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\"We want greater than 90% of our students to report they feel safe, known and valued,\" a district presenter said while summarizing the six survey items used for the district performance metric. Participation across grades 3–12 was roughly 10,370 students, a 68% response rate, staff reported.

Nut graf: The presentation combined survey findings with an SEL program review and a MTSS (multi‑tiered systems of support) framework that asks schools to use district‑adopted SEL curricular materials for explicit instruction, collect consistent behavior data and target Tier‑2 and Tier‑3 interventions where needed.

Staff highlighted that elementary results generally trended higher than middle and high school measures and that the district saw increases in students reporting access to a trusted adult and adult respect, but declines in students reporting peer respect and feeling safe on buses. Presenters said building teams will drill into comment data and develop school goals—some targeted to bus safety—so the district can identify best practices and share them across sites.

The district recommended these uniform expectations: implement procedure 03/1990’s team‑based data review; develop and implement SEL teaching and reinforcement as part of school improvement planning; adopt district‑approved SEL curricula for explicit instruction when used; employ MTSS to match intensity of interventions to student need; and collect consistent behavior data. Staff said a planned data‑visualization tool (also proposed in the Amistad plan) would reduce the time staff spend assembling spreadsheets and make behavior and attendance trends easier to act on.

Ending: Principals and supervisors will convene in June to review expectations and evidence of implementation; staff said the district will provide training and tools to improve longitudinal tracking of behavior and SEL outcomes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting: May 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Kennewick School District staff presented spring student‑survey results showing 68% participation and an overall mixed trend on students feeling safe, known and valued; district leaders proposed uniform social‑emotional learning (SEL) expectations, described MTSS tiers and asked principals to align school improvement plans to measurable outcomes.","taxTitle","Kennewick School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",14814,"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},6241857,"Kennewick board signs on to WASDA policy‑process change, approves WIAA delegation and records reservations",157,6030000,6187000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266&start=6030&end=6187","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266/thumbnail_6030000.jpg","/articles/6241857/Washington/Kennewick-board-signs-on-to-WASDA-policyprocess-change-approves-WIAA-delegation-and-records-reservations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241857-0dcc7a36313f6a002ff0d091e3454436/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176173&Signature=kV4L8n1RZemKKb7ZGMRFjvFb1hb0dx1EdZ6c9ql4bc63d1L~JOwBnDpY9FLP-i65~iWuTPiSghE8KgbmSSctRPTl1G2ysYhGt8Hea6TRQ3j6QrwWwUUhwzaVj7aiwxyf4CWpncBvMWwe-6EPRGw5TLEQlUZAI0d2FjUy2eNR~Pafp~93j-S25oMvs6RZw-3uDQe3OnH3HMrrbnnUBLmx5b98jEANCO9gE2p2UuZKWQUYsm3Uj6aMsORJ4d75DQBa2yLyoIUVZJEf~WZUrHzZtXwKHjY71ULKAa73JR-nBSYhAh48DUZZ5RDegiQhk0tQXi4qMX-VRSTChP580VnMNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennewick School District board took three related votes May 6 addressing statewide organizations: agreeing to a WASDA model policy‑development resolution, approving the district’s annual delegation of authority to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), and adopting a statement expressing concerns about WIAA’s recent decision process.

The board approved Resolution 10, a Linden‑led model resolution asking the Washington Association of School Directors (WASDA) to adopt a transparent, consultative process for drafting policies and procedures. The motion passed on first reading by roll call, 4–0.

Nut graf: Directors said they want a clearer, collaborative process for statewide policy development; at the same meeting the board reaffirmed its WIAA delegation but also voted separately to record reservations after WIAA converted what members had expected to be a binding vote on bylaw amendments into an advisory vote.

The board next approved the standard WIAA delegation form (Resolution 11) by roll call, 4–0, the routine annual step that authorizes the district’s participation in WIAA governance and activities. Later the board considered Resolution 12, which states concerns that WIAA’s superintendent and leadership did not preserve a transparent, member‑driven voting process on proposed bylaw amendments and notes the district’s delegation will be contingent on WIAA addressing those concerns.

Resolution 12 passed on second reading by roll call with a 3–0 vote; one director (Ms. Gledhill) recorded an abstention. During discussion several board members stressed they did not intend to sever ties with WIAA but wanted the organization to restore clear voting procedures and open opportunities for member input.

