Bellingham Public Schools, WA

2 Thursday, June 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting A Regular Meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. Accommodations: Persons requiring accommodations for a disability in order to attend a Board meeting should contact the Superintendent's Office at 360.676.6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information 6:00 p.m., June 11, 2026, District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Land Acknowledgment Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type We, the Bellingham Public Schools, acknowledge we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Lummi People.   The Lummi People are the original inhabitants of Washington’s northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. They lived in villages throughout this territory and continue to have an ongoing relationship with these areas.   Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, water ways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life.   Please join us in taking a moment of silence as we honor their ancestors and as we acknowledge the past, present and future Lummi People as the original inhabitants of this land. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Roll Call Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.4 Staff Recognition Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information, Discussion Lynden/Ferndale International Masonic Lodge No. 56 will deliver the lodge's 2026 Educator of the Year Award for presentation to a school staff member. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.5 Audience Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Those wishing to address the Board must sign up on the sheet provided at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals may address the Board on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Speakers will be recognized by the Board president at the time they are to speak.   Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes and may address the board only once per meeting. A speaker may not transfer time to another speaker or use additional time to speak on someone else's behalf. No more than 30 minutes is allowed for a single subject except with the consent of the Board. The Board president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when it is too lengthy, personally directed, irrelevant or abusive. The Board as a whole has the final decision on such matters.   Complaints concerning District employees or other individuals may not be addressed orally at the meeting. Such complaints must be signed and presented to the Board in writing. Executive session may then be granted for a hearing. Questions or concerns about instructional practices or materials should be directed to the superintendent for appropriate referral.   The board can also receive messages via the   Listening Post , which delivers the message to all board members and the superintendent uniformly and simultaneously.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.6 Superintendent's Announcements and Report Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Consent Items Subject 2.1 Approval of Minutes of May 14, 2026 Regular Meeting and May 21, 2026 Community Linkage Meeting Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached draft meeting minutes. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. File Attachments 5-14-26 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes with attachments.pdf (460 KB) 5-21-26 Draft Community Linkage Minutes.pdf (206 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.2 Approval of Expenditures and Payroll - May 2026 Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached list of Expenditures and Payroll for May 2026. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve these documents. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue: Expenditures and Payroll - May 2026     File Attachments 05.31.26 AP Monthly Summary.pdf (65 KB) 05.31.26 Payroll Monthly Warrant Summary.pdf (63 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.3 Resolution 11-26, Transfer of Funds from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:  Request to Transfer Funds Per RCW 28.A.320.330(2)(f)(ii)   As per RCW 28A.320.330(2)(f)(ii), Resolution 11-26 directs the Whatcom County Treasurer to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to the General Fund (GF) for qualifying expenses totaling $119,404.44.   1  Carahsoft Technology Corp  57,423.71  2  Northwest ESD 189  45,058.97  3  LessonPix  3,927.60  4  Mystery Science Inc  2,944.61  5  Transfinder Corporation  2,176.55  6  Health-E PRO  1,792.51  7  WSIPC  1,237.75  8  Yale University  1,000.00  9  Microsoft  874.71  10  Amazon Web Services  812.24  11  WP Engine  632.73  12  Irie-AT Inc  595.00  13  Zonar Systems  500.39  14  Nanonation Inc  327.30  15  Flipsnack  56.73  16  Samsung  43.64    File Attachments Resolution #11-26 CPF Transfer.pdf (43 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.4 Updates to Policy 6883, Closure of Facilities Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached documents in connection with updates to Policy 6883. As superintendent, I fully support approval of this update. Staff Contact: Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Given the work this year of the Facilities Planning Task Force, and the high interest by community members on the process of school closures in the event it is needed, staff and legal have reviewed and revised this policy to include legal requirements and references. File Attachments 6883M 2026.06.11 Closure of Facilities.pdf (72 KB) 6883 2026.06.11 Closure of Facilities.pdf (133 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.5 Whatcom County Health and Community Services Contract Amendment - Behavioral Health Services (#2324-237B) Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted an amendment to an interlocal cooperative agreement with Whatcom County which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact:  Katie Jones, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning   Explanation of Issue:   This is a second amendment to a 2024-25 agreement that continues support, funding and reporting guidelines for placement of three prevention intervention specialists in the three comprehensive high schools of Bellingham Public Schools. This will enable youth and families to receive behavioral health services from licensed professionals in these schools. The original agreement, approved by the school board on May 16, 2024, is attached for reference purposes. File Attachments 2324-237B Whatcom County Health Interlocal - Behav Health Amendment 2.pdf (351 KB) 2324-237 Whatcom County Interlocal - Behav Health.pdf (3,094 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.6 Salish Sea Deaf School Contract Addendum (#2526-045A) Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted an addendum to the current contract with Salish Sea Deaf School for the 2025-26 school year which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Mike Copland, Deputy Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:    At the August 21, 2025 regular meeting, the school board approved a contract with Salish Sea Deaf School for the delivery of specially designed instruction and/or related services during during the 2025-26 school year for a district student eligible for Special Education services. This addendum will continue the services for the student during the 2025-26 Extended School Year (ESY). The original contract is attached for reference purposes. File Attachments 2526-045A Salish Sea Addendum to Agreement_Redacted.pdf (311 KB) 2526-045 Salish Sea Agreement_Redacted.pdf (87 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.7 Washington State Department of Ecology Grant Agreement (#2526-272) Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted a grant agreement with the WA State Department of Ecology which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Ratification of my signature is requested. Staff Contact:  Jessica Sankey, Chief Operations Officer   Explanation of Issue:   The Washington State Department of Ecology has awarded the district a grant to reimburse the district for cleanup activities at the former district office site on Dupont Street. The site has impacts from two heating oil underground storage tanks that were decommissioned in place in 1998. The district plans to sell the property for redevelopment into multi-generational housing. File Attachments 2526-272 Dept of Ecology Grant Agreement.pdf (206 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.8 VECA Electric & Technologies Agreement - High School Gym Electrical Upgrades (#2526-265) Meeting Jun 11, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted a grant agreement with VECA Electric & Technologies which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact:  Jessica Sankey, Chief Operations Officer   Explanation of Issue:   VECA Electric & Technologies will perform electrical upgrades to the gyms at Squalicum and Bellingham high schools. Fi

