School Board Highlights – February 5, 2026

At its February 5 meeting, the Moses Lake School District Board of Directors took action on student opportunities, approved policy updates, and received reports highlighting the district’s focus on teaching and learning, safety, and responsible financial stewardship.

 

 

Student Travel & Activities

The Board approved student travel for:

• Choir students to participate in travel scheduled for March

• Moses Lake High School cheerleaders to attend the state competition taking place this weekend

These experiences provide students with opportunities to represent their schools while building skills, confidence, and teamwork.

Policy Actions

The Board approved updates to Policies 5010 and 5011.
During a first reading, the Board also approved Policy 1821, which outlines standards for individual school directors.

Financial Report

Finance Director Ruby Perez presented a financial update, reviewing cash flow, revenues, expenditures, enrollment trends, and fund balance data. The report emphasized the district’s commitment to:

• Spending levy dollars exactly as promised

• Remaining fiscally conservative

• Ensuring staffing and spending decisions are aligned with student needs

• Responsibly stewarding taxpayer resources to support high-quality education

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Carol Lewis shared highlights from her recent visits to schools across the district, describing meaningful interactions with students and staff and the positive learning environments she observed. She spoke about the importance of building strong connections throughout the district and expressed confidence in the capable leaders who are advancing key teaching and learning and safety and well-being initiatives.

Superintendent Lewis also discussed the importance of “passing the baton” to district teams and committees engaged in professional learning communities, facilities planning, and financial oversight.

An update was provided on the Tony St. Onge Pool at Moses Lake High School, which had to be closed Thursday due to an HVAC system failure. Repairs will require the use of a crane and are expected to take approximately one week. As a result, MLHS athletics was working to relocate a swim meet scheduled for this weekend.

Additionally, Superintendent Lewis highlighted a Board and Executive Team Work Study Session scheduled for March 2, focused on training and professional development.

Career & Technical Education Month

In recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, CTE Director Ron Mayberry presented an update celebrating the district’s robust CTE programs. Highlights included:

• Student participation and success in SkillsUSA

• Presentation of custom metal Mavericks logos created by SkillsUSA welding students

• Expansion of visual arts programs at Vanguard Academy

• Plans to add advanced welding and advanced construction courses to the Moses Lake High School schedule next year

• The return of culinary arts at Columbia Middle School, with Endeavor actively developing its own culinary program

Recognition

 Earlier in the meeting, Adam Sawyer, Assistant Executive Director of Safety & Well-Being, recognized the district’s school counselors in honor of National School Counseling Week, thanking them for their dedication to   supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional success.

 

 

Looking Ahead

The next regular School Board meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2026. If you missed last night’s meeting, a replay is available on the District website.