001OSD Board Recap May 28, 2026, Recap of the Olympia School Board Meeting Renee Fullerton (District 3): I'm Renee Fullerton, Olympia School Board Director for District 3 with a recap of the May 28 Olympia School Board Meeting. Before the board meeting, at a Special Recognition Ceremony, the district honored our 2026 National Board Certified Teachers and recipients of this year's OSD Employee Recognition Awards. Congratulations to every one of these outstanding staff members for the care, skill, and commitment they bring to their students and schools every day. During the regular meeting, the board recognized June as Pride Month. The board also welcomed Claire Hartzell, our new student representative from Olympia High School, who was sworn into office and will serve on the board for the 2026-27 school year. We also thanked our outgoing student representative Vy Le for sharing
002her voice and experiences these past two years. The primary focus of the board meeting was the attendance area boundary study presented by BERK Consulting. The board received the preliminary report, asked questions, and shared thoughts about enrollment trends, school capacity, and facility use. Throughout the conversation, board members highlighted that students must remain at the center of this work. Board members also emphasized that the boundry review is one important piece of the district's larger long-term planning process. It's not the end of the conversation, but an integral part of the broader work being assembled by the district to support the district's future. The topic will be revisited during a June 8 work session and at a future board meeting with opportunities for public input before any decisions are made. The board also discussed potentially having collective bargaining agreements
003appear as regular agenda items in the future to allow for more conversation and transparency. As always, you can watch the full meeting recording and review materials in BoardDocs. Thanks for staying connected with Olympia schools. Questions for the Board? Reach out today! [email protected]