1 Thursday, May 21, 2026 School Board Linkage Meeting - Community Transitions The school board will hold a community linkage focusing on the Community Transitions program at 5:30 p.m. on May 21, 2026, at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Meeting Date and Location Meeting May 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Community Transitions Type Information 5:30 p.m., May 21, 2026; District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.02 Roll Call Meeting May 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Community Transitions Type File Attachments 2. Community/Board Linkage Subject 2.01 Community Transitions Program Meeting May 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Community Transitions Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Closing Items Subject 3.01 Adjournment Meeting May 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Community Transitions Type File Attachments

2 Thursday, May 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting A Regular Meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. Accommodations: Persons requiring accommodations for a disability in order to attend a Board meeting should contact the Superintendent's Office at 360.676.6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information 6:00 p.m., May 14, 2026, District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Land Acknowledgment Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type We, the Bellingham Public Schools, acknowledge we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe. The Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe are the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. They lived in villages throughout this territory and continue to have an ongoing relationship with these areas. Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, water ways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life. Please join us in taking a moment of silence as we honor their ancestors and as we acknowledge the past, present and future Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe as the original inhabitants of this land. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Roll Call Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.4 Audience Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Those wishing to address the Board must sign up on the sheet provided at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals may address the Board on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Speakers will be recognized by the Board president at the time they are to speak.   Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes and may address the board only once per meeting. A speaker may not transfer time to another speaker or use additional time to speak on someone else's behalf. No more than 30 minutes is allowed for a single subject except with the consent of the Board. The Board president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when it is too lengthy, personally directed, irrelevant or abusive. The Board as a whole has the final decision on such matters.   Complaints concerning District employees or other individuals may not be addressed orally at the meeting. Such complaints must be signed and presented to the Board in writing. Executive session may then be granted for a hearing. Questions or concerns about instructional practices or materials should be directed to the superintendent for appropriate referral.   The board can also receive messages via the   Listening Post , which delivers the message to all board members and the superintendent uniformly and simultaneously. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.5 Superintendent's Announcements and Report Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Items Subject 2.1 Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Regular Meeting; April 30, 2026 Special Meeting; and May 5, 2026 School Visit Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached draft meeting minutes, and as superintendent I have reviewed and approved these items. File Attachments 4-23-26 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes with Attachments.pdf (512 KB) 4-30-26 Draft Special Meeting Minutes.pdf (80 KB) 5-5-26 Draft Board Visit Meeting Minutes.pdf (117 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.2 Approval of Expenditures and Payroll - April 2026 Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached lists of expenditures and payroll for April 2026. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approved this item. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Item: Approval of Expenditures and Payroll -  April 2026   File Attachments 04.30.26 AP Monthly Summary.pdf (65 KB) 04.30.26 PR Monthly Warrant Summary.pdf (64 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.3 Resolution 10-26, Transfer of Funds from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:  Request to Transfer Funds Per RCW 28.A.320.330(2)(f)(ii)   As per RCW 28A.320.330(2)(f)(ii), Resolution 10-26 directs the Whatcom County Treasurer to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to the General Fund (GF) for qualifying expenses totaling $58,721.63.   1 Northwest ESD 189 45,058.97 2 World Book Inc 3,971.43 3 Smartsheet Inc 3,233.72 4 Comptia Inc 1,728.14 5 Tyler Technologies Inc 1,454.99 6 WSIPC 1,237.75 7 Amazon Web Services 825.49 8 WP Engine 632.73 9 Bosch Automotive Services 223.66 10 Zonar Systems 180.48 11 Flipsnack 56.73 12 Evermap Company LLC 50.00 13 Samsung 43.64 14 Microsoft 23.90   File Attachments Resolution 10-26 CPF Transfer.pdf (43 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.4 Updates to Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached documents in connection with updates to Policy 1400. As superintendent, I fully support approval of this update. Staff Contact: Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Policy updates/revisions are detailed in the attached memorandum. File Attachments 1400M 2026.05.14 Meeting Conduct, Order of Business.pdf (77 KB) 1400 2026.05.14 Meeting Conduct Order of Business and Quorum.pdf (112 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.5 Updates to Policy 3416, Medication at School Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached documents in connection with updates to Policy 3416. As superintendent, I fully support approval of this update. Staff Contact: Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Policy updates/revisions are detailed in the attached memorandum. File Attachments 3416M 2026.05.14 Medication at School .pdf (80 KB) 3416 2026.05.14 Medication at School .pdf (66 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.6 Updates to Policy 3425, Accommodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached documents in connection with updates to Policy 3425. As superintendent, I fully support approval of this update. Staff Contact: Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Policy updates/revisions are detailed in the attached memorandum. File Attachments 3425M 2026.05.14 Accommodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency.pdf (82 KB) 3425 2026.05.14 Accommodating Students with Adrenal Insufficiency.pdf (52 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.7 EL-1 Monitoring Report - Expectations of Superintendent Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action In accordance with Policy Governance, I am submitting the attached monitoring report, EL-1, Expectations of Superintendent. Staff Contact:  Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:  EL-1 Monitoring Report - Expectations of Superintendent  File Attachments EL-1 Monitoring Report May 2026.pdf (557 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.8 Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Agreement (#2526-257) Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted an agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc., which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Jessica Sankey, Chief Operations Officer   Explanation of Issue:    Haley & Aldrich, Inc. will provide grant writing support and underground storage tank (UST) removal support services at the old district office site on Dupont Street.  File Attachments 2526-257 Haley & Aldrich Consultant Agreement - Grant and UST Removal Services Support.pdf (1,636 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.9 Matia Contractors, Inc. Agreement - Northern Heights Playground (#2526-263) Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted an agreement with Matia Contractors, Inc. for playground site work at Northern Heights Elementary, and as superintendent I have approved. Staff Contact:  Jessica Sankey, Chief Operations Officer   Explanation of Issue:   Matia Contractors, Inc. will provide site work prior to the new playground installation at Northern Heights Elementary.   File Attachments 2526-263 Matia Contractors - Northern Heights Playground.pdf (1,857 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.10 Copy of Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Agreement (#2526-257) Meeting May 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted an agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc., which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Jessica

