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PO Box 950, Pomeroy, WA 99347 Phone: (509) 843-3393

Agendas/Minutes

Pomeroy School Board Meeting Review

August 19th, 2025

  1. Board Director Allison McKeirnan called the board meeting to order at 6:00 pm. All board members were present. Rachel Gwinn, Tayn Kendrick, and Kelly McKeirnan were in attendance.
  2. Minutes for the July 29th, 2025, meeting was approved, as well as the bills and vouchers.
  3. Enrollment continues to be projected around 355, as more students have enrolled in the past few weeks.
  4. Approval was also given for the out of field teaching assignments for Nettie Severs-Geometry, Kristina Knebel-Spanish, Fred Knebel-Weights, and Tai Bye-Creative Arts.
  5. The board of directors also approved Resolution #330 – Interfund Transfer to Capital Projects Fund; and Resolution #331- Interfund Transfer to Transportation Vehicle Fund.
  6. The approval of the resignation of Shari Stratton, paraprofessional, was also given.
  7. The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00 PM in the high school library.
  8. Kelly McKiernan shared the business managers report, as well as shared that the outdoor basketball courts are being painted with lines, sod will be laid next week, and we are waiting for PPL to energize the football lights.
  9. Kendrick shared some take-aways from the state testing results, sharing that this year’s freshman will be a focus, as scores dropped slightly from the previous year. He also shared that the sports orientation was well attended, seniors are planning to identify parking sports for their use, and schedules are being solidified for all students.
  10. Rachel shared that schedules for specialty classes, recess coverage and lunch times have been completed, TK/K will be conducting WA Kids assessments August 27, 28, 29th, with the first day of school on Tuesday, September 2nd; and PD has been planned for Monday afternoon with the ESD for elementary staff. Superintendent information included and informational sheet created to give an update on the capital levy and the projects that have been completed thus far, federal funds will be released, and we are working with the ESD to provide training for the updated discipline rules.
  11. There was no executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25.
  12. Any forms or handouts at the board meeting may be requested from the district office electronically or in person. Call 843-1651 or email [email protected]