Building Readers: September 2019
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Personnel changes announced for 2019-20
Positions originally identified as possible budget cuts preserved; associate principal moves Thanks to the availability of $6.5 million in one-time state levy equalization assistance and the use of $3.81 million in one-time money from district [...]
No Monday early releases in June | Español | Русский | Chuukese
Students will get out of school at the standard time on June 3, 10 and 17.
Final VPS budget recommendations will preserve direct services to students
A district advisory group is concerned, however, that the use of one-time money from the state and the district’s financial reserve will result in another large shortfall for 2020-21.
Girls Lead the Way Summer Robotics Camp
Students who will be in sixth through eighth grades next school year should apply by June 14 for this summer camp.
District receives clean audit report
The official audit released by the Washington State Auditor’s Office evaluates the integrity of district financial statements, internal controls and compliance with state and federal laws and grant funding requirements.
Survey will gather community’s input for 2019-20 budget reductions
The district is asking for input from district families, staff and community members.
New elementary school naming
The project-based learning school for approximately 500 students will focus on arts and innovation.
Second radon testing at GATE, Marshall Elementary and the Lieser Campus
Results of the second test showed that average levels at these three locations are now below the U.S. EPA's action level.
Technology for all students leads to recognition for Vancouver Public Schools
VPS is the third recipient of the award, and the first recipient from Washington state.