2 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 School Board Visit - Options High School The Board of Directors of Bellingham Public Schools regularly visits schools throughout the school year. The purpose of these visits is to learn how each school is delivering upon The Bellingham Promise. The directors will visit Options High School, 2015 Franklin Street, at 7:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. For more information, call 360-676-6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting May 5, 2026 - School Board Visit - Options High School Type Information School Board Visit - 7:30 a.m., May 5, 2026, Options High School, 2015 Franklin Street, Bellingham, WA. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Roll Call Meeting May 5, 2026 - School Board Visit - Options High School Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Visit School Meeting May 5, 2026 - School Board Visit - Options High School Type File Attachments 2. Closing Items Subject 2.1 Adjournment Meeting May 5, 2026 - School Board Visit - Options High School Type File Attachments

1 Thursday, April 30, 2026 School Board Special Meeting The Board of Directors will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. on April 30, 2026, at COA Mexican Eatery & Tequilera, 1065 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to build community among the board. While school district topics may be discussed in an unstructured manner, no action will be taken by the board. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. For more information, call 360-676-6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type Information 5:30 p.m. April 30, 2026 - COA Mexican Eatery & Tequileria, 1065 E. Sunset Drive, Bellingham, WA. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.02 Roll Call Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Informational Items/Discussion Subject 2.01 General Discussion Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Closing Items Subject 3.01 Adjournment Meeting Apr 30, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type Action File Attachments

