Statement on the OSD Reduction in Force Proposal
The Olympia School District (OSD) Reduction in Force (RIF) proposal has changed little from when it was initially presented at the March 26 board meeting. …
Superintendent Murphy’s Reduction Plan
On April 2, the Olympia School District (OSD) board of directors held a work session to answer board questions about the proposed reductions in force …
The Cost of Saving
At the March 26th Olympia School District board meeting, Superintendent Patrick Murphy presented his Initial Reduction Plan, and the board tabled the planned second readings …
Which students & communities deserve to be heard.
On March 12, 2026, the Olympia School District (OSD) discussed The Evergreen State College (TESC) pool closure, the reduction in force resolution, which student and …
There’s a Hole in the Boat
On February 26, the Olympia School District (OSD) Board held a meeting concentrating on the board’s budget process and the superintendent’s budget outlook. In the …
Putting Student Voice Back Into Education
On February 19, the Olympia School District board of directors met with the principals of all the schools on our Eastside of town to discuss …
Not Everyone Can Win a Lottery
On February 18, the Olympia School District board of directors held the second part of a workshop on budget goals and parameters. Among the topics …
2026 Winter Retreat Recap: This is NOT AI
The February 14th Olympia School District (OSD) board retreat at the Avanti High School library lasted 6 hours and started with a Dare to Lead …
What is Data?
On February 12, the Olympia School Board met in a non characteristic meeting with only a consent agenda followed by an hour and a half …
School Improvement Plans: Westside Principals
On February 5, the Olympia School District board of directors had their annual meeting with the principals at Olympia’s westside schools, discussing their school improvement …