State Board unanimously renews waiver for Chelan School of Innovation

The board voted to renew a waiver that allows the Chelan School of Innovation (Lake Chelan School District) to use credit‑based alternatives for meeting state graduation requirements.

Staff described the renewal as a standard periodic review: the school submitted a renewal application and accompanying crosswalks showing how its competencies align to state learning standards. Seema (agency staff) confirmed the application materials and the required board‑approved district resolution were included in the board packet.

Action and result: Board member Bill Kalapa moved to approve the waiver; Sue seconded the motion. On a roll‑call vote the motion passed with unanimous support among members present. The board recorded the motion as approved and thanked staff for their work on the application and materials.

What the renewal means: The waiver renews the school’s authority to use its competency framework in lieu of some traditional crediting pathways for the specified renewal period. Staff will follow up on any reporting or crosswalk documentation required by the board’s approval.