Summit Public Schools public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The board voted to approve consent agenda items including public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Sierra, and Olympus, as well as November 2024 meeting minutes. They also approved educator assignments for the 2024-2025 school year and a disclosure of remote interests. The board discussed a financial update, a Sierra renewal update, and a spring retreat.
- Approved Summit Atlas, Sierra, and Olympus public expenditure summaries for November 2024
- Approved SY 2024-2025 educator assignments
- Approved disclosure of remote interests
- Discussed financial update for FY25
- Discussed Sierra renewal update
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors approved the consent agenda, including first interim financial reports for all six schools, the State Accountability Report Cards (SARCs), October board meeting minutes, an updated suicide prevention policy, and field trip approvals. The board also approved the FY2023-2024 audit, modified the Finance Committee composition, and appointed Michele Hansen to the committee. Discussions included charter petition renewals, enrollment updates, and initial bargaining proposals from both the district and the Unite Summit union.
- Approved first interim financial reports for Summit Preparatory, Everest, Tahoma, Shasta, K2, and Tamalpais schools
- Approved 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for all six Summit schools
- Approved updates to the Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Training Policy
- Approved the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Discussed initial sunshine proposals for successor bargaining with Unite Summit union
Summit Public Schools Audit Committee
The Summit Public Schools Audit Committee met to present and discuss financial information and related updates for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The committee also discussed recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 audit report.
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-24 financial information
- Discussion of recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 audit report
- Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the October financial report, a financial update, and the 2023-2024 audit. The committee will also receive a bond update. No action items are listed for these discussion items.
- Review of October Financial Report
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Audit
- Bond Update for Series 2017 Revenue Bonds
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve consent agenda items including public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra schools, and to appoint the Chief Financial Officer as the board's auditing officer. The board will also discuss a financial update and a legal and regulatory compliance update, and hold an executive session on litigation matters.
- Approval of Summit Atlas public expenditures for October 2024
- Approval of Summit Olympus public expenditures for October 2024
- Approval of Summit Sierra public expenditures for October 2024
- Appointment of Chief Financial Officer Edward Lee as Auditing Officer
- Executive session on litigation and potential litigation
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors voted to ratify the closure of the Summit Olympus School Facility and approved a revised budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also ratified a line of credit, updated fiscal policies and procedures, and approved a term renewal for Board Director Diego Arambula. Consent items included unaudited actuals for FY 23-24, August meeting minutes, and field trip approvals.
- Ratified closure of Summit Olympus School Facility
- Approved revised budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Ratified line of credit
- Approved updated fiscal policies and procedures
- Approved term renewal for Board Director Diego Arambula
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors voted to close the Summit Olympus facility at 409 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, and approved a revised FY2025 budget. The board also approved consent items including public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Sierra, and Summit Olympus, and received annual performance reports for all three schools.
- Approved closure of Summit Public Schools: Olympus facility in Tacoma
- Approved Fiscal Year 2025 revised annual and multi-year budgets
- Approved public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Sierra, and Summit Olympus
- Received Washington Annual Performance Reports for Summit Sierra, Summit Atlas, and Summit Olympus
- Held executive sessions on litigation and potential litigation matters
SPS WA Finance Committee meeting
The Summit Public Schools Washington Finance Committee will discuss public expenditures for September 2024, a fiscal year 2025 financial update, and a proposed revised budget for FY25. The meeting is a discussion session with no votes scheduled.
- Review of public expenditures for September 2024, with payment summaries for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 financial update
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 revised budget, including a resolution to adopt it
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss a line of credit update, fiscal policies and procedures, a financial update, and revised budgets for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Line of Credit Update discussion
- Fiscal Policies and Procedures review
- Financial Update including unaudited covenants and budget vs actuals
- 24-25 Revised Budgets presentation
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors approved consent agenda items including public expenditures for Summit Sierra, Summit Olympus, and Summit Atlas, as well as the August 28 meeting minutes and a school leader performance evaluation. The board also discussed a fiscal year 2024 financial update and a Summit Olympus update, and held executive sessions on litigation matters.
- Approved public expenditures for Summit Sierra, Summit Olympus, and Summit Atlas for August 2024
- Approved school leader performance evaluation
- Discussed FY2024 financial update
- Held executive sessions on litigation and potential litigation (3 matters)
- Received Summit Olympus update including facilities closure report
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors held a special meeting on August 28, 2024, to approve consent agenda items including public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, and compensation adjustments for staff. The board also approved FY25 Related Services Agreements for all three schools and SY25 School Specific Goals, and received updates on FY24 finances and the Alternative Learning Experience program.
