl6jP02rLwrqmACQu18ZvPCzEl8GTmOt8LD5ooiWUv7iUCMcQSc6z7jDfgcLyaamdgzaPjjLokppZKfp-f48tdYnEy6GL7oPEE8kUsXoF0NqollxR-pBkqSAY6G5WGKpziLFqJzZoQ265Nk7TieuR1pZ57FHWubjbabvc3pmgqrcpigWDQswDiXxjN1ydOJZSdJHse2ulVY1a6-I1EOe0Rn4mH0OR3~okS-COW2esQ~h-0QJx36ZChM6B9rm-3X0khqRPOHpdtzfCrX9-dHpt7b0T7~E4EtB-XWTah8dZjbbvOWmnnA7GhOkok9UePjTiow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Camas School District Board of Directors approved multiple routine and governance items at its Feb. 24 meeting, voting unanimously on the consent agenda and a set of policy and resolution items.

Votes at a glance (all motions approved by voice vote; transcript records unanimous “Aye” responses and does not include a roll‑call tally):

- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda (moved by Corey; seconded by Bommini). The board approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as club approvals (the transcript notes the CHS cycling club was included).

- Woodburn Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan (2024–25): Motion to approve the Woodburn Title I plan as presented (moved by Board Director Bommini; seconded). Approved unanimously.

- Policies — second reading and adoption: The board moved to approve the set of policies presented for second reading and adoption (moved by Corey; seconded by Bommini). Board members said no substantive changes were needed since the first reading and approved adoption.

- Board Resolution 2043 — Public Access to District Records: The board adopted Resolution 2043, which says the district will not maintain a continuously updated public index of every record, citing the Washington Public Records Act and noting that keeping a running index would be impractical and unduly burdensome. Motion to approve was moved by Corey and seconded by Matthew and approved unanimously.

- Pacific Office Automation copier lease (Dorothy Fox Elementary): The board approved a five‑year lease for a copier at Dorothy Fox Elementary at $118.10 per month, to be paid from the general fund. Motion moved by Board Director Bommini and seconded by Corey; approved unanimously.

- Board Resolution 2044 — Music in Our Schools Month: The board proclaimed March as Music in Our Schools Month, citing the National Association for Music Education and the Every Student Succeeds Act. Motion to approve was made and seconded; the board unanimously adopted the resolution.

What the transcript shows: Nearly all items were routine and passed with no recorded opposition during the meeting. Several motions were presented by board members and seconded; the minutes record voice votes with unanimous approval but the transcript does not include individual roll‑call votes or aye/no counts.

Why this matters: The approvals finalize a Title I family engagement plan, formalize district policy updates and procedural items, adopt a resolution clarifying public records practice, and authorize a modest equipment lease — all standard governance actions that affect district operations and legal compliance.

For records requests: The board’s new Resolution 2043 clarifies that the district will not maintain a continuously updated running index of records and that a copy of the resolution will be provided to requesters.","At its Feb. 24 meeting the Camas School Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, the Woodburn Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan, second‑reading policy adoptions, a public records resolution, a five‑year copier lease for Dorothy Fox Elementary and a resolution naming March as Music in Our Schools Month.",{"_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},6690154,"Camas School District projects 10–12% budget shortfall for 2025–26; announces phased staff reductions",418,2513000,2931000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383040-9bb527aa4eaaca6e98d0ab670352f6b4&start=2513&end=2931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383040-9bb527aa4eaaca6e98d0ab670352f6b4/thumbnail_2513000.jpg","/articles/6690154/Washington/Camas-School-District-projects-1012-budget-shortfall-for-202526-announces-phased-staff-reductions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6690154-af8f9e063a6502c31eaa5bccd43d2c62/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158149&Signature=H4Hl8rvnWX13T-~KfO0jui0tdkHGgI7fUVzFE2A08VvTdrzX80hw7Gpkb4WpGaHiHzHpEsKAwULUgWF0pShBZS58P5Uq2~UsFgdfuQHEW5oBlhhd8bdPJIJSYrAtzqEkfmL3Lw9hoHP~0KNbTIkoQ74PDUvYku9oHmUGl1r2VgqkW5J2xmNjt13Xd7XrSvSLkbHwf6EfIe70SzYN3tlkDvsmSZOJLbDuHqvCITJWjgqt~3jk-9abLdqb7O6do0PQZ-yvhujQXP5H7S3C0j1mGq7B4b4fAd0mOWWvsKXexR0kQ7BIYBj2SHc4lJwpPxz9Q92GpIX6oNXEj8c1bwM6Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 24 Camas School District Board of Directors meeting, district leaders warned that the district faces a 10–12% shortfall in the 2025–26 budget and described a phased plan of staff reductions and other cost‑saving measures to close the gap.

