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POSITIVELY PASCO Your Online Connection to Pasco Schools June 27, 2019
Putting students first to make learning last a lifetime.
Celebrating academics, diversity, and innovation.
Pasco School District is not just building schools, we’re building and enhancing our community. On March 26, 2019, the Board of Directors approved the Long-Term Facilities Management plan to address facility needs for the district. The plan includes the addition of a new comprehensive high school. Our district's parent and community volunteers provide tremendous support every day to our schools. Please consider sharing your talents by completing an appli-cation to serve on a soon to-be-formed Pasco School District Comprehensive High School #3 Planning Task Force. The group will be charged with the review, study, and evaluation of research and best practices for high school facility learning environments. The work will also include developing a set of initial conceptual fa-cility design ideas for the Superintendent and School Board. The goal is for the task force to be fully formed by July 19, 2019. The plan is to schedule meetings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to regularly meet on Wednesdays at either the Booth Building Board Room, Chiawana High School or Pasco High School, up to twice a month from August 2019 through May 2020. The first meeting has been scheduled for August 7, 2019. While meetings are expected to be consistently carried out according to the dates listed, please note that they are subject to change based on circumstances that warrant adjustments. Task Force members will be selected based on achiev-ing a balanced representation of experiences, perspec-tives and geographic locations.
Selection process criteria will include: • Area of residence (balanced representation of east,
central and west) • Diverse representation reflective of the District
and community • Experience considering complex issues and per-
spectives • Demonstrated ability to compromise and build
consensus on complex topics • Desire to innovate and collaborate • Familiarity with group processes • Commitment to meetings and Task Force activi-
ties • Demonstrated interest in the Pasco School District • Pasco district school experience (e.g., parents) • Experience with community engagement and plan-
ning • Expertise in relevant areas (i.e. municipal plan-
ning, business industry, community organizations, etc.)
If you’re interested in being a member of the Pasco School District Comprehensive High School #3 Plan-ning Task Force, please visit www.psd1.org/HSPlanningTaskForce to submit an application.
Pasco Community Encouraged to sign up for High School Planning Task Force
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Bright Futures Ahead for Class of 2019 - Pg. 2
Board Says Farewell to Student Reps - Pg. 3
Four PSD Teachers Honored by WGU - Pg. 6
Upcoming Events/Board Meeting Notes - Pg. 9
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NEWS Positively Pasco
Bright Futures Ahead for Class of 2019 Graduates
The Pasco School District bid farewell to the 1,109 graduates
that make up the Class of 2019 at commencement ceremonies
on June 6-8.
On June 6, 33 Pasco students received their diplomas as part of
Delta High School’s graduation ceremony at the Three Rivers
Convention Center. A total of 61 New Horizons High School
graduates received their diplomas on June 7 at Columbia Basin
College’s Gjerde Center. On June 8, 411 Pasco High School
graduates basked in the sunshine at Edgar Brown Stadium dur-
ing the morning ceremony, while 554 Chiawana High School
graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas in the
evening ceremony. In total, 306 Pasco graduates earned more
than $8.09 million in college scholarships this year.
All four of this year’s graduation ceremonies were recorded
and are available for viewing online. To watch those ceremo-
nies, click HERE.
To check out more photo galleries from this year’s graduation
ceremonies, click HERE.
NEWS Positively Pasco
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Future Teachers Recognized at Booth Building Celebration
Superintendent Michelle Whitney honored 20 graduating seniors who are heading to college to pursue a de-
gree in education during the District’s 2nd annual “Future Teacher Signing Celebration” on May 30.
“We just wanted to show these outstanding students that we’re so proud of their accomplishments so far,”
Whitney says. “Once they earn their degrees, we would love to talk with them again about teaching in our
schools.”
School Board Says Farewell to Student Representatives
The Pasco School District Board of Directors honored the 2018-19 Student Representatives at their meeting
on June 11.
The District presented gifts to
(from left to right below) Delta
High School senior Alpha Diaz,
Chiawana High School senior
Kassidy Naef, and Pasco High
School senior Isabella Lara. All
three students will be continuing
their educational pursuits next
fall in college.
A big “thank you” to these out-
standing students who dedicated
their time and energy to serving
the District and its students this
school year.
NEWS Positively Pasco
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Captain Gray 6th Graders Place 1st at Project Nano Showcase
Congratulations to the Captain Gray STEM
Elementary team of 6th graders who placed
first at this year’s Project Nano Tri-Cities
Showcase, held at The Reach Museum on May
22.
The team of (from left to right in top photo)
Dallas Vanderpool, Julian Cecena, Hudson
Lamberson, and Angel Ocampo presented the
results from their forensic science investigation
using a scanning electron microscope to the
judges, and scored higher than all of the other
teams competing from schools around the Tri-
Cities. For their efforts, the team came home
with brand-new Amazon Kindle Fire tablets.