2 Thursday, April 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting A Regular Meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. Accommodations: Persons requiring accommodations for a disability in order to attend a Board meeting should contact the Superintendent's Office at 360.676.6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information 6:00 p.m., April 23, 2026, District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Land Acknowledgment Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type We, the Bellingham Public Schools, acknowledge we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe. The Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe are the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. They lived in villages throughout this territory and continue to have an ongoing relationship with these areas. Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, water ways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life. Please join us in taking a moment of silence as we honor their ancestors and as we acknowledge the past, present and future Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe as the original inhabitants of this land. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Roll Call Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.4 Audience Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Those wishing to address the Board must sign up on the sheet provided at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals may address the Board on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Speakers will be recognized by the Board president at the time they are to speak.   Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes and may address the board only once per meeting. A speaker may not transfer time to another speaker or use additional time to speak on someone else's behalf. No more than 30 minutes is allowed for a single subject except with the consent of the Board. The Board president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when it is too lengthy, personally directed, irrelevant or abusive. The Board as a whole has the final decision on such matters.   Complaints concerning District employees or other individuals may not be addressed orally at the meeting. Such complaints must be signed and presented to the Board in writing. Executive session may then be granted for a hearing. Questions or concerns about instructional practices or materials should be directed to the superintendent for appropriate referral.   The board can also receive messages via the   Listening Post , which delivers the message to all board members and the superintendent uniformly and simultaneously. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.5 Superintendent's Announcements and Report Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Items Subject 2.1 Approval of Minutes of the March 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached draft meeting minutes, and as superintendent I have reviewed and approved these items. File Attachments 3-19-26 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes with Attachments.pdf (382 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.2 Approval of Expenditures and Payroll - March 2026 Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached lists of expenditures and payroll for March 2026. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approved this item. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Item: Approval of Expenditures and Payroll -  March 2026   File Attachments 03.31.26 AP Monthly Summary.pdf (65 KB) 03.31.26 PR Monthly Warrant Summary.pdf (86 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.3 Resolution 07-26, Transfer of Funds from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:  Request to Transfer Funds Per RCW 28.A.320.330(2)(f)(ii)   As per RCW 28A.320.330(2)(f)(ii), Resolution 07-26 directs the Whatcom County Treasurer to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to the General Fund (GF) for qualifying expenses totaling $82,432.77.   1  Northwest ESD 189  45,058.97  2  Transfinder Corporation  11,562.42  3  Stormwind LLC  8,618.90  4  Crick Software Inc  5,645.93  5  Snap! Mobile Inc  3,600.30  6  NEXIQ Technologies  1,693.78  7  WSIPC  1,237.75  8  Ednetics Inc  1,151.01  9  Zonar Systems  942.58  10  Amazon Web Services  813.81  11  Microsoft  789.10  12  WP Engine  632.73  13  Nanonation Inc  545.50  14  Flipsnack  56.73  15  Samsung  43.64  16  TechSmith  39.62  File Attachments Resolution 07-26 CPF Transfer.pdf (43 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.4 Resolution 08-26, Authorizing the Refunding of Unlimited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, 2015 Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached Resolution 08-26 providing for the issuance and sale of bonds to refund existing bonds, subject to market conditions, later this year. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve adoption of this resolution. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:   Bellingham School District previously issued its Unlimited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, 2015, which currently have an outstanding principal amount of $19,700,000. District staff and our financing team have been actively monitoring tax-exempt bond market conditions to identify opportunities to reduce debt service payments and provide property taxpayer relief. As of April 14, 2026, current market conditions project a potential total tax savings of $912,000, or net present value (NPV) savings of approximately $700,000, net of all expenses. The proposed resolution delegates authority to District staff to take necessary action to prepare for the potential bond refinancing. Staff and the district’s municipal advisor, Piper Sandler, will monitor market conditions throughout the process. Should interest rates rise to a level that does not meet the delegated parameters, the transaction will be placed on hold until market conditions improve to a level allowing for the required result. File Attachments Resolution 08-26 Refunding of Unlimited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds.pdf (421 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.5 Resolution 09-26, Adoption of 2026-27 Reduced Educational Program Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached Resolution 09-26 which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact:  Matt Whitten, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources   Explanation of Issue:    This resolution summarizes anticipated certificated staffing reductions projected for the 2026-27 school year. This resolution includes anticipated changes to certificated staffing levels including certificated reductions accomplished through nonrenewal/layoffs. Additional reductions achieved through retirements, resignations and leaves are not represented in this resolution.  These recommendations for reduced educational programs and staffing are based on an assessment of funds expected to be available, the impact of legislative action, and the need to align expenditures with anticipated revenues. File Attachments Resolution 09-26 2026-27 Reduced Education Program.pdf (62 KB) 26-27 Reduced Educational Program 4.27.26.pdf (58 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.6 Procedure 1420, Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached memo related to WSSDA Procedure 1420. As superintendent, I recommend this procedure not be adopted. Staff Contact: Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Policy/procedure recommendations are detailed in the attached memorandum, and the WSSDA model procedure is also attached for review. File Attachments 1420PM 2026.04.23 Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda.pdf (66 KB) WSSDA Model Procedure 1420.pdf (513 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.7 EL-6 Monitoring Report - Academic Standards and Practices Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action In accordance with Policy Governance, I am submitting the attached monitoring report, EL-6, Academic Standards and Practices. Staff Contact:  Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:  EL-6 Monitoring Report - Academic Standards and Practices File Attachments EL-6 Monitoring Report April 2026 .pdf (323 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.8 EL-8 Monitoring Report - District Calendar Meeting Apr 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action In accordance with Policy Governance, I am submitting the attached monitoring report, EL-8, District Calendar. Staff Contact:  Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:  EL-8 Monitoring Report - District Calendar File Attachments EL-8 Monitoring Report April 2026.pdf (1,144 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thor

