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The board voted 5–0 to approve the agenda as presented earlier in the meeting. Later the board moved and passed the consent agenda by a 5–0 vote. The consent agenda was presented as items A through H and, as described on the meeting agenda, included: approval of minutes from May 27 (regular and special meetings); personnel reports; student travel; approval of a superintendent’s contract for the 2025–2028 contract years (listed on the consent spreadsheet); Resolution E25 WIAA membership renewal; and contract approvals for ESD112 services for 2025–26. Board members recorded as present at the roll call and therefore the voting members were Mary Smitley, Jackie Maddox, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine and Terry Tate.

No separate roll-call vote-by-name was recorded on the consent motion in the transcript; the meeting minutes show the motion passed 5 to 0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Battle Ground School District - Board of Directors - Jun 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Battle Ground School Board voted 5–0 to approve the meeting agenda and later approved the consent agenda containing minutes, personnel reports, student travel, a superintendent contract for 2025–28, WIAA membership renewal and other routine items.","taxTitle","Battle Ground School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",13034,"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},6641664,"Community mentoring program seeks expansion in Battle Ground after levy setbacks",198,1870000,2068000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83&start=1870&end=2068","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83/thumbnail_1870000.jpg","/articles/6641664/Washington/Community-mentoring-program-seeks-expansion-in-Battle-Ground-after-levy-setbacks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641664-f05905c44d2ff53149d588e46cb2ee0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497715&Signature=iAlrZ6ZNXGC0E0~9UjKWJzegeWGuJD5l2itH-F5JZCzPB-Rn77VVBqJo2BdVF~nEgBoAIwX5-zJ2G2RlHIFb6zbLtAnwtD~3XUfUsFQgpGgbNSl69Ns4kmI2X0XOU6YyBsGdIS30l~i-PNrShnKxFrWrUey-7zGplqJ~PH~I5kXXHmI9AHfc-WDCPHMFp7N9EiDvR0TKZtsTanUZUZqqHqHXDWoxXdBjAqxiM5htzLtQAWXfGl5~mh0fP68q5QWGPcTmJpiJhfnTzT2UhPi06rVEXzdX2p7jG7-~CHjYOSQ5l-5XrthGTY~LgFafjeGob0sFA0qIxB8r9lq7L26LdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative for Teach 1 to Lead 1 addressed the board June 9, asking the district to consider expanding the community-based mentoring program after recent levy failures.

Alyssa Avachenko, identified in the meeting as the program coordinator for Teach 1 to Lead 1, described the program as classroom-based mentoring that pairs 3–4 trained community mentors with each class to teach character and leadership principles, lead hands-on activities and support student-designed community service projects. Avachenko said the program uses the Hello Insight platform to measure outcomes and shared the program’s metrics for the 2024–25 school year: 81% of participating students showed improvement in social skills, 78% in academic self-efficacy, 63% in positive self-identity and 93% experienced measurable growth in at least one growth capacity.

Avachenko said River Home Link has expressed interest in hosting Teach 1 to Lead 1 in 2025–26 and asked teachers and administrators to consider offering the program in their buildings. Board members thanked the speaker and noted the program has been used at the building level in prior years; one board member noted volunteer recruitment challenges in earlier implementations.

No formal action was requested or taken; the presentation was part of the citizens’ comment period.","Representatives of Teach 1 to Lead 1 told the board the mentoring program delivered measurable growth for students and expressed interest in expanding services in the district; River Home Link has expressed interest for 2025–26.",{"_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},6641669,"District reports ongoing staffing reassignments; roughly 22 employees remain on RIF list",109,1387000,1496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83&start=1387&end=1496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83/thumbnail_1387000.jpg","/articles/6641669/Washington/District-reports-ongoing-staffing-reassignments-roughly-22-employees-remain-on-RIF-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641669-bc3f1fd3d2dbd3b702f470745c6126a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497715&Signature=bspv2yq04ArllVbFZvarKgJJeOL2MeA7SJUWuAarnr~rwLkfrNgVS2KFcxf40gKH1MjHJ8ZFbN2NPddajppCYYcirnj0PVlDAElt9KJS-IPPgQ~GEpoIF2gu~SL3jMAJHqF9W8FSOj~PHX79jo8gtOTevEHzsFmrxO8KiBiHnGuXzBRMkmNgE7x4gQm0YDh8PmAscdjtpw0qBQMTSgtsGVJUu4ldYT~2tcxLrCifBMGzpqdftyF0HT9o9x7Eu1HtyH8VQmIAkB4yRRYMRVOPLnLl88vlsP8DwvnhzGQ3d-CPV5zlY8eXSo4MZn0KqPjPI69iiXzlPdUXjMjVc7G19A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Human resources staff told the board June 9 that the district is continuing placement work for displaced certificated employees and is calling staff from the reduction-in-force (RIF) list.

Staff reported they have contacted about 10 individuals off the RIF list and said roughly nine open certificated positions remain to be filled; the meeting noted about 22 individuals remain on the RIF list. For classified staff, letters and RIF notices were shared the prior week and staff begin assigning displaced classified employees to open positions the following day; staff reported roughly 15 classified openings.

HR staff said the district continues negotiations with the certificated bargaining unit (PSC) on a three-year renewal and that tentative agreements on working-condition language are being reached. The principals association contract review (a three-year review) is also underway.

