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2025, 01-14 Formal A MeetingCity of Spokane Valley City Council Study Session Meeting Formal A Setting Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Pam Haley, Mayor John Hohman, City Manager Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager Rod Higgins, Councilmember Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator Laura Padden, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney Al Merkel, Councilmember Chelsie Walls, Finance Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Jill Smith, Communications Manager John Whitehead, HR Director Mike Basinger, Economic Development Director Dave Ellis, Police Chief Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator Adam Jackson, Engineer Manager Glenn Ritter, Senior Engineer Eric Robison, Housing & Homeless Coordinator Jenny Nickerson, Building Official Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist Marci Patterson, City Clerk INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: City Clerk Patterson called roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS: Dr. John Parker, Central Valley School District Superintendent Dr. Parker shared information on the CVSD report card for fall 2024. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Merkel: stated that he is continuing to work with Dr. Valasquez. Councilmember Wick: spoke with scout troops to earn citizenship badge, spoke about the comment period for the 5 year plan to end homelessness and that comments can be added, spoke about the approval for outreach proposal, attended a Spokane Good Roads Assoc meeting, AWC committees, a Fairchild base event, and the day on the hill in Olympia event. Councilmember Higgins: attended the Spokane Regional Transportation Committee meeting (SRTC) and they did a presentation on bridges and a decline in the ones in good condition, he attended the Spokane Regional Clean Air meeting and noted the three year review for alternatives to burning. Councilmember Padden: attended the Chamber meeting and they spoke about membership and she did a habitat for humanity tour. She also noted that the skyway cafe burned down and gave a shout out to the heritage museum as they have stepped up and will donate items to the cafe when they rebuild. Councilmember Yaeger: stated that she had nothing to report. Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 01-14-2025 Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council: 3-11-2025 Deputy Mayor Hattenburg: attended the STA board meeting and provided updated stats on routes and ridership and also provided details on the expansion of the routes. MAYOR'S REPORT The mayor attended the State Auditor's Exit conference and that the city had yet another clean audit. She also attended the SRTC meeting as well. PROCLAMATION: Youth Sports Recognition Mayor Haley read the proclamation and had three vital members of our community accept the proclamation. Otto Klein, Senior Vice President of Spokane Indians Baseball, Ben Walker, Executive Director of SYSA, and Phil Champlin, Executive Director of HUB Sports Center all spoke about the importance of youth sports in our community. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited public comments. Mr. Ben Lund, Spokane Valley, Bob West, Spokane Valley and Neal Skaufel, Spokane Valley provided comments. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of Claim Vouchers, January 14, 2025, Request for Council Action Form: $3,264,874.85. b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending December 31, 2024: $776,927.06. c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2024 d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2024 e. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2024 It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. ACTION ITEMS: 2. Ordinance 24-018: First Reading Amend SVMC 7.05 Camping on Private Property — Kelly Konkright After City Clerk Patterson read the Ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to advance Ordinance #24-018 Amending SVMC 7.05 Camping on Private Property to a second reading. Mr. Konkright, Mr. Robison and Ms. Nickerson all provided details on the ordinance and reviewed the various changes to the ordinance. Council discussed the potential changes and questioned what could be done to provide clean up to a property and charge the property owner. Mr. Konkright noted that it would be part of the nuisance code. Mr. Konkright also noted that this would assist code enforcement as well as the city spends a lot of time tracking down property owners when there are code violations, especially to those properties are vacant. Councilmember Padden suggested adding an evaluation period and coming back to council with updated stats on how the ordinance is working. It was moved by Councilmember Padden and seconded to amend the ordinance to have a yearly review at which time we will have the opportunity to take further action or not. Mayor Haley invited public comment on the amendment of the motion. Ben Lund, Spokane Valley provided comment. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed. None. Motion carried. Councilmember Yaeger suggested looking at the various timelines in the modifications to the ordinance. City Manager Hohman provided further clarification regarding the type of situations that we are looking at in the ordinance changes. It was moved by Councilmember Merkel and seconded to amend the ordinance to increase 48 hours to 30 days within 60 days. Mayor Haley invited public comment on the amendment of the motion. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Councibnembers Merkel, Wick and Yaeger. Opposed: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councibnembers Higgins and Padden. Motion failed. Mayor Haley invited public comment on the original motion. Ben Lund, Spokane Valley, John Harding, Spokane Valley, Debbie Schrock, Spokane Valley provided comment. Councilmember Yaeger noted that she was still having issues with the working of the ordinance. Councilmember Padden suggested that changes can still be made and we can bring it back for the next reading. Vote by acclamation: infavor.- Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councibnembers, Padden, Higgins and Wick. Opposed: Councibnembers Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 01-14-2025 Page 2 of 4 Approved by Council: 3-11-2025 Merkel and Yaeger. Motion carried. Mayor Haley called for a recess at 8: OOpm for 10 minutes and that the meeting would resume at 8:1Opin. 3. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity: Raise Grant — Adam Jackson It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee, to apply for the RAISE Fiscal Year 2025 grant for the Sullivan & Trent Interchange Project in the amount of $25, 000, 000. Mr. Jackson provided background on the grant opportunity and provided details on the project that the grant funding would be used for. Council discussed the need to continue to support our grant opportunities and the need to submit for grants when possible as some of the large projects take many years to come together. Mayor Haley invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in fmmor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councibnembers Wick, Higgins, Padden and Yaeger. Opposed: Councilmember Merkel. Motion carried. 4. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity: Clean Building Performance — Gloria Mantz It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize the City Manager to apply for the Energy Audit Grant as proposed by staff. Ms. Mantz provided details regarding the grant opportunity and noted that this funding would assist with the replacement of the chillers at CenterPlace. Mayor Haley invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed.• none. Motion carried. NON -ACTION ITEMS: 5. Admin Report: Permanent Homeless & Housing Task Force Resolution — Gloria Mantz Ms. Mantz provided details on what the new permanent task force would look like and that they added additional members. The interim task force suggested flexibility of the four additional members in order to keep the spots filled. Staff suggested providing priority to those that live and work in the Spokane Valley when applying to be on the task force. Ms. Mantz also noted that the term for the task force members would be for three years and that most of the current members on the interim committee would continue on to the permanent task force. Council discussed the new member positions and Councilmember Wick suggested adding one that would represent the housing developers. Council provided consensus to return at a later meeting with a motion consideration and the additional change to add a representative for a housing developer. 