Bellingham Public Schools public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Bellingham Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda of eight items plus a policy update. Key decisions include declaring an emergency to waive bidding for safety/security improvements at Carl Cozier Elementary, transferring $61,741.58 from capital to general funds, and approving legal defense for three employees.
- Resolution 24-22: Emergency declaration waiving bidding requirements for Carl Cozier Elementary safety/security improvements.
- Resolution 25-22: Transfer of $61,741.58 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for qualifying expenses.
- Resolution 26-22: Investment signatory change allowing CFO and Accounting Manager to authorize banking transactions.
- Resolution 28-22: Retaining legal representation for three district employees.
- New District Office Change Order #01: Additional contractor costs due to permit delays, weatherproofing, and material changes.
School Board Visit - Columbia Elementary School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will visit Columbia Elementary School on November 29, 2022, to observe school operations. This is an informational visit that does not include a public comment period.
- Board visit to Columbia Elementary School
- Meeting at 2508 Utter Street, Bellingham
- Informational meeting with no public comment
Special Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss school district initiatives, issues, and business in an unstructured manner. This special meeting is held during the Washington State School Directors’ Association Annual Conference and does not include public comment time.
- General discussion of school district initiatives, issues, and business
Special Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
The Board of Directors is holding a special meeting in Spokane during the WSSDA Annual Conference. The board will discuss policy governance items and receive updates from the superintendent. This meeting does not include public comment time.
- Discussion of policy governance
- Superintendent updates
Regular Board Meeting
The Bellingham School Board will meet to approve consent items including October payroll, a transfer of funds, and the certification of 2023 property tax levies. The meeting also includes a policy update on meeting conduct.
- Approval of October 2022 expenditures and payroll
- Transfer of $433,764.94 from Capital Projects to General Fund
- Certification of 2023 excess property tax levy at $33,500,000
- Approval of Alderwood Elementary School building commissioning report
- Approval of Parkview Elementary School building commissioning report
School Board Visit - Options High School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will visit Options High School on November 8, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. for an informational tour. This is not a regular school board meeting and will not include public comment time. The purpose is to learn how the school delivers on The Bellingham Promise.
- Visit to Options High School, 2015 Franklin St., Bellingham
- No formal decisions or public comment scheduled
Regular Board Meeting
The Bellingham Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of September 2022 expenditures, a $32,800.97 transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund, and adoption of Policy 3411 on accommodating students with seizure disorders. Also on the consent agenda are updates to special education and medication policies, a conservation easement for Squalicum High School tennis courts, and a lease agreement with Whatcom Educational Credit Union. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.
- Resolution 19-22 to transfer $32,800.97 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for technology expenses
- New Policy 3411, Accommodating Students with Seizure Disorder or Epilepsy
- Updates to Policy 2161 (Special Education) and Policy 3416 (Medication at School)
- Conservation easement to City of Bellingham for rebuilding/expansion of Squalicum High School tennis courts
- Lease agreement with Whatcom Educational Credit Union (WECU) for building space
School Board Visit - Birchwood Elementary School
This is a school board visit to Birchwood Elementary School, not a regular board meeting. The board will learn how the school delivers on The Bellingham Promise. No public comment time is scheduled.
- Visit to Birchwood Elementary School, 3200 Pinewood Ave., at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 2022
Regular Board Meeting
The Bellingham School Board will meet to approve a consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and several agreements for school services and construction projects.
- Approval of August 2022 expenditures and payroll
- Transfer of $291,159.58 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Agreement with D.A. Hogan & Associates for Kulshan Middle School fields renovation
- Declaration of Covenant and Grant of Easement for Alderwood Elementary stormwater pond
- Running Start Program Agreement with Bellingham Technical College
Special Meeting
The Bellingham School Board will hold a special meeting at Parkview Elementary School to discuss board learning and policy governance, followed by a tour of the Sunnyland Elementary School construction site. The meeting will not include public comment time.
- Meeting at Parkview Elementary School, 3030 Cornwall Ave.
- Discussion on board learning and policy governance
- Tour of Sunnyland Elementary School construction site, 2800 James Street
- No public comment time scheduled
Regular Board Meeting with Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing on the 2022-23 Bellingham School District budget, then vote on a consent agenda that includes Resolution 14-22 to adopt the budget with $219,508,900 in general fund expenditures. Other consent items cover a fund transfer, acceptance of athletic building construction, and an emergency declaration for electrical repairs at Alderwood Elementary School.
- Public hearing on adoption of 2022-23 district budget
- Resolution 14-22: Adopt 2022-23 budget with $219,508,900 in general fund expenditures
- Resolution 15-22: Transfer $44,460.79 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Resolution 16-22: Accept Bellingham and Squalicum High School Athletic Buildings Phase 1, construction cost $909,331.43
- Resolution 17-22: Declare emergency and waive bidding for Alderwood Elementary power surge repairs
Regular Board Meeting
The School Board is meeting to approve a series of consent items, including the 2022-23 meeting schedule and a resolution authorizing the operation of childcare programs. The board will also consider a fund transfer of $87,862.14 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund.
- Resolution 12-22: Transfer of $87,862.14 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Resolution 13-22: Authorization for the operation of a childcare program
- Sunnyland Elementary Rebuild Change Order #06 for public facilities site improvements
- Agreement with Tiger Construction, Ltd. for portable move foundation sites
- Interlocal purchasing agreements with Houston-Galveston Area Council and National Purchasing Cooperative
Regular Board Meeting
The Bellingham School Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and contracts for school projects and services.
- Approval of May 2022 expenditures and payroll
- Award of bid for New District Office project to Dawson Construction
- Contract for roof restoration at Fairhaven Middle School and Silver Beach annex
- Statement of work for $50,000 grant to support Options High School health center
- Contract for access controls at Kulshan, Shuksan, and Whatcom Middle Schools
School Board Visit - Silver Beach Elementary School
The Bellingham School Board will visit Silver Beach Elementary School on June 7, 2022, to observe school operations. This is not a regular meeting and will not include public comment.
- Visit Silver Beach Elementary School
- Meeting at 7:30 a.m. on June 7, 2022
- Location: 4101 Academy Street, Bellingham
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting via Zoom on May 18, 2022. Public participation is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19. The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of April 2022 expenditures, a fund transfer, and several service agreements.
- Resolution 9-22: transfer of $44,898.88 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for qualifying expenses
- Approval of expenditures and payroll for April 2022
- Service agreement with ParentSquare to replace School Messenger as communication platform
- Interlocal agreement with City of Bellingham for recreational and athletic programs
- Agreement with Northwest Career & Technical Academy for career and technical education consortium
School Board Special Meeting/Community Linkage: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Bellingham School Board is holding a special meeting to discuss issues affecting the Latinx community. The session is scheduled for May 12, 2022, at Shuksan Middle School.
- Discussion of Latinx community issues
- Meeting at Shuksan Middle School (2717 Northwest Ave.)
- Special meeting for community linkage
School Board Visit - Carl Cozier Elementary School
The Board of Directors of Bellingham Public Schools is conducting a visit to Carl Cozier Elementary School. The purpose is to learn how the school is delivering upon The Bellingham Promise. This is not a regular meeting and does not include public comment.
- Visit to Carl Cozier Elementary School at 1330 Lincoln Street
School Board Special Meeting
The Bellingham School Board will meet at Rock and Rye to discuss district initiatives and general business without a public comment period.
- Meeting at Rock and Rye, 1145 N. State St.
- Unstructured discussion of district initiatives
- No public comment period scheduled
Regular Board Meeting and Study Session
The Bellingham School Board will hold a regular meeting and study session via Zoom on April 20, 2022. The board is expected to vote on several consent agenda items, including resolutions authorizing up to $60 million in bonds for school facilities and approving expenditures for March 2022. Public participation is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- Resolution 5-22: Authorizes up to $60 million in unlimited tax general obligation bonds for school facility acquisition and renovation.