Ending: All three resolutions were forwarded as district positions: staff will submit the WASDA sign‑on language to Linden as requested, and the WIAA delegation form was filed while the district’s statement of concerns was sent as feedback to the association.","The Kennewick School District board voted May 6 to support a WASDA model policy-process resolution, approved delegation of authority to the WIAA and separately passed a resolution expressing concerns about WIAA’s recent handling of proposed bylaw changes; votes were recorded in roll call.",{"_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},6241862,"Coaches, community members urge Kennewick School District to add boys swimming",401,1454000,1855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266&start=1454&end=1855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266/thumbnail_1454000.jpg","/articles/6241862/Washington/Coaches-community-members-urge-Kennewick-School-District-to-add-boys-swimming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241862-a79b22cb370ee12ba35559451336481b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176173&Signature=NIP~ZprquhL5oYqweFi~k4CNMuy-P84Q2n-H8ntAJqbearM9bmS3AfWjMsEpyFRmrz0-5KfFeBVPqhI50MVHowovdDfJUbY8FH6vPgHzUw44dg3LD13lpy90DpUej0OxYqT1jpCwBkCAQCtIb--ytwdG7ojRw5nDyCR2Oyna9XD2EHB6vEFsx0P3lrXQxONJ8RElit2Ov700wQO3ToUxnejQju0MOd5V9y8XktJaWsbQ-VHcE8PlVJKS0TcV~G-2QNtzO~F5~KvXKSwstswKzKwoj0ir0bNN8xeqUtXx4vqL3Ws891Au0XRRClToAZYC0hZ2VnIvDQ7qSiMAmkQK0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several speakers, including longtime coaches and a local club owner, asked the Kennewick School District board May 6 to pursue a boys high‑school swim program that would mirror the existing girls program.

\"This is about opportunity,\" said Randy Willis, a longtime area coach who recounted his role helping add girls swimming in Richland in 1994 and said many high‑school swimmers are not club athletes but rely on school programs. \"Kids wanna belong and be part of something. They wanna be on a team,\" Willis said.

Nut graf: Presenters argued swimming is uniquely inclusive—every team member competes, the sport supports lifelong fitness and can provide alternatives for students who cannot join other extracurricular sports. Speakers offered volunteer support and community resources and asked the district to study feasibility, facilities access and costs.

Jason Hart, head girls swim coach at Southridge High School, and Britney Burrell, owner of Rapid Aquatics TC and a former city aquatic manager, described swimming’s benefits for lifelong fitness and mental health. Burrell gave a first‑person account of how swimming rescued her during a difficult period: \"It wasn't that you start, it's how you finish and that you finish,\" she said, crediting coach Jason Hart.

Board members asked staff to investigate feasibility and report back. After a round of public comments the board signaled it would \"look into that\" and requested a follow-up at the next meeting.

Ending: No formal motion to add a program was made; speakers said they would continue outreach to district staff. The board did not adopt funding or a timeline and indicated the next step would be a staff feasibility report.","Coaches and community members urged the board to add a boys high‑school swimming program so male students can access the same opportunities as girls; speakers offered to help with organization and community partnerships and the board said staff would look into it.",{"_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},6241867,"Kamiakin students urge board not to cut Drama I–II; district staff to report back",566,1162000,1728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266&start=1162&end=1728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266/thumbnail_1162000.jpg","/articles/6241867/Washington/Kamiakin-students-urge-board-not-to-cut-Drama-III-district-staff-to-report-back","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241867-23e6a66444d61c2e5cbbe4c318fbe034/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176173&Signature=KAb2F1Osp80fZF9srJ5oX4m2qCIw7iovd2EHF-Wyyh~c3uDqS97J7Uq4jqhhpqBQu5w-1Lqy04uIYJYFbtASfCLreybwEQ8EaIHqRXzURucMAa7thlJyvQZqLGlnKPM-GQ~rASoKOapbJDsfHeUlCZ~S8DRH6XJEmtGPmpqyHBXwkRam~jngn2Rr~XSYjDNzTRJZsJH7Sie757s8BucMc13KoDhbJ1d609ROevMu0ZPNpl1TnTzZj98y58R0InKtM4zunNYxMwVKlsRbwYo9PDVig0B5vhnstpYyaKmJuTB1v1VVeLFICY1cixi9R~9UkmWRZfZMsnSaTHp7i6VCdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Kamiakin High School students spoke during public comment May 6 to ask the Kennewick School District to keep Drama I and II in the course catalog and restore other theater offerings.

\"My name is Lauren Lusk. I'm a senior at Kamiakin High School where I reside as the drama club president,\" Lauren Lusk said. \"I'm here to ask that we do not remove the drama 1 and 2 class and the grama.\"

Nut graf: Students told the board that the Drama sequence provides opportunities for students who cannot participate in after‑school extracurriculars, teaches improvisation and collaboration, and supports technical theater skills that also generate funds for the drama program.

Multiple students described personal development tied to drama classes. Lily De Leon, a Kamiakin sophomore, said the class taught her problem solving, directing and set skills and helped students come out of their shells. Leila Rae Gloria Navarrete, a senior and Tri-Tech Early Childhood Education student, urged restoration of Drama I–IV across high schools and middle schools to support social‑emotional development and curriculum connections with English classes (for example, through productions of canonical texts).

Board members asked staff to investigate and report back. \"Can you look into this for us and report back next meeting please?\" a board member asked. Dr. Pierce said, \"Yes. I absolutely will. Yes. I'm going to follow-up with the team and we will provide a follow-up to the board and then up at the next meeting.\"

Ending: Students and staff said they will follow up with building leaders. The board did not vote on course changes at the meeting; staff signaled they would research options including schedule, enrollment thresholds and possible remote or dual‑enrollment alternatives and return with recommendations.

