Northshore School District public meetings in 2020
44 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will hold a virtual meeting to elect officers, hear the superintendent's report, and take action on a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 763 covering warehouse and driver employees for 2020-2023. The board will also vote on approving core instructional materials for a Construction Trades Academy course and supplemental K-5 science and grades 2-5 math curriculum, along with routine consent items like minutes, personnel, and bill payments.
- 2020-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 763 (warehouse, sludge, garbage truck, and delivery driver/helper employees)
- Approval of core instructional materials for Construction Trades Academy (grades 10-12) at $2,052 from CTE budget
- Approval of supplemental curriculum for K-5 science and grades 2-5 math at $4,544 from building-level funding
- Extension of food service beverage contract with EK Beverage Company through 2020-21 school year
- Election of board president, vice president, audit committee member, and legislative representative
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a virtual study session due to COVID-19. The main item is a discussion of the district's strategic plan refresh, with the current 2017-2022 plan attached. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, attendance, adjournment).
- Discussion of Strategic Planning Refresh
- Reference to NSD Strategic Plan 2017-2022 (4-page PDF attached)
Conversations With The Board
The meeting consists of a discussion session titled Conversations With The Board. The agenda includes review of the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan and established norms.
- Discussion regarding the NSD Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a virtual study session due to COVID-19. The main item is a discussion of Superintendent Parameter P-11 on budget planning, including needs-based budgeting and the 2021-22 budget calendar. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.
- Discussion of Superintendent Parameter P-11 Budget Planning
- Review of Needs Based Budgeting Year 3
- 2021-22 Budget Calendar
- 2020-21 NSD Budget and budget status report
- Regional enrollment data
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board is meeting virtually to approve consent agenda items, including minutes, bill payments, and personnel reports, and to take action on two collective bargaining agreements: a one-year extension for bus drivers (Local 763) and a new 2020-2023 contract for food service employees (UCW #4795). The board will also review the superintendent's budget planning performance and receive capital project and budget status reports.
- Approve addendum extending 2017-2020 CBA with Local 763 (bus drivers) through Aug 31, 2021
- Approve 2020-2023 CBA with United Classified Workers Union #4795 (food service)
- Approve payment of bills dated Nov 23, 2020
- Approve personnel report dated Nov 23, 2020
- Review Superintendent Parameter P-11 Budget Planning monitoring report
Special Meeting - 2020 WSSDA Annual Conference
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board held virtually during the 2020 WSSDA Annual Conference. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for commencement, attendee list, and end of meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion of the conference itself.
- Discussion of the 2020 WSSDA Annual Conference (Nov 18-21, 2020)
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via email. The board approved the consent agenda, which included updates to non-represented hourly wage rates to comply with the new Washington State minimum wage of $13.69 per hour, and approved the payment of bills and personnel report. The board also accepted a constructability review report for the NSD Concert Hall at Inglemoor High School and reviewed the superintendent's performance on instructional programs.
- Approved Schedule 95 wage updates to meet new $13.69/hour state minimum wage
- Accepted Constructability Review report for NSD Concert Hall at Inglemoor HS
- Approved payment of bills dated November 9, 2020
- Approved personnel report dated November 9, 2020
- Reviewed Superintendent Parameter 8 on instructional programs
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a virtual study session due to COVID-19. The main discussion item is a strategic planning refresh, with attached documents including the current strategic plan and a National Academies report on educational equity. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of Strategic Planning Refresh for 2020-2021
- Review of NSD Strategic Plan 2017-2022 (4-page and 16-page versions)
- Monitoring Educational Equity: National Academies Report
Special Meeting - PTSA Presidents and Principals Workshop
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District for PTSA presidents and principals, held virtually. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, a discussion item for the workshop, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- PTSA Presidents and Principals Workshop discussion
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board held a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via email. The board approved a consent agenda including curriculum materials, a Native American education contract, bills, and personnel, and took action on several items: approving AVID core curriculum, an interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools, a collective bargaining agreement with office professionals, and a donation for basketball hoops. The board also reviewed the superintendent's performance on Goal 5 and discussed the Northshore Innovates/Northshore Learns program.
