District and tribal representatives presented a renewal of the district's memorandum of understanding with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe covering the 2023–2025 period and the board moved to accept the MOU during the Sept. 25 meeting.
Presenters said the MOU formalizes collaboration to close educational gaps, incorporate culture and history instruction (teaching since time immemorial content) and share demographic information needed for federal programs such as Impact Aid and Johnson‑O'Malley funding. The presenters clarified the Johnson‑O'Malley funding supports services for Native American students and that Impact Aid assists districts with federally owned land that is not taxable.
Carmen (tribal representative) and district staff described the MOU as the result of long‑standing partnership; the meeting record shows tribal chairwoman's signature on the MOU. Board members praised the partnership and noted a joint district‑tribe meeting is scheduled in November to review data and jointly celebrate progress.
A board member moved and the board approved the MOU by voice vote; the transcript records the motion, a second and the board answering 'Aye.' No roll‑call detail was included in the meeting transcript.