LWVSJ Observer Corps* Notes: SJI School Board, October 28, 2025

Superintendent Fred Woods reported the district received a grant from Office of Superintendent Public Instruction to cover the cost of emergency replacement of two 38-year-old heat pumps for the elementary school, which were failing.

Vera Schoultz reported for the Student Body that more than twenty new students attended orientation at the beginning of school. She reviewed Spirit Week activities and the homecoming parade. Colleges from around the US and military recruiters will visit the high school to talk to students. Club week will focus on the different groups students can join. Fall sports are wrapping up with several teams moving on to state tournaments.

The board reviewed and approved School Improvement Plans. They discussed how English learning was progressing across all grades.

The Board thanked the following organizations for gifts and donations: The Public Schools Foundation gave $7,358 for materials and supplies. Harbor Freight “Tools for Schools” gave $35,000.00 to the Trades and Career and Technical Education Program trades at the high school.

Total K-12 enrollment increased slightly in October to 801 students. Expenditures for the month were on budget.

Director Moore said the cross- country team held a race at the San Juan Golf & Tennis Club for multiple schools went very well. Director Bevins discussed a possible housing site directly across from the elementary school. Some board members might attend the Friday Harbor Town council meeting on Thursday November 6.

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