Board members asked for updates on timelines; HR said filling positions takes time because employees have contractual decision windows. No formal board action on staffing was taken during the meeting.","Human resources staff reported the district continues placing displaced certificated staff, has called about 10 people off the RIF list, and said about 22 individuals remain; classified openings and negotiations were also discussed.",{"_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},6641674,"Board schedules community review for proposed high school SEL curriculum Wayfinder",146,1093000,1239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83&start=1093&end=1239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83/thumbnail_1093000.jpg","/articles/6641674/Washington/Board-schedules-community-review-for-proposed-high-school-SEL-curriculum-Wayfinder","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641674-c7bd1ec2d6f9a4f41d6a796ac47611f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497715&Signature=ek5aAXi7MNCFHlhK6ICK3OG6ZvbVWz4gqxtVp7kxEV6EvFtAEpq6NsOfKjPhzyVb6knVdCCQ6BSDbBP4sH~QWF0Z6Hgxjnqpt1K0UMRjo9fKricJ~3qK5cZ-Ro8S97tdlqv2vlxNDsCH7Fowx3d-ZanxnkV47MuW1EeYQQE7YaN7unlplTcw24xNSgwgZp60PVcZGbkIPdE~FTAGzr977sy7hlA3hd1oYBJHQ1xpXymL4iwMGN~wQa8XXB7gwcvIu2LPAUD~Q0kBn6FWtldod9q-8zSWu3nMqg5OFCEzoaCrSE72rKHq1AbzZreaznaaA6sqvaD4bfu6A0SIU4oufQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff told the board June 9 that a curriculum committee selected Wayfinder as the finalist in the high school social-emotional learning (SEL) adoption process and announced community review opportunities before the board considers final readings.

Staff said the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) approved the district’s waiver for Professional Learning Community (PLC) days; the new calendar will identify Nov. 5 and Feb. 4 as waiver days and the district will pilot a three-hour early release on April 15 to evaluate an alternative schedule.

On the SEL adoption, staff said the committee chose Wayfinder as the finalist. Because of copyright restrictions the district could not record the committee’s virtual meeting, but staff scheduled a community review night for Thursday, June 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at KCA for drop-in review of the materials. Additional review-by-appointment slots are available through June 22; staff gave a contact number in the meeting as 885-5440 for appointments. Feedback from the community is due by June 22 and will be compiled for the board.

Staff told the board that the reading of the curriculum is scheduled for the July meeting and the first August meeting, with final approval expected at a subsequent August meeting; board members will also be given access to the curriculum to review it directly before readings.

Staff also reported an unrelated positive result: multilingual students exiting the district’s English-language services exceeded the state average this year — the district reported a 9% exit rate compared with a 6% state average.

Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and access to materials; staff said board members will have access to the curriculum prior to the readings.","District staff said a committee selected Wayfinder as the finalist for high school social-emotional learning curriculum; the public may review materials June 12 and feedback is due June 22 ahead of readings in July and early August.",{"_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},6641677,"Battle Ground board honors Superintendent Denny Waters at final meeting",135,344000,479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83&start=344&end=479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730936-2e6d29b68e3c5e133eabeeada1003c83/thumbnail_344000.jpg","/articles/6641677/Washington/Battle-Ground-board-honors-Superintendent-Denny-Waters-at-final-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6641677-a68bf412c6c6c555d7d1dfd139494ad9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497715&Signature=LRlFEp3uiW2xp~zvv5q2N~3nLdp~cVUqCh0p6FEQB2QKhss0YEIt-Y3BTwWLRkDCIqSeSfXDW5eAm18WEFEB1OLQpuItTm5KlC7MsoLABygzFScySOYigcoJKFexcaE13fiS75j6nNRXYrkzx7FkNAfcqZfhLr8NsU0g5ybQM4lMD9w4pmAfYK~Xlrpieq7354GdAabzhxcAzY3AU-9hyZQBLv9hMEAz-w7DXAnANPyDzMNGvCmz03rxv8-LpDyJHXcBBHQbf-hCz67fqZTcbuANvv2uFGUH8iENDBScIKJvfMKk-6lS3-ot7F3topUobA7g-~KIigThW8is8edNJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Battle Ground School Board on June 9 recognized Superintendent Denny Waters at his final regular board meeting, with trustees, student representatives and a guest offering thanks and well-wishes for his next chapter.

Board President Mary Smitley said Waters helped make the district “stellar” and praised his work on district coherence, telling him: “Your coherence work is amazing.” The board’s vice president, Jackie Maddox, described Waters’s leadership and friendship as “amazing.” Student representatives Julia Stifler and Itzel Contreras Montiel each spoke about Waters’s approachability; Stifler said he was “humble and down to earth” and that his attention to students had a personal impact on her.

Members of the board individually thanked Waters for mentorship and service. Trustee Ted Champine and Trustee Terry Tate offered brief remarks recalling memories and expressing gratitude. Troy (identified in the meeting as the city’s mayor and speaking as a personal friend) also addressed Waters “not in my official capacity, so I just came here as a personal friend,” and congratulated him.

During the recognition the board presented Waters with a plaque. Student representative Julia Stifler also received a commemorative plaque during the same recognition segment.

The board did not take formal personnel action regarding Waters during the recognition segment; the meeting later approved routine consent items (see \"Votes at a glance\")","The Battle Ground School Board on June 9 held a recognition for Superintendent Denny Waters as he prepares to leave the district; board members, student representatives and a city official praised his leadership and presented a plaque.","actionData","errors"]

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