School Board
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The Spokane School Board meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month, September through May, in the Administration
Building at 200 North Bernard. In June, July, and August, school
board meetings are held at noon. The school board is composed
of five elected citizens from the community who set district
policies. Members serve in staggered six-year terms. All regular
board meetings are public, and district patrons are encouraged
to attend. For more information, call the school board secretary
at 354-7364.
Citizens Advisory Committee
The Citizens Advisory Committee is composed of citizens who
provide advice and suggestions to the board of directors about
the education of students in the district. Members are appointed
from each school and selected community organizations to provide
broad-based input. Meetings are generally held the second
Monday of the month at Libby Center during the school year.
Citizens Advisory Committee members provide two-way communication
between the board and parent advisory committees on site councils
at each school. For more information, call 354-7365, or the
school of interest to learn the name of the school's representative
to the CAC.
Registration and Hours of Attendance
Schools are open for registration approximately one week before
school starts. High schools comprise Grades 9-12; middle schools
Grades 7-8; elementary schools Grades K-6. Kindergarten classes
are two hours and 30 minutes in length and are conducted in
two separate daily sessions. The first session begins at 9
a.m. and the second session begins at 12:30 p.m. Elementary
students attend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; middle school students
attend from 8:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m.; high school students
generally attend from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. For more information,
call student services at 354-7323.
Registration Verification and Immunization Requirements
A birth certificate or other verification of age is required
for kindergarten students and students entering first grade
who have not been enrolled in school before. Kindergarten
students must be five on or before August 31; first graders,
six on or before August 31. Immunization dates must be recorded
on a Washington State Certificate of Immunization form which
is required for every student attending district schools.
In addition to the standard immunizations, a three-dose series
of hepatitis B vaccine will be required for children entering
kindergarten through third grade. Incoming kindergarten students
are also required to have a second measles immunization after
the MMR. Incoming sixth graders are required to have a second
measles immunization. For more information, call student services
at 354-7323.
Transportation and Security
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Students living beyond a one-mile radius from their school
may travel on district-approved buses as may students who
live within the one-mile radius if their school route has
been declared unsafe by the district safety office. Busing
is also available to students participating in after-school
activities. Students should be at their bus stop five minutes
prior to pick-up time. For information regarding routes or
other bus transportation questions, call 354-7320, or go to
the Boundary Maps website. Questions
related to student safety and security can be addressed to
the security department at 354-7345.
Express Program
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The purpose of the Express School Age Child Care Program is
to provide before and after school child care in a safe environment
for school age children. Express offers a variety of fun-filled
activities that are appropriate for each grade level. Most
district elementary schools provide this program. All Express
sites operate from 6:30 to 8:50 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. For more
information regarding enrollment and locations, call 354-7266.
Volunteer and Partner Programs
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Volunteers provide incredible amounts of time and energy on
behalf of district learners. More than 7,000 community members
donate over 150,000 hours of service to the district each
year, making the Spokane Public School’s program one of the
largest and most important volunteer organizations in the
area. For information on volunteering and business partnering,
please call 354-7387 or 354-7340. |
