Bethel School District public meetings in 2024
46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Executive Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to appoint a new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025, contingent on contract negotiations. The board will first recess into executive session to review applicant qualifications before reconvening to vote on the appointment.
- Executive session closed to the public to review superintendent applicants
- Motion to appoint a new superintendent effective July 1, 2025
- Appointment contingent on successful contract negotiations
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will consider approving the Highly Capable Plan for 2024-25, the CTE Carl Perkins Grant, and School Improvement Plans. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including meeting minutes, personnel reports, surplus declarations, contractual agreements, board compensation, out-of-state travel, and budget status reports. A motion to approve the 2024-25 Unaudited Annual Financial Statements (F-196) is scheduled, and the board will receive an update on 2019 Bond Projects.
- Motion to approve the Highly Capable Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Motion to approve the 2024-25 CTE Carl Perkins Grant
- Motion to approve the 2024-25 Unaudited Annual Financial Statements (F-196)
- 2019 Bond Projects Update presentation
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports, surplus declaration, contractual agreements, and budget status reports for August, September, and October
Special Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss district goals. The agenda also includes a scheduled executive session closed to the public.
- Review and discussion of District goals
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will consider adopting a resolution to grant a water system easement to Washington Water Service for the New Bethel High School project. The board will also receive updates on the Bethel High School program, graduation data, and the Pierce County Skills Center, and will continue the superintendent search.
- Resolution 8 (24-25) for a water system easement with Washington Water Service for the New Bethel High School project
- Bethel High School program presentation and graduation data report
- Pierce County Skills Center update and contract memo
- Consent agenda including minutes, personnel reports, contracts, surplus, board compensation, out-of-state travel, and vouchers
- Motion to continue the superintendent search
Special Executive Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet in a closed executive session to receive legal updates from the District's attorney. No final action will be taken during this session.
- Legal updates with the District's attorney
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The board will hold a study session and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Expedition Elementary before the regular meeting. The main business is approving a consent agenda that includes minutes, personnel reports, donations, surplus declarations, contracts, board compensation, out-of-state travel, and vouchers. No instructional, policy, financial, or personnel considerations are listed. The board will also discuss future agenda items and provide input on superintendent goals.
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Expedition Elementary, 18717 108th Avenue Court East, Puyallup
- Consent agenda includes approval of October 8, 2024 minutes
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports for administrative, certificated, classified, and supplemental service agreements
- Consent agenda includes contributions/donations/grants, declaration of surplus, and transportation surplus
- Consent agenda includes contracts, interlocal memo, board compensation, out-of-state travel authorization, and vouchers
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hear a presentation on annual strategic plan data, including equity-focused trends from the 2023-24 school year. The board will also vote on approving the 2024-25 Sensitive Materials Committee roster and receive a behavioral health update. Several personnel actions and surplus declarations are included in the consent agenda.
- Strategic Plan Data Review presentation by Director of Assessment Brian Loffer
- Approve the 2024-25 Sensitive Materials Committee member roster
- Behavioral Health Update from district social work and counseling staff
- Personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and a termination
- Declaration of surplus equipment, furniture, and materials per RCW 28A.335.180
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, at the Educational Service Center in Spanaway. The board will review a strategic plan data report, receive a behavioral health update, and vote on approving the Sensitive Materials Committee roster for the 2024-25 school year. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, personnel reports, surplus declarations, contracts, board compensation, out-of-state travel authorization, and vouchers.
- Approve the Sensitive Materials Committee Member Roster for the 2024-25 school year
- Strategic Plan Data Review presentation
- Behavioral Health Update presentation
- Consent agenda items: September 24, 2024 minutes, personnel reports, surplus equipment declaration, contracts, board compensation, out-of-state travel authorization, vouchers
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the previous meeting, personnel reports for certificated and classified staff, and contractual supplemental service agreements. The meeting also includes public comment and board communications. No study session or instructional considerations are scheduled.
- Approval of personnel report: certificated, including new hire Krista Scioli as Librarian at CMS and resignations of several teachers
- Approval of personnel report: classified, including new hires for paraeducator and clerical positions and resignations of bus drivers and other staff
- Approval of contractual supplemental service agreements with stipends for coaching, leadership, and special education duties, e.g., $6,091 for football assistant at SLHS, $7,215 for varsity cheerleading head at GKHS
- Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes
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The board will receive information reports on the start of the 2024-25 school year, summer professional learning, and compliance with minimum basic education requirements. It will also approve a consent agenda including personnel actions such as new hires, resignations, and retirements. Public comment is scheduled.
- Opening of School Report presented by Deputy Superintendent and school directors
- Summer Professional Learning update covering August 2024 sessions for teachers
- Introduction of 18 new administrators at various schools
- Consent agenda includes personnel changes: new hires, resignations, retirements
- Minimum Basic Education Requirement compliance survey submitted to State Board
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a regular public meeting. The main agenda item is an informational presentation on the fifth year of implementing standards-based instruction and grading (SBIG) in secondary schools. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items, including personnel actions and a declaration of surplus equipment.
- Standards-Based Instruction & Grading (SBIG) update for 2024-25, year five of phased implementation
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, resignations, retirements, layoffs)
- Contractual supplemental service agreements: $1,159.00 (PLC Leader) and $1,223.00 (Weight Room Supervisor)
- Declaration of surplus equipment, furniture, and materials per RCW 28A.335.180
- Excuse Director Camacho from the meeting
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will formally recognize summer graduates and consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, surplus declarations, and approval of minutes.
- Summer graduation ceremony recognizing students who completed requirements after June 10
- Approval of personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff, including new hires, resignations, and retirements
- Supplemental service agreements for National Board Certified Teachers: Alicia Bommarito and Haylee Betts ($2,500 each), Theresa Radder ($6,206)
- Declaration of surplus equipment, furniture, and materials deemed of little or no value to the district
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This is a special study session and retreat for the Bethel School District Board of Directors. The board will discuss the 2023-24 school year review, future planning, and director governance and responsibilities. No action will be taken during this session.
- 2023-24 school year review
- Future planning discussion
- Director governance and responsibilities
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting remotely to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel reports for administrative, certificated, classified, and supplemental service agreements. The board will also hear public comments and approve the meeting minutes from June 25, 2024. No study session or instructional considerations are scheduled.
- Approval of personnel reports including new hires, resignations, and retirements for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Contractual supplemental service agreements for coaching and other roles, e.g., Tristan Carlson as Tennis Head Girls HS at $2,134.20
- Public comment period for residents to address the board on educational issues
- Approval of the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
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This meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors was canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, only a notice of cancellation.
- Meeting canceled
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting, including a ceremonial groundbreaking for Evergreen Elementary and a vote to rename the Bethel Learning Center the Thomas G. Seigel Learning Center. The board will also approve the consent agenda covering personnel actions and minutes.
- Approve renaming Bethel Learning Center to Thomas G. Seigel Learning Center
- Ceremonial groundbreaking at Evergreen Elementary, 1311 172nd Street East, Spanaway
- Approve consent agenda including personnel reports (administrative, certificated, classified)
- Approve minutes from June 11 and 18, 2024 meetings
- Public comment period with sign-up and remote options
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special meeting on June 18, 2024, to approve the appointment of Chari Wright as principal of Frontier Middle School, effective July 1, 2024. The board also approved the meeting agenda and planned to enter a closed executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Chari Wright as principal of Frontier Middle School, effective July 1, 2024
- Approved the June 18, 2024 meeting agenda
- Scheduled executive session for legal update and personnel matter
- Meeting held at Educational Service Center, 516 176th St E, Spanaway, WA
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session at the Pierce County Skills Center's Evergreen Building, followed by a regular meeting. The board will attend a ribbon cutting for the Evergreen Building and then consider approving the consent agenda, which includes numerous personnel actions such as new hires, retirements, and resignations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Ribbon cutting for Pierce County Skills Center Evergreen Building at 16117 Canyon Road East, Puyallup
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- New assistant principal contracts effective 7/1/24 for multiple schools
- Retirement of Thomas Duncanson, Associate Administrator at GKHS, effective 7/1/24
- Reduction in force for four ECEAP staff effective 8/28/24
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special meeting on June 4, 2024, to take action on several personnel items. The board appointed Dr. Brian Lowney as interim superintendent and Bethany Aoki as principal of Challenger High School, both effective July 1, 2024. It also approved a corrected 2024-2027 agreement with non-represented staff and the interim superintendent's contract for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting included public comment and was conducted in person and via Zoom.
