Decisions & Direction: Governance in Action

is a brief summary published after each regular School Board meeting. This update provides our community with a clear overview of key decisions, policy actions, financial updates, and important discussions shaping the future of Moses Lake School District.

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The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 21, recognizing retiring staff members, reviewing district business, and hearing updates connected to teaching and learning, employee services, safety, and student leadership.

Recognition of Retirees

The board honored retiring employees for their years of service and dedication to students, families, and the Moses Lake community. The recognition highlighted the lasting impact retirees have made across schools and departments throughout the district.

 

 

Consent Agenda Approved

Board members approved the consent agenda, which included personnel items, accounts payable/payroll, and a student travel request. No new contracts, donations, or expenditures exceeding the district threshold were presented during this meeting.

Policy and Resolution Discussions

During unfinished and new business, the board reviewed:

• Resolution 2026-09 regarding WIAA matters – passed
• Policy 2106: Program Compliance – passed 
• Policy 3210: Nondiscrimination – held for a 2^nd reading to be conducted on June 4, 2026
• Policy 5012: Parental, Family, or Marital Status and Pregnancy or Related Conditions of Staff – passed

District and Program Updates

The board received updates from several district departments and programs connected to the district’s strategic priorities, operations, and long-range planning efforts.

Under Teaching & Learning, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Voni Walker provided an overview of the district’s instructional materials selection and adoption process, including the procedures and considerations used when reviewing curriculum resources and instructional materials for classrooms across the district.

Under Employee Services, Executive Director of Employee Services Michelle Musso provided an update regarding ongoing bargaining with PSE. Musso noted that updates related to the bargaining process continue to be posted on the district website as part of the district’s commitment to communication and transparency.

As part of the Superintendent’s Report, Superintendent Carol Lewis shared additional updates from recent school and department visits across the district, including time spent riding along with district bus drivers during an afternoon route to better understand daily transportation operations and student support needs.

Lewis also discussed the work beginning through the district’s Long-Range Facility Planning Committee as the district continues planning for future growth, facility needs, and long-term priorities.

The superintendent additionally revisited the district’s staffing plan involving assistant principal positions at select elementary schools, noting how the responsibilities and expectations placed on school administrators have evolved significantly over the past decade. Discussion included the increasing demands associated with threat assessment requirements, changes in student discipline laws, and expanded teacher evaluation expectations.

The board also received the annual CB Tech presentation from retiring Director Christine Armstrong in what marked her final report to the board before retirement. Armstrong highlighted continued student opportunities and programming through CB Tech while reflecting on the partnerships and experiences that have helped support career and technical education opportunities for students across the region.

Student Leadership

The meeting also included introductions of the 2026–27 student board representatives, along with comments from current student representatives and members of the board.

 

 

Executive Session

Following the public portion of the meeting, the board entered executive session to discuss legal matters with the district’s attorney.