6. Admin Report: ILA for King C�ty Director's Assoc. - The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) and Sourcewell Purchasing_ Cooperatives - Gloria Mantz, Glenn Ritter Ms. Mantz and Mr. Ritter provided background details on the procurement cooperative opportunities. There are three Interlocal agreements for procurement processes and staff would like to have the city enter into Interlocal agreements with each of them in order to save time and money in order to comply with legal procurement requirements. Mr. Ritter stated that there is no cost to the city, just the need to execute the ILA's. Council provided consensus to return at a later meeting with a motion consideration. INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed): 7. Expenditures Related to Councilmember Merkel 8. Homelessness Program Fact Sheet GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: General public comment rules apply. After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited public comment. Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley provided comment. ADVANCE AGENDA Councilmember Yaeger spoke about the roundabout at Bowdish and 16th and asked for an update. City Manager Hohman addressed the 16th and Bowdish roundabout and spoke about the previous fatalities and that the city wanted to have the intersection open as possible. He also spoke about driver behavior and we do currently see speeding and have a couple corrections that they are making to the roundabout and that Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 0 1- 14-2025 Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council: 3-11-2025 he will be reporting back when he has more information. There was not a need for consensus as City Manager Hohman noted that he and staff would report back at a later date. Councilmember Yaeger spoke about the concept of a paddy wagon of sorts. The idea of a larger vehicle that could transport multiple offenders and be a the jail holding the offenders until they could be checked into the jail. This would take fewer officers off the street at a time and allow for multiple offenders to be checked into the jail at one time. There was consensus to move that item forward. Councilmember Padden requested that we roll back the ban on natural gas and the city move forward with the changes on the ability to include natural gas. City Manager Hohman had a discussion with staff last week and we will be bringing it forward as soon as its ready and there would not be a need for consensus as it is coming forward soon. Councilmember Wick asked to have information on using TPA funds to offset the costs of renting the fairgrounds or other venues that charge a high cost to rent as we have shows that will not come to the Valley due to the rental costs of the fairgrounds. He would like us to be more competitive with surrounding areas. There was consensus to move that item forward. Councilmember Merkel requested adding to advocate for the Buy America to our legislative basis and look at our own procurement regulations for the city. There was consensus to move that forward. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Hohman provided more information on the roundabout at 16" and Bowdish and noted that the review is something that is always done and was not done in response to any councilmember suggestions and the engineers are and have been reviewing the roundabout and will continue to report back with additional details as they become available. Mr. Hohman also wanted to provide correct and accurate information and clarified information from Councilmember Merkel last week. Mr. Hohman stated that there was not a car jacking, but that it was a vehicle theft and was not within the city limits and while there was a shooting last week, it was not a random act and is still under investigation. There was also a comment made that speculates on causes of traffic accidents and can make issues for the city that can lead to lawsuits. In order to help reduce the risk to the city, it is best not to make those comments. Mr. Hohman closed noting that we had our accountability audit for the city and this year they focused on lodging taxes. We had an extremely clean audit, and it shows what great employees we have. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m. ATTE T: . 1 Marci Wtterson, ity Clerk Pam Haley, Mayor Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 01-14-2025 Approved by Council: 3-11-2025 Page 4 of 4 CENTRALVALLEY S C H O O L D I S T R I C T Report Card Fall 2024 Reporting Progress on the 2023-2028 Strategic Roadmap & the State of the District to Our Community FAST FORWARD CVSD 2023-2028 STRATEGIC ROADMAP Creating infinite possibilities for all students! A Message to OUR COMMUNITY As your proud Central Valley Superintendent, I am eager to share the 2024 CVSD Report Card with you, including a progress update on the goals outlined in our 2023-2028 Strategic Roadmap plan as well as the current state of the district. Our unwavering commitment is to create infinite possibilities for all students in our district where everyone can Belong... Learn... and Achieve. Each student has tremendous potential —our job is to create multiple pathways for them to succeed. We continue to meet students where they are and challenge them to go further by offering innovative programs throughout our schools. One way we focus on students' success is by building a culture of community in each of the three areas of our district: the Western, Central, and Eastern Learning Communities. Smaller communities allow us to focus on our students' pathways all the way from pre-school to beyond high school. The numbers in this report are certainly not just numbers — they are our students, staff and community— an important part of what makes us who we are in Central Valley. We are a committed, caring and compassionate staff who take pride in making our mission a reality every day. This is not a task that we take lightly and it shows in our progress. Thank you for your continued support and interest in our district and community. Dr. John Parker CVSD Superintendent Reading this Report Card • Each of the 2023-2028 Strategic Roadmap goals includes specific results to measure our work toward goal attainment as shown in the progress update table. • This Report Card includes district -wide information and measurable statistics. • Not all improvement efforts can possibly be included. Each school implemented additional programs and measures to help meet individual school and student needs through School Improvement Plans. • Data that may not be available or applicable is indicated as N/A. Not all necessary means have been developed to measure results. • Numbers in this report are subject to change as additional data becomes available. Go to CVSD.org for the most up-to-date version. CVSD Board of Directors (from I to r): Cindy McMullen, Pam Orebough, Teresa Lando, Anniece Barker and Stephanie Jerdon BOARD OF DIRECTORS CVSD is governed by a five -member Board of Directors, elected by patrons in specific geographic areas of the district. The superintendent reports to the school board and leads the day-to-day operations of the district. Along with the superintendent, district administration is lead by a team of directors, working closely with principals who oversee school building administration. The school board meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month and district patrons are welcome to attend. Read more about your school board members at cvsd.org/school board, KEY to RESULTS: CVSD Better than last year CVSD No change CVSD Less than last year OCompared to WA state average Better than state average OCompared to WA state average Less than state average Note: The most up-to-date version of this report is found at www.cvsd.org/ReportCard. Should any updates or corrections be needed, it will be updated there. Our Mission Prepare students for career and life through a high -quality, comprehensive education in partnership with families and community in a safe and inclusive environment. Our Vision Develop well-rounded, confident and academically - prepared individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community. Our Commitments • Ensuring student academic success through high - quality, evidence -based, relevant and comprehensive curriculum, vetted through our teaching professionals and the families we serve and supported by professional development to optimize curricular implementation and usage. • Supporting our students' mental health where every student has a sense of belonging, value and purpose in their educational experience and life. • Maintaining transparency and high levels of communication with our families and community in matters impacting our students' education, health and well-being. • Creating safe schools and learning environments where all students can thrive and be free from violence, bullying and harassment. SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING Who We Are We are Visionary We listen to our learners and help them forge their dreams into reality. We will work to ensure our academic and extracurricular programs are filled with opportunity fueled by individual choice. We are Adaptive We commit to consistently listening to our students, staff, families and community and staying organizationally nimble to make transparent decisions that reflect emerging needs. We are Inclusive We are a community that intentionally, continuously and systematically affirms the value of each student, family and staff member. We approach learners with curiosity, dignity and grace, knowing each is worthy and that there is a beautiful world of creativity, ingenuity and aspiration contained