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State Board of Education to Meet October 14-15 |
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The Washington State Board of Education will meet at the Mount Vernon Library Commons on October 14-15 for its regularly scheduled meeting. More information about the agenda, including times for discussion items, can be found on the Board's Meeting page.
Agenda
October 14
The Board will start the day by touring Mount Vernon High School. Afterwards, members will meet at the Mount Vernon Library Commons and call the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Following public comment at 1:30 p.m., the Board will review a draft of its 2026 Educational System Health Report.
After a short break, the Board will hold a work session on FutureReady, the Board’s initiative to update high school graduation requirements. During the session, Board members will review a draft of proposed rules that can be implemented through the Board’s rulemaking authority. Members will provide feedback to staff on adjustments to the rules in advance of the Board’s vote on the proposed rules at its December 2026 meeting.
October 15
The Board will reconvene at 8:30 a.m., followed by public comment at 8:45 a.m. Board members will receive an agency update from the executive director and then hold a discussion with Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on OSPI's priorities for the 2027 legislative session. Following a short break, the Board will receive a presentation from OSPI staff on updated state science standards and the adoption timeline.
Afterward, the Board will discuss its 2027 legislative platform. Staff will provide an update on changes made to the platform since it was last discussed at the Board's September meeting.
Following discussions, the Board is expected to vote on pending business items, including:
The meeting is expected to adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
Public comment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on October 14 and 8:45 a.m. on October 15.
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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