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The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met virtually for its monthly meeting on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. This was the third virtual meeting of the board by virtue of Governor Inslee’s mandate regarding open public meetings. After approval of the consent agenda, the board acknowledged the resignation of Angela Metcalf, assistant cook, and approved the hire of Raelynn Nelson, elementary teacher, pending a background check. In other matters of business, the board approved a resolution granting authority to WIAA for school a...
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met virtually for its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This was the first virtual meeting of the board by virtue of Governor Inslee’s mandate regarding open public meetings. After approval of the consent agenda, the board approved an action to allow the superintendent authority to waive or amend graduation requirements for the class of 2020 due to issues caused by the COVID 19 virus. Principals from the Naselle Youth Camp and the K-12 schools offered updates on the s...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on February 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. After approval of the consent agenda, the following were approved--the school calendar for 2020-21 and overnight and out of district travel for spring sports and activities. In personnel matters, the resignation of Ryley Queener as middle school track coach was acknowledged. An evaluation of the superintendent was also conducted. The board agreed to extend the Superintendent’s contract for a...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District met for its monthly meeting on Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. After approval of the consent agenda, Graduation Policy 2410 was adopted as presented in December and Policy 1310, Policy Adoption, Manuals, and Administrative Procedures was approved. Under new business, the board acknowledged the resignation of Nick Nikkila, vice-chairman, after serving the board for the past four years. The board approved a contract with Erik Fagerland, architect, for renovation of the...
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. After approval of the consent agenda, a review of the procedures for Policy 3211, Gender-Inclusive Schools, was conducted. About fifteen residents attended the meeting. Seven expressed concerns with the logistics of the new legislation. No decisions were made regarding the procedural piece of the policy. The following policies were adopted: 6230 Relations with Vendors and 3241 Student Discipline. A...
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday in the Middle School Commons. The following board policies were adopted: 2410 High School Graduation Requirements, 2413 Equivalency Credit for Career and Technical Courses, 3115 Students Experiencing Homelessness Rights and Services, 3120 Enrollment, 3207 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying, 3231 Student Records, 3416 Medication at School, 3520 Student Fees, Fines or Charges, 5201 Drug-Free Schools, Community or Workplace,...
Submitted by Superintendent Lisa NelsonThe Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grays River Fire Hall. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Qin Xia, Mandarin teacher, who had her cultural program visa approved for the next school year. Community member Susan Burkhalter spoke on her pleasure that the Mandarin program would continue as a result. The board also approved a contract with Pacific County for school nursing services for the 2019-20...
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the resignation of Karl Johnson, drama director, and approved a resolution for fixing and adopting the budget for the 2019-20 school year. Three other items were approved as well: an upgrade to the phone system, not to exceed $31,000, the replacement of laptop computers, not to exceed $21,000, and the replacement of gutters on the middle/high school...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on June 18 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Aldrich Smith, JV boys’ basketball coach and the hire of Blake Updike, middle school basketball coach. The board acknowledged the resignation Qin Xia, Mandarin teacher, due to her not being drawn through a lottery system for an H1-Visa. The District is pursuing other routes to obtain a Mandarin teacher for 2019-20. In other personnel matters, the board conduct...
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the resignations of Brian Macy, head boys’ basketball coach, Steve McConnell, bus driver, and Quinn Donlon, K12 principal. The board approved the hires of Kayti Updike, middle school volleyball coach, Stephen Doyle, K12 principal, William Olsen, head boys’ basketball coach, and summer contracts for employees at the Naselle Youth Camp. In other matters of...
The Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Grays River Fire Hall. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the resignations of Dan Vaughn, middle school basketball coach, and Tucker Glenn, high school assistant basketball coach. The board also approved the hire of Regan Wirkkala as director of maintenance and operations. As additional business, the board agreed to an increase in the Associated Student Body Imprest Fund, raising it to $6,000 from $4,000. Principal Quinn...
On Tuesday, a special meeting was held at 5 p.m., prior to the regular board meeting to continue dialogue about upgrades and repairs to the district’s vocational and music wing, constructed in 1957. At 6:30 p.m., the regular board meeting was called to order. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the retirement of Darrilyn Eastham, effective at the end of the school year. Mrs. Eastham has worked in the district for nearly 23 years. The board also approved the hire of Kathryn Green as middle school track coach. In special a...