- Resolution 7-22: Accepts final completion of Shuksan Middle School Auxiliary Gym, construction cost $4,012,404.01.
- Award of bid for Squalicum Reglazing project to Lyndale Glass; base bid and alternate 2 recommended.
- Award of bid for Transportation Office Remodel project to Regency NW Construction; base bid recommended.
- Resolution 6-22: Transfers $91,078.18 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for qualifying technology expenses.
School Board Visit - Happy Valley Elementary School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will visit Happy Valley Elementary School at 1041 - 24th Street. The purpose of the visit is to observe how the school delivers upon The Bellingham Promise. This is not a regular school board meeting and does not include public comment time.
- School Board visit to Happy Valley Elementary School, 1041 - 24th Street
School Board Special Meeting/Student Roundtable
The Bellingham School Board will hold a special meeting focused on elementary students at Alderwood Elementary School on March 30, 2022. The session is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. and will include opening items, a student roundtable discussion, and adjournment.
- Student roundtable discussion scheduled for 1:15-2:15 p.m.
- Meeting location: Alderwood Elementary School, 3400 Hollywood Avenue
- Meeting date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham Public Schools Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including authorizing the district to join a pending lawsuit against Juul and Altria over vaping's impact on students. Other decisions include approval of February 2022 expenditures and payroll, a resolution transferring $82,374.49 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund, and requests to waive two school days due to weather and an emergency closure. The board will also consider change orders and agreements for security camera installations at high schools and elementary schools, as well as architectural services for tennis courts and athletic buildings.
- Authorizing district to join lawsuit against Juul and Altria at no upfront cost
- Resolution 4-22 transferring $82,374.49 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund for technology expenses
- Requesting waivers from OSPI for two missed school days (one district-wide, one at Sehome High School)
- Change order #04 for additional security cameras at three high schools (Security Solutions Northwest)
- Phase 2 security enhancement agreement for cameras and access controls at all elementary schools
School Board Visit - Sunnyland Elementary School
The Bellingham Public Schools Board of Directors will visit Sunnyland Elementary School on March 1, 2022. This is a school visit, not a regular board meeting, and no public comment or decisions are scheduled.
- Visit to Sunnyland Elementary School, 2800 James Street, Bellingham at 7:30 a.m.
Special Meeting via Zoom
The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes discussions regarding various board policies, routines, and the Superintendent's mid-year report.
- Review of Policy EL-9, Asset Maintenance and Protection
- Review of Policy EL-10, Race and Equity
- Review of Board Improvement Plan
- Discussion of Board Routines
- Superintendent's Mid-Year Report/Evaluation
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham School Board will meet via Zoom to approve a consent agenda including minutes, expenditures, policy updates, and interlocal agreements. Public participation is limited to written submissions.
- Approval of Jan. 12, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes
- Approval of January 2022 expenditures and payroll
- Transfer of $95,072.27 from Capital Projects to General Fund
- Security enhancement project change order for middle and high schools
- Policy 6220 update regarding bid requirements
Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
The Bellingham Public Schools Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 2021 expenditures, acceptance of the Bellingham High School Turf Fields Phase 2 project costing $7,052,962.15, a $122,126.72 transfer from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund, hiring an appraiser for property near W. Maplewood Ave. and W. Bakerview Rd., and several real‑estate and policy actions. Additional items are the easement changes for the future district office at 1985 Barkley Blvd., a land exchange with the City of Bellingham for Sunnyland Elementary, an update to Policy 3510, and an amendment to the GEAR UP interagency agreement.
- Acceptance of Bellingham High School Turf Fields Phase 2 – construction cost $7,052,962.15
- Resolution to transfer $122,126.72 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund
- Hire a certified appraiser for property near W. Maplewood Ave. and W. Bakerview Rd.
- Relinquish existing easement and establish new easement for 1985 Barkley Blvd. site
- Exchange of eastern half of King Street for Shuksan Meadows Park with the City of Bellingham