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State Board of Education to Meet August 12-13 |
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The Washington State Board of Education will meet virtually August 12-13 for its regularly scheduled meeting. More information about the agenda, including times for discussion items, can be found on the Board's meeting page.
Wednesday, August 12
The Board will gather at 10:00 a.m. for professional development. Members of the public may attend, but no business will be discussed during this time. The Board will formally call the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. After public comment, the Board will receive an update from Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on issues that may impact the Board’s work.
The Board will then review feedback from recent subcommittee meetings and community engagement before reviewing and discussing the draft resolution. Members will then continue discussion of the Board’s 2027 Legislative Platform, which will be considered for adoption at the Board’s October 14-15 meeting.
The Board will recess at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 13
The Board will then discuss a resolution related to FutureReady. Following discussion, the Board is expected to vote on pending business items, including:
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Certifying that school districts and other local education agencies are in compliance with the minimum instructional program of basic education for the 2026–27 school year.
The Board will conclude the meeting with the election of new officers.
How to Watch
Public comment period is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. on August 12 and 12:40 p.m. on August 13.
Board meetings are a limited public forum and comments are accepted on current agenda items or matters under the Board's authority. Comments are subject to time limits (typically 2-3 minutes) and other restrictions at the Chair's discretion.
To participate in public comment:
Sign up in advance of the comment period by using the Teams chat feature during the meeting. If you are attending in person, please let a staff member know that you'd like to speak. You must sign up prior to the public comment time noted on the agenda (and above).
If you're providing comment virtually, please ensure you have a reliable audio connection so members can clearly hear and understand your comments. If members are unable to hear your comments, you will be asked to submit your comments in writing to sbe@k12.wa.us.
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We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that enable full participation for all individuals. If you require accommodations, please contact us at sbe@k12.wa.us. A staff member will follow up with you directly.
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