2 Thursday, March 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and Study Session A Regular Meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. The meeting will include a study session focused on Future Enrollment. Accommodations: Persons requiring accommodations for a disability in order to attend a Board meeting should contact the Superintendent's Office at 360.676.6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Information 6:00 p.m., March 19, 2026, District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Land Acknowledgment Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type We, the Bellingham Public Schools, acknowledge we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe. The Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe are the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. They lived in villages throughout this territory and continue to have an ongoing relationship with these areas. Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, water ways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life. Please join us in taking a moment of silence as we honor their ancestors and as we acknowledge the past, present and future Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe as the original inhabitants of this land. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Roll Call Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type File Attachments 2. Study Session - Future Enrollment Subject 2.1 Study Session - Future Enrollment Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type File Attachments 3. Public Comment Subject 3.1 Audience Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Information Those wishing to address the Board must sign up on the sheet provided at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals may address the Board on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Speakers will be recognized by the Board president at the time they are to speak.   Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes and may address the board only once per meeting. A speaker may not transfer time to another speaker or use additional time to speak on someone else's behalf. No more than 30 minutes is allowed for a single subject except with the consent of the Board. The Board president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when it is too lengthy, personally directed, irrelevant or abusive. The Board as a whole has the final decision on such matters.   Complaints concerning District employees or other individuals may not be addressed orally at the meeting. Such complaints must be signed and presented to the Board in writing. Executive session may then be granted for a hearing. Questions or concerns about instructional practices or materials should be directed to the superintendent for appropriate referral.   The board can also receive messages via the   Listening Post , which delivers the message to all board members and the superintendent uniformly and simultaneously. File Attachments 4. Superintendent's Report Subject 4.1 Superintendent's Announcements and Report Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Information File Attachments 5. Consent Items Subject 5.1 Approval of Minutes of the Feb. 19, 2026 Regular Meeting; Feb. 25, 2026 Student Roundtable Meeting; March 3, 2026 School Visit; and March 5, 2026 Special Meeting/Retreat Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached draft meeting minutes, and as superintendent I have reviewed and approved these items. File Attachments 2-19-26 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes with Attachments.pdf (338 KB) 2-25-26 Draft Student Roundtable Minutes.pdf (170 KB) 3-3-26 Draft Board Visit Meeting Minutes.pdf (130 KB) 3-5-26 Draft Special Meeting Minutes.pdf (101 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.2 Approval of Expenditures and Payroll - February 2026 Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached lists of expenditures and payroll for February 2026. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approved this item. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Item: Approval of Expenditures and Payroll -  February 2026   File Attachments 02.27.26 AP Monthly Summary.pdf (65 KB) 02.27.26 PR Monthly Summary.pdf (63 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.3 Resolution 05-26, Transfer of Funds from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:  Request to Transfer Funds Per RCW 28.A.320.330(2)(f)(ii)   As per RCW 28A.320.330(2)(f)(ii), Resolution 05-26 directs the Whatcom County Treasurer to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to the General Fund (GF) for qualifying expenses totaling $106,973.94.   1  Northwest ESD 189  45,058.97  2  Everyday Speech LLC  25,745.96  3  Tools4ever  21,798.18  4  Seon System Sales Inc  6,075.08  5  National Student Clearinghouse  1,980.00  6  WSIPC  1,237.75  7  Active Internet Technologies  1,135.74  8  Amazon Web Services  799.07  9  Microsoft  693.94  10  WP Engine  632.73  11  Paypro Global  425.17  12  Webflow  301.12  13  Flipsnack  283.45  14  InclusiveTLC  272.75  15  FlashAlert Newswire  269.75  16  Flickr  161.32  17  Smartsheet Inc  46.23  18  Samsung  43.64  19  Google  13.09  File Attachments Resolution 05-26 CPF Transfer.pdf (43 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.4 Resolution 06-26, Designation of Agent for Tort Claim Forms Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the designation of an agent for tort claim forms. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:   Resolution #06-26 designates the superintendent as the Registered Agent for the district, as required by RCW 4.96.020(2). File Attachments Resolution 06-26 Designation of Agent.pdf (37 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.5 EL-2 Monitoring Report - Organizational Continuity Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action In accordance with Policy Governance, I am submitting the attached monitoring report, EL-2, Organizational Continuity. Staff Contact:  Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:  EL-2 Monitoring Report - Organizational Continuity File Attachments EL-2 Monitoring Report March 2026.pdf (180 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.6 Ednetics, Inc. Amendment to Service Agreement (#2324-188B) Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted an amendment to an agreement with Ednetics, Inc. for broadband services, which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Ratification of my signature is requested. Staff Contact:  Kurt Gazow, Executive Director of Educational Technology   Explanation of Issue:   On April 17, 2024, the board approved an agreement with Ednetics, Inc., to provide managed Wide Area Network (WAN) services and Managed Internal Broadband Services during the 4/1/2024-9/30/2025 E-Rate funding year. The agreement was extended to June 30, 2026 by an amendment approved by the board on March 13, 2025. This amendment will extend the services to June 30, 2027. The original agreement is attached for reference purposes. File Attachments 2324-188B Ednetics Proposal Managed Services -eRate Amendment No 2.pdf (70 KB) 2324-188 Proposal Managed Services -eRate.pdf (2,100 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.7 Lynden School District Interlocal Cooperative Agreement - Unified Soccer (#2526-213) Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached agreement with Lynden School District #504 which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Marty Atkins, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning   Explanation of Issue:    A student from Lynden School District's Community Transitions program will join the Bellingham School District Community Transitions unified soccer team for the 2026 season.   File Attachments 2526-213 Lynden Interlocal - Unified Soccer.pdf (621 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 5. Consent Items Subject 5.8 foundry10 Memorandum of Understanding - District Adaptive PE, Weights and Mats (#2526-218) Meeting Mar 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting and Study Session Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted a memorandum of understanding with foundry10, which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact:  Marty Atkins, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning   Explanation of Issue:   foundry10 will provide funding for the district to purchase adaptive PE equipment such as various balls for rowing, catching, bowling and other movements; new lifting weights for Squalicum High School; and wrestling mats to use in the district's middle and high schools. File Attachments 2526-218 foundry10 MOU Adaptive PE Equipment.pdf (143 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for a