- Approved FY25 Related Services Agreements for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approved compensation adjustments for Summit Washington staff
- Approved public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra (July 2024)
- Approved SY25 School Specific Goals for all three schools
- Discussed FY24 financial update and ALE report
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors met on August 22, 2024, to approve the meeting agenda, hear public comment, and enter executive session for litigation discussions. The board approved a new policy on closure of school facilities and compensation adjustments for Summit Washington staff, as well as educator assignments for the 2024-2025 school year. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved Board Policy: Closure of School Facilities
- Approved Compensation Adjustments for Summit Washington Staff
- Approved SY 2024-2025 Educator Assignments
- Held executive session on litigation and potential litigation (2 matters)
SPS WA Finance Committee meeting
The Summit Public Schools Washington Finance Committee will discuss July 2024 public expenditures and a fiscal year 2024 financial update. The committee will also consider approving FY25 related service agreements for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra.
- Public Expenditure Review for July 2024, with payment summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Update discussion
- Proposed approval of FY25 Related Service Agreements for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors will consider and vote on updates to the Independent Study Policy and the Title IX Policy. The board will also receive a finance report and discuss school year 2025 organization-wide initiatives. A closed session is scheduled for CEO performance evaluation and legal consultation on anticipated litigation.
- Proposed action to approve updated Independent Study Policy (per SB 153)
- Proposed action to approve updated Title IX Policy and grievance procedures (effective August 1, 2024)
- Finance report for June 2024
- Discussion of School Year 2025 organization-wide initiatives
- Closed session: CEO performance evaluation and conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 matter)
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the June 2024 financial report, a cash investment policy, initial assumptions for the 2024-25 budget revise, and a bond update. No votes are scheduled on these items; the meeting also includes approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion of June 2024 financial report
- Review of cash investment policy
- Initial assumptions for 2024-25 budget revise
- Bond update on Series 2017 charter school revenue bonds
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve educator assignments for the 2024-2025 school year, adopt a new board policy on alternative learning experiences, and discuss updates on Summit Olympus and a fiscal year 2024 financial update. The board will also hold an executive session on litigation matters and approve public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra.
- Approval of SY 2024-2025 educator assignments
- Adoption of Board Policy on Alternative Learning Experiences
- Approval of public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra (June 2024)
- Executive session on litigation and potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110)
- Discussion on update for Summit Olympus and FY2024 financial update
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting on June 13, 2024, approving the FY25 budget, Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs), and executive compensation, among other items. The board also approved consent agenda items including the instructional calendar, Prop 28 report, and various funding resolutions. A closed session was held for labor negotiations and CEO performance evaluation.
- Approved FY25 Summit Public Schools Budget and individual school budgets
- Approved Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for all schools
- Approved compensation for Local Agency Executives (CEO, CFO, COO)
- Approved Summit Tahoma Intercompany Loan
- Approved 2024-25 Instructional Calendar
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors met on June 6, 2024, and approved the FY25 initial budget, school calendars for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, and other consent items. The board also discussed a financial update and held an executive session on litigation and a public employee performance review.
- Approved FY25 initial budget (Resolution #2023-038)
- Approved 2024-25 instructional calendars for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approved May 2024 public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approved WIAA membership for Summit Sierra for SY25
- Approved SY25 board meeting calendar, moving June 6 meeting to June 10
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial reports, school financial updates, the 2024-2025 budget, and a bond update. The committee will also vote on approving the meeting agenda, minutes from February 27, 2024, and the proposed 2024-2025 meeting schedule. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items being informational or approvals.
- Approval of February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
- Financial report for April 2024 (discussion)
- Schools financial update as of April 30, 2024
- 2024-2025 budget information
- Bond update including quarterly report for Q1 2024
Summit Washington School Leader Evaluation Committee
This is a procedural meeting for the Summit Washington School Leader Evaluation Committee. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment, and an executive session.
- Call to Order
- Public Comment
- Executive Session (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g))
- Report out on actions taken during Executive Session
- Adjournment
SPS WA Finance Committee meeting
The Summit Public Schools Washington Finance Committee is meeting to review the proposed FY25 initial budget, including an annual and multi-year summary, and a resolution to adopt the budget. The agenda includes public comment and procedural items, with the budget review as the main discussion item.
