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Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting: March 19, 2024 - 03/15/24

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule

Grant opens the door for infant and toddler childcare at Walla Walla Center for Children and Families - 03/11/24

WALLA WALLA - The Department of Commerce recently awarded Akin (formerly Children's Home Society) $216,052 for the Childcare Capacity Building Partnership Project.  This money was awarded through a partnership agreement with Walla Walla Public Schools for the minor renovation of the Center for Children and Families (CCF) to support the addition of birth-to-age 2 program services at the center.

"The facilities grant award by the Department of Commerce highlights the effective partnership between two high-quality early learning service providers," notes Brent Cummings, Director of Early Learning with Walla Walla Public Schools. "Akin, formerly Children's Home Society of Washington, is a statewide leader in breaking down barriers to childcare access in partnership with local organizations, schools and community leaders.”

Walla Walla Public Schools Center for Children & Families provides robust and comprehensive preschool services as a centralized community learning hub and family resource center. This partnership will greatly expand family access to fully subsidized infant and toddler childcare throughout our region.

“This is a specific priority-based need highlighted in the Walla Walla Valley Early Learning Coalition's most recent feasibility study, according to Cummings.

The remodeling of 1,328 square feet of classroom and office space at the center will result in the creation of 20 new Working Connection Childcare (WCCC) slots for children ages 0-2, expanding the fully subsidized slot capacity for infants and toddlers in the community to a total of 40.

“I am so happy to be partnering with Walla Walla Public Schools to build childcare and early learning capacity in Walla Walla,” said Akin Chief Early Learning Officer Meagan Anderson-Pira. “We are both honored to be awarded these funds.”

The projected completion date is December 2024.

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Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors Regular Study Meeting: March 5, 2024 - 03/01/24

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule

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Projects set to break ground this spring as WWPS announces preliminary Capital Levy projects schedule (Photo) - 03/01/24

WALLA WALLA - Look for contractors and heavy equipment on the south side of Walla Walla High School in the coming months as work is slated to begin later this spring on projects soundly approved by voters on the Feb. 13, 2024 Capital Levy measure. The first improvements to get underway are the new tennis courts and JROTC Raider Course at Walla Walla High School, located south of the main gym. These projects are targeted for completion by late fall 2024.

“We’re hitting the ground running on delivering on the promises we made to voters,” said Superintendent Dr. Wade Smith. “We have met with our coaches and administrative staff to finalize our construction schedule and feel confident we’ll have everything in place to get started as soon as this spring.”  The project schedule includes intentional phasing to avoid program interruptions, while also addressing necessary bidding and product procurement timelines.”

The lighting project for baseball and softball at Murr Field is slated to begin in the fall and be completed prior to the spring season.  Garrison Middle School track resurfacing and tennis court improvements will also begin this fall after the fair with plans to complete it by the spring sports season as well. The improvements to Hayner Field, on the west side of the Wa-Hi campus, will kick off after the fall soccer season wraps up next school year. This area, which currently hosts varsity soccer, will get lights, field turf and a field house and serve multiple sports when completed. This extensive project is expected to be finished prior to the fall 2025 sports season. The all-weather track and baseball/softball improvements at Pioneer Middle School will begin in winter 2025 and will also be completed by fall 2025. The multi-sport complex at Walla Walla High School will begin following the 2025 track season. This facility will get lights, field turf, grand stands, a safer throwing area for track, concession stands, restrooms and a changing area for athletes. It is slated to be complete by the start of the 2026-27 school year.

“We have an ambitious schedule that will require a lot of planning and communication,” said Superintendent Smith. “We will work closely with our coaches, staff, students and families to make sure we minimize the impact to programs as we complete these historic improvements.”

A comprehensive website is being built to house all of the information regarding the Capital Levy projects.  The district is committed to ensuring open and transparent communications throughout the construction program.

“We are so thankful to the community for making these projects become a reality for our students, faculty and families,” said Superintendent Smith. “We will continue to be great stewards of our community’s resources to ensure we deliver on every promise made to voters.”

Learn more at:  https://www.wwps.org/departments/fac-op/capital-levy

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Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors Special Meeting/Executive Session: February 29, 2024 - 02/28/24

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule

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Glover named new Berney Elementary principal (Photo) - 02/26/24

WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla Public Schools announces Sarah Glover has been named principal for Berney Elementary following an extensive hiring process. The principal selection process included two dozen staff, district, school board and parent representatives serving on the Berney Elementary principal screening and interview team. In addition, more than 50 families, community members, students and faculty attended the meet and greet and submitted input.

“Being named principal of Berney Elementary is a tremendous honor and responsibility,” said Glover. “As principal, I look forward to getting to know everyone and fostering a positive learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their goals.”

Sarah Glover currently serves as the academic interventionist at Adams Elementary in the Central Valley School District in Spokane. She completed her principal internship last school year. Before becoming the academic interventionist, Glover spent six years teaching 4th grade and served two years as a special education teacher, both at Adams Elementary. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Master’s in Education from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s Degree in educational leadership from Eastern Washington University.

Joining Glover on her new adventure in Walla Walla is her husband of 20 years and four school-aged children. Two of her children will attend Wa-Hi, one will be 6th grader next year and the other will be a 5th grader at Berney. Sarah and her husband Corey keep busy with their kids' activities, but also enjoy playing golf and traveling. They have recently started playing pickleball and look forward to participating in community events and attending Walla Walla Sweet baseball games this summer.

“We are excited to immerse ourselves in all the things that make Walla Walla amazing,” said Glover. “I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the district and community for this opportunity to lead Berney Elementary. My family and I look forward to beginning this journey with you.”

Glover will report July 1, 2024.

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Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors Special Meeting/Executive Session: February 27, 2024 - 02/26/24

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule