Bellingham Public Schools public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham Public Schools Board is meeting to elect officers and swear in re-elected members. The board will consider a resolution to place a general obligation bond proposition on the February 8, 2022 special election ballot for building improvements.
- Resolution 25-21: Bond Election Resolution for February 8, 2022 special election
- Resolution 26-21: Transfer of $336,031.05 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Resolution 28-21: Approval of final Guaranteed Maximum Price for Sunnyland Elementary School rebuild
- Alderwood Elementary School Rebuild: Change order 13 for wood material cost escalation
- Resolution 27-21: Cancelation of stale-dated checks from General Fund and ASB Fund
School Board Visit - Parkview Elementary School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will visit Parkview Elementary School at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This is an informational visit to observe school operations and is not a regular meeting where public comment is taken.
- Board visit to Parkview Elementary (3030 Cornwall Avenue)
- Meeting time: 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021
- No public comment period scheduled
Special Meeting, 12:15 p.m.
The Bellingham School Board will hold a special meeting in Bellevue to discuss results from its recent WSSDA self-assessment survey. This is not a regular meeting and will not include public comment time.
- Discussion of WSSDA self-assessment survey results
- Meeting held at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way N.E.
- No public comment time scheduled
Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
The Bellingham School Board will hold a special meeting in Bellevue to discuss district initiatives and general business without public comment. The meeting is not a regular session and will not include a public hearing.
- Meeting location: John Howie Steak, 11111 NE 8th Street #125, Bellevue, WA
- Meeting type: Special meeting, no public comment time
- Agenda item: General discussion on school district initiatives and issues
- Agenda item: Roll call
- Agenda item: Adjournment
School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable CANCELLED
The Bellingham Public Schools Board had planned a special meeting with a student roundtable for high school students on November 17, 2021, at Options High School, 2015 Franklin Street. The roundtable was cancelled and no discussion or decision took place. The agenda lists only procedural items such as opening, roll call, and adjournment.
- Student roundtable (cancelled)
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom to approve consent agenda items including the October 2021 payroll, a $32 million property tax levy certification, and agreements with community organizations.
- Approval of October 2021 expenditures and payroll
- Certification of $32,000,000 2022 excess property taxes
- Agreement with Communities in Schools of Whatcom-Skagit
- Agreement with University of Washington for College in the High School
- Agreement with Everett Community College for College in the High School
School Board Visit - Fairhaven Middle School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors is visiting Fairhaven Middle School to observe the delivery of The Bellingham Promise. This is not a regular board meeting and does not include public comment.
- Visit to Fairhaven Middle School at 110 Park Ridge Road
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom on October 13, 2021, to approve a consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, policy updates, and a water main project bid.
- Approval of expenditures and payroll for September 2021
- Transfer of $158,118.14 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Award of bid for Water Main Relocation and Early Grading at 1985 Barkley Blvd
- Adoption of new Policy 2420 regarding Grading and Progress Reports
- Approval of agreement with Center for High School Success
School Board Visit - Sehome High School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will visit Sehome High School on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. The purpose is to learn how the school is delivering on The Bellingham Promise. This visit is not a regular board meeting and will not include public comment time. No formal decisions are being made at this event.
- School board visit to Sehome High School, 2700 Bill McDonald Parkway, at 7:30 a.m. on Oct 5 2021
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom to approve a consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and inter-agency agreements. Public participation is limited to written submissions.
- Approval of August 2021 expenditures and payroll
- Transfer of $285,706.87 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Inter-agency agreements with Whatcom Community College for preschool programs
- Agreement addendum with Whatcom Family YMCA for before/after school care
- Inter-local purchasing agreement for dairy products with three districts
Special Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will hold a special Zoom meeting on August 25, 2021, to discuss informational items and tour the construction site of Parkview Elementary School at 3030 Cornwall Avenue. The meeting will not include public comment time.
- Superintendent Update
- School Board Calendar for 2021-22
- WSSDA Self-Assessment
- Tour of Parkview Elementary School Construction Site
- Meeting via Zoom
Regular Board Meeting with Public Hearing via Zoom
The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing and act on the adoption of the 2021-22 school district budget. The proposed General Fund expenditures are $204,976,960, which is a 5.7 percent increase over the previous year.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2021-22 Budget (Resolution 17-21)
- Transfer of $5,763.91 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund (Resolution 19-21)
- Approval of July 2021 expenditures and payroll
- Constructability Review Report for Sunnyland Elementary School rebuild
- Resolution 18-21 regarding VEBA III Sick Leave Cash-Out Health Reimbursement Plan
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The School Board is meeting to review consent items including payroll, fund transfers, and several legal documents related to the construction of the new Sunnyland Elementary School. The board will also consider tuition agreements with Brock's Academy.
- Resolution 16-21 to transfer $144,932.30 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund
- Sunnyland Elementary School trail easement for a city park trail
- Quit Claim Deed to transfer the eastern half of King Street to the school district
- Right of Way Encroachment License for stormwater and electrical piping at Sunnyland Elementary
- Tuition agreements #2021-065B and #2021-065C with Brock's Academy
Regular Board Meeting with Public Hearing via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet to approve a Capital Facilities Plan and related resolutions, including school impact fees and a construction change order for Sunnyland Elementary. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.
- Acceptance of Capital Facilities Plan with school impact fees
- Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment #2 for Sunnyland Elementary School
- Security Enhancement Project change order
- Transfer of $41,170.40 from Capital Projects to General Fund
- Approval of May 2021 expenditures and payroll
Special Board Meeting with Public Hearing
The Bellingham School Board will meet to approve the Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan, which is due to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 1. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19 guidelines.
- Public Hearing on Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan
- Action to approve Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan
- Remote meeting via Zoom
- Plan due to OSPI on June 1
- Public comments accepted via email
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a $1,053,487 contract with Security Solutions Northwest for security camera and access control upgrades at four middle and three high schools. Other consent items include a $91,627.78 fund transfer from capital projects to the general fund, approval of a value engineering study for Sunnyland Elementary School, and authorization of a utility easement for the same rebuild project. Public participation is limited to written comments due to COVID-19.
- Resolution 11-21 to transfer $91,627.78 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for qualifying expenses
- Contract with Security Solutions Northwest for $1,053,487 for security enhancements at 7 schools
- Approval of Sunnyland Elementary School value engineering study, required for state construction funds
- Authorization of utility easement for Sunnyland Elementary School rebuild project
- Resolution 12-21 delegating control of extracurricular activities to WIAA
Regular Board Meeting and Study Session via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom on April 14, 2021, with public participation limited to written comments. The board will act on a consent agenda including approval of minutes, expenditures, a donation, several resolutions, and hiring appraisers. Key items include an emergency waiver of graduation credits for classes of 2020 and 2021, a $44,195 fund transfer, and waiving competitive bidding for vehicle purchases.
- Accept $11,260 donation from InvestED for digital equity purchases
- Resolution 8-21: Emergency waiver of high school graduation credits for classes of 2020 and 2021
- Resolution 7-21: Transfer $44,195.14 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Resolution 9-21: Declare special market conditions, waive competitive bidding to buy used vehicles
- Hire appraiser for potential property purchase at 4190 Cordata Pkwy
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom to approve a consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and construction contracts. Public participation is limited to written submissions.
- Approval of February 2021 expenditures and payroll
- Transfer of $29,651.39 from Capital Projects to General Fund
- Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for Sunnyland Elementary School
- Authorization to negotiate architectural services for elementary field assessments
- Amendment to YMCA Before and After School Program facilities use agreement
Special Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will hold a special meeting via Zoom with no public comment. The board will discuss policies, the monitoring report process, board meetings, a WSSDA self-assessment, board engagement, the WSSDA Legislative Conference, and the superintendent's mid-year report/evaluation.
- Policy discussions
- Monitoring report process
- Board meetings
- WSSDA self-assessment
- Superintendent's mid-year report/evaluation
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board is meeting remotely via Zoom on Feb. 10, 2021, with public participation limited to written comments. The consent agenda includes approval of January 2021 expenditures and payroll, a resolution to transfer $59,482.45 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund, an updated Policy 2418 on high school graduation credits (30 credits vs. state's 24), and several contracts and agreements.
- Resolution 5-21: Transfer $59,482.45 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for qualifying expenses
- Updated Policy 2418: Reflects Bellingham's 30-credit graduation requirement (state requires 24)
- NWRDC Student Support Services Contract (#2021-086): Support during employee medical leave and migration from Skyward to Qmlativ student information system
- VNN Sports Contract (#2021-093): Services and equipment for live streaming high school athletic competitions
- YMCA Before and After School Care Agreement (#2021-108): Use of elementary school facilities for 2020-21 school year programs
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom to approve consent items including the completion of the Bus Garage Renovation and Squalicum High School Turf Fields, a $55 million bond authorization, and the award of construction contracts for athletic buildings.
- Approval of Bus Garage Renovation project ($3,361,410.36)
- Approval of Squalicum High School Turf Fields Phase 2 ($9,485,948.02)
- Authorization of $55,000,000 in Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds
- Award of bid for Bellingham and Squalicum HS Athletic Buildings Part 1
- Transfer of $180,474.18 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund