QVSD Board Meeting 04/08/2024

The Quillayute Valley School District Board held a meeting on April 8, 2024, where they approved multiple school calendars for the 2024-2025 school year, including the Insight School of Washington K-8 and high school calendars. The board also approved revisions to several policies related to meeting conduct, executive sessions, agenda procedures, communication with guests, staff-student boundary reporting, and nutrition, health, and physical education. Notably, the board discussed the use of federal ESSER funds to purchase a new large screen TV for the high school to enhance communication and student recognition. Additionally, the meeting included presentations on teacher mentoring programs supported by grant funding and the implementation of a wellness program aimed at improving student behavior and reducing suspensions. The food services department highlighted compliance with the Community Eligibility Provision, which allows all students to receive free meals, reducing administrative burden and stigma. The board also addressed compliance with national school lunch and breakfast program requirements, including recess scheduling and nutrition standards. An executive session was held to review public employee performance. Overall, the meeting focused on policy updates, budget allocations for capital improvements, and programmatic initiatives to support students and staff.