CAMANO: Community Connections – June 7, 2024 (SCSD)

Community Connections is a weekly email with news, events, and highlights from the Stanwood-Camano School District that is sent every Friday afternoon during the school year. Click here to receive future issues. Ed. Note: We excerpt those portions of Community Connections pertinent to the activities of the school board. For the full contents of the current edition of the newsletter, click this link.

Hello community members!

We here at the Stanwood-Camano School District believe in the power of collaboration!

That’s why we’re seeking passionate, engaged members of our community to join our one or more of our committees that play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools:

• Academic Advisory Committee: Work with our Teaching & Learning staff and educators to review curriculum, discuss instructional strategies, and provide valuable feedback on academic initiatives.
• Budget Advisory Committee: Collaborate with school leadership to ensure responsible financial planning and resource allocation.
• Capital Projects Advisory Committee: Offer insights and recommendations on facility improvements, renovations, and long-term capital projects.

Why Join?

• Amplify the academic success and well-being of our students
• Boost the community’s understanding of school operations and decision-making processes
• Contribute your expertise and collaborate with passionate individuals

If you are interested in joining one of the ABC Teams, please complete this short form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Deborah Rumbaugh

Superintendent

School Board update

The Stanwood-Camano School Board heard three program reports during its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

• Ross Short, the Career and Technical Education director, updated the board on the district’s growing CTE Program.
• Evan Caldwell, the district’s Director of Communications, reported on the past, present, and future Public Information efforts.
• Dr. Colin Ryan, the district’s Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support, updated the board on the Highly Capable Program.

The school board then accepted two donations:

• $113.90 from the Stanwood High School Band Booster Club to cover the transportation costs for the band to travel to Western Washington University in April 2024.
• $549.30 from the Twin City PTA to cover transportation costs for the Twin City Elementary field trip to the Imagine Children’s Museum.

Two citizens spoke during public comment. For more information about the meeting, see the agenda or watch a video recording of the meeting.

The school board will hold its next regular meeting at 1 p.m. on June 18. Meetings are in the boardroom at the Stanwood-Camano School District Administration & Resource Center, 26920 Pioneer Highway, in Stanwood. You can sign up for public comment HERE.

For more about the School Board, click HERE.