Arlington School Board in Action |
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Actions, decisions and presentations |
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During the Oct. 27, 2025 Study Session, school principals shared their School Improvement Plans with the school board.
During the Oct. 27, 2025 School Board Meeting:
- Arlington High School Sports Medicine students in Niki Roskelley's class shared a presentation with the Board on the Emergency Action Plans they created.
- Dr. Sweeting talked about a monetary donation from the Pioneer PTSA in the amount of $1,044.90 for a TV and Wall Mount to display house points and other events that she approved in October. Donations valued at $1,000 - $4,999.99 are presented to the Board in an informational report the month following receipt so that they may be publicly acknowledged and the Board may share its appreciation.
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Arlington High School Sports Medicine students in Niki Roskelley's class shared a presentation with the Board on the Emergency Action Plans they created. |
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School Tours
On Oct. 21, Superintendent Dr. Chrys Sweeting, School Board President Mary Levesque, City of Arlington Mayor Don Vanney, Councilmember Heather Logan, and APS Executive Director of Human Resources Eric DeJong visited Arlington High School and Pioneer Elementary School.
At Arlington High School, they looked at the new Arlington High School addition that was completed in 2023 and funded by the 2020 Capital Levy. They visited the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) workshop, the special education life skills suite, as well as the scene shop at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center. They also viewed the new mural that hangs in the new addition.
At Pioneer Elementary, they each joined one of four "houses" at the school which focus on Cooperation, Perseverance, Responsibility and Respect. They toured several classrooms, an arts room and the library.
Every month, the school board visits schools throughout the district.
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Pioneer Elementary School |
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Joint Meeting with Lakewood School Board
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Arlington School Board held a joint meeting with the Lakewood School Board. It was a productive and fun meeting. The two boards shared what their districts are doing to foster and engage community partnerships.
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WASA 109 Legislative Forum
On Thursday, Oct. 23, School Board President Mary Levesque, School Board Legislative Representative Sheri Kelly, and Superintendent Dr. Chrys Sweeting attended the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Region 109 Legislative Forum in Everett. They had conversations with legislators and other school board members.
The Arlington School Board's legislative priorities are
Focusing on equitable PK-12 school funding and finance system; Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs; School Capital Levies; Special Education; and Supporting student mental health and preventing self-harm.
The APS School Board legislative priorities are linked here.
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School Board Legislative Representative Sheri Kelly and School Board President Mary Levesque (seated) attended the WASA Region 109 Legislative Forum on Oct. 23. |
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Arlington Public Schools provides equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The District will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
TITLE IX/SEX EQUITY OFFICER AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Mr. Eric DeJong
Executive Director, Human Resources
315 N French Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223
360.618.6212
Email Eric DeJong
HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB) COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Mr. Eric DeJong
Executive Director, Human Resources
315 N French Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223
360.618.6212
Email Eric DeJong
SECTION 504/ADA COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
Ms. Kerri Helgeson
Director of Special Education (HS+) & Student Support
315 N French Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223
360.618.6228
Email Kerri Helgeson
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