1 Thursday, March 5, 2026 Special Meeting The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Mar 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Type Information March 5, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. - District Office - 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226 File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.02 Roll Call Meeting Mar 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Informational Items/Discussion Subject 2.01 Policy Governance Updates Meeting Mar 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 2. Informational Items/Discussion Subject 2.02 Board Learning - History of The Bellingham Promise Meeting Mar 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 2. Informational Items/Discussion Subject 2.03 Superintendent Informal Mid-year Report and Evaluation Meeting Mar 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Type File Attachments 3. Closing Items Subject 3.01 Adjournment Meeting Mar 5, 2026 - Special Meeting Type File Attachments

2 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 School Board Visit - Cordata Elementary School The Board of Directors of Bellingham Public Schools regularly visits schools throughout the school year. The purpose of these visits is to learn how each school is delivering upon The Bellingham Promise. The directors will visit Cordata Elementary School, 4420 Aldrich Road, at 7:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. For more information, call 360-676-6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Cordata Elementary School Type Information School Board Visit - 7:30 a.m., March 3, 2026, Cordata Elementary School, 4420 Aldrich Road, Bellingham, WA. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Roll Call Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Cordata Elementary School Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Visit School Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Cordata Elementary School Type File Attachments 2. Closing Items Subject 2.1 Adjournment Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Cordata Elementary School Type File Attachments

1 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable The school board will hold a student roundtable 2:00-3:00 p.m. on February 25, 2026 at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable Type Information 2:00 p.m., February 25, 2026; Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.02 Roll Call Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable Type File Attachments 2. Community/Board Linkage Subject 2.01 Student Roundtable Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Closing Items Subject 3.01 Adjournment Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable Type File Attachments

2 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting A Regular Meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information 6:00 p.m., February 19, 2026, District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Land Acknowledgment Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type We, the Bellingham Public Schools, acknowledge we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe. The Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe are the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. They lived in villages throughout this territory and continue to have an ongoing relationship with these areas. Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, water ways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life. Please join us in taking a moment of silence as we honor their ancestors and as we acknowledge the past, present and future Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe as the original inhabitants of this land. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Roll Call Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.4 Audience Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Those wishing to address the Board must sign up on the sheet provided at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals may address the Board on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Speakers will be recognized by the Board president at the time they are to speak.   Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes and may address the board only once per meeting. A speaker may not transfer time to another speaker or use additional time to speak on someone else's behalf. No more than 30 minutes is allowed for a single subject except with the consent of the Board. The Board president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when it is too lengthy, personally directed, irrelevant or abusive. The Board as a whole has the final decision on such matters.   Complaints concerning District employees or other individuals may not be addressed orally at the meeting. Such complaints must be signed and presented to the Board in writing. Executive session may then be granted for a hearing. Questions or concerns about instructional practices or materials should be directed to the superintendent for appropriate referral.   The board can also receive messages via the   Listening Post , which delivers the message to all board members and the superintendent uniformly and simultaneously. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.5 Superintendent's Announcements and Report Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Items Subject 2.1 Approval of Minutes of the Jan. 15, 2026 Regular Meeting; Jan. 21, 2026 School Board Linkage; Jan. 29, 2026 Special Meeting and Feb. 3, 2026 School Visit Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached draft meeting minutes, and as superintendent I have reviewed and approved these items. File Attachments 1-15-26 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes with Attachments.pdf (417 KB) 1-21-26 Draft Community Linkage Minutes.pdf (205 KB) 1-29-26 Draft Special Meeting Minutes.pdf (81 KB) 2-3-26 Draft Board Visit Meeting Minutes.pdf (130 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.2 Approval of Expenditures and Payroll - January 2026 Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached lists of expenditures and payroll for January 2026. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approved this item. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Item: Approval of Expenditures and Payroll -  January 2026   File Attachments 01.30.26 AP Monthly Summary.pdf (65 KB) 01.30.26 PR Monthly Summary.pdf (64 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.3 Resolution 03-26, Transfer of Funds from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:  Request to Transfer Funds Per RCW 28.A.320.330(2)(f)(ii)   As per RCW 28A.320.330(2)(f)(ii), Resolution 03-26 directs the Whatcom County Treasurer to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to the General Fund (GF) for qualifying expenses totaling $42,330.38.   1  Northwest ESD 189  45,058.97  2  Everway LLC  7,788.06  3  Active Internet Technologies  4,200.35  4  WSIPC  1,237.75  5  Amazon Web Services  805.76  6  Microsoft  711.95  7  Dimensional Communications Inc  649.15  8  WP Engine  632.70  9  Card Integrators Corporation  413.44  10  Samsung  43.60  11  Zonar Systems  39.28  12  Flo Analytics  (19,250.63)  File Attachments Resolution 03-26 CPF Transfer.pdf (44 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.4 Resolution 04-26, Delegation of Authority to WIAA Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this resolution. Staff Contact: Marty Atkins, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning   Explanation of Issue:     This annual resolution delegates control, supervision and regulation of extracurricular activities to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and provides for compensation for those services for the 2025-26 school year.  File Attachments Resolution 04-26 WIAA 2026-27.pdf (226 KB) 2026-27 WIAA Membership Renewal email.pdf (375 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.5 Approve Donations Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Bellingham School District received three donations from two donors, and as superintendent I have reviewed and approve the donations. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:   In accordance with Policy 6114, Gifts, below are donations valued at $5,000 or greater to be accepted by the Board.   Donor Description Amount Bellingham High School Band Boosters Donation of funds to help purchase a new marimba for the BHS Band $13,252.82 Sehome High School ASB Boys Football Club Donation of funds for a charter bus to summer football camp $6,000.00 Sehome High School ASB Boys Football Club Donation of funds for miscellaneous equipment and supplies $8,205.00 File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.6 Updates to Policy 2161, Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached documents in connection with updates to Policy 2161. As superintendent, I fully support approval of this update. Staff Contact: Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Policy updates/revisions are detailed in the attached memorandum. File Attachments 2161M 2026.02.19 Special Education and Related Services .pdf (85 KB) 2161 2026.02.19 Special Education and Related Services .pdf (78 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.7 EL-3 Monitoring Report - Treatment and Communication with Public, Parents and Students Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action In accordance with Policy Governance, I am submitting the attached monitoring report, EL-3, Treatment and Communication with Public, Parents and Students. Staff Contact:  Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:  EL-3, Treatment and Communication with Public, Parents and Students File Attachments EL-3 Monitoring Report Feb. 2026.pdf (3,665 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.8 EL-4 Monitoring Report - Staff Treatment, Compensation and Evaluation Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action In accordance with Policy Governance, I am submitting the attached monitoring report, EL-4, Staff Treatment, Compensation and Evaluation. Staff Contact:  Greg Baker, Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:  EL-4 Monitoring Report - Staff Treatment, Compensation and Evaluation File Attachments EL-4 Monitoring Report Feb. 2026.pdf (3,061 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.9 Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI) School Improvement Plans Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted OSSI school improvement plans which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact:  Mike Copland, Deputy Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:   Schools receiving Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI), Title and Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funding for student supports are required to have School Improvement Plans (SIPs) approved by the school board. At its September 18, 2025, the board approved SIPs for Carl Cozier, Cordata and Roosevelt elementary schools; Options High School and the Re-Engagement Program. Attached are SIPs for Alderwood, Birchwood, Columbia, Geneva, Happy Valley, Lowell, Northern Heights, Parkview, Si

2 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 School Board Visit - Carl Cozier Elementary School The Board of Directors of Bellingham Public Schools regularly visits schools throughout the school year. The purpose of these visits is to learn how each school is delivering upon The Bellingham Promise. The directors will visit Carl Cozier Elementary School, 1330 Lincoln Street, at 7:30 a.m., on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. For more information, call 360-676-6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Carl Cozier Elementary School Type Information School Board Visit - 7:30 a.m., February 3, 2026, Carl Cozier Elementary School, 1330 Lincoln Street, Bellingham, WA. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Roll Call Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Carl Cozier Elementary School Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Visit School Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Carl Cozier Elementary School Type File Attachments 2. Closing Items Subject 2.1 Adjournment Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - School Board Visit - Carl Cozier Elementary School Type File Attachments

1 Thursday, January 29, 2026 School Board Special Meeting The Board of Directors will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. on January 29, 2026, at Texas Roadhouse, 4331 Meridian Street, Bellingham, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to build community among the board. While school district topics may be discussed in an unstructured manner, no action will be taken by the board. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. For more information, call 360-676-6501. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Jan 29, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type Information 5:30 p.m. January 29, 2026 - Texas Roadhouse, 4331 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.02 Roll Call Meeting Jan 29, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type File Attachments 2. Informational Items/Discussion Subject 2.01 General Discussion Meeting Jan 29, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Closing Items Subject 3.01 Adjournment Meeting Jan 29, 2026 - School Board Special Meeting Type Action File Attachments

1 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 School Board Linkage Meeting - Mental Health Providers The school board will hold a community linkage with Mental Health Providers at 6:00 p.m. on January 21, 2026, at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.01 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Jan 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Mental Health Providers Type Information 6:00 p.m., January 21, 2026; District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.02 Roll Call Meeting Jan 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Mental Health Providers Type File Attachments 2. Community/Board Linkage Subject 2.01 Discussion with Mental Health Providers Meeting Jan 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Mental Health Providers Type Discussion File Attachments 3. Closing Items Subject 3.01 Adjournment Meeting Jan 21, 2026 - School Board Linkage Meeting - Mental Health Providers Type File Attachments

