Government-to-Government Meeting 11/12/26

The November 12, 2026, government-to-government meeting between the Port Angeles School District and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe focused on Native student achievement, attendance, cultural inclusion, student support, and the district–tribal partnership. District staff presented school-level updates on academic progress, graduation, cultural and language programming, river-based learning, family engagement, and support for students experiencing grief, homelessness, or other challenges. Tribal leaders and district representatives praised the collaboration and discussed areas for continued work, including attendance, bullying, and student support. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or procurement-related votes were identified.

Funding discussed included more than $122,000 in Title VI Indian Education grant support and more than $113,000 in impact aid associated with students living on tribal lands; the transcript described how these funds support advocates and student services. Staff also reported receiving Port Angeles Foundation grants for a high-school visit to an Indigenous higher-education symposium and for attendance-related support, as well as two grants for Lincoln projects; amounts were not stated. The district said its Indian Policies and Procedures would be brought to the school board for review and approval in January, with tribal participation valued in that process.