Ellensburg School District Board Meeting - 9/24/25

The Ellensburg School District Board held a meeting on September 24, 2025, which included updates on student engagement initiatives, curriculum adoption processes, and financial reports. A student-led group, the EHS Fellows, presented their efforts to address student safety and engagement, supported by a grant through Educational Service District 105. The board discussed ongoing curriculum adoption for English Language Arts, including upcoming requests for proposals and teacher training. Financial updates highlighted expenditures such as $315,000 to Dell Marketing for Chromebooks, $265,000 to McKinstry for an energy audit, and $150,000 to Bar Grains for a CTE kitchen remodel funded by a grant. The board approved an updated student discipline policy reflecting state law changes. Public comments focused heavily on a recent social media controversy involving a staff member, with the board emphasizing adherence to legal processes and community standards. No new procurement contracts or capital projects were directly approved during this meeting, but several grant-funded projects and expenditures were noted in the financial report.