Spokane Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will hold a work session to review the factual communication plan for the February 13, 2024 bond and levy election. The plan includes presentations, a mailer, videos, a webinar, and a KSPS show. The board will also enter executive session to discuss performance of a public employee. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Work session on bond and levy communication plan for February 13, 2024 election
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Communication materials include community presentation, fact sheet, PDC fact sheet, and social media Q&A
• Procedural items: Zoom access, call to order, and adjournment

The Board of Directors held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss a public employee's performance. In open session, the board reviewed the communication plan and resources for the bond and levy. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

At this regular meeting, the board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, a paper products bid totaling $51,513.32, and a purchase of Nikon mirrorless cameras for Lewis and Clark and Rogers High Schools for $68,817. The board will also hear public comment and a report from the student advisor. No major policy changes or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approval of $68,817 purchase of 60 Nikon Z50 mirrorless cameras for Lewis and Clark and Rogers High Schools
• Approval of paper products bid totaling $51,513.32 from Complete Office, KCDA, Pyramid School Products, Southwest School & Office, and WCP Solutions
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023 regular and special meetings
• Public comment on items not on the agenda (limited to five minutes per speaker)
• Report from Student Advisor Jasper Knowlton on recent activities

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda covering various administrative items, including bids and HR actions. They also voted to adopt updates and revisions to the 5000 Series Board policies.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. 5-2324 Paper Products and Resolution No. 2023-19 Waiver of Bid Requirements for Repairs (5-0)
• Approved updates and revisions to 5000 Series Board policies (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider approving updated salary schedules for express, miscellaneous, and classified substitute staff to comply with Washington State's new minimum wage of $16.28 effective January 1, 2024. The consent agenda also includes approval of minutes, a bid for school supplies totaling $30,807.80, and a resolution revising the AHERA officer. Public comment and procedural items are also on the agenda.

• Approval of updated salary schedules for 2023-2024 to meet $16.28 minimum wage
• Bid award for school supplies totaling $30,807.80 from seven vendors
• Resolution No. 2023-17 revising school district AHERA officer
• Approval of minutes from Nov 15 regular and special meetings
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board held its Annual Organizational Meeting to elect new leadership and swear in Director Mike Wiser. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering school supplies and personnel changes and adopted the district's legislative priorities for the 2023-24 school year.

• Elected Nikki Lockwood as Board President (4-0)
• Elected Jenny Slagle as Board Vice President (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. 4-2324 School Supplies and HR nominations/terminations (5-0)
• Adopted district legislative priorities for the 2023-24 school year (5-0)
• Sworn in Mike Wiser as School Director for Position No. 5

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Spokane Public Schools Board is a work session. The board will discuss a list of applicants to serve on 'For/Against' committees that will write statements for the February 2024 bond and educational programs and operations (EPO) levy voter pamphlets. The board will also debrief the 2023 WSSDA conference. Committee recommendations will be adopted at a future regular meeting.

• Discussion of applicants for 'For/Against' committees for Feb 2024 bond and EPO measures
• New state law requires ballot measure statements in voter pamphlet
• WSSDA Conference debrief discussion
• Work session – no formal votes taken; decisions delayed to regular meeting

The Board discussed the appointment of committees to write 'For/Against' statements for the voters' pamphlet as required by state law. No formal decisions were made during this meeting; recommendations will be adopted at a future regular meeting.

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting work session to discuss items from the 2023 WSSDA Conference agenda, review draft legislative priorities for the 2023-24 school year, and continue discussion on supporting students impacted by recent events. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of 2024 WSSDA priorities (attached PDF)
• Review of draft SPS legislative agenda for 2024 (attached PDF)
• Discussion on supporting students impacted by recent events

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss upcoming conference sessions and a draft 2024 Legislative Agenda. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Reviewed WSSDA Conference breakout sessions
• Discussed draft 2024 Legislative Agenda for potential adoption on December 6, 2023
• Discussed student support and staff training opportunities

Regular Meeting

The School Board will review a consent agenda including several administrative actions. Key items include a Microsoft software agreement renewal and the purchase of video scoreboards for five high schools.