- Appointed Dr. Brian Lowney as interim superintendent effective July 1, 2024
- Appointed Bethany Aoki as principal of Challenger High School effective July 1, 2024
- Approved corrected 2024-2027 non-represented staff agreement
- Approved interim superintendent's contract for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- Public comment period with three-minute speaking limit
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This meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors was canceled. The agenda had been set for a special executive session, closed to the public, to review qualifications of an applicant for public employment. No action was scheduled to be taken.
- Meeting canceled
- Executive session to review job applicant qualifications
- Closed to the public per Open Public Meetings Act
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a remote special executive session on May 30, 2024. The board will meet publicly via Zoom, then adjourn to a closed session to discuss legal updates, personnel matters, bargaining parameters, site acquisition, and other permitted topics. No final action will be taken, and the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Executive session topics include legal updates (pending litigation), personnel matters, bargaining parameters, site acquisition, and data breach compliance
- Meeting held via Zoom with phone access; Meeting ID 844 5626 0780
- Closed to the public per Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.110
- No final action will be taken in executive session
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This May 30, 2024 special executive session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors was canceled. The agenda was limited to a closed-door discussion of an applicant for public employment, with no action to be taken.
- Meeting canceled
- Executive session to review qualifications of a public employment applicant
- Closed to the public per Open Public Meetings Act 42.30.110
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This May 29, 2024 special executive session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors was canceled. Had it occurred, the board would have met publicly, then recessed into a closed executive session to review qualifications of a job applicant, with no final action taken.
- Meeting canceled
- Would have been an executive session closed to the public
- Topic: review qualifications of an applicant for public employment
- No final action would have been taken
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting on May 28, 2024. The board will tour the health clinic at Spanaway Middle School, hear a presentation from Evergreen Elementary on its equity and community-building efforts, and recognize a student with the Superintendent's Civic Accomplishment Award. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and numerous personnel actions, including contracts, resignations, and retirements.
- Tour of Spanaway Middle School Health Clinic at 15701 B Street E, Tacoma
- Evergreen Elementary program presentation by Principal Lisa Whitmire
- Superintendent's Civic Accomplishment Award presentation
- Personnel actions: new assistant principal contract for Lori Gauthier; resignations of Christa Caamano, Jordan Ford, Julie Shultz-Bartlett; retirement of Mark Shumaker
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from May 10, 14, and 21, 2024
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special executive session on May 26, 2024, to review the qualifications of an applicant for public employment. The meeting opens publicly via Zoom, then recesses into a closed session as permitted by the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30.110). No final action will be taken, and the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Executive session to review qualifications of a public employment applicant
- Meeting held via Zoom only; phone access available
- Closed session authorized under Open Public Meetings Act, RCW 42.30.110
- No final action to be taken during executive session
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special executive session on May 25, 2024, to review the qualifications of an applicant for public employment, likely for the superintendent position. The board will meet publicly first, then recess into a closed session for up to 8 hours, with no final action taken. The meeting is conducted via Zoom only.
- Executive session to review qualifications of an applicant for public employment
- Closed to the public per Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30.110)
- Estimated executive session length: 8 hours
- No final action will be taken
- Meeting held via Zoom only
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will meet in a special executive session on May 21, 2024, via Zoom. The board will convene publicly, then adjourn to a closed session to review the qualifications of an applicant for public employment, as permitted by the Open Public Meetings Act. No final action will be taken, and the meeting will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Executive session to review qualifications of a job applicant
- Meeting held via Zoom only
- Closed to the public per RCW 42.30.110
- Estimated executive session duration: 30 minutes
- No action to be taken
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and tour the new Expedition Elementary, followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on the Highly Capable District Plan Survey for fiscal year 2023-24 and receive an update on Hazel Health services. The consent agenda includes numerous personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and retirements.
- Tour of new Expedition Elementary at 18717 108th Ave Ct E, Puyallup
- Approve Highly Capable District Plan Survey for FY 2023-24
- Hazel Health update for 2023-24 school year (services and costs)
- Personnel report: new hires, resignations, retirements (e.g., Sophia Monge as Assistant Director, Patrick Blanchard resignation)
- Recognition of four new National Board Certified Teachers
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This is a special study session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors, held via Zoom only. The board will discuss the status of the superintendent search and next steps, but no formal action will be taken. The meeting is open to the public.
- Discussion of superintendent search status and next steps
- Study session held via Zoom only (Webinar ID: 870 8475 0235)
- No formal action to be taken during the session
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting for a study session and regular meeting. The board will discuss policy updates, a financial update, and presentations on school programs, and will take action on the consent agenda, including personnel changes and a resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Policy updates include revisions to 2004, 2090, 2190, 3226, 3421, 4001, and retirement of 4310
- Financial update presented by CFO Bryan Verley
- Resolution 33 proclaiming May 6-10, 2024 as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Personnel reports include new hires, resignations, and retirements
- Shining Mountain Elementary School program presentation
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a study session on an elementary math curriculum update, then voted to approve the continuation of tuition-based preschools for the 2024-25 school year at $340 per month for four half-day sessions. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports and a declaration of surplus equipment. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other major policy decisions.
- Approved continuation of tuition-based preschools at Rocky Ridge and Thompson for 2024-25 at $340/month
- Study session on Eureka Math2 elementary math curriculum update
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, resignations, retirements)
- Declared surplus equipment, furniture, and materials for disposal
- Excused Director Young from the meeting
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special study session to discuss the superintendent search process, timeline, and candidate qualifications with consultant Tom Rockefeller of Northwest Leadership Associates. No formal action will be taken during this study session, which is open to the public.
- Discussion of superintendent search process, timeline, and candidate qualifications
- Presentation by Tom Rockefeller, Northwest Leadership Associates
- Study session held at Educational Service Center, 516 176th Street E, Spanaway, WA 98387
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors and the Pierce County Council are holding a special joint study session to discuss topics of mutual interest. The agenda includes an overview of Bethel School District needs presented by Superintendent Tom Seigel, a video from Pierce County Skills Center students on student life, and a discussion covering sidewalks, youth services, parks, bus service, and other community topics. This is an informational session with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.
- Overview of Bethel School District needs by Superintendent Tom Seigel
- Discussion topics include sidewalks/Safe Routes to School, youth services, parks, bus service, libraries
- Mention of Family Promise of Pierce County and Medical Careers Academy of Pierce County
- Discussion of a pocket park and safe parking at Spanaway United Methodist Church
- Joint meeting with Pierce County Council Chair Ryan Mello and Bethel Board President Marcus Young, Sr.
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bethel High School, followed by a regular board meeting. The board will also receive an instructional update and approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel reports and supplemental service agreements.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for new Bethel High School at 6:05 PM
- Instructional update from assistant superintendents
- Consent agenda includes classified personnel hires, resignations, and terminations
- Supplemental service agreements for athletics and activities, with amounts up to $6,220
- Approval of minutes from March 12 and 21, 2024
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special meeting on March 21, 2024, to review applications from executive search firms and select one to facilitate the superintendent search. After discussion, the board voted to approve Northwest Leadership Associates as the search firm, with one dissenting vote. The meeting also included routine items such as approving the agenda and roll call.
- Approved Northwest Leadership Associates as the superintendent search firm (motion carried 4-1, with Terrance Mayers Sr. voting no)
- Reviewed applications from three search firms: Northwest Leadership Associates, Ray and Associates, and McPherson & Jacobson LLC
- The search was initiated at the February 20, 2024 board meeting, with an RFQ posted on the district website
- Meeting held at Educational Service Center, 516 176th Street E, Spanaway, WA, and via Zoom
- Agenda approved unanimously by all five board members
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The Bethel School District Board will hold a public meeting with a study session to view plans for the New Bethel High School. The regular meeting includes a resolution recognizing March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month, and a consent agenda covering personnel changes, a contract with Turnitin, and the declaration of surplus items.
- Study session to view plans for the New Bethel High School at Bethel High School Gymnasium.
- Resolution 22 (23-24) recognizing March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.
- Consent agenda includes administrative, certificated, and classified personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and a contract for a Dispatch Coordinator.
- Approval of a contract amendment with Turnitin, LLC for additional Originality licensing, increasing the contract amount.
- Declaration of surplus furniture, computers, printers, and books from various school locations.
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a remote special meeting on March 4, 2024, to approve the agenda and a request for qualifications (RFQ) for executive search consultation services for the superintendent position. The board voted unanimously to approve the RFQ, which was presented by Todd Mitchell, Executive Director of Human Resources. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and included standard opening procedures.
- Approved RFQ for superintendent search consultation services
- Motion to approve RFQ carried unanimously (5-0)
- RFQ presented by Todd Mitchell, Executive Director of Human Resources
- Meeting held remotely via Zoom
- Agenda approved as presented
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special executive session on February 29, 2024. The board will meet publicly via Zoom, then adjourn to a closed session to discuss a legal update, per state law. No final action can be taken in the closed session, and the board will reconvene publicly afterward.
- Executive session closed to the public for a legal update
- Public meeting via Zoom before adjournment
- No final action permitted in executive session
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and community open house to review plans for Evergreen Elementary School, followed by a regular meeting. The board will hear presentations from Bethel Middle School and the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council, and will vote on resolutions recognizing school social workers and education support professionals. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and supplemental contracts.
- Community open house to review Evergreen Elementary School plans at 1311 172nd St E, Spanaway
- Resolution 16 proclaiming National School Social Work Week (March 3-9, 2024)
- Resolution 17 proclaiming Education Support Professionals Week (March 11-15, 2024)
- Personnel report: new hires, changes, resignations, and a retirement
- Supplemental service agreements for coaching and activities (e.g., $4,602 for boys basketball head coach at SMS)
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss the superintendent hiring process. The board voted to postpone indefinitely the consideration of appointing an interim superintendent and to conduct a nationwide search to fill the position. The meeting also included routine items such as agenda approval and an executive session.
- Motion to postpone interim superintendent appointment carried (4-1)
- Motion to conduct nationwide superintendent search carried (3-2)
- Executive session scheduled for 20 minutes, closed to public
- Meeting held at Educational Service Center, 516 176th Street E, Spanaway, WA
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on February 13, 2024, in a public meeting that included a study session on the superintendent hiring process and a regular meeting with several action items. The board approved the CTE Federal Perkins Grant application, adopted resolutions for CTE Month and National School Counseling Week, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports and a surplus declaration. The meeting was held in person due to a district-wide internet outage, with a recording to be posted within 48 hours.
- Study session on superintendent hiring process with WSSDA Executive Director Tim Garchow
- Approved Career and Technical Education Federal Perkins Grant application
- Adopted Resolution 11 (23-24) proclaiming February as CTE Month
- Adopted Resolution 13 (23-24) proclaiming National School Counseling Week Feb 5-9, 2024
- Approved consent agenda including personnel hires, resignations, retirements, and surplus declaration
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The Board of Directors held a special remote meeting to approve a consent agenda. Actions included processing various personnel reports and approving several large-scale service contracts.
- Retirement of Superintendent Thomas Seigel effective 7/1/24
- $9,011,012 contract with Ameresco, Inc. for ESCO services using ESSER funds
- $380,000 contract with The Emerald Learning Center for specialized educational services
- $375,000 contract with First Student for student-athlete transportation
- Bid award to Southwest Schools for xerographic paper products
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The January 30, 2024, Bethel School District Board of Directors meeting was cancelled because there was no quorum. The agenda included a study session, meeting opening, consent agenda, and various policy and financial items, but no formal action was taken.
- Meeting cancelled due to no quorum
- Study session scheduled at Educational Service Center, 516 176th Street E, Spanaway, WA
- Consent agenda items included personnel reports, contributions/donations/grants, surplus declaration, authorization to bid, contractual agreements, interlocal agreements, board compensation, out-of-state travel, financial statement, vouchers
- Policy considerations included first and second readings of policies
- Pierce County Skills Center consent agenda
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review the district's strategic plan for 2023-2028, followed by a regular meeting. The board will vote on the 2023-24 School Improvement Plans for all schools and approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.
- Study session on the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, including its development and use
- Approval of 2023-24 School Improvement Plans for early learning through secondary schools
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports: new hires, resignations, retirements, and contract changes
- Recognition of School Board Recognition Month with representatives from staff associations
- Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023, January 5-6, and January 11, 2024 meetings
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a remote special meeting on January 11, 2024, and approved three memoranda of understanding with the Public School Employees Association. These actions modify the school calendar and create temporary incentive programs to address the bus driver shortage. The board also excused Director Comacho's absence.
- Approved MOU with Public School Employees Association to modify first day of school provision in collective bargaining agreement
- Approved MOU for Bus Driver Hiring Incentive Program to address national bus driver shortage due to COVID-19
- Approved MOU for Bus Driver Route/Run Coverage Incentive Program to incentivize route coverage of new/additional routes
- Excused Director Comacho's absence (motion carried 4-0)
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The Board of Directors is conducting a special study session and retreat on January 5 and 6, 2024. These sessions are for in-depth study of specific issues, and no official action will be taken. Topics include a 2023-24 review, future planning, and board governance.
- 2023-24 Review
- Future Planning
- Board Governance and Responsibilities