Assistant Superintendent Jayquez, filling in for Superintendent Dr. John Anselone, told the board that “expenses are exceeding revenues and our fund balance is decreasing,” and that the district expects a 10–12% shortfall for next year if the current trends hold. Jayquez said the district has used reserve funds in recent years and must adopt a more sustainable budget path going forward.

The presentation to the board summarized a three‑phase reduction plan the district has shared with stakeholder groups. As part of Phase 2 announced in the last two weeks, the district said it had reduced several administrative and program positions effective at the end of the school year, including reductions to deans in secondary programs, assistant principals at elementary schools (Helen Ballard and Dorothy Fox), a split position with Grass Valley and Odyssey (totaling roughly 3.0 FTE), an early learning coordinator, a social‑emotional liaison (reduced to half time), a half‑time assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, a reduced‑time director of secondary education and a half‑time director of community education tied in part to a retirement.

Jason, the district finance presenter, reviewed month‑to‑month cash flow and the fund‑balance outlook. He said the district projects roughly $4.1 million in ending fund balance under current assumptions, an improvement from an earlier forecast of about $3.7 million but still “not in safe territory.” Jason noted the district typically spends about $10.7 million per month (about $10 million of that for payroll) and said the timing of state apportionment and tax collections matters for covering recurring monthly obligations. “We’ve been burning through [reserves] every single month,” he told the board, adding that staff must centralize disbursement decisions to avoid overdrafts.

Board members and staff emphasized outreach and transparency. The district confirmed a virtual budget town hall is scheduled for March 6, when community members can ask questions and district leadership will be available to respond. Board members also reported continued advocacy work in Olympia: a legislative advocacy committee met recently and board members planned lobbying visits, noting state bills they are tracking, including House Bill 1356 and Senate bills 5263 and 5192 related to special education and MSOC (materials, supplies, operating costs) funding.

District staff said further personnel reductions to certificated staff and employees represented by bargaining groups (CEA, KAAP and coaches) are expected as part of later phases through April. Jayquez and Jason said the district is also examining material and supply savings and has prioritized negotiating and securing contracts with employee groups as part of the budget planning.

The board did not take a formal vote on the budget reductions at the Feb. 24 meeting; rather, staff presented the current projections and the reductions already announced. Board members asked clarifying questions about timing, state “true up” payments and the mechanics of the reduction decisions. The district said it will continue to share updates with the public and stakeholders as the planning process continues.

Why it matters: The reductions and a prolonged drawdown of reserves affect classroom support, district programs and personnel planning for the coming school year. The district’s next steps include finalizing negotiations with employee groups, completing further staffing decisions, and monitoring state revenue true‑ups that could change the fiscal outlook.

What’s next: The district will hold the virtual budget town hall on March 6 and continue to update the board and community as the April reduction announcements and contract negotiations proceed.","District leaders told the school board Feb. 24 that declining enrollment and inflation have created a projected 10–12% shortfall for the 2025–26 budget. The district announced Phase 2 reductions affecting district administrators and support positions and scheduled public outreach and a town hall on March 6.","actionData","errors"]

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Camas High senior presents survey showing swimmers report improved mood, reduced anxiety on swim days

Camas School Board adopts consent agenda, Title I plan, several policies, a copier lease and music proclamation

Camas School District projects 10–12% budget shortfall for 2025–26; announces phased staff reductions