NORTHWEST EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT 189
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RETREAT AGENDA
October 25, 2026 | 1:30 PM
Staybridge Suites Everett – Paine Field | 9600 Harbor Pl, Mukilteo, WA
- Welcome, Introductions, Overview: Ismael Vivanco
2. Connection and Engagement (1 hour) (1:30 p.m.)
Facilitated by: Tricia Lubach, WSSDA Executive Director
a. NWESD Mission, Vision, and Goals
3. AESD updates (1 hour) (2:30 p.m.)
Facilitated by: Jessica Vavrus, Executive Director
a. About AESD
b. Budget Review
c. AESD Impact
d. 2027 Annual Conference
4. Break – Check and Connect 30 minutes (3:30 p.m.)
5. Strategy, Growth, & Innovation (1 hour) (4:00 p.m.)
Facilitated by: Ismael Vivanco & Tamara Shoup, Director, SGI
a. Operational Goals
b. Fiscal Update
c. Strategy Growth & Innovation Report and Workplan
i. Business Strategy Framework: Innovation Pathway
ii. Resource Development: Grants, Contracts, Menu of Services
6. Break for transition to board meeting (5:00 p.m.)
NWESD September Board Meeting (5:30)