- Approved $13,770 for AVID elective core curriculum, grades 9-12
- Approved Resolution 826 authorizing $101,824 interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools
- Approved 2020-2022 collective bargaining agreement with NEOPA
- Approved $10,000 donation from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Sunrise Elementary basketball hoops
- Approved $5,785 interdistrict contract for Native American Education Consortium
Conversations With The Board - Spanish Speaking Families
This is a virtual meeting of the Northshore School District board to discuss topics with Spanish-speaking families. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion, and end of meeting, with no specific agenda items listed. Attachments include meeting norms and the district's strategic plan in Spanish and English.
- Virtual meeting for Spanish-speaking families
- Discussion of district topics
- Attachments: meeting norms and strategic plan (Spanish and English versions)
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will hold a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19, with no in-person public comment but email comments accepted. The board will consider action items including a contract addendum with Teamsters Local Union No. 763 for bus drivers, and will review the superintendent's compliance with the equity parameter. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and personnel reports.
- Addendum to compensation and contract extension with Teamsters Local Union No. 763 for bus drivers, extending contract to August 31, 2021
- Review of Superintendent Parameter 9 Equity and monitoring report
- Approval of payment of bills dated October 12, 2020
- Approval of personnel report dated October 12, 2020
- Approval of B's and R's (board policies and superintendent performance assessment)
Special Meeting - WSSDA 2020 Legislative Assembly
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a special virtual meeting to participate in the WSSDA 2020 Legislative Assembly. The board will vote on all by-law, permanent position, legislative position, and final amendment proposals. A quorum of the board will be present. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific proposals listed.
- Vote on WSSDA by-law proposals
- Vote on WSSDA permanent position proposals
- Vote on WSSDA legislative position proposals
- Vote on final amendment proposals
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is holding a virtual study session due to COVID-19. The main discussion item is a review of the board's goals for the 2020-2021 school year. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, attendance, and adjournment, with no other substantive business listed.
- Discussion of Board Goals for 2020-2021
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 and Governor Inslee's proclamations
- Public observation via live online streaming
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will consider declaring an emergency for asbestos abatement at Lockwood Elementary, approve a contract amendment for the Inglemoor High School concert hall, and approve routine consent items including bills and personnel. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted via email only.
- Resolution No. 824 declaring emergency procurement for asbestos testing and abatement at Lockwood Elementary
- Amendment #1 to GC/CM contract for NSD Concert Hall Project at Inglemoor HS
- Approval of payment of bills for 8-24-20
- Approval of personnel report for 8-24-20
- Revised ASB constitution for Canyon Park Middle School
WSSDA Regional Meeting
This is a WSSDA regional meeting for school directors. The agenda includes caucus and membership meetings where directors discuss positions up for a vote at the General Assembly and propose draft amendments. The meeting also covers attendee lists, discussion, and adjournment.
- Caucus and membership meetings for WSSDA
- Discussion of positions for General Assembly vote
- Time to propose draft amendments
- Meeting held August 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors met virtually on August 10, 2020, due to COVID-19. The board approved the 2020-21 school year reopening plan (Resolution 822), which starts with remote learning, and adopted the 2020-21 fiscal year budget (Resolution 819). They also approved several consent agenda items, including payments, personnel, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Approved Resolution 822, the 2020-21 Reopening Plan, starting the year with remote learning due to COVID-19.
- Adopted Resolution 819, the 2020-21 fiscal year budget.
- Approved Resolution 820, renewing the purchasing agreement with Puget Sound Joint Purchasing Cooperative.
- Approved Resolution 823, the OETC purchasing consortium membership agreement.
- Approved Resolution 821, authorizing district agents for state financial assistance for capital projects.
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board of Directors held a virtual regular meeting on June 22, 2020, due to COVID-19. The board approved the consent agenda, which included salary schedules for non-represented administrative personnel and executive directors, a deputy superintendent contract, and an amendment to the superintendent's contract. The meeting also included a superintendent's report and a presentation on the Governor Inslee Juneteenth Proclamation.
- Approved 2020-2021 NNRAP Salary Schedule with 1.6% IPD increase and 5.69% equity adjustment
- Approved 2020-2021 NASCOED Salary Schedule with same increases, superseding June 8 approval
- Approved 2020-2021 Deputy Superintendent Contract
- Approved First Amendment to 2020-2023 Superintendent Contract
- Approved payment of bills dated June 22, 2020
Special Meeting - Inglemoor High School Graduation
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board, held virtually, to attend the Inglemoor High School graduation ceremony. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the graduation, and end of meeting, with no other business items.
- Board members will attend the virtual graduation ceremony for Inglemoor High School
Special Meeting - Woodinville High School Graduation
The Northshore School District board is holding a special virtual meeting to attend the Woodinville High School graduation ceremony. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the graduation, and adjournment, with no other business.
- Board members will attend the virtual graduation ceremony for Woodinville High School
Special Meeting - Bothell High School Graduation
The Northshore School District Board is holding a special virtual meeting to attend the Bothell High School graduation ceremony. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the graduation, and adjournment, with no other business.
- Discussion of Bothell High School Graduation
- Virtual format meeting
Special Meeting - Secondary Academy for Success Graduation
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board held virtually to attend the Secondary Academy for Success (SAS) graduation ceremony. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, discussion of the ceremony, and adjournment, with no other business items.
- Board members will attend the virtual Secondary Academy for Success Graduation Ceremony
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board held a virtual meeting due to COVID-19, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, bill payments, personnel report, and salary schedules. The board also passed Resolution No. 818 supporting Black Lives Matter and approved the 2020-2023 superintendent contract with a 1.6% salary increase. Information items included budget reports and a discussion on the Northshore Innovates/Learns program.
- Approved Resolution No. 818 Black Lives Matter
- Approved 2020-2023 Superintendent Contract with 1.6% IPD increase
- Approved 2020-2021 NASA and NASCOED salary schedules with 1.6% IPD increase
- Approved payment of bills for June 8, 2020
- Approved personnel report for June 8, 2020
Special Meeting - CP and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Awards
The Northshore School District Board of Directors convened a special virtual meeting on May 14, 2020, via Zoom. The agenda consisted solely of procedural items and a discussion regarding the CP and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Awards. No votes, budget changes, or policy decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of CP and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Awards
Special Meeting - Northshore Speaks
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board, held virtually via Zoom, for the 'Northshore Speaks' event. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, a discussion item on the event, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.
- Virtual event via Zoom
- Discussion item: Northshore Speaks - Virtual Event
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board held a virtual meeting on April 27, 2020, due to COVID-19 safety protocols, which prohibited in-person public attendance and comment. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, bill payments, and personnel reports. The most significant actions involved approving an emergency waiver for high school graduation credits and a waiver for Innovation Lab High School.
- Approved Resolution No. 812: Emergency Waiver of High School Graduation Credits
- Approved Resolution No. 813: Waiver from State High School Graduation Requirements for Innovation Lab High School
- Approved a donation of up to $40,000 to North Creek High School for football camp and transportation to Central Washington University
- Approved payment of bills dated from 3-31-20 through 4-6-20
- Approved minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 13, 2020
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board of Directors is meeting virtually due to COVID-19, with no in-person attendance or public comment. The agenda includes a discussion on Goal 1: Success in the Early Years, with attached documents. The meeting is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, attendance, and adjournment.
- Discussion of Goal 1: Success in the Early Years
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 and Governor Inslee's proclamations
- No public comment or in-person attendance allowed
- Live online streaming for public observation
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board held a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19, with no public comment. The board approved Resolution No. 810 to suspend policies in response to the emergency, and also approved the consent agenda, which included approving minutes, paying bills, and handling field trip matters. The board reviewed the superintendent's monitoring report on Goal 1 (Success in the Early Years) and discussed safety and security.
- Approved Resolution No. 810 Emergency Suspension of Policies
- Approved payment of bills dated March 23, 2020
- Cancelled Bothell High School field trip to San Francisco (April 2-6, 2020) due to COVID-19
- Approved North Creek High School out-of-state field trip to Houston, TX for HOSA conference (June 23-28, 2020)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and personnel report
Special Meeting - Skyview & Canyon Creek Expansion Grand Opening - POSTPONED
This special meeting was scheduled for the grand opening of the Skyview and Canyon Creek expansion at Skyview Middle School, but the agenda states it was postponed. The only listed action was for board members to attend the event, with no other business or decisions on the agenda.
- Meeting postponed
- Skyview & Canyon Creek Expansion Grand Opening (discussion item only)
School Visit - Westhill Elementary - CANCELLED
The Northshore School District Board of Directors scheduled a School Visit (SIP) to Westhill Elementary for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10:00 AM. The agenda indicates that this meeting was CANCELLED. No decisions, votes, or financial actions were recorded in the provided document.
- The scheduled School Visit (SIP) to Westhill Elementary was cancelled.
- No public hearings, ordinances, or contracts were discussed or decided.
Conversations With The Board - CANCELLED
This meeting was cancelled and did not take place. The agenda shows it was scheduled as a 'Conversations With The Board' session for community members to discuss topics of mutual interest with board members. No decisions, proposals, or discussions occurred.
- Meeting cancelled — no proceedings occurred
- Scheduled for March 2, 2020 at Timbercrest Middle School Library
- Agenda item: Conversations With The Board (discussion/information only)
Special Meeting
The Northshore School District Board is holding a special meeting on March 2, 2020, that consists almost entirely of an executive session. The board will recess to a closed session with legal counsel to discuss litigation or legal risks of a proposed action or current practice, as permitted under RCW 42.30.110. The session is expected to last about 60 minutes, after which the board will reconvene only to adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.
- Board recesses to executive session to discuss litigation or legal risks with legal counsel (RCW 42.30.110)
- Executive session expected to last 60 minutes
- Meeting reconvenes solely for adjournment after the closed session
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board held a routine meeting to approve administrative records, including minutes from previous sessions and payment of bills. The board formally reviewed and approved the superintendent's progress on Goal 2, which focuses on developing responsible, resilient, and empathetic learners. Additionally, the board received status updates on the Skyview/Canyon Creek and Ruby Bridges Elementary capital projects and discussed safety and security measures.
- Approval of minutes for meetings held on Feb 7, 10, and 11, 2020
- Approval of payment of bills dated February 24, 2020
- Approval of out-of-state field trips for Bothell, Inglemoor, and Woodinville High Schools to Nashville, TN
- Approval of Superintendent's performance monitoring for Goal 2: Responsible, Resilient, Empathetic Learners
- Information report on Capital Project Status for Skyview/Canyon Creek and Ruby Bridges Elementary
Study Session
The Northshore School District Board held a study session to discuss the draft for Goal 2, which focuses on developing responsible, resilient, and empathetic learners. No votes or binding decisions were taken, as the agenda consisted of informational discussion and procedural items.
- Discussion of Goal 2: Responsible, Resilient, Empathetic Learners
- Review of attached file G-1_Goals_V4 1_27_2020.pdf
- Review of presentation Goal 2 Study Session 02.24.20 Final Draft vol. 3.pptx
Special Meeting - Joint Meeting with Kenmore City Council
The Northshore School District Board and Kenmore City Council met jointly on February 10, 2020, to discuss matters of mutual interest. The agenda contains no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances, consisting only of procedural items and a general discussion session.
- Joint meeting with Kenmore City Council to discuss matters of mutual interest
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals and several action items. Key decisions include authorizing bids for a district-wide lock replacement project estimated at $1-1.25 million, approving the 2020-2021 board meeting schedule, and approving out-of-state and out-of-country travel requests. The board will also receive a superintendent's report and recognize all six middle schools for the 2019 College Bound Gold Star Award.
- Authorize advertisement for bids for Phase II District-wide Lock Replacement, estimated $1-1.25 million
- Approve 2020-2021 school year board meeting schedule
- Approve out-of-country travel for Inglemoor HS staff member Chris McQueen to Singapore (cost $1,646, budgeted)
- Approve out-of-state field trips for Bothell and North Creek High Schools (Key Club, Auto Tech, DECA)
- Approve consent agenda including payment of bills and personnel report
Study Session
The Northshore School District board is holding a study session to discuss Goal 3, which focuses on growth for every student and eliminating outcome and achievement gaps. The agenda includes only this discussion item along with routine call to order, attendance, and adjournment.
- Discussion of Goal 3: Growth for Every Student, Elimination of Outcome and Achievement Gaps
Board Retreat
The Northshore School District Board is holding a retreat to discuss and receive updates on several topics, including a progress update on school start times, regional program planning, and the Innovation Lab High School. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Discussion of District Start Times presentation (2020-01-13) and Start Time Memo (1/10/2020)
- Regional Program Planning discussion
- Innovation Lab High School update with board presentation
Regular Board Meeting
The Northshore School District Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, a superintendent's report, and presentations. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from prior meetings and payments of bills. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from Dec 2019 and Jan 2020 meetings
- Payment of bills dated January 13, 2020 and January 27, 2020
- Presentation by Indo-American Friendship Forum Foundation
- Recognition of School Board Recognition Month by Governor Inslee's proclamation
- Public comments period up to 60 minutes
Special Meeting - Roundtable with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board, held as a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene. The agenda includes only the commencement, attendee list, the roundtable discussion, and adjournment, with no specific action items or decisions listed.
- Roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene
School Visit - Arrowhead Elementary
The Northshore School District Board is holding a procedural meeting to conduct a School Visit (SIP) to Arrowhead Elementary. No votes, contracts, or policy decisions are listed on the agenda. The session consists solely of the commencement, the visit itself, and the end of the meeting.
- Board members will participate in the School Visit (SIP) to Arrowhead Elementary.
Study Session - CANCELLED Due to Inclement Weather
This meeting was a study session of the Northshore School District, but it was cancelled due to inclement weather. The agenda included a discussion item on a start time progress update, with attached presentation and memo, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled due to inclement weather
- Discussion item: Start Time Progress Update
- Attachments: District Start Times Presentation 2020 01 13.pdf (2,794 KB)
- Attachments: Start Time Memo 1_10_2020.pdf (65 KB)
Special Meeting - Northshore Schools Foundation Holiday Party
This is a special meeting of the Northshore School District board, held solely for board members to attend the Northshore Schools Foundation Holiday Party at Patterson Cellars Warehouse in Woodinville. The agenda contains only procedural items: commencement, attendee list, discussion of the party, and adjournment. No official business or decisions are scheduled.
- Meeting location: Patterson Cellars Warehouse, 19501 144th Ave. NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Discussion item: Northshore Schools Foundation Holiday Party attendance
School Visit - Canyon Park Middle School
The Northshore School District board is conducting a school visit to Canyon Park Middle School as part of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) process. The agenda includes a discussion of the school's improvement plan and related documents. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- School visit to Canyon Park Middle School
- Discussion of School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Review of 2018-19 Academic Performance Report (APR)
- Review of SIP visit agenda and 2019-20 plan