The board tabled the 2026-27 Board Committee Roster after removing it from routine approvals for separate discussion. Director France moved to postpone the vote, with Director Olstead seconding. Directors Atkinson, Johnson, and Mason voted against the delay, creating the rare split decision.

The proposal would restructure how the district reviews its policies. Currently, a board committee includes community members in direct discussions. The new approach would have administrators lead the review process and invite public input through an online portal instead. District officials argue this change would improve efficiency given the high volume of policies requiring review.

Director Atkinson defended the proposal, saying the administration and committee members had already invested significant work. "I think spending any more time on this is kind of a discredit to the work that's already been done," he said. Director Olstead countered that board members weren't part of the initial conversations about the change. "I do not see the harm in waiting two more weeks for more discussion," he said, emphasizing that policies are important enough to warrant thorough board review.

Director France stressed that the committee structure is a governance matter for the board to decide, not an administrative decision. The board will revisit this item at a future work session.

In other business, the board unanimously approved the consent agenda (7-0), excluding two items for separate discussion. It also unanimously adopted a resolution accepting a gift from a community organization. The board tabled the budget calendar (7-0) to align finance committee meeting dates with board study sessions, with further discussion planned at a future work session. The board also heard presentations on school nutrition services, kindergarten enrollment, and concerns from community members about social media policies for board members and support for girls' athletics.