December Meeting Recap
The State Board of Education met over Zoom on Thursday, December 5 for its December 2024 board meeting.
What the Board Got Done At Its Meeting:
Find the complete agenda, supporting materials, and links to TVW’s video footage of the meeting on SBE’s meeting site.
Private School Accreditation Rule Updates
The Board approved proposed rules to private school accreditation. These rules would allow private schools to be exempt from Department of Children, Youth, and Family requirements if the school and its student living accommodations are accredited by a State Board-recognized accreditor. These changes were prompted by the signing of ESSB 5515 into law during the 2023 legislative session.
Please note that these rules have not yet been formally adopted. A public hearing will be scheduled on or after January 22, 2025. To stay informed, subscribe to our rules update email list to receive notifications about the hearing date. The Board will vote on whether to adopt the rules during its February meeting.
Governor Inslee Shares His Appreciation For the State Board
Governor Inslee thanked the Board for their service and applauded their efforts to improve educational equity for every student. His remarks were delivered over a pre-recorded video.
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Approval of 2024 System Health Report
The Board approved its 2024 Statewide Indicators of Education System Health Report and Recommendations report.
Every two years the Board is required by law to review the performance of the public education system and make recommendations for improvement to the state Legislature and Governor. The Board engages in this work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure all partners in the educational governance landscape are sharing common strategies and working toward common goals.
The Board Welcomes Two New Staff Members
The Board had an opportunity to welcome it's two newest staff members. They will play an important role in advancing the Board's community engagement efforts.
Yazmin Carretero - Government Relations and Policy Analyst
With over a decade of experience in community outreach, nonprofit management, policy development, and higher education leadership, Yazmin has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, immigrant, and low-income populations. She immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico at just 10 years old and spent 19 years navigating life as an undocumented immigrant. This experience profoundly shaped her passion for advocacy and her commitment to empowering underserved communities.
Anna Ricks - Tribal Liaison & Community Engagement Coordinator
Before joining the board, Anna spent fourteen years in education, working as a secondary science teacher, district equity specialist, and school administrator. She is excited to center historically underrepresented voices and collaborate with Tribal Nations across Washington. She is a Sinixt Tribal member of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
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