So, what’s the story behind the shades? “One of
the boys pulled out a pair of sunglasses as they
were practicing their presentation one day,”
says Captain Gray 6th grade teacher and coach
Brooke Lamberson. “They said, ‘we should
wear these when we open, like real investiga-
tors!’ So, that’s what they did.”
Great Job Sharks!
#PROUDofPASCO
Stevens Middle School Students (from
left to right) Sarai Flores, Jacqueline
Ojeda, and Vivian Pimental led the flag
salute at the Board of Directors meeting
on June 11. The students are representa-
tives of the school’s AVID and Leader-
ship programs.
Saluting Students
NEWS Positively Pasco
District Says Goodbye to 2018-2019 Retirees
Pasco School District honored 37 retiring employees at the Board of Directors study session on June 11. Those retirees represent a combined total of 723 years of service to Pas-co students and families. Gary Allen, custodian, 1980-
2018 Anita Barnard, school nurse,
2018-2019 Diane Bickenheuser, teacher,
2003-2019 Dori Bonderman, nutrition
services, 1998-2019 Howard Bullock, print shop,
2009-2018
Craig Colver, maintenance,
2003-2018
Bryce Conklin, electrician,
2008-2018
Darryll Cooper, bus driver,
2017-2019
Karin Coughlan, bus driver,
1992-2018
Alma Cox, paraeducator, 1990-
2018
Bunny Dickman, bus driver,
2002-2018
Sandy Farnsworth, secretary,
1991-2018
Cheryl Foster, nutrition
services, 2010-2018
Bernie Hanan, teacher, 2000-
2019
Barbra Hane, paraeduator,
1997-2019
Kay Hardy, teacher, 2000-
2019
Ruth Hargis, teacher, 2012-
2019
Dwayne Hughes, teacher, 1983
-2019
Debbie Kibling, teacher, 1989-
2019
Bernie Klippert, data systems,
2001-2018
Terry Langston, paraeducator,
1990-2019
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Some of the retirees honored at the June 11 Board of Directors study session are pictured. Back row from left: Bernie
Klippert, Terry Langston, Kevin Pedersen, Conchita Pimental, James Powers, Cheryl Snyder, Gary Allen, Diane
Bickenheuser. Front row from left: Anita Barnard, Barbra Hane, Bernie Hanan, Bunny Dickman, Alma Cox, Karin
Coughlan.
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NEWS Positively Pasco
2018-2019 Retirees Continued:
Antonio Martinez, bus driver,
2008-2018
Criselda Masters, nutrition
services, 2009-2018
Ron Morrison-Smith, teacher,
1994-2019
Kevin Pedersen, teacher/coach,
1979-2019
Conchita Pimental, paraeduca-
tor, 1992-2018
James Powers, mechanic, 2015
-2018
Patrick Ray, custodian, 1993-
2018
Jennifer Smith, nutrition
services, 2009-2019
Cheryl Snyder, teacher, 2011-
2019
Patti Soohoo, paraeducator,
2004-2018
Maria Tamez, paraeducator,
1979-2019
Robert Tews, bus driver, 1983-
2019
Thomas Townsend, bus driver,
2003-2018
David Vallade, custodian, 2005
-2019
Kristi Williams, teacher, 1983-
2019
If you would like to read more
about the distinguished careers of
the district’s 2017-2018 retirees,
CLICK HERE:
http://bit.ly/PascoSchoolsRetirees
Four PSD Teachers Honored with WGU ‘Share the Love’ Awards
Congratulations to (clockwise from top right) McLoughlin Middle School’s
Ryan Mattson, Robinson Elementary’s Marco Gonzalez, Chiawana High
School’s Meaghan Callahan, and the Early Learning Center’s Mariza
Fonseca! All four teachers were presented with “Share the Love” awards
from Western Governors University. During Teacher Appreciation Week in
May, WGU asked local teachers to nominate other teachers “who embody
the qualities of an outstanding educator: engaging, organized, and driven by
student-success.” Each teacher received a $200 Marriott gift card from
WGU along with a pizza or doughnuts party for their colleagues. A big
“thank you” to WGU for recognizing and supporting our awesome teach-
ers!
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NEWS Positively Pasco
District Hosts Summer Food Service Program
Pasco School District is once again hosting the Sum-
mer Food Service Program. This is a federally-
mandated program, and meals will be made available
at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and
younger. No meals will be provided on July 4.
Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided Monday-
Friday (unless otherwise noted) at the following sites
and times:
*New Horizons High School, 2020 W. Argent Road
June 19-July 3, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Angelou Elementary School, 6601 N. Road 84
June 17-Aug. 16, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
*McGee Elementary School, 4601 Horizon Drive
June 17-Aug. 16, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30-12 p.m.
*Twain Elementary School, 1801 N. Road 40
June 17-Aug. 16, 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Capt. Gray STEM Elementary, 1102 N. 10th Ave.