in each one. We are Dynamic As a school district, we seek new and innovative ways to provide a comprehensive, safe, relevant education to the whole child. We appreciate and realize that being dynamic can open the door to groundbreaking discovery. We are always advancing toward better ways of serving our students with truth and knowledge. CVSD's 2024/2025 general fund budgeted revenue is $259.3 million. More than 84% of the district's funding comes from the State of Washington and Federal programs. The remaining revenues, 16%, flow from local taxpayers via the Educational Programs and Operations levy and LEA Local Effort Assistance. The district also maintains separate funds for capital projects, transportation vehicles, debt service and Associated Student Body (ASB) activities. Other Funds 1.5% State Fur Fu 21 2024-2025 General Fund Revenue Sources Local Levy 15.0% State Basic Education & Special Ed Funds 56.0% LEA (State Match) 0.6% 2024-2025 General Fund Expenditures Staff Salaries & Benefits 85.6% p 0000 TOGETHER I•YOU•WE BELONG Utilities, Insurance, Technology, Curriculum Materials 14.4% OUR STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2028 STRATEGIC ROADMAP CVSD recognizes the goal of high -quality education for all students and further recognizes that student achievement requires vision, structure, accountability and advocacy. This commitment led the district to the process of strategic FAST FORWARD CVSD planning in order to provide fundamental governance, transparency and 2023-2028 STRATEGIC ROADMAP management structure, guiding and supporting the work being done for our schools and students. Planning enables the district to respond to new developments and continually improve its approach to education within the discipline of the planning process. Our Strategic Roadmap will have a strong impact on students, staff and our entire Central Valley community, serving as a guide to direct the district for the next five years academically and culturally by creating multiple pathways to success. Simply put, the Strategic Roadmap outlines the what, how and why of the work we do every day in CVSD. The following are the Strategic Directions that CVSD will focus on over the next five years. DIRECTION J. • Pursuing a Culture of Belonging & Equitable Opportunities for All Purpose: All students deserve to have the tools necessary to be successful DIRECTION 2 • Reimagining Systems & Structures Purpose: Ensuring systems and structures best prepare students for post- secondary pursuits and life. DIRECTION 3 • Prioritizing District -Wide Supports for the Whole Child Purpose: Enhancing student support services to improve academic, social - emotional and post -secondary outcomes. DIRECTION 4 • Launching Infinite Possibilities Purpose: Helping each child find their future. Find more information and the entire Strategic Roadmap at: www.CVSD.org/StrategicRoadmap DIRECTION 1 • Pursuing a Culture of Belonging & Equitable Opportunities for All Lead by: Update on Progress Toward Initiative: Expected %Complete/ Tlmelineor Toward Completion Progress: Date: ENHANCED SCHOOL CULTURE & CONNECTIONS Develop and implement strategies Learning & Teaching Executive academic officers are working with schools on embedding "Sense of Belonging" Into 60-75% Fall 2025 & for teachers to promote community Learning Improvement Day agendas. Ongoing and a "Sense of Belonging" Explore, offer and promote Learning & Teaching District and school administrators are in discussion on future surveys. Also working with secondary 30% February 2025 additional learning experiences and administrators about potential future high school credits for eighth graders. Progress is dependent activities based on student interest on overall district budgeting, since this may be staffing dependent. Elevate student voice through a Superintendent & The district began the Student Advisory Council to start this process and allow greater voice from 90% October 2024 Student Advisory Committee and Learning & Teaching each of our schools to come together and share their perspective on relevant school issues. During & Ongoing School Board meetings revamped high school student reports to the School Board, our five high school representatives' reports will reflect relevant issues the student body is experiencing at each of their schools. This will continue into 2024-2025 and beyond. Student representatives were also involved on the Balanced Calendar Committee. RECRUITMENT & RETENTION OF HGH-QUALITY STAFF Develop and implement recruitment Human Resources Preliminary planning is underway to schedule meetings with representative groups of employees. 15% January 2025 and hiring processes that promote a Discussions with under -represented staff will help to better understand ways to recruit diverse and & Ongoing diverse representation of staff that highly qualified staff. reflects our student body Develop and implement robust on- Human Resources Continued assessment of processes to ensure a seamless onboarding at the time of hire. 75% Ongoing boarding protocols for new hires to create a culture of collaboration and community Develop and Implement a Learning & Teaching The district is in an assessment phase to evaluate all areas. When considering all employee groups, 5% Phase 1 in professional development plan to & Human Resources it needs to be scaffolded and built out year -by year. Therefore, this will be a multi -phase process. June 2025, support and grow new staff in their Phase 2 in specific positions and encourage June 2026, continued growth for all staff Phase 3 in members June 2027 EQUITABLE RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION Conduct resource needs Business Services Continuous review of resources, needs and how best to distribute resources in alignment with 40% Ongoing assessments across all district strategic initiatives. schools and programs (staffing, facilities, materials, etc.) Allocate resources equitably, based Business Services Continuous review of resources, needs and how best to distribute resources in alignment with 40% Ongoing on need, across schools and strategic initiatives. programs EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS Review and update district -wide fee Business Services Business Services Is currently working with Learning and Teaching on the 3520 Board Procedure for 50% December schedule fee schedule development, including analyzing fee schedule data from other districts; working 2024 collaboratively with departments to formalize a draft fee schedu le; presenting to School Board for Implement the School ERP Pro Business Services The district implemented the ERP Pro system in 2023-2024. There is continuous development of 100% Fall 2024 & (Infinite Visions) Human Resources, business practices for improved efficiency as well as training for staff to effectively utilize the Ongoing Payroll & Financial Management software functionality. System Implement inventory control and Business Services The asset management and inventory control systems is slated for 2025 development and 10% June 2025 asset management system implementation. Sharing an asset management roadmap with other departments in fall 2024, which includes a multi -phase process, inclusive of review of asset management software, early adopter implementation, and full district roll out. Train staff on district procedures Business Services, Held and continue to hold late start Thursday morning staff trainings and office hours for Ongoing Ongoing Human Resources & questions, as needed. Departments EFFECTIVE FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE Support learning and supportive Capital Facilities The School Board held a work session reviewing the recommendations from the Capital Facilities 98% January 2025 educational environments through Committee and is considering approval of a 25-year long-range facility plan this fall. After board & Ongoing long-range facility planning approval, a draft report will be submitted to the Washington 0 ffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). After OSPI approves the draft report, the final report comes back to the School Board for final approval and the passage of a resolution adopting the long-range plan. Support education through Capital Facilities Although projects listed in the Capital Facilities levy approved by voters in February 2024 were not 10% Summer 2028 enhanced spaces and improved slated to begin until 2025, the facilities department got a head start on sidewalks and concrete safety systems repairs as well as replacing stadium lights at CVHS and UHS in summer 2024. The construction team was approved by the Washington Project Review Committee for the safety vestibule projects to be bid under the "progressive design build" alternative work process. The team is in the process of scheduling all work of the levy so it falls in line with funding receipt. The CVSD School Board is also considering a plan to accelerate some of the projects in the levy, which would be four-year timeline for rather than six -year. Visit www.cvsd.org/FutureProjects for more info. DIRECTION 1 • Continued... Lead by: Update on Progress Toward Initiative: Expected %Complete/ Timeline or Toward Completion Progress: Date: Update and utilize technology, Technology An overall plan is in place and a detailed year -by -year plan is being developed. Preliminary info 15% Summer 2030 Including artificial Intelligence, from high school principals on the state of Chromebooks was conducted and a refined distribution infrastructure and devices, to plan for Chromebooks K-12 will be implemented over the coming school year. Work this summer facilitate and support future -focused included: repair of 300 Chromebooks, replacement of 17 security cameras, RAM upgrades in learning strategies computer labs at RHS, replacement of 65 desktop computers, new power supplies for core switching, replacement of 9 new admin laptops, purchase of additional Microsoft licensing, and 7 network monitoring sensors. Summer 2025 will be the first refresh cycle, including district wireless access points and a new VOIP phone replacement. ru DIRECTION 2 • Reimagining Systems & Structures Lead by: Update on Progress Toward Initiative: Expected %Complete/ Timeline or Toward Completion Progress: Date: HIGH QUALITY LEARNING & TEACHING Create data -driven building School Learning & Teaching Revamped the district's SIP structure to align with the state OSPI Consolidated Improvement Plan. 100% Summer 2024 Improvement Plans (SIP) in alignment A common template is accessible on the district website for building leaders with ongoing training & Annual with state standards and feedback. The final step was our District Improvement Plan that was created in July 2024. Approval of sips Establish a two -to three-year Learning & Teaching A detailed professional development plan was completed in Spring 2023 and will be revised as 100% Spring 2023 & professional development plan In needed. Ongoing conjunction with the curriculum adoption schedule Increase career pathways for middle Learning & Teaching The district is implementing new middle school science curriculum in the 2024-2025 school year. Ongoing Ongoing and high school students through All 7th and 8th grade science teachers are CTE certified. CTE STEM electives will be increased at the Career and Technical Education (CTE), middle school for 2024-2025 with five courses aligned to high school pathways. The district added recognizing diverse experiences and three local CTE graduation pathways in 2023-2024, Based on local business and industry support, cultures in the workforce we are focusing on Spokane Valley Tech programs in the 2024 -2025 school year. Explore and pilot options for "On -time Learning & Teaching A committee of CVSD principals and Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) administrators 100% Fall 2024 Graduation" programs at 3 convened in Fall 2023 and completed a review of current programs. The committee made comprehensive high schools. recommendations for improved options to begin in the 2024-2025 school year, including the implementation of lap -funded, high school on -time graduation Tier 2 & 3 intervention programs. This program option was piloted in 2023-2024 at UHS and RHS and will continue this year. CVHS will begin offering support in September 2024. In fall of 2024, the district added an On -time Graduation Administrator to oversee this process and assist with increasing graduation rates. EFFECTIVE USE OF TIME Explore and potentially implement a Superintendent The Balanced Calendar Committee met multiple times last year. A district -wide survey was 90% Fall 2024 more balanced school year calendar conducted as well as a review of best practices and research. In September 2024, the committee finalized a recommendation to the School Board for a decision in October about the school calendar for the 202S-2026 school year. A sub -committee will be looking at elementary and middle school conferences to finalize the calendar by winter break 2024. See www.cvsd.org/BalancedCalendar for more info. Explore and revise bell schedules to Superintendent This initiative will begin after completion of the Balanced Calendar work. This work intentionally 0% December maximize learning separates the two initiatives. 2026 Initiate an audit on the district Superintendent The district completed an audit of both staff and student attendance trends and shared this data 100% June 2024 attendance trends and adjust policy with the Balanced Calendar Committee and the cabinet leadership team in the form of a pivot accordingly table. After considerable review and work by the School Board and leadership teams, the Board approved revisions to policy 3122 on School Attendance in Spring 2024. ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS Consolidate K-12 communication Communications & Researching communication platforms already in use by staff and other available platforms in S% 2027 platforms with an inclusive focus on Technology order to be able to consolidate communications for ease of parent use. Surveying and additional the needs of the recipient research will begin In 2024-2025 before looking at piloting consolidated platforms. INTENTIONAL ASSESSMENT PRACTICES Examine and analyze grading practices Learning & Teaching Formed a district Grading Practices committee to begin this work. Drafted a purpose statement, 15% 2027 in conjunction with reporting researched best practices in effective grading practices, brainstormed proposed principles and processes guidelines, and collaborated with Cheney School District. The School Board was updated on progress in Spring 2024 at their work session. This work will continue, and the committee will expand as a plan is further developed. d�b DIRECTION 3 • Prioritizing District -Wide Supports Lead by: Update on Progress Toward Initiative: Expected %Complete/ Timeline or Toward Completion Progress: Date: INCREASED DISTRICT LEVEL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS (Pre K-12) Audit student support services and Learning & Teaching Working with Business Services and Human Resources on staffing. Learning and Teaching is 20% 2026 resource allocation reviewing curriculum. Building teams are working toward inclusive practices. Continued work with professional development and collaboration is ongoing. Identify areas of inequitable student Learning & Teaching Currently conducting a review of student placement and services provided in each building. 10% 2027 services Develop and expand Tier 1 Multi -tiered Learning & Teaching Work is being done to identify the district's current reality. CVSD Regional Learning Directors are 5% 2027 Systems of Support (MTSS) working with Katie Novak and Shelley Moore, experts in inclusionary practice. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after teacher, researcher and consultant. Her research is constructed based on theory and effective practices of inclusion, special education, curriculum, and teacher professional development. Katie Novak is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, adjunct professor and former Assistant Superintendent. She designs and presents professional learning opportunities focused on Implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi -Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and universally designed leadership. Enhance Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS wrap- Learning & Teaching Student Support Teams to help students with difficulty in a general education classroom, 504s, and 15% 2027 around supports focused on students' a review of student placement and services will provide focus for a crisis response program. social and emotional health, mental health, academic and basic needs Ensure district diversity efforts build an Learning & Teaching The School Improvement Plans and the District Improvement Plan include a data review to look at 50% 2027 understanding of and include diverse opportunity gaps school by school and across the district. Then data is utilized to create an perspectives intentional plan to shrink the opportunity gap. The Learning and Teaching department is doing ongoing work to support building leadership teams in looking at school and district level data to make intentional intervention and extension plans for students. Educate staff on disproportionality Learning & Teaching Learning and Teaching has begun this discussion with the directors and will expand from there. 10% 2027 & data and implicit bias Ongoing EXPAND STUDENT SUPPORTS Create a scope and sequence to Learning & Teaching Learning and Teaching is beginning discussions on this scope and sequence. 