Submitted by Superintendent Lisa Nelson On February 19, a special meeting was held at 5 p.m., prior to the regular meeting of the Naselle/Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors. Directors and teachers who work in the music and vocational departments toured the facility’s wing, which was constructed in 1957. The purpose of the meeting was to begin conversations around upgrades and modernization to the facility. Additional workshops are being planned for the future. At 6:30 p.m., the regular board meeting was called to order. In p...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday in the Middle School Commons. Before beginning the bulk of its agenda items, the board nominated Chuck Hendrickson to continue as board chair and Nick Nikkila to continue as vice-chair. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of A.J. Smith, assistant baseball coach. In other matters of business, the board approved student out of District travel for a Close-Up sponsored trip to Washtington D.C. in March. The board conducted a first...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on December 18 at the Grays River Fire Hall. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Steven McConnell, bus driver, and the resignation of Chris Dorman, assistant baseball coach. In other matters of business, the board accepted a donation from the Gudmundsen Family on behalf of the Associated Student Body to assist with Comet Athletics. Larry Harding of Nemah donated $500 to help students in need with school lunches. A discussion was held...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on November 20 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved a partial leave of absence for Greg Nelson, assistant girls’ basketball coach. The board subsequently hired Kathryn Green to fill the partial leave for the basketball coach. The board acknowledged the resignation of Heather Varila, assistant cook, and hired Angela Metcalf to fill the vacant position. The board also approved the hire of April Zimmerman as a p...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on October 16 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Kimberly Jensen, bus driver and the resignation of Rob Baker, cross-country coach. An out of area teaching assignment was approved for Qin Xia. Several WSSDA Policies were adopted: 1400 Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum, 3122 Unexcused and unexcused absences, 3143 District Notification of Juvenile Offenders, 3144 Release of Information...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met Tuesday for its monthly meeting in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of George Garcia, bus driver, and the resignation of Sylvia Hoagland as middle school volleyball coach. Haleigh See was hired as middle school volleyball coach. A short leave of absence was approved for Ditas Baker, Youth Camp teacher, for out of country travel. In final matters of business, out of area teaching assignments were approved for the following: James...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting August 21 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the tentative hire of Kathryn Green, pending background check and the hire of middle school coaches, Aldrich Smith and Russell Hickman. A contract was approved for school nursing services through Pacific County. Both the board and the superintendent adopted working goals for the 2018-19 school year. A first read was conducted on Policy #6000, Program Planning, Budget...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on July 17 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved the tentative hire of Sandra Smith, pending background check and the resignation of Russell Hickman, teacher. Policies 2022 and 2023 regarding digital citizenship and the use of electronic resources were approved. Resolution 2018-7-17 was approved for adopting the budget for the 2018-19 school year. The purchase of 90 Chromebooks was approved using grant funds and...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on June 19 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board approved Youth Camp summer school teaching contracts for Scott Smith, David Blaylock, Randall Bloom and Natalie Heppner. The board also approved the hire of teacher Qin Xia. Non-represented staff and individual teacher contracts were approved for the 2018-19 school year. The board acknowledged the resignations of bus drivers George Garcia and Amber Haataia, and teacher David...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on May 15 in the Middle School Commons. In personnel matters, the board acknowledged the retirement of Mitzi Hunter, effective at the end of the school year. Ms. Hunter spent 24 years in the District, mostly serving students at the Naselle Youth Camp. The board also acknowledged the resignation of Eileen Williams, Spanish teacher, effective at the end of the school year. Mrs. Williams has also served the district for many years. Haleigh See was hired...
The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on April 17 at the Grays River Fire Hall. In personnel matters, the board approved the hire of Zara Ahlers, Youth Camp School Secretary, and acknowledged the resignation of Cheri Brignone, High School Secretary, effective August 2018. The board adopted policies regarding the Learning Assistance Program, Title I and Contracts. In other items of business, the school calendar was approved for the 2018-19 school year, along with overnight activities for...