","Students from Kamiakin High School urged the Kennewick School District board to retain Drama I and II, saying the classes build social‑emotional skills, technical theater abilities and club participation; the superintendent agreed to explore options and report at the next meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6241872,"Kennewick officials hold public hearing on required action plan for Amistad Elementary",2237,3771000,6008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266&start=3771&end=6008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3252810-b975835e14f54d6d7db55ea9c5af2266/thumbnail_3771000.jpg","/articles/6241872/Washington/Kennewick-officials-hold-public-hearing-on-required-action-plan-for-Amistad-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241872-5b5664b3fd37cd22c349d9e1c7be3e4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176173&Signature=K-jP0~Cj0A~vSGbP~yyge~EU-MyDF72x5n4nsHs9VkT5c9REfpVsTxzjYxYFbT9e7NT-EBG4Uf3ZtLqZ1RlUwf4aEeUP1GaG2fSMZIV~cXcTQm214UexknLI3IZ1FMIrP~VYtoj68SfGXs9Hm5qwry-3hi6X-r3xXsAhrklUmbaFqgH~unlokdvMzNb7JnUaJ4vaaUzdxHIHU6QOz9Lt748xQrAqbRwQb851xG9Dk698BzZMXFEpySk-jx5g2VO~2BcEDMdjBDXweq-39aSnuOQy-8Xwxri09t417-R5pkUJfT5PSZka3~MIlr5jP78kLQGegjruJWjlMSkUfioF-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kennewick School District staff held a public hearing May 6 on a proposed required action plan for Amistad Elementary after state accountability data placed the school in a Tier 3+ identification category.

The plan, prepared during a state-supported planning year, requests roughly $500,000 in time-limited funding for a school improvement coordinator, math-support staff, a data-visualization tool to integrate attendance/assessment/discipline data, and family-engagement initiatives aimed at improving literacy and English learner progress.

District staff said the Required Action District (RAD) program creates a state–local partnership: the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides planning funds and reviews the district-submitted plan before the State Board of Education considers formal RAD designation. “We were awarded $90,000 to help with this planning,” Melissa St. Hilaire said while summarizing the external audit and priorities.

Nut graf: The plan responds to OSPI’s external review identifying Amistad as one of the state’s lower-performing elementary schools on combined growth and proficiency measures and emphasizes targeted supports to accelerate recent gains in math while addressing lagging English language development and attendance.

Alyssa and other staff explained the identification uses the state’s Washington School Improvement Framework (WISF) and multi-year indicators. Staff noted Amistad showed “tremendous growth specifically in math” on the Smarter Balanced assessments last cycle, but overall scores across multiple measures kept the school in a Tier 3+ classification. The submitted action plan groups proposed activities into three priorities: strengthening staff, student and family engagement; improving curriculum, instruction and assessment; and targeting supports for English learners and early literacy.

Officials described proposed uses of the funds. Two staff positions—described as a school improvement coordinator and a specialist to support math and MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support)—would primarily help Amistad while providing some district-level capacity as needed. Staff also asked to purchase a data-visualization product to consolidate data that currently lives across the student information system, the STAR assessment platform and state assessments.

Board members pressed staff on the emphasis in the draft plan. Director Gabe asked why a math specialist was included even though math showed the strongest recent growth; staff replied continued implementation of new math materials and coaching were considered necessary to sustain and scale that progress. Several directors also asked whether the plan addressed English language acquisition. Chuck Henninger, who spoke during the hearing, urged staff to emphasize English learner supports: “I think the problem…is that English language learning is the big issue,” he said.

Board members asked about root causes the external review cited—teacher turnover and an inexperienced teacher workforce among them—and whether the district could shift staffing or otherwise ensure more-experienced teachers are placed where they’re most needed. Staff said recruitment and retention are part of the district’s broader strategy but cautioned that collective-bargaining and operational constraints limit immediate reassignments.

Staff noted the grant funds are time-limited and must be requested annually; positions funded through the RAD plan would not automatically continue after the grant period. “This money will go away in three years…we have to be strategic about sustainability,” a presenter said.

The district submitted the plan to OSPI for review and stated OSPI approved it as meeting statutory requirements; the next step is State Board of Education review and, if designated, implementation with the RAD supports. The board held the required public hearing and did not take an immediate vote on adoption of the plan because OSPI review and State Board actions remain part of the statutory sequence.

Ending: Staff committed to supplying more detailed follow-up data requested by board members—especially around teacher turnover, the plan’s measurable benchmarks for English learners, and how districtwide data tools will be rolled out—before further approvals related to implementation.","The Kennewick School District presented a required action plan tied to a likely state Required Action District (RAD) designation for Amistad Elementary, proposing about $500,000 in one-time supports focused on math, multilingual learners, family engagement and a districtwide data-visualization tool.","actionData","errors"]

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