0% 2026 promote and support the whole child using multi -tiered and multi -domain systems of support 0 DIRECTION 4 • Launching Infinite Possibilities Lead by. Update on Progress Toward Initiative: Expected %Complete/ Timeline or Toward Completion Progress: Date: EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Conduct educational opportunities Learning & Teaching Learning & Teaching is in the process of this work. 10% Spring 2025 audit and needs assessment Review and restructure core and Learning & Teaching Established current CTE pathways available to students and developed a long-term plan to increase 10% Ongoing elective class offerings at the middle options. Data to inform this step will come from the needs assessment listed above. and high school level Enhance and implement K-12 Career Learning & Teaching Developed a long-term CTE plan in alignment with the Strategic Roadmap. Increased internship Ongoing Ongoing and Technical Education (CTE) Model opportunities. Reinforced pathways through regional learning communities and transitioned middle school science to CTE. Expand gifted and enrichment Learning & Teaching Expanded high school CTE opportunities to earn college credit and industry related credentials as Ongoing Ongoing opportunities well as participate in career and technical student organizations. A committee of CVSD principals will begin meeting in Fall 2024. This committee will examine the current procedures and programs for our CVSD Highly Capable services and determine next steps for improvements. Enhance life skills learning experiences Learning & Teaching Current work has focused on financial literacy. Financial literacy is being embedded in civics 50% 2027 standards beginning with middle school and then including high school and elementary. The state embedded Digital Citizenship into the revised English Language Arts standards that will be approved in January 2025.Once new standards are approved, work will be done with instructors to ensure teacher understanding in the 2025-2026 school year. New supplemental resources will be considered if needed. EXPANDED ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES (ALE) Develop a comprehensive district Learning & Teaching A committee of CVSD principals and ALE administrators convened in Fall 2023 and drafted the 50% 2026 philosophy on ALE beginnings of a district ALE Philosophy. This work is to be continued in the 2024-2025 school year. Create and implement a Learning & Teaching A committee of CVSD principals and ALE administrators convened in Fall 2023 and completed a 50% 2026 comprehensive district ALE plan review of current district ALE options. The committee made recommendations for improved options to begin 2024-2025 school year, including the opening of a full-time Central Valley Virtual Learning (CVVL) HS and a district -provided Open Doors youth reengagement program; a reorganization of the K-Sth grade virtual and parent partnership programs; and high school on - time graduation Tier 2 & 3 intervention program. More committee work is scheduled for 2024- 2025 to further develop the CVSD ALE Philosophy and a Guidance Handbook. To help determine if high -quality learning and teaching is being provided, together with well-rounded educational opportunities for students, the district identified a variety of indicators of success. These include on -time and extended graduation rates, attendance rates, the degree of student involvement, healthy behaviors and students'after graduation plans. In addition, multiple assessment -based results, such as college entrance and end -of -course exams are evaluated.These factors are compared to previous year's results as well as state levels when available. ELA & MATH - SMARTER BALANCED STATE ASSESSMENTS The State exams measure students against standards. CVSD students continue to perform better than the state average. Smarter Balanced Assessment Scores Results Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD STATE Compared to: Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 Prior Year Averages Grade 3 - English Language Arts 52.5% 1 56.7% 58.6% ; I 47.7% �� O Grade 4 - English Language Arts 49.0% 52.2% 51.7% 48.5% i �� I O Grade 5 - English Language Arts 52.0% j 54.8% 57.8% 52.3% Grade 6 - English Language Arts 46.1% 49.3% 48.4% 1, 46.4% ® j , Grade 7 - English Language Arts 51.6% 11 49.7% 52.5% j 49.5% Grade 8 - English Language Arts 54.6% 53.6% 52.0% I 47.1% ® O ! Grade 10 - English Language Arts 71.1% 65.6% 71.0% 60.1% ® O % Meeting Standard _ Grade 3 -Math 53.3% 62.0% 65.1% 51.1% I O , Grade 4 - Math 46.5% 1 50.0% 55.3% 47.8% Grade 5 - Math 36.6% 45.2% , 46.1% 41.8% Grade 6 - Math 35.8% 37.2% 39.8% 37.3% Grade 7 - Math 40.4% 39.3% 43.1% ;' 37.8% Grade 8 - Math 37.1% i 40.2% 1 37.4% 33.5% Grade 10 - Math 34.8 . 33.1% 1 35.4% 29.9% 0 0 SCIENCE The Washington State K-12 science learning standards are the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).These standards describe what students should know and be able to do within grade bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.The science standards emphasize an integration of engineering and technology within the content of science and are considered comprehensive science standards.The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) was developed at the state level to assess the standards in grade bands. Students take this assessment in fifth grade, eighth grade and eleventh grade. Students Meeting Results Grade -Level Standards unit of cvsD CVSD CVSD state CVSD ComparedwtA State Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 PrlorYear Avers e Grade 5 Science 53.9% 58.6% 62.3% 55.3% I � I Grade 8 Science os M lard 43.3% ! 45.8% 41.8% i 40.2% I I t ® O Grade 11 Science 43.6% � 50.1% 44.1% 35.7% O I O CAREER &TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) develop in students, essential skills for success such as learning, thinking, communication, technology and interpersonal skills.This helps students gain a positive image through competitive skills events, leadership development and service learning projects.These students serve their communities and gain a competitive edge in the workforce. ation CVSD 2022/23 CVSD 2023/24 Student CTSO Participation # of Participants # of Participants American Sign Language (ASL) 5 19 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) 150 176 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 35 62 First Tech Challenge (FTC) 22 30 Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) 90 106 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) 23 25 SkillsUSA 45 52 Number of Events in which Students Participated 34 50 INDUSTRY -RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS Industry -recognized certifications or assessments are designations earned through secondary and technical education programs to assure qualification to perform a job or task. Certifications are aligned with current industry standards helping students to increase their qualifications toward successful employment. IndustryCertification Participation CVSD 2022/23 CVSD 2023/24 p # of Participants # of Participants Student Participation —1 -235 594 WASHINGTON STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY The Washington State Seal of Biliteracy intends to recognize public high school graduates who have attained an intermediate -mid proficiency in English and one or more world languages, including American Sign Language and Tribal languages. Industry Certification Participation CVSD CVSD CVSD 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 Students Earning the Seal of Bllteracy 28 26 38 9 SCHOOL TO COLLEGE CONNECTIONS School to College Connections are important for students to prepare for life beyond high school. Although not reported here, students entering careers certificate programs and military academies or service are also important indicators of student success.This fall 2024, CVSD started an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree program at University High School. CVSD partnered with local higher education to offer this program. Central Valley and Ridgeline will follow suit next year.This opportunity provides students flexibility to remain on their high school campus and participate in the daily activities of their community, while pursuing a college -level degree. Dual Credit Opportunities CVSD 2021/22 CVSD 2022/23 CVSD 2023/24 for Students Number of Credits Number of Credits Number of Credits Students Earned Students Earned Students Earned College in the High School 112 j 78 26* 21* 146 187 Running Start in the Colleges 823 i 9,793 I 822 1 10,354 I 875 10,637 Tech Prep (CTE Dual Credit) 27% (of all 9-12 students) 31% (of all 9-12 students) *Only one school participated in 2022/2023. ONLINE & BLENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Central Valley Virtual Learning High School (CWL HS) provides instructor -led online courses —an interactive learning experience, notjust an online textbook.CWL offers students an engaging learning environment where they can take advantage of instruction support from CVSD teachers,tutors and student -led study groups.This program continues to expand and in the Fall of 2024,the CWL HS full online school opened. Central Valley Virtual Learning Results Enrollment & Courses Taken Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVVS Prior Year # of Students Enrolled Fall___- Spring 259 I 308 11 386 334 1 314 1 454 # of Courses Taken Fall _ 157 1 671 453 Spring 671 453 703 703 CVSD OPEN DOORS PROGRAM Open Doors helps make diplomas a reality for young adults who may have previously disengaged from academics. Community partnerships provide students aged 16-21 with options for completing their high school education, including a CVSD Diploma, a High School Equivalency Certificate (by passing the GED exam) or a concurrent diploma/college credit or AA degree through the Gateway to College program. In the Fall of 2024, CVSD opened a district -provided diploma program at 13208 E Sprague Ave in Spokane Valley.The program opened in conjunction with the Central Valley Virtual Learning High School (CWLHS) full online school. Both CWLHS and Open Doors operates in this building with 4 full time teachers, a school counselor, administrative and office staff. Students Pursuing Diploma or GED Results through Open Doors Program unit of Measure CVSD May 2022 CVSD May 2023 CVSD May 2024 Compared to CVSD Prior Year Partner Program -Graduation Alliance 115 105 I 164 I I Partner Program -Gateway to College 2 � 7 9 ' O # of Participants I I Partner Program -Next Generation Zone (GED) I I 11 8 11(09 I I 1 Total Students Earning Diploma/GED Diploma- GED - 68-- 5 I -_60- 5 I - 42-- I 14 Creating infinite possibilities For all students! 