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February Meeting Recap
What the Board Got Done At Its Meeting:
- Swore in Jen Chong Jewell as the Board's newest member
- Received an update on the FutureReady Task Force and provided input
- Provided feedback on the 2025 Basic Education Report
Find the complete agenda, supporting materials, and links to TVW’s video footage of the meeting on SBE’s meeting site.
Jen Chong Jewell Sworn in for First Meeting
Jen Chong Jewell was sworn in at the beginning of her first official meeting as a board member. She was elected to serve as the Board’s Western Washington Position 4 representative following a runoff election administered by the Washington State School Directors’ Association. Jen was chosen by local school board members from the west side of the state and succeeded Patty Wood, who had served in the role since January 2017. |
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FutureReady Task Force Update & Provide Input
The Board received an update from SBE staff on its FutureReady initiative and learned about the discussions that took place during the FutureReady Task Force's first meeting. Afterwards, Board members provided input for the task force to consider at its next meeting.
FutureReady is the Board’s multi-year effort to update Washington’s high school graduation requirements, with a legislative proposal expected in 2027. The Board convened a task force to facilitate comprehensive stakeholder engagement aimed at informing the Board’s proposal development. The task force brings together approximately 30 members representing students and families, community-based organizations, K-12 education, post-secondary education, employers, and policymakers.
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2025 Basic Education Report
The Board reviewed a draft of its 2025 Basic Education Report and provided input. A final version of the report incorporating the Board’s feedback from this meeting will be published on SBE's website in the coming weeks.
Each year, the Board is responsible for certifying that school districts comply with the minimum instructional program of basic education per RCW 28A.150.220 and 28A.150.250. In addition to this statutory requirement, the Board compiles a yearly report using information gathered from the certification process.
The Board Visits New Market Skills Center
Before starting their meeting on February 12, board members visited New Market Skills Center in Tumwater to see how the school is equipping high school students for success after graduation. The school offers hands-on technical training from industry professionals in more than a dozen career fields including nursing, automotive/collision repair, construction trades, culinary arts, cosmetology, criminal justice, EMS, and more.
New Market is a consortium of 12 districts including, Adna, Centralia, Napavine, North Thurston, Oakville, Olympia, Rainier, Rochester, Shelton, Tenino, Tumwater, and Yelm.
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The next meeting is scheduled for April 16-17 in Olympia or South Pierce County (Location To Be Determined)
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Board Meetings Archive
Find the agenda and materials for all SBE meetings. New ones will be posted one week in advance of the meeting on SBE’s meetings page.
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