Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Naselle-Grays River School Board members approved an overnight senior trip and heard an update from a Facilities Committee representative at their meeting March 15. District Superintendent Dr. Rick Pass introduced Scott Beaulaurier to report to the board on the Facilities Committee’s work. Beaulaurier recently stepped down from chairing the committee after 13 years of service, Pass said. Beaulaurier explained that part of the work of the committee is to establish a five-year plan of projects. Some items have been completed, including e...
The Naselle - Grays River Valley School Board met February 15 to discuss preparations necessary to include a bond measure on the February, 2012, ballot. The first step, explained District Superintendent Rick Pass, is for the board to advertise a request for proposals from architectural firms. This proposal would be for pre-bond planning. After receiving the proposals, a committee would go through all the applications and schedule three or so to do presentations to the board and committee to assist in their final selection. Pass suggested that...
Naselle-Grays River School Board members met January 18 to decide whether to pursue a partnership that would set up a school-within-a-school to focus on coursework for home schooled students. Superintendent Rick Pass proposed that Naselle apply to become a partner school district with Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA). The new program created from the partnership would be called Naselle Home Link and would be located in the former elementary computer lab, which would be renovated into offices to house teachers that work for the program. Naselle...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board listened to staff and student reports and heard from representatives of the bargaining group for local teachers at their meeting November 16. Teacher Tim Copp, president of the Naselle-Grays River Education Association (NGREA) which represents the teachers that work in the district, asked the board to schedule a meeting regarding the teachers’ contracts as soon as possible. The board acknowledged their willingness to engage in contract negotiations, but clarified they would like to wait until b...
The Naselle-Grays River School Board listened to staff reports and heard from a representative of the bargaining group for local teachers at their meeting October 19. Tim Kopp, president of the Naselle-Grays River Education Association which represents the teachers that work in the district, spoke about in-process contract negotiations for next year. He reported that he will be stepping back from the negotiations process for teachers Rudy Rudolph, Mitzi Hunter, and Brian Macy to take over. Kopp clarified that teachers in the district are aware...
Beginning their transition to “paperless” board meetings, the Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board Directors used their iPads for the first time to conduct the meeting on September 21. The board discussed implementing a policy to allow bilingual students to earn credit for knowing a second language instead of taking the few foreign language classes that Naselle offers. This would allow kids who understand and speak Spanish fluently (or any other language) to take a test and gain the credit for classes that would repeat material they alr...
Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board members and staff discussed new technology, a new name, and a new policy at their meeting on August 17. Business manager John Tienhaara demonstrated the use of an Apple iPad, one possible option the school board could use to reduce its use of paper. The board was in full support of purchasing iPad for themselves to use for board meetings. Tienhaara also announced that this year, all incoming high school freshmen will be receiving iPad. Administrative Assistant Marilyn Strange reported that she had spoken...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board met on May 18 and heard reports from students and staff. Middle school student Katie Olsen announced that eighth grade move-up will be on June 14 at 6 p.m. and all are invited to attend. District Business Manager Jon Tienhaara reported that current enrollment stands at 308.5 full time students and the district’s reserves are at $618,251. May was the first month that the school received money from local property taxes, said Tienhaara.. Principal Karen Wirkkala announced that Naselle Middle School w...
Naselle school board members heard comments from a large audience of community members, staff, and students at their meeting on April 20. Naselle resident Steve Gacke proposed amending the minutes of the March 16 board meeting to reflect comments made by board member Ed Darcher, specifically suggesting that the official minutes reflect Darcher’s disagreement with former board member Steve Sultemeier’s decision to resign from the board after a March 9 workshop. Sultemeier had presented a written statement to the board giving a lack of pub...
Naselle-Grays River Valley school board members accepted the resignation of board member Steve Sultemeier of Grays River and listened to reports from administrators at their March meeting. Interested residents of District 1 are invited to apply for the position by contacting Marilyn Strange in the district office. Anyone may nominate a candidate. A rough map of the Grays River-area district is on the Naselle schools website, or the Wahkiakum County auditor’s office can provide a detailed boundary description, Strange said. Sultemeier said t...
Naselle school board members were honored for their service to district students at their meeting on February 16. Elementary aged students made thank you cards and paper flower bouquets, while middle school students created thank you posters that were presented to the board at the meeting. High School Treasurer Alan Erickson reported that the school would hold daily pep assemblies this past week to mark the kickoff of district basketball playoffs. Board chair Hollis Fletcher brought up his idea of having a summit meeting between school board me...
Naselle school board members discussed the coming school levy vote, current scenarios about the future of the Naselle Youth Camp, and other matters at a January 19 meeting. During the public comment session, Naselle resident Steve Gacke detailed his concerns about the financial impact of the proposed school levy in a timber industry dependent community that has felt the effects of the economic downturn. Director Gilbert Haataia clarified that a clause in the levy exempts people who earn under $35,000 a year and meet other qualifications, and th...