10 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AP classes taken and students passing AP exams are another indicator of student achievement. Number of AP Classes and Results °o of Students Passing AP Tests Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Compared to g Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVVS Prior Year Students Enrolled in AP Courses Student Count 569 j 714 1 836 11 of Tests Passing (# of tests taken) % Passing 72.9% I 66.0% 71.8% (#taken) (1011) i (1184) (1430) I # of AP Scholars Student Count 160 ; 131 145 COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS CVSD students continue to perform better than the state average in all areas. The SAT is more widely used by colleges as an entrance exam than the ACT. Results Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD State Compared to: ACT Scores Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 PrCVSDiorYear Avera Werage e Composite (English, math, reading & science) Average Test Scores 27.2 I 25.1 i 26.5 I 24.6 �� O Math 25.9 24.6 26.7 23.6 Science 26.7 1 24.3 25.9 24.3 STEM (math & science) 26.5 24.6 26.5 09 I English 26.5 1 24.4 25.7 24.3 0O Reading 28.8 ` 26.6 27.3 26.1 ® Writing 7.3 8.0 7.9 ELA (English, reading & writing) 24.4 I 25.0 j 27.2 ® j Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD State SAT Scores Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2023/24 582 570 i 561 542 Math Average i i I 578 J 587 581 E 554 00 Evidence -Based Reading & Writing Test Scores _ Total Score 1,160 i 1,157 1,141 1,096 ® I00 POST -SECONDARY EDUCATION Post -Secondary Education is another indicator of student success.These numbers do not reflect students that enter college after the September enrollment date. Data includes students enrolled in both public & private, 2 & 4 year colleges and technical schools, but DOES NOT reflect those students attending military academies,trade schools, or apprenticeships. Students Pursuing Results Post -Secondary Education Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVVSPrIorYear Students Enrolled in 4-Year College %Attending 38% 1 34% 1 1 Next Fall { I Students Enrolled in 2-Year or CTE Program %Attending 17% 14% Next Fall Total Students Enrolled in Post -Secondary ° ° 1 ° I Education Next Fall / Attending 55/1 48� Source: Education Research & Data Center https://erdc.wa.gov/data-dashboards/high-school-graduate-outcomes 11 KINDERGARTEN READINESS The Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) is a transition process that helps to ensure a successful start to the K- 12 experience and connect the key adults in a child's life. WaKIDS looks to determine what percentage of students entered kindergarten ready in all six areas of development and learning through a subjective teacher assessment. These data help inform state and district -level decisions about education. Kindergarten Compared lts Readiness Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD STATE cvsD psed to: WA State Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2022/23 1rlorYea r Average Students that are Kindergarten Ready % of Students 65.9% 63.8% 61.8% ATTENDANCE Attendance can be an indicator of student engagement.This percentage is students attending 90% or more of school days. CVSD is implementing strategies to improve attendance as part of the district and school improvement plans. Current Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD STATE Results Compared to: Attendance Trend Measure 2021/22 2022123 2023/24 2022/23 Prlor Year Av ratgee K- 12 Attendance Rate % Present 69.1% ! 69.3% 1 - 69.7% I '(As)) overall possible days , ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS Involvement in extra or co -curricular activities (such as band, choir, debate, DECA, drama, ensembles, orchestra, robotics, etc.) is an important indicator of student engagement. Student Involvement in Results Extra/Co-Curricular Activities unit of CVSD cvsD CVSD Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSDPrior Year Elementary: Amazing Shake Total participants N/A 1,040 1,146 I Elementary: Cross Country 1,295 ! 1,307 I 1,394 I O ' � I N/A N/A ! 1,164 I Elementary: Doris Morrison Learning Center Elementary: SMART Activities I 4,721 4,337 5,617 I ®— Middle School Boys Athletics 1,056 1,380 1,447 t I _ Middle School Girls Athletics 949 1,203 1,237 C� Middle School Co -Curricular Activities 972 j 3,983 4,633 O High School Boys Athletics I 498 1,077 j 1,201 I I High School Girls Athletics 407 1,051 1,137 High School Co -Curricular Activities I 565 1,033 ( 1,157 High School Unified Sports (Basketball/Bowling/Pickleball/Soccer) N/A 37+ 220 *We did not have complete data in 2022/23, but will track this data moving forward 12 HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEY This state-wide survey is now taken in odd -numbered years in grades 6, 8,10 and 12. Results are the average of responding students. Student Responses to Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD State Compared to: Healthy Youth Survey Measure 2018 2021 2023 2023 Pr VYeaf AState verge of Students Who Report 75.4% 1 N/A 84.0% 1 80.0% �� O Enjoyment of School of Students Who Report 16.3% N/A 29.2% 24.6% SkippingSchool Survey Response of Students Who Report They 81.3% N/A 87.3% 55.7% Feel Safe at School % of Students Who Report They Have o i o 92.5 / i N/A 73.8% 92.2% `� G Opportunities for Involvement SENSE OF BELONGING SURVEY By measuring student perceptions, the high school Panorama survey gathers feedback from students to gauge their sense of belonging in school each fall, winter and spring, of which fall results are shown here. In fall of 2024, the district started anew "Sense of Belonging" survey for grades 2-8 to measure the degree to which students feel integrated into the school culture.The results of these surveys will help schools examine the impact of their effort in creating a culture of belonging for all students. Students Who Report Results Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD CVSD Compared to: Positive Sense of Belonging Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 ,,CVSDa 9-12 Grade Students who Report Positive o / of Students , 0 0 39.0% 1 42.0% 1 45.0% 1 48.0% Sense of Belonging in Fall 2-8 Grade Students who Report Positive / of Students 69.9% Sense of Belonging in Fall i 1 , i NINTH GRADERS ON TRACK TO GRADUATE The district follows students throughout their high school career to help ensure they are on track for graduation. Ninth Graders Results Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Compared to: On -Track to Graduate Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 cvsD -1., vn 9th Graders Earning 6 or More Credits % on Track 78.2% ; 76.9% 77.5% 1 9th Graders Grade Point Average (GPA) Group GPA 2.97 , 2.91 2.96 1 GRADUATION RATES CVSD's on -time and extended graduation rates have continually been higher than the state average. Graduation Results Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD STATE Compared to: Rate CVSD WA state Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2022/23 -1-v- A-- On -Time Graduation Rate % On Time 88.3% j 89.9% 1 88.3% 1 83.6% �� O Graduation Rate % Extended 89.1% 91.2% - 86.0% ® O Extended 13 :ARD: State of the District gh e e pool S CVSD currently has 1,850 employees (1,557 full-time equivalent) and is the 13th largest employer in Spokane County.This not only includes 1,000 highly -qualified teachers, but also 850 other certificated and educational support professionals. Everyone from nurses to psychologists, occupational therapists to physical therapists, social workers to paraeducators and supervisory assistants, bus drivers to cooks, secretaries to custodians, technicians to specialists, plumbers to garbage truck drivers and so many, many more.These caring, committed and compassionate individuals make our district who we are —focused on students and providing an environment where everyone belongs. TEACHERS CVSD strives for the highest quality professional teaching staff. Many of our teachers have been Nationally Board Certified. Teacher Quality Measures Comp red to Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Results Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSD Prior Year Highly Qualified Teachers # of Teachers - 1 1,043 1 980 1 National Board Certified Teachers # of Teachers 113 115 111* I Average Teacher Experience # of Years Exp. 14.1 14.7 15.1 I Teachers with 15 or More Years of Experience # of Teachers 507 i 517 i 548 i I *Ranked 3rd highest in Washington State STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Targeted professional development is critical to improving instruction for our students. Offering our staff opportunities for continuous learning is a large part of our strategy to improve student learning. Individuals may participate in multiple professional development opportunities throughout the year. Professional development has increased significantly in the last few years. Professional Development Participation Compared to Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Results Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CV5D Prior Year Certificated Staff - Participation # of Participants 5,612 11 4,930 1 5,100 Certificated Staff - Classes Offered # of Classes 123 i 203 1 i 188* Classified Staff - Participation # of Participants 1,692 1 1 2,298 11 i 3,672 Classified Staff - Classes Offered # of Classes 69 i 129 1 143 I *Multiple sessions of these classes were offered 14 OPERATIONS In CVSD, we believe all employees contribute to a positive student learning environment -whether providing a safe bus ride, nutritious meal, maintaining excellence in our facilities, or access to technology -each staff member plays an integral role in educating our students. Note: Busses are inspected annually by the Washington State Patrol with a nearly perfect score on first inspection and 100% passing this extensive measure on re -inspection. Transportation Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Results Department Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSD Prior Year Student Ridership Average # Students 6,424 I 7,041 7,253 1 _ State Patrol Bus Inspections % Passing 83.0% 90.0% Nutrition Services Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Results Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSD Prior Year Breakfasts Served 290,675 j 376,002 1 427,884 I Meals Served — , Lunches Served 1,302,333 ' 1,227,997 1,237,968 Facilities Results Department unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSD Prior Year Work Orders Completed Work Orders Completed i 3,595 ' 3,686 Completed I TECHNOLOGY Increasing access to and the effective use of technology in the classroom, and for use in teachers' professional development, helps to support student learning. In the 2023/2024 school year, our Technology Department: • Repaired over 300 student Chromebooks • Replaced 17 security cameras • Replaced 75 student and staff desktop computers and laptops • Purchased and installed 7 additional networking monitoring device Thanks to voter approval of the Capital Safety, Facilities and Technology Improvements Levy, the focus moving forward will be to replace existing equipment and upgrade and improve all aspects of the technology and safety systems. Projects include: • Replacement of student and staff devices to improve classroom instruction and support structures • Replacement of critical network and server infrastructure equipment • Replacement of the district's aging VoIP phone system • Replacement of existing cameras and increase the current district security camera footprint as well as other associated safety and security system infrastructure W,HOUL NURSE DAY! FORT EVERYT 4 i�,i;irii/;P 15 The district has made a concerted effort over the last three years to increase community involvement by hosting Community Conversations, Community Meet and Greets, public forums on a variety of topics and began Community Link events last year.The Community Link events aim to give our neighbors a sneak peek into the innovative programs that our schools are providing.The district is also working on additional involvement from parents, community, businesses, organizations and specifically students in our committees, as volunteers in our schools and a variety of other ways. We are always looking for new ways to involve our community. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Proactive two-way communication flowing between the district, schools, parents, students, employees, businesses, civic groups, and the community is important.The number of followers listed for the district or schools social media below include: Facebook, YouTu be, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. The district and the schools have made a concerted effort to increase efficient electronic communications in addition to print communications. Community Engagement Through Electronic Communication Measure 2021/22 District Social Media 11,353 # of followers/ School Social Media subscribers 20,544 # of messages: 193,545 District & School Outreach & phone 1,854,542 Emergency Communication email 782,952 text CVSD COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION Participation by Students, Parents and Community Members in CVSD Committees. CVSD Committee Participation CVSD 2021/22 CVSD 2022/23 13,750 36,169 195,528 1,284,871 541,689 CVSD 2022/23 CVSD Results !023/24 Compared to CVSD Prior Year 15,134 49,390 i 164,535 O1,541,63636 753,909 CVSD 2023/24 Balanced Calendar N/A N/A 2 students, 16 parents/comm Capital Facilities N/A N/A 11 parents/community Career & Technical Education 14 community 14 community 14 community HS English Language Arts N/A N/A 3 parents/community Instructional Materials 4 parents/community I 4 parents/community 4 parents/community MS Science Curriculum Review N/A N/A 3 parents/community Sexual Health Curriculum Review 11 parents/community 1 11 parents/community N/A Strategic Plan Core Planning Team N/A 7 students, 7 parent/comm 7 students, 7 parent/Comm Student Advisory Council N/A N/A 27 students N/A = Not applicable as the committee either was not formed or active 16 CVSD MERITORIOUS AWARDS Each year our School Board celebrates community and staff through our Meritorious Service Awards. As community involvement continues to increase, so do the number of honorees being recognized. Community Members/Organizatins CVSD CVSD CVSD Nominated for Meritorious Awards 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 Community Honorees 20 24 77 CVSD STUDENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTER In collaboration with our community partners, our district was able to benefit many families in our Central Valley community through generous donations. Engagement Center CVSD CVSD CVSD Participation 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 Number of Visits to Center — 600 — 711 178 1,300 Back to School Fair Participants Gifts of Hope Participants 400 448 j 638 Coats from Knights of Columbus 373 516 285 & Spokane Valley Firefighters CARES BOARD (Community Attendance Resources Engagement & Support) The district has focused on a community truancy board to help increase attendance and decrease juvenile court hearings with success. Students & Families Engaged with CARES Board Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Results Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSD Prior Year CARES Board # of Students 169 204 198 VOLUNTEERS The number of volunteers below does not begin to include the hundreds of people who participated in summer community and school clean-up projects. CVSD has utilized an online volunteer application process since 2015 for efficient volunteer management. Volunteer Involvement in Schools Volunteers Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD Results Compared to Measure 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 CVSD Prior Year # of Volunteers 1,003 2,173 2,012 17 High reliability district systems are crucial for maintaining a fully functioning school district.A large part of a successful system to support students includes financial stability. Part of this financial stability includes community support for school bonds and levies, in order to maintain district assets and continue to offer the educational programs that our Central Valley community have come to expect. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION Effective use of resources to support student learning is one of CVSD's top priorities. School District Financial Audits Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD CVSD Measure 2019/20 2020/21 2022/23 2023/24 Accountability Audit # of Yrs with 15 Yrs 16 Yrs 17 Yrs — No Findings —� Financial Statements & Federal Single Audit 15 Yrs 1 1 Finding* i; 2 Findings* — Fund Balance Target of 4% 1 Target Met I Yes Yes No** 1 Yes *The district has implemented corrective action for noted findings. Find more information about annual audits (Accountability or Financial Statement and Federal Single Audits) at https://sao.wa.gov/reports-data/audit-reports. **The Fund Balance did not meet the 4% target in 2022-2023. The district implemented the following practices to enhance accountability, provide transparency and support rebuilding the fund balance: • Monthly budget accountability reports to the School Board and public • Restructured staffing to align more closely to the state prototypical funding model • Reviewed and redesigned district purchasing process • Implemented anew accounting software, improving reporting and tracking capabilities Accountability Audits are independent audits to provide essential accountability and transparency for district operations. The information is valuable to management, the governing body and public stakeholders when assessing