• Renewal of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement for an estimated $441,000
• Purchase of video scoreboards for Ferris, Lewis and Clark, North Central, Rogers, and Shadle Park gyms for $310,716.49
• Approval of November 1, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes
• Approval of November 1, 2023, Special Meeting minutes

The Board formally adopted the Annual Key Performance Indicators as part of the strategic planning process. A consent agenda including several purchases and personnel actions was also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Microsoft EES Agreement and high school gym video scoreboards (5-0)
• Approved Gift Acceptance (5-0)
• Approved Long Distance Travel / Overnight Excursions (5-0)
• Approved Audits (5-0)
• Approved HR Nominations and Terminations (5-0)
• Formally adopted Annual Key Performance Indicators (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including a $102,329 purchase order to Camtek, Inc. for additional cameras and access controls at Yasuhara Middle School, funded by 2018 bond dollars. The board will also approve HR nominations and terminations, audit reports, and meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.

• Consent agenda item: Purchase order to Camtek, Inc. for $102,329 plus sales tax for cameras and access controls at Yasuhara Middle School (safety improvement, funded by 2018 bond)
• HR terminations: Jennifer Cervantes (teacher), Karla Didier (teacher), James Hutchens (teacher, retire), Mateo Romero (gardener), Allen Surdez (night foreman, retire), Kira Elmer (library clerk), Jessica Saxton (nurse), William Johnson (carpenter foreman)
• HR nominations: Melinda Cass (nutrition), Marin Ramey (student paraeducator), Nicole Malubay (support secretary), Cassie Kirkeby (family mental health therapist)
• Consent agenda includes audit report summarizing warrants issued by fund category and minutes from Oct 18 regular and special meetings
• Meeting includes public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors approved resolutions to place a Bond and an Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Replacement Levy on the February 13, 2024 election ballot. The Board also approved the 2024 Levy Certification and final readings of the 1000 series policy revisions.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-14 EPO Levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-15 Bond Election (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Levy Certification resolution (5-0)
• Approved final reading of policy 1000 series revisions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 18 minutes, audits, HR nominations/terminations, and camera/access controls for Yasuhara Middle School (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting on November 1, 2023. The board will go into executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee. In a work session, they will review the annual Key Performance Indicators report and discuss support for students impacted by global events.

• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Presentation and discussion of Annual Key Performance Indicators Report and Goals (30 minutes)
• Discussion on support of students impacted by global events (15 minutes)
• File attachment: District Academic Performance Results - November 2023 - Final.pdf

The Board of Directors held a special meeting featuring an executive session regarding a public employee's performance. Superintendent Swinyard provided an update on Annual Key Performance Indicators Report & Goals. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The board will approve a consent agenda containing meeting minutes, audit reports, personnel nominations and terminations, and a summary of school donations totaling $35,094.00. The meeting also outlines procedures for public comment and virtual attendance.

• Approval of consent agenda items including October 4 meeting minutes and audit reports
• Personnel nominations and terminations for certificated and classified staff
• Acceptance of school donations totaling $35,094.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Procedures for public comment and virtual attendance via Zoom

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including audits, HR actions, and security system installations. The board also received updates on Native Education Programming and reviewed proposed revisions to 1000 series policies.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0), including October 4 Special Meeting minutes, audits, HR nominations and terminations, and gift acceptance
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 156-2324 for integrated security system installations at Chase, Garry, and Salk Middle Schools (4-0)
• Approved Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant Application for CTE (4-0)
• Approved Human Growth and Development Citizens’ Advisory Committee members (4-0)
• Approved amended Long Distance Travel/Overnight Excursions (4-0)

Special Meeting

The school board holds a work session to review bond and levy plans, incorporating community input, and start finalizing projects for the February 2024 bond. No voting is expected; this is a discussion for direction.

