ESD 123 Defining Events

	DEFINING EVENT	DATELINE	VERIFICATION	SIGNIFICANCE
1	County School Superintendent offices changed to Intermediate School Districts (ISDs)	1969	Accountability Report	School function is not a part of county government.
2	A Media Coop is established	1970	Legislation; Accountability Report	Consolidating costs for school districts to increased services and equity of access to resources for school districts
3	72.47 FTE on staff $1,115,781 Approved Budget	1974-75	Fiscal Records	For comparison use
4	ISDs changed to Educational Service Districts (ESDs)	1975	Accountability Report	Change primary focus from regulatory to support services
5	ESD 102 and ESD 103 consolidated into ESD 123	1977	Accountability Report	ESDs move statewide from 12 to 9
6	Unemployment Cooperative Established	1978	Trust Agreement	Consolidated unemployment costs for districts
7	Legislature authorized ESDs to provide direct student service programs (i.e. Special Education services)	1981	Accountability Report	More services to districts; Consolidate costs for districts
8	Worker’s Compensation Coop Trust Established	1983	Trust Minutes	Consolidated Labor & Industry Insurance costs for districts
9	ESD 123 declined to become a regional data center	1985	Accountability Report	ESD 123 relies on other ESDs to provide services to districts; Confusion on where financial services originate
10	45.73 FTE on staff $2,537,977 Approved Budget	1985	Fiscal Records	For comparison use (decrease is due to loss of Migrant Program)
11	Statewide Consolidation Review	1992-94		Suggested more collaboration between the nine (9) ESDs.
12	54.033 FTE on staff $5,922,707 Approved Budget	1995	Fiscal Records	For comparison use
13	Financial controls are unsuccessful	August 1995	Tri-City Herald Walla Walla Union Bulletin audit report Board Minutes	Loss of credibility with districts and community Loss of staff Loss of capacity to deliver programs
14	Financial controls in place; ESD reorganization; Interim superintendent hired	1995-96	Board Minutes	Focused internally School districts distanced themselves from the ESD Staff turnover Special Education cooperative dissolved
15	New superintendent tasked with restoring image and credibility	July 1996	April 1996 Board Minutes press release	Stability “New hope” New opportunities Promote credibility
16	WASA Management Review	1995-96	WASA Management Report	Written recommendation to consolidate all offices into the Pasco facility.
17	Moved main office from Walla Walla to 4^th Street in Pasco	March 1997	Board Minutes	Cost savings Staff turnover Consolidation of staff Alienated some districts
18	Fist strategic plan developed with Core Planning Group	March 1997	Strategic Planning Facilitator Agenda of Core Planning Team	New direction; Looking toward the future; First attempt at collaboration; Expansion of services to include: Web based job postings Safety reviews Ergonomic training and assessments Coordinated safety audits with ESD and Canfield Insurance No fee for services: K-20 Management support to districts in time of need Customized curriculum audits; Safety/violence prevention supports Nursing Corps. Teachers on Special Assignment; Environmental Education, Math, Language Arts Teacher Training: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Executive summary newsletter for superintendents ESD 123 Tracker
19	$3.5 million approved budget 41 FTE on staff	1997		For comparison use
20	Implementation of the “No Child Left Behind” Act (NCLB)	January 2002	Federal Registry	School districts are held more accountable for student success; School districts experience greater pressures resulting in increased possibilities for ESD 123; Federal statutes require ESDs be a part of the delivery system for school improvement
21	Purchase, remodel and relocate agency to 3918 W. Court Street in Pasco	March 2002	Board Minutes Open House Press Release	Professional work environment; Accessibility; Improved image; Safety
22	86 FTE on staff $7 million approved budget	2002		For comparison use (budget and staff doubled from 1997)
23	Second strategic plan implemented	August 2002	Core Planning Team Minutes	Implemented first strategic plan objectives into daily routines; Opportunity for new ventures/services
24	Receipt of Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative $6.8 Million over 3 years	October 2002	Notification September 2002	ESD provides services that help School Districts focus on their core business; Promotes collaboration within the ESD
25	2001-02 Audit reveals financial stability	March 2003	Letter from Brian Sonnentag to Board commending ESD Board for outstanding fiscal stability Board Minutes	Indicates that strong financial controls are in place (healthy fund balance); Seventh consecutive year without findings; No exit notes for 01-02 audit
26	Tri City Herald Editorial commends ESD 123’s choice of past and current leadership	May 2003	April 2003 Board Minutes; Tri City Herald	Support from local newspaper shared with community
27	Transition of leadership with focus to extend/improve delivery of services	July 2003	Board Minutes	Focus on Core Business; culture; strategic elements and collaboration with 23 school districts
28	Professional Development Center started Clarkston & Walla Walla sites sought after for secondary sites	August 2003	August 2003 Board Minutes	Better services to school districts; Increased capacity designed to serve districts; Anticipate professional development needs of school districts
29	Center for Leadership in School Reform (CLSR) relationship established	September 2003	October 2003 Board Minutes	Collaborate with agents to help us reach our potential and increase our capacity to deliver services
30	Audit reveals financial stability	March 2004	Audit reports from the last 8 years	Indicates that strong financial controls are in place (healthy fund balance); No findings; No exit notes for 02-03 audit
31	81.518 FTE on staff $9,061,678 Approved Budget	Proposed 2005	Fiscal Records	For comparison use

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