Walla Walla School Board Sets 2026-2027 Goals

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  The Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors established its 2026-2027 goals“The Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors established its goals for the 2026–2027 school year during its annual summer retreat on July 23 with Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan.”
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  The establishment of the goals occurred during a July 23 retreat“The Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors established its goals for the 2026–2027 school year during its annual summer retreat on July 23 with Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan.”
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  Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan was present at the July 23 retreat“The Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors established its goals for the 2026–2027 school year during its annual summer retreat on July 23 with Superintendent Dr. Ben Gauyan.”
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  The Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors reported that most 2025-2026 goals were met“Following a review of the previous year's progress, the Board determined that the majority of its 2025–2026 goals had been successfully achieved.”
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  Measurable improvements were observed in all four focus areas from the district's Educational Effectiveness Survey“The Board reported measurable improvements across all four goal areas, as reflected in the district's annual Educational Effectiveness Survey.”
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  The new goals include targeting 70% second-grade literacy proficiency by DIBELS“For the 2026-2027 school year, the Board’s focus will be on early grade literacy as measured by DIBELS and Lectura with the goal to meet 70% proficiency in second grade.”
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  The new goals include targeting 70% second-grade literacy proficiency by Lectura“For the 2026-2027 school year, the Board’s focus will be on early grade literacy as measured by DIBELS and Lectura with the goal to meet 70% proficiency in second grade.”
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  The new goals include developing a student representative program to increase student voice“For the 2026-2027 school year, the Board of Education, both individually and collectively, will develop its student representative program to increase student voice, capacity, and impact.”
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  The new goals include creating an Enrollment and Fiscal Outlook Committee for community input“For the 2026-2027 year, the board will establish the Enrollment and Fiscal Outlook Committee to support community engagement and input given the shifting financial landscape in Walla Walla and statewide.”
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  The new goals include maintaining fiscal transparency“Goal 4: Sound Fiscal Accountability and Transparency For the 2026-2027 school year, the Board of Education will continue to maintain sound stewardship of financial resources through transparent operations and shared accountability consistent with board policies.”
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  Board President Alayna Brinton stated the goals reflect lessons from the past year““As we begin the new school year, our Board remains committed to continuous improvement, thoughtful leadership, and keeping students at the center of every decision we make,” said School Board President Alayna Brinton. “The goals we've established reflect both what we've learned over the past year and where we believe our collective efforts can have the greatest impact.”
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  The goals aim to build on successes for student outcomes“Building on that momentum, board members identified new areas of focus designed to strengthen student outcomes, enhance governance, increase community engagement, and maintain responsible financial stewardship.”