• Discussion of bond/levy planning including community input and project selection for February 2024 bond

The Board of Directors held a work session to review community input and project lists for a February 2024 bond. No formal votes were taken, but the board determined that Option 1 will be presented for discussion at the next meeting.

• Determined Option 1 for bond planning will be discussed at the next meeting

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board holds a special work session to review bond and levy planning, including community input and timelines for potential 2024 bond and 2025-2027 levy ballot initiatives. The board will also discuss proposed legislative priorities for the Washington State School Directors' Association.

• Update on bond and levy planning with community input received (Bond/Levy Planning & Community Input)
• Overview of 2025-2027 Levy and 2024 Bond Planning, including required board actions and timeline
• Discussion of WSSDA Legislative Priorities for 2023

The Board reviewed community survey themes and the timeline for the 2025-2027 levy and 2024 bond planning. Directors discussed and identified a list of WSSDA legislative priorities. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed community input themes for bond/levy planning
• Reviewed 2025-2027 levy and 2024 bond planning timeline and tax models
• Identified initial WSSDA legislative priorities for further review

Regular Meeting

This agenda contains mostly procedural logistics and a consent agenda for routine approvals. The board will vote on a single motion to approve meeting minutes, a $320,000 JUUL litigation settlement, a $275,000 warehouse truck replacement, and a $108,608 district-wide SEL curriculum contract. The truck supports daily deliveries to district sites, while the curriculum targets K-12 social-emotional learning and Tier 2 interventions.

• Approval of Resolution 2023-13 for the Washington State JUUL vaping litigation settlement (~$320,000)
• Purchase order to RWC Group for a warehouse truck replacement ($275,000)
• Purchase order to Character Strong for Tier 1 SEL and Tier 2 intervention curriculum ($108,608)
• Approval of minutes from the September 20, 2023 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved a series of updated policies in the 1000 series to replace Policy 1100. The board also approved a consent agenda including various purchases and personnel actions. Yadira Covarrubias was sworn in as the Student Advisor to the Board.

• Approved consent agenda including Washington State School Litigation Settlement and audits (5-0)
• Approved purchase of warehouse truck replacement (5-0)
• Approved Character Strong Tier 1 SEL and Tier 2 Solutions district-wide purchase (5-0)
• Approved HR terminations and nominations (5-0)
• Approved retirement of Policy 1100 and adoption of 11 new policies in the 1000 series (5-0)
• Sworn in Yadira Covarrubias as Student Advisor to the Board

Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of the Spokane Public Schools Board is largely procedural. The board will hear public comments on non-agenda items, then vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from seven special meetings and one regular meeting held in late August and early September 2023. No policy changes, contracts, or budget items are listed for discussion or action.

• Hearing from the community on items not on the agenda
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from August 29, 2023 Special Meeting
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from August 31, 2023 Special Meeting
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from September 1, 2023 Special Meeting
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 Special Meeting

The Board approved a consent agenda including several meeting minutes and program expenditures. They adopted revisions to Policy 3246 based on Department of Justice recommendations and appointed Jasper Knowlton as the School Board Student Advisor.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from eight meetings and various program expenditures (5-0)
• Appointed Jasper Knowlton as School Board Student Advisor (5-0)
• Adopted proposed revisions to Policy 3246 (5-0)
• Selected a new student advisor following a separate discussion

Special Meeting

The School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss district legislative priorities for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding voting items for the 2023 WSSDA General Assembly.

• Discussion of 2023 WSSDA General Assembly voting items
• Discussion of district legislative priorities for the 2023-2024 school year
• Executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee

The Board determined its positions on several legislative items for the upcoming WSSDA General Assembly. The Board also discussed district legislative priorities for the January session, including funding for paraeducators and special education.

