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Summary of the Dec. 19 School Board meeting
Summary of the Dec. 19 School Board meeting

Summary of School Board of Directors Meeting

(Not official minutes)

Director Jennifer Durney convened the rescheduled regular meeting of the Aberdeen School District Board of Directors at 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, in the Board Room at Administration Building. In attendance for the hybrid meeting were Directors Suzy Ritter and Jeanne Marll, along with Superintendents Lynn Green and Traci Sandstrom and five patrons and staff. Directors Mardi Emard-Colburn and Annica Mizin and Student Representative Kassandra Kumarasinghe joined remotely. Student Representative Leticia Alvarenga was excused.

The meeting began with the flag salute.

Executive Session

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included:

1.     Minutes from the regular meeting on November 18, 2025;

2.     Payroll vouchers totaling $5,094,225.74;

3.     General Fund vouchers totaling $610,414,78, ASB Fund vouchers totaling $17,847.86, Capital Projects Fund vouchers totaling $492,044.86;

4.     Gifts to the District

  • Darrel Lokken has donated a combined $3,500 to Aberdeen High School through the Grays Harbor Community Foundation in support of FFA and the AHS Scholarship Fund.
  • Cody and Alyssa Robinson of Aberdeen have donated $1,000 to A.J. West Elementary School in support of the life skills special education class.
  • The Dollar Tree in Aberdeen has donated approximately $550 worth of school supplies and holiday toys to be distributed to students.
  • Weyerhaeuser’s Aberdeen group has donated $1,500 to be used in support of families during the holidays.

5.     Out-of-State and Overnight Trip Requests

  • The AHS Boys Basketball team was approved to travel to Portland, Ore., to participate in a basketball game at the Moda Center on Dec. 19.
  • The AHS Boys Wrestling team was approved to travel to Port Angeles and Sequim to participate in a wrestling meet on Jan. 2-3, 2026.
  • The AHS Girls Wrestling team was approved to travel to Kelso to participate in a wrestling meet on Jan. 9-10, 2026.
  • The AHS Girls Wrestling team was approved to travel to Othello to participate in a wrestling meet Jan. 30-31, 2026.
  • AHS Choir was approved to send students to Yakima to participate in a state ensemble on Feb. 12-15, 2026.

 Oaths of Office

President Durney administered the oath of office to newly elected Director Jeanne Marll and re-elected Director Annica Mizin.

Annual Reorganization

The Board elected the following officers for 2025-2026:

Jennifer Durney, President

Suzy Ritter, Vice President and Legislative Representative

Annica Mizin, WIAA Representative

Comments from the Board

The Board discussed attendance at the WSSDA Conference on Nov. 19-22. Highlights included sessions on Artificial Intelligence, “one-minute meetings” to enhance student engagement, interacting with directors from other districts and overall guidance on good board governance and oversight.

Student Representatives

Student Representative Kassandra Kumarasinghe echoed comments about the quality of the WSSDA Conference, and especially encouraged follow-through on one-minute meetings with students. In addition, she noted activities students engaged in prior to the Winter Break that included spirit days and celebrations at Aberdeen High School, ASB involvement in donating and assisting at local Food Banks, a wish drive at the Harbor Learning Center and the Honor Society’s successful drive that saw them foster 12 children and children at the Friendship House.

Superintendents’ Reports

1.     Response to Threats – Superintendents Green and Sandstrom presented a detailed update and the Board engaged in discussion on the district’s response and follow-up to multiple shooting threats at Aberdeen High School in the days prior to Winter Break. The work to strengthen awareness, safety protocols and the district’s response will continue in January.

2.     Seismic Safe Schools and Capital Projects – Following an update from Superintendent Lynn Green and a presentation from Manuel Saldivar-Aguirre of ESD 112 Construction Services Group, the board approved the following contracts and agreements:

  • The Board approved a contract with TCF Architecture for the design and construction administration of a new South Aberdeen Elementary School.
  • The Board approved a contract with Haley & Aldrich for geo-technical work at the site of a new South Aberdeen Elementary School.
  • The Board approved a contract with TCF Architecture for the design and other work needed for various capital projects and facility improvements identified by the district.

3.     Board Calendar and Workshop – The Board rescheduled its winter workshop to 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Financial Services

Fiscal Status Report

Superintendent Green  presented the Fiscal Status Report for November. With 25 percent of the fiscal year elapsed, the district has received 22.03 percent of budgeted revenue and incurred 25.45 percent of expenditures.

New Business 

Perkins Grant 2025-2026

The Board approved the district’s annual application for federal career and technical education funding through the Perkins Grant.

Grays Harbor College Student Worker MOU

A memorandum of understanding with Grays Harbor College to allow the district to hire students eligible for the work study program was approved.

Grays Harbor Diaper Bank

An interagency agreement with the Grays Harbor County Health Department for the district’s participation in a diaper bank through the preschool office was approved.

Surplus

The Board declared a list of materials and devices no longer needed for educational purposes as surplus.

Personnel Report

The Board approved the Personnel Report. 

Next Meeting

President Durney announced that the next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
January 20, 2026, at Central Park Elementary School.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.