- Proposed FY25 Initial Budget Review (discussion)
- Resolution #2023-038 to Adopt the SPS WA FY25 Annual Budget
- SPS WA FY25 Annual & Multi-Year Summary (101 KB)
- SPS WA FY25 Initial Budget Memo (84 KB)
- SPS WA FY25 Initial Budget Slide Deck (692 KB)
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items including public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, the April 25th meeting minutes, and educator assignments. The board will also receive a financial update and a legal and regulatory compliance update, and hold an executive session on litigation matters.
- Approval of Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra public expenditures for April 2024
- Approval of April 25, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Approval of educator assignments
- Fiscal Year 2024 financial update
- Executive session on litigation and potential litigation
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve a Two Credit Waiver Policy for graduation requirements, approve public expenditures for three schools, and receive updates on finances, graduation requirements, and legal compliance. The board will also hold an executive session on litigation matters.
- Approval of Two Credit Waiver Policy for Summit Public Schools Washington
- Approval of Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra public expenditures for March 2024
- Fiscal Year 2024 financial update
- Graduation requirements information for Summit Public Schools Washington
- Executive session on litigation and/or potential litigation (2 matters)
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting and holding a retreat. They will approve consent agenda items including public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, and the February meeting minutes. They will also vote on the FY24 financial audit engagement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and the School Year 2025 Teacher Salary Scales. The agenda includes informational updates on finances, school leader evaluations, recruitment, compliance, and an executive session on litigation.
- Approval of FY24 financial audit engagement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA)
- Approval of School Year 2025 Teacher Salary Scales
- Approval of public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra (February 2024)
- Induction of Mak Mitchell to the SPS Washington Board of Directors
- Executive session on litigation and/or potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting on March 7, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included a tuberculosis testing policy, meeting minutes, and field trips. The board also approved the selection of an auditor for fiscal year 2024 and appointed Mak Mitchell to the Washington board. Financial updates, a 990 memo, and a bond update were discussed.
- Approved Policy: Tuberculosis Testing and Risk Assessment Exemptions
- Approved auditor selection for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Appointed Mak Mitchell to Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
- Discussed financials update, 990 memo, and bond update
- Approved field trips including Disneyland senior trip and camping experience
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the January financial report, a general financial update, and a bond update. The agenda also includes routine approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes, plus public comment. No votes on substantive financial matters are listed.
- January Financial Report discussion
- Financial Update discussion
- Bond Update including quarterly report for CSFA Charter School Revenue Bonds Series 2017
- Approval of meeting agenda and December 5, 2023 minutes
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a special meeting on February 23, 2024, approving the agenda and consent items, which included field trips and the State Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for all schools. The board also received an information item on the Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update. Public comment was limited to agenda items, as this was a special meeting.
- Approved field trips for 10th grade and LA study trip
- Approved 2022-23 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for all Summit schools
- Received Mid-Year LCAP monitoring reports for 2023-24 for all schools
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total for agenda items
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve the fiscal year 2023 financial audit, approve January 2024 public expenditures for three schools, and discuss a program spotlight on supporting all learners. The board will also receive updates on legal and regulatory compliance, including a new state law on recording board meetings and a reminder about annual financial disclosure forms. A board retreat proposal will be discussed.
- Approval of FY2023 annual financial audit (Resolution #2023-024)
- Approval of January 2024 public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Discussion of 'Targeted Universalism: Supporting all Learners' program spotlight
- Information on EHB 1220: Recording of School Board Meetings
- Reminder: Annual Financial Disclosure Form (F-1) submission
Summit Public Schools Washington Audit Committee
The Summit Public Schools Washington Audit Committee is meeting to review the FY23 audit report and financial statements, receive a required communication from the audit firm, and vote on recommending that the full Board of Directors approve the audited financial statements. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and public comment.
- Review of SPS Washington FY23 Audit Report & Financial Statements
- Required Communication from the Audit Firm (Draft of Governance Communication SPS WA 2023.pdf)
- Vote to recommend approval of FY23 audited financial statements (Resolution #2023-024)
- Approval of February 2023 meeting minutes
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra, approve prior meeting minutes, and appoint an alternate member to the Audit Committee. The board will also receive updates on finances, school performance, and legal compliance. All agenda items were approved by unanimous vote, with one abstention on the audit committee appointment.
- Approval of Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra public expenditures for December 2023
- Appointment of Mafara Hobson as Alternate Committee Member to the Audit Committee (Resolution #2023-020)
- Approval of December 7, 2023 board meeting minutes
- Fiscal Year 24 financial update and budget vs. actuals report
- Annual Performance Framework update and legal/regulatory compliance update