• Recommended opposing WSSDA items #2 (Diversity) and #48 (Local Control)
• Approved proposed amendments to WSSDA items #41, #42, #44, and #46

Special Meeting

This special meeting is for the Spokane Public Schools Board to evaluate applicants for the student advisor position for the 2023-24 school year. The agenda includes only this item and procedural steps.

• Evaluating applicants for Student Advisor to the School Board for 2023-24

The Board of Directors reviewed application information for the 2023-24 student advisor to the school board. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Reviewed applications for 23-24 student advisor to the school board

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Spokane Public Schools Board is solely focused on interviewing candidates for the student advisor position for the 2023-2024 school year. No other business is scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Interviews for student advisor to the School Board for 2023-2024

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to interview candidates for the 2023-24 student advisor to the school board. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Interviewed candidates for 23-24 student advisor to the school board

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting work session. They will interview candidates for student advisor to the board for the 2023-2024 school year, discuss voting items for the WSSDA General Assembly, and continue review of policies in the 1000 series. The meeting is primarily discussion and information.

• Interviews for student advisor to the School Board for 2023-2024
• Discussion of voting items in the 2023 WSSDA General Assembly
• Review of policies 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1400

The Board approved proposed amendments to 41 legislative items for the WSSDA General Assembly and opposed three specific items. The Board also interviewed candidates for the 2023-2024 Student Advisor and discussed updates to the 1000 policy series.

• Approved proposed amendments to 41 WSSDA legislative items
• Opposed adoption of WSSDA item #1 (Bylaws)
• Opposed adoption of WSSDA item #7 (Artificial Intelligence Technology)
• Opposed adoption of WSSDA item #48 (Local Control)
• Tabled review of 8 WSSDA items pending further language or contractual review

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes from previous meetings, blanket authorization for board and athletic travel, and a $6,000,000 purchase of Lenovo computer equipment for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural openings.

• Alternate Purchase No. 145-2324: up to $6,000,000 for Lenovo computers and accessories via state contracts
• Blanket approval of board member travel for 2023-2024 fiscal year
• Blanket approval of GSL/WIAA high school athletic travel for 2023-24
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023 special and regular meetings

The Board appointed Hilary Kozel to fill the seat #4 board vacancy. The Board also approved a consent agenda including travel and computer equipment purchases. Action on proposed revisions to Policy 3246 regarding restraint and isolation was tabled.

• Appointed Hilary Kozel to seat #4 board vacancy (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including August 23 minutes, district and GSL/WIAA travel, computer equipment purchase No. 145-2324, HR terminations/nominations, and audits (4-0)
• Tabled action on proposed Policy 3246 (Restraint and Isolation) revisions until September 20, 2023

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board is conducting interviews for the Student Advisor to the School Board for the 2023-2024 school year. This special meeting includes only this item and procedural actions.

• Interviews for Student Advisor to the School Board for 2023-2024

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to interview candidates for the 2023-24 student advisor to the school board. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Interviewed candidates for 23-24 student advisor to the school board

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board is holding a special meeting, with the only item being an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elected office. No public decisions or votes are scheduled. The meeting includes logistics for in-person and virtual attendance.

• Executive session to evaluate qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elected office

The Board of Directors convened for a special meeting consisting of an executive session. No substantive actions were decided or voted upon in open session.

Special Meeting

This special meeting is for conducting interviews to fill a current school board vacancy. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.

• Interviews for Spokane School Board vacancy

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Seat 4 school board vacancy. No final appointment was decided during this session.

• Interviewed candidates for Seat 4 school board vacancy

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board is meeting to conduct interviews for a current board vacancy. No other business is scheduled.