2 Thursday, January 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting A Regular Meeting of the School Board is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1985 Barkley Blvd., Bellingham, WA 98226. 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Meeting Date and Location Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information 6:00 p.m., January 15, 2026, District Office, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226.   File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.2 Land Acknowledgment Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type We, the Bellingham Public Schools, acknowledge we are residing on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe. The Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe are the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. They lived in villages throughout this territory and continue to have an ongoing relationship with these areas. Since Time Immemorial they have celebrated life on their land, water ways and on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of their People to perpetuate their way of life. Please join us in taking a moment of silence as we honor their ancestors and as we acknowledge the past, present and future Lummi People and Nooksack Tribe as the original inhabitants of this land. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.3 Roll Call Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.4 Audience Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information Those wishing to address the Board must sign up on the sheet provided at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals may address the Board on agenda items as well as non-agenda items. Speakers will be recognized by the Board president at the time they are to speak.   Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes and may address the board only once per meeting. A speaker may not transfer time to another speaker or use additional time to speak on someone else's behalf. No more than 30 minutes is allowed for a single subject except with the consent of the Board. The Board president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when it is too lengthy, personally directed, irrelevant or abusive. The Board as a whole has the final decision on such matters.   Complaints concerning District employees or other individuals may not be addressed orally at the meeting. Such complaints must be signed and presented to the Board in writing. Executive session may then be granted for a hearing. Questions or concerns about instructional practices or materials should be directed to the superintendent for appropriate referral.   The board can also receive messages via the   Listening Post , which delivers the message to all board members and the superintendent uniformly and simultaneously. File Attachments 1. Opening Items Subject 1.5 Superintendent's Announcements and Report Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 2. Consent Items Subject 2.1 Approval of Minutes of the Dec. 11, 2025 Regular Meeting Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached draft meeting minutes, and as superintendent I have reviewed and approved these items. File Attachments 12-11-25 Draft Regular Meeting Minutes with Attachments.pdf (355 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.2 Approval of Expenditures and Payroll - December 2025 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached lists of expenditures and payroll for December, 2025. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approved this item. Staff Contact: Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Item: Approval of Expenditures and Payroll -  December 2025   File Attachments 12.31.25 AP Monthly Summary.pdf (65 KB) 12.31.25 PR Monthly Summary.pdf (64 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.3 Resolution 01-26, Transfer of Funds from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached resolution in connection with the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund. As superintendent, I have reviewed and approve this item. Staff Contact:  Kathryn Weilage, Chief Financial Officer   Explanation of Issue:  Request to Transfer Funds Per RCW 28.A.320.330(2)(f)(ii)   As per RCW 28A.320.330(2)(f)(ii), Resolution 01-26 directs the Whatcom County Treasurer to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to the General Fund (GF) for qualifying expenses totaling  $172,409.89.     1 Northwest ESD 189 45,058.97 2 CDW Government LLC 42,380.07 3 AssistX Education LLC 29,792.97 4 Euna Solutions Inc 19,456.50 5 Flo Analytics 19,250.63 6 NCS Pearson Inc 4,796.00 7 WSIPC 3,713.25 8 IXL Learning Inc 2,656.88 9 New Horizons 1,960.00 10 Learning Without Tears 971.18 11 Microsoft 871.94 12 Amazon Web Services 825.20 13 WP Engine 632.70 14 Samsung 43.60 File Attachments Resolution 01-26 CPF Transfer.pdf (43 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.4 Emergency School Closure Waiver Request Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached request to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approve the request. S taff Contact: Mike Copland, Deputy Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:    Because of a power outage at Geneva Elementary School due to a severe wind and rain storm on December 15, 2025, it was determined that the safest decision would be to close the school on that day. The attached document requests the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to waive one day from the 180 school day requirement for Geneva Elementary School, without the loss of state funding. File Attachments Emergency Waiver Request - Geneva.12.15.25.pdf (221 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.5 2025-26 Highly Capable District Plan Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached 2025-26 Highly Capable District Plan which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Mike Copland, Deputy Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:     Attached is the assurance document that outlines the 2025-26 Highly Capable District Plan and process which, according to WAC 392-170, must be approved each year by formal action of the board.   File Attachments 2025-26 Highly Capable District Plan.pdf (596 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.6 Northwest Educational Service District 189 - Whatcom Discovery Program Amendment to 2025-26 Interlocal Agreement (#2526-010C) Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached amendment to the 2025-26 agreement with the Northwest Educational Service District 189, which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Mike Copland, Deputy Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:    This is an amendment to the 2025-26 Interlocal Agreement approved by the board on May 15, 2025. The amendment provides for supplementary special education services for a student for the 2025-26 school year whose educational needs cannot be met within the resident district. File Attachments 2526-010C NWESD 189 Whatcom Discovery Interlocal Addendum_Redacted.pdf (461 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.7 Blaine School District 503 - Interdistrict Agreement (#2526-170) Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached interdistrict agreement with the Blaine School District, which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Mike Copland, Deputy Superintendent   Explanation of Issue:    Bellingham School District will provide support through the end of the 2025-26 school year for a visually impaired student who recently moved to the Blaine School District. The student is in need of specialized services from a teacher of the visually impaired, and the Blaine School District is not able to provide those services. File Attachments 2526-170 Blaine SD Interlocal Agreement - Special Education Services.pdf (169 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.8 Personnel Recommendations Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached personnel recommendations which, as superintendent, I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Matt Whitten, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources   Explanation of Item:  Personnel Recommendations File Attachments Personnel Recommendations 01-15-2026.pdf (219 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 2. Consent Items Subject 2.9 Personal Services Contracts Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Staff submitted the attached personal services contracts, which as superintendent I have reviewed and approved. Staff Contact: Matt Whitten, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources   Explanation of Issue:  Approval of Personal Services Contracts     Henry, John     Additional instruction for 6th grade band students.      2025-26 school year File Attachments Henry, John PSC Final.pdf (161 KB) Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed by majority vote of the board and placed on the regular agenda. 3. Action Item Subject 3.1