July 15-July 25, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Monday-Thursday)
*Curie STEM Elementary, 715 California Avenue
June 18-July 12, 10:45-11:15 a.m.
July 15-July 25, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Monday-Thursday)
*Franklin STEM Elementary School, 6010 Road 52
July 15-July 25, 8:00-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Monday-Thursday)
*Memorial Park, 1520 Shoshone Street
June 24-Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Monday-
Thursday)
*Chiawana High School, 8125 W. Argent Road
June 18-July 3, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 29-Aug. 9, 7:30-8 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 12-Aug. 16, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Pasco High School, 1108 N. 10th Avenue
June 18-July 3, 7:30-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 8-July 10, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 29-Aug. 9, 7:30-8 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m.
Aug. 12-Aug. 19, 8:30-9 a.m., 12-12:30 p.m.
For additional questions on the Summer Food Service
Program, please contact the Pasco Nutrition Services
Office, (509) 546-2836.
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NEWS Positively Pasco
Board Notes 6-11-19
Study Session
• The Board recognized the District’s employees who are retiring after the 2018-19 school year. Special Recognition
• Shane Edinger recognized Student Board Representatives Alpha Diaz, Isabella Lara, and Kassidy Naef for their service during the 2018-19 school year.
Reports
• Jenny Rodriquez provided the board with an update on the 2019 graduating class, which included 554 graduates at Chiawana High School, 33 PSD graduates at Delta High School, 61 graduates at New Horizons High School, and 411 graduates at Pasco High School.
• Kevin Hebdon provided the board with background information and an overview of the impacts of SEBB implementation and K-3 class size enforcement.
• Sarah Thornton presented a first reading for the following policy revisions: Policy 3200: Student Rights and Responsibilities, Policy 3300: Student Discipline, and Policy 3115: Homeless Students-Enrollment Rights and Services.
Consent Agenda was approved with: Personnel; Warrant Approval; Approval of 2019-20 School Year Calendar; Approval of Resolution No. 982: Stevens Middle School Constructability Recommendations; Approval of Three Rivers Elementary Construction Change Order #4; Approval of Overnight Student travel for: Chiawana High School boys wrestling team to attend wrestling camp in Bellingham, WA; Chiawana High School Boys and Girls basketball teams to attend basketball camps in Spokane, WA; Approval of Out of State student travel for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Camp to Sustainable Agriculture and Energy (SAGE) Center in Boardman, OR; Approval of Out of State Overnight student travel for: Chiawana High School Dance team to attend dance camp in Nampa, ID; Chiawana High School MESA students to attend National MESA Competition in Tucson, AZ.
Board Notes 6-25-19
Consent Agenda was approved with: Personnel; Warrant Approval; Approval of Monthly Budget Report; Approval of Out of Endorsement teaching assignments; Ap-proval of Columbia River Elementary construction change order #1; Approval of Irrigation Pump Station construction change order #2; Approval of Goals for Policy 6122: Evaluation of the Superintendent; Approval of policy revision for Policy 3115: Homeless Students-Enrollment Rights and Services; Approval of School Improvement Plans; Approval of Carl Perkins Grant Application and Assurances Statements for 2019-20 School Year; Approval of Career and Technical Education Five Year plans; Approval of Over-night Student travel for: Pasco High School volleyball team to attend volleyball camp in Spokane, WA; Pasco High School football team to attend football camp in Cheney, WA; Chiawana High School girls soccer team to attend soccer camp in Cheney, WA; Pas-co High School FFA students to attend FFA Agricultural Leadership Experience in Bellingham, WA; Pasco High School leadership students to attend Leadership Summit in Naches, WA; Stevens Middle School Natural Helpers to attend AAUW Tech TREK in Cheney, WA; Approval of Out of State Overnight Student Travel for: Chiawana High School girls volleyball team to attend volley-ball camp in Moscow, ID; Pasco High School wrestling team to attend wrestling camp in Bigfork, MT; Pasco High School dance team to attend and compete in USA National Championships in Phoenix, AZ. Board meetings are livestreamed on the District’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/pascoschools. Board meetings are also broadcast on PSC-TV (Pasco City Television) Channel 191 on Charter Cable in Pasco. You can view the schedule at: www.pasco-wa.gov/psctvschedule. Board meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, the only exceptions being December and July. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Study sessions are held in advance of regularly scheduled board meetings at 4:30 p.m. Board agendas are posted on Friday prior to the meeting. Agendas and minutes can be viewed at www.psd1.org/domain/24
Upcoming Events: July 1-5: Booth Building CLOSED
July 4: Independence Day
July 23: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 13: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age,
religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog
guide or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions
and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer
Sarah Thornton, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected]; or Section 504 coordinator Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lew-
is St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected]. Nondiscrimination policies are available at www.psd1.org.