the government's stewardship of public resources. The independent audit reported on the district's compliance with applicable requirements and safeguarding of public resources for the areas examined. Financial Statement Audits provide an unmodified opinion on the fair presentation of the district's financial statements in accordance with its regulatory basis of accounting. Reports include statements regarding design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting, as well as compliance. Federal Single Audits review a grantee's financial management processes, including its financial management system and its compliance with all federal grant requirements. It is called a Single Audit because it combines one audit covering selected federal grant programs and financial statements. The purpose is to ensure grantees receiving federal grant funds use the funds in compliance with the government's requirements, including reporting. Support for District Levies &Bonds Unit of CVSD CVSD CVSD CVSD Measure 2018 2020 2021 2024 Educational Programs & Operations Levy Passage Voter Bond Passage Support Capital Improvements Levy Passage VOTER -APPROVED LEVIES 71.0% 51.3% j 54.3% 52.8% I 70.2 % ' I I ' I I 52.4% The Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EPO Levy) The EPO Levy was supplemented in 2020, passed by our taxpayers, and renewed in 2021. In February 2024, voters again approved a renewal of the EPO levy. Capital Safety, Facilities and Technology Improvements Levy (Capital Levy) Our community also approved a $47.5 million six -year Capital Levy which supports the following improvements starting in 2025: • Creating safer entrances and other safety and security improvements (including improving school vestibules, access controls, security intrusion systems, cameras, alarms and fire protection and communications systems) • Repairing roofs, pavement and sidewalks • Improving HVAC heating/cooling systems, playgrounds/recreational surfaces, lighting (including stadium lights), and flooring • Upgrading technology devices and infrastructure (including upgrading computers, wireless network, and other technology equipment and infrastructure and providing training to implement improvements) Stay up-to-date on upcoming projects at www.cvsd.org/FuturePlans. VOTER -APPROVED CONSTRUCTION BONDS In Washington State, a simple majority (50%) of voters is needed to approve school levy ballot measures and a super majority (60%) is needed to approve school bond measures. In February 2015, voters approved a $121.9 million school bond —providing vital funding for a number of school renovation and construction projects. With the addition of a $20.9 million class size reduction grant and additional construction funds from the state, this community investment leveraged almost a 85% state match, had a one-time construction economic impact of more than $360 million, and an additional annual economic impact of $370 million (based on 124 direct jobs, 458 total jobs). (Data from Economic & Revenue Impact Software by Applied Economics] CVSD delivered on our construction bond promise: on/ahead of time and on/below budget. Several more projects were completed than originally expected. All construction projects have been completed, including additional projects In February 2018, voters approved a $129.9 million construction bond to build a new comprehensive high school, renovate and expand Horizon Middle School, build Selkirk Middle School, and upgrade HVAC systems in five schools. In addition, the district expanded Riverbend Elementary and added synthetic turf to all three comprehensive high schools. 19 About Central Valley School District Serving an 80-square-mile area in the greater Spokane Valley, Central Valley School District (CVSD) strives to ensure rigorous learning opportunities for the more than 14,000 students attending 28 schools and learning centers. CVSD offers high quality academic and co -curricular programs for students in grades K-12, pre-school and a variety of learning support and highly capable programs. October 2023 Enrollment Student Count Gender Male Female GenderX Race/Ethnicity American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black/African American Hispanic/Latino of any race(s) Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander White Two or More Races Special Program Free or Reduced -Price Meals Special Education Transitional Bilingual Migrant Section 504 Mobile Unhoused Highly Capable 14,733 52.0% 47.7% 00.3% 1.2% 1.9% 2.2 % 7.4% 1.6% 79.1% 6.6% 48.4% 17.8% 5.0% 0.1% 5.0% 1.9% 1.8 % 4.1% How We're Doing... In 2022, in order to gauge how the district is perceived by our Central Valley community, Data Strategies, LLC conducted one-on-one telephone interviews with 1,000 parents. • Parents (90%) overall felt that their child's school provided the opportunities such as classes, extracurricular activities and the school environment that students needed to succeed. • Parents (80.3%) felt their child had a sense of belonging in their school. • CVSD received an overall 'A' or'B' grade by 88.4% of parents (47% A and 41.4% B), up from 79.6% giving the district an A or B in 2018. More info and the full survey results at www.cvsd.org/ParentSurveyResults. Fr 1� CENTRAL`IALLEY S C H O O L D I S T R I C T W 0000 (M TOGETHER I•YOU•WE BELONG Note: The most up-to-date version of this report is found at www cvsd.or /�Rei)ortCard. Should any updates or corrections be needed, it will be updated there. 2218 N MOLTER, LIBERTY LAKE,WA 99019 1 (509) 558-5400 1 www.cvsd.org 00000 Central Val ley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities onthe basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color,nationaIorigin,age,veteran or militarystatus, sexuaIorientation,gender expression or identity, disability,orthe use of trained dog gu ide or service a ni ma I and providesequaIaccess tothe Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.The following are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discriin1nation:CiviI Rights/Gender Inclusive/HIB/Title IX Corn pliance:0n-time Graduation Administrator 509-558-5400 ortcampbeII@cvsd.org or Section 504/ADA Compliance: Regional Learning Di rector S09-558-5400 or Ibruns@cvsd.org. (PROCcAMAqrON TOVWS(POW UCOG9VI2I095V City of Spokane ValTey, Washington WHEREAS, participation in youth sports has been recognized as an integral part ofsociety and is an instrumental component ofAmerican life today; and WHEREAS, youth sports are essential for fostering teamwork, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle among children and adolescents; helping build a strong foundation for success in all areas of life; and WHEREAS, youth sports promote physical fitness and active living, help develop social skills, improve self-esteem and confidence, improve academic performance and develop transformational leaders; and WHEREAS, all youth deserve the right to play and participate in sports in a diverse, equitable, inclusive, supportive and safe environment led by trained individuals, which reinforces the importance of respect and equality; and WHEREAS, youth sports would not be successful without those individuals who generously give their time and energy for the success of children and each sport, such as the coaches, sport officials, parents, volunteers, administrators and those who work behind the scenes at the facilities; and WHEREAS, all schools, youth sports organizations, and businesses are encouraged to recognize and foster positive behavior and sportsmanship qualities in our youth, providing them with a strong foundation for the future and encouraging lifelong participation in physical activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Pain Haley, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby express our sincere appreciation to all individuals who assist with and promote youth sports as a beacon to highlight positive behavior, sportsmanship and fair play, and encourage all citizens to support those affiliated with youth sports and to recognize the vital role they play in shaping the future of our community. Dated this 14`h day of January 2025. qp",— pd-�" Pain Haley, Mayor PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY #2 Please sign up to speak for up to THREE minutes and the Mayor will afford the public the opportunity to speak. The public comment opportunity is limited to a maximum of 45 minutes. You may only speak at one of the comment opportunities, not at both public comment opportunities. NAME TOPIC YOU WILL SPEAK PLEASE PRINT ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE Al a d4) NAP_�)W b Please mote that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 14, 2025 6:00 p.m. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY #1 Please sign up to speak for up to THREE minutes and the Mayor will afford the public the opportunity to speak. The public comment opportunity is limited to a maximum of 45 minutes. You may only speak at one of the comment opportunities, not at both public comment opportunities. NAME PLEASE PRINT TOPIC YOU WILL SPEAK ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE Please Mote that once information is entered on Kris form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure.