Bethel School District public meetings in 2020
29 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a remote special study session jointly with Pierce County school boards and legislators. The agenda includes welcome and introductions, followed by a discussion of legislative topics important to Pierce County schools. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Joint study session with Pierce County School Boards and Legislators
- Discussion of legislative topics important to Pierce County schools
- Remote meeting via Zoom; phone access available
- Special needs accommodation contact: superintendent's office, 253 683-6010
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely on December 8, 2020. They approved the annual renewal of the Highly Capable iGrant, the 2020-21 School Improvement Plans for all schools, and the consent agenda which included personnel changes. The board also received information on the Panorama social-emotional screening system, policy updates, sexual health curriculum, and an instructional update on remote learning and fall baseline data.
- Approved annual renewal of Highly Capable iGrant (Form 217)
- Approved 2020-21 School Improvement Plans for preschool through secondary schools
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes (e.g., Bryan Forsberg, Bruce Leonardy, Gretchen Russo resignation)
- Discussed policy updates including retirement of policies 3144 and 4314, merging into 3143
- Received information on Panorama social-emotional screening system
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss a district communication plan for continuing remote learning, receive updates on graduation statistics and instructional progress, and consider approving the 2020-2021 Sensitive Materials Committee. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and declaring surplus equipment.
- Approve 2020-2021 Sensitive Materials Committee
- Review District Communication Plan for remote learning
- Graduation statistics update
- Personnel report: new hires, retirements, transfers
- Declare surplus equipment, furniture, and materials
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote study session and regular meeting. The board will receive informational updates on the equity program, JROTC programming, Spanaway Middle School's remote learning, and a plan to reintroduce athletics. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel reports and supplemental service agreements.
- Review of Equity program
- JROTC programming overview
- Spanaway Middle School remote learning presentation
- Athletic re-engagement plan
- Personnel reports: new hires, resignations, and supplemental agreements
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a remote special study session to discuss a recommended plan for slowly reintroducing the athletic program for students. The board will hear an update from the Director of Athletics and Security, Bryan Streleski. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information.
- Athletic Update presented by Bryan Streleski, Director of Athletics & Security
- Discussion of a recommended plan to slowly reintroduce the athletic program
- Attachments include the Student-Athlete Re-Engagement Presentation and Return to Athletics Playbook
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting remotely for a special study session. The only substantive item is a professional development session provided by the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no decisions or public hearings listed.
- Professional development session by WSSDA
- Remote meeting via Zoom
- Meeting ID: 982 6619 6092, Passcode: 648511
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely and took action on several items, including approving the Career and Technical Education (CTE) 5-year strategic plan for 2020-2025 and adopting a new curriculum for Conservation Biology courses. The board also reviewed policy updates during a study session and approved a consent agenda with personnel changes.
- Approved CTE District-Wide Five Year Plan (2020-2025)
- Adopted Natural Resource Systems curriculum (G-W Publisher, 2021) for Conservation Biology 1 & 2, six-year license, estimated cost $32,489.40
- Reviewed policy updates including new policy 4300 on limiting immigration enforcement in schools
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, transfers, resignations, and retirements
- Public comment accepted via email before noon on meeting day
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special study session that begins with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Katherine G. Johnson Elementary at 16720 Waller Road East, Tacoma. The board will then meet via Zoom to discuss proposed district goals for the 2020-2021 school year. No formal action will be taken during the study session.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for Katherine G. Johnson Elementary at 16720 Waller Road East, Tacoma
- Study session via Zoom (Webinar ID: 849 2306 7027)
- Discussion of proposed district goals for 2020-2021 school year
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will meet remotely on September 22, 2020, starting with a study session and groundbreaking ceremony at the Bethel Early Learning Center, followed by a regular meeting. The board will receive an update on school reopening plans and consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes personnel changes and the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for Bethel Early Learning Center at 214 167th Street South, Spanaway
- Reopening of School Update presented by Assistant Superintendents
- Personnel changes: multiple certificated staff reassigned to BVA (Bethel Virtual Academy), including involuntary transfers
- Classified personnel report includes new hires, resignations, and leaves of absence
- Approval of minutes from September 8, 2020 meeting
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely and approved several curriculum adoptions, including new AP Calculus and AP Statistics textbooks and an online learning platform for elementary students. The board also received updates on school reopening plans and introduced newly appointed administrators. The meeting included routine approvals of the agenda, consent agenda, and personnel reports.
- Adopted AP Calculus (Cengage, 2021) six-year license for $7,740
- Adopted AP Statistics (6th edition) six-year license for $9,194.50
- Adopted Accelerate Education online platform for Bethel Virtual Academy K-5, estimated $80,000
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes (transfers, resignations, retirements)
- Introduced 13 new administrators across district schools
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting via Zoom. The main agenda item is an information update on the reopening of school plans, presented by assistant superintendents. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of minutes and a series of personnel actions such as new hires, reassignments, resignations, and supplemental service agreements.
- Reopening of School Update (information item)
- Personnel Report: Administrative/Non-Represented (Leisha Bonine reassigned to Interim Assistant Principal at BHS; Harry Hinton reduction in force effective 10/1/20)
- Personnel Report: Certificated (new contracts, resignations, out-of-endorsement assignments)
- Personnel Report: Classified (new hires, reassignments, resignations)
- Personnel Report: Non-Contractual Supplemental Service Agreements (list of payments, e.g., $4,480 for Derek A. Anderson)
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Board of Directors met remotely to approve the district's plan for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also adopted the annual budget, which includes a $6 million transfer from the general fund reserve to the Capital Projects Fund.
- Adoption of Resolution 51 approving the 2020-2021 Reopening of School Plan
- Adoption of Resolution 53 approving the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget
- $6 million transfer from General Fund reserve to Capital Projects Fund for major projects and land purchases
- $86 million budget set for the Capital Projects Fund
- $3.3 million expenditure budget for the Transportation Vehicle Fund
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely on August 11, 2020. The board approved a consent agenda that included personnel changes, a surplus declaration, a band uniform bid, and several contractual agreements. The meeting also included an executive session for legal, personnel, and other confidential matters.
- Approved bid award to Stanbury Uniforms, LLC for 225 band uniforms at an estimated $99,000 before tax (Bid 01-20).
- Approved contracts totaling $607,000: Great Minds ($126,000), Logan River Academy ($133,000), Renaissance Learning ($193,000), BetterLesson ($155,000).
- Declared surplus equipment including 66 student chairs, 4 sewing machines, and 3 student tables from CTE-BHS.
- Approved personnel changes: Michael Rushton to Manager-Facilities, Wendy Howard retirement (10/1/20), new certificated hires, and classified new hires/retirements.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from July 28, 2020.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting on July 28, 2020, starting with a study session on the 2020-2021 budget, including proposed reductions due to COVID-19. The regular meeting will consider several curriculum adoptions and the purchase of the Edgenuity online learning platform for $225,000. The board will also approve personnel reports and minutes.
- Budget update with proposed reductions for 2020-2021 due to COVID-19
- Adopt Edgenuity online learning platform for grades 6-12 at $225,000
- Adopt AP Human Geography curriculum by Vitai Source 2020 at $4,000
- Adopt 9th Grade Seminar texts including 'Stamped' and 'Nickel and Dimed' at $6,052
- Adopt Criminal Law course materials (McGraw Hill 2021) at $9,700
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
This meeting was a remote special study session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors, scheduled for July 24, 2020, but it was canceled. The agenda included a discussion on options for reopening schools, but no formal action was planned. The session was to be held via Zoom and was open to the public.
- Meeting canceled
- Discussion on reopening of school
- Remote via Zoom
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote special study session via Zoom. The main item is a discussion between the Board and Superintendent regarding the 2020-2021 District Goals. The agenda includes only this discussion, along with routine opening and adjournment procedures.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 District Goals
- Reference to 2019-20 Goals Pillars approved 8-27-19
- Remote meeting via Zoom with phone dial-in options
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special remote meeting via Zoom, which includes a closed executive session to review the performance of a public employee. The board will meet publicly first to announce the purpose, then adjourn to the closed session, and reconvene publicly afterward. No final action will be taken during the executive session.
- Executive session to review performance of a public employee
- Meeting held via Zoom video conference
- Closed to the public per Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30.110)
- No final action allowed in executive session
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special remote executive session via Zoom, which is closed to the public. The board will discuss legal updates, personnel matters, bargaining parameters, site acquisition, employee performance, and data breach compliance. No final action will be taken in the closed session, and the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Executive session topics include legal updates, personnel, bargaining, site acquisition, employee performance, and data breach compliance
- Meeting held via Zoom; public can join before closed session
- No final action allowed in executive session per Open Public Meetings Act
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting remotely via Zoom for a special executive session. The board will convene publicly, then adjourn to a closed session to discuss the performance of a public employee, as permitted by the Open Public Meetings Act. No final action will be taken during the closed session, and the meeting will reconvene publicly before adjourning.
- Executive session to review performance of a public employee
- Meeting held via Zoom video conference
- Closed to the public per Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30.110)
- No final action allowed in executive session
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
This meeting agenda is for a special executive session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors that was canceled. The session was scheduled to be held remotely via Zoom and closed to the public. The agenda indicates the board would have met publicly before adjourning to discuss the performance of a public employee.
- Meeting canceled
- Remote Zoom meeting
- Executive session closed to the public
- Topic: review performance of a public employee
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely on May 26, 2020. They adopted Resolution 46 to apply for an emergency waiver of instructional hours from OSPI due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and reviewed plans for the new Bethel High School during a study session. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, surplus equipment, and interlocal agreements.
- Adopted Resolution 46 for emergency waiver of instructional hours (OSPI waiver application)
- Reviewed New Bethel High School plans with NAC Architecture
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports (administrative, certificated, classified, supplemental)
- Declared surplus equipment (iMacs, laptop cart) at GKHS
- Approved interlocal agreements (details in attachment)
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting remotely to review the 2020 Mental Health and Wellness Survey results and vote on adopting a new middle school math curriculum. The board will also approve routine items including personnel reports and surplus equipment declarations.
- Adoption of Open Up Resources 2019 for grades 6-8 with Kiddom platform, costing $452,000 for first year plus $200,000 annual subscription and $100,000 annual consumables
- Presentation of 2020 Mental Health and Wellness Survey results by PSESD and Maike & Associates
- Personnel contracts, resignations, and retirements for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Declaration of surplus equipment including laptop carts, projector carts, and library books at Frontier Middle School
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a remote special study session to discuss the adoption of Open Up Resources as the middle school math curriculum. The board will hear a presentation from district staff and teachers, and review the recommendation from the Math Curriculum Review Committee. No formal vote is scheduled; this is a study session for discussion.
- Adoption of Open Up Resources for middle school math, recommended by the Math Curriculum Review Committee
- Estimated $452,000 for a 1-year print and digital license agreement
- Annual $200,000 subscription to Kiddom platform after 2020-21
- Annual $100,000 for replacing consumable student workbooks after 2020-21
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting via Zoom. The main item is an information update on COVID-19 continuous learning, presented by district administrators. The board will also vote on a resolution proclaiming National Library Week and approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel reports and supplemental service agreements.
- COVID-19 Continuous Learning update by Assistant Superintendents and other administrators
- Resolution 35 (19-20) proclaiming April 19-25, 2020 as National Library Week
- Consent agenda approval including personnel reports (administrative, certificated, classified) and supplemental service agreements
- New hires: two Construction Project Managers (Matthew Larson, Harry Hinton) effective 5/4/20
- Resignations: Helene Jensen (Associate Administrator) and Loren Willson (Director, Secondary Teaching and Learning) effective 7/1/20
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board held a remote meeting on March 24, 2020, primarily to approve the continuation of tuition-based preschool programs at Rocky Ridge Elementary and Thompson Elementary for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, equipment disposal, and a bid award for football equipment. Item 4.02, a Technology Update, was removed from the agenda before approval.
- Approved continuation of tuition-based preschool at Rocky Ridge and Thompson for 2020-21 at $320/month per student
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Approved declaration of surplus for obsolete or broken equipment, furniture, and materials
- Approved bid award for Football Sports Equipment and Uniforms
- Approved minutes from March 10, 16, and 18, 2020
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a remote special meeting by conference call on March 16, 2020. The board voted to adopt Resolution 37 (19-20), which provides for the emergency suspension of policy in response to Governor Jay Inslee's closure of schools. The meeting also included standard opening procedures and adjournment.
- Adopted Resolution 37 (19-20) for emergency suspension of policy (motion carried, 4 yes votes)
- Meeting held remotely via conference call due to COVID-19
- Roll call of members with action to excuse any absent director
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Director District 4 position. The meeting includes opening procedures, the interviews, and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Interview of applicants for Director District 4 position
- Special meeting held at Educational Service Center
- Meeting opens at 6:00 p.m. and includes call to order
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board held a study session to review policy updates regarding homeless student enrollment, family leave, and purchasing requirements. During the public meeting, the board adopted Resolution 32 to recognize Career and Technical Education Month. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes, new hires, and supplemental service agreements.
- Adopted Resolution 32 (19-20) proclaiming February as Career and Technical Education Month.
- Reviewed Policy 3115 regarding Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights & Services for equity lens updates.
- Reviewed Policy 5404 regarding Family, Medical, and Maternity Leave to align with new state paid leave laws.
- Reviewed Policy 6220 regarding Purchasing/Bid Requirements to include provisions for small and minority businesses.
- Approved consent agenda items including personnel reports and supplemental service agreements totaling approximately $8,833.60.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the process and timeline for filling the Director Area 4 vacancy and receive an update on district social media use. The regular meeting includes recognition of volunteers and Daffodil Princesses, an oath of office for Director Roseanna Camacho, and approval of the consent agenda with personnel actions. The board also tabled a recognition item for World Vision to a future meeting.
- Discussion on filling Director Area 4 vacancy
- Oath of office for Director Roseanna Camacho
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions: new hires, resignations, leaves
- Recognition of outstanding volunteers from three schools
- Item 4.02 (World Vision) tabled to future meeting