Katie Keller

The board convened for an executive session to review the performance of a public employee, specifically the superintendent's evaluation. No official action was taken during the meeting.

The board meeting included an executive session regarding pending litigation. Key discussion topics included presentations on upcoming levies and district successes, an overview of the Cambridge Program, and instructional updates concerning parent conferences and task force evaluations. The board recognized National Board Certified Teachers and a state champion student team. Consent items were approved, covering personnel reports, surplus declarations, contractual agreements, travel authorizations, and financial vouchers. Additionally, the board addressed operational items such as building power outage mitigation, scheduling changes for future meetings, superintendent goals, property tax estimation, and public comments regarding school safety, staffing concerns, and levy support.

The board meeting focused on a review by the Communications Department. Key discussion topics included the overall communications strategy, bond information, and the 2018-19 communication plan.

The Board of Directors discussed a variety of operational and educational matters. Key items included an executive session regarding pending litigation and a study session on the transition to all-electric district buildings. The Board approved resolutions celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday and National School Social Work Week. Other major actions included the renewal of Educational Programs and Operations and School Technology levies for the 2023-2026 period, the second reading and adoption of several district policies, and the appointment of committees to address upcoming ballot measures. Additionally, the Board certified construction plans for the Pierce County Skills Center, approved a bid for a high school expansion project, and granted a water facilities easement for an elementary school site.

The board approved several consent agenda items, including various personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff, as well as supplemental service agreements. The Pierce County Skills Center consent agenda, encompassing supplemental service agreements, was also approved. Additionally, the board ratified the collective bargaining agreement with the Bethel Education Association for the contract years 2023-24 through 2025-26.