• Interviews for Spokane School Board Vacancy

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to interview candidates for the Seat 4 school board vacancy. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Interviewed candidates for Seat 4 school board vacancy

Special Meeting (2)

The Spokane Public Schools board is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elected office. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to evaluate qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elected office

The Board of Directors convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss the qualifications of a candidate for public employment. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board holds a special meeting with an executive session to discuss a public employee's performance, followed by a work session to continue reviewing policies in the 1000 series (policies 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1400). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee (closed to public)
• Work session on Policy 1000 Series review, focusing on policies 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1400

The Board of Directors held a special meeting that included an executive session to evaluate a public employee's performance. In open session, the board discussed proposed updates to the 1000 policy series. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider consent agenda items including approval of educational specifications for the Adams Elementary School Replacement Project and a $450,000 purchase order for USDA meal items. The meeting also includes procedural items, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of educational specifications for Adams Elementary School Replacement Project, funded by 2018 bond for design and anticipated 2024 bond for construction
• Alternate Purchase No. 112-2324 to Good Source Solutions / Gold Star Foods, Emmett, ID, for $450,000 for USDA meal items during 2023-2024
• Consent agenda includes minutes from August 9 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors approved the 2023-24 operating budget and an extension of the 2022-23 budget. Members also approved the priority strategies and success metrics for the 2023-2024 school year. A consent agenda covering various vendor purchases and interlocal agreements was passed.

• Approved 2023-24 operating budget via resolution 2023-11 (4-0)
• Approved 2022-23 budget extension increasing fund appropriations (4-0)
• Approved 2023-24 priority strategies and success metrics (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Adams Elementary School Replacement Project Educational Specifications (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Spokane for Lamonte Street Paving (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Spokane for School Based Health Centers capital costs (4-0)
• Approved revisions to Procedure 4260 - Use of School Facilities (4-0)
• Approved various vendor purchases for gradebooks, air filters, and nutrition services (4-0)

Special Meeting

The board will receive updates on Priority Strategy #12, the Long Range Program & Facility Plan, including a review of work-group recommendations and identifying two bond project scenarios for constituent input. They will also discuss draft priority strategies for the 2023-2024 school year and success metrics. The meeting includes two executive sessions: one for potential litigation and one for discussing the performance of a public employee.

• Priority Strategy Update on Objective #12: Long Range Program & Facility Plan, including bond project scenarios and work-group recommendations
• Discussion of draft Priority Strategies for 2023-2024 with success metrics, presented by Superintendent Adam Swinyard
• Executive session for potential litigation
• Executive session for public employee performance discussion

The Board selected Scenarios #1 and #2 regarding Bond priorities for the Long Range Program & Facility Plan, with final decisions pending community outreach. Discussion on 2023-2024 priority strategies and success metrics was deferred to a future Regular Meeting.

• Selected Scenarios #1 and #2 for Long Range Program & Facility Plan Bond priorities
• Tabled 2023-2024 priority strategies and success metrics for future Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will consider consent agenda items including resolutions authorizing a bond sale of up to $112 million, approval of salary schedules for plumbers/steamfitters and extracurricular staff with a 3.7% cost-of-living increase, and assignment of the student transportation contract to Zum Services Spokane. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.

• Resolution 2023-09 to apply for Washington State School Bond Guarantee for a bond sale up to $112 million
• Resolution 2023-10 delegating authority to execute bond sale documents with parameters including max 6% interest rate
• Approval of 2023-2024 salary schedules for Plumbers and Steamfitters (Local No. 44) and Extracurricular group (SEA Unit) with 3.7% COLA
• Assignment of Student Transportation Services contract from Zum Services, Inc. to Zum Services Spokane, LLC

The Board of Directors approved a comprehensive consent agenda including multiple RFPs and bids. Four policy revisions were adopted following a final reading, and a new priority strategy regarding social media and media literacy was added.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A through S (3-0)
• Adopted Policy 2090 (Evaluation and Assessment), Policy 2411 (Release of Students to Seek Certificate of Educational Competency), Policy 5117 (Civility), and Policy 6112 (Rental or Lease of District Real Property) (3-0)
• Adopted Policy 5515 with title changed to 'Staff Wellness and Mental Health' (3-0)
• Added Priority Strategy #12 regarding students' use of social media, media literacy and technology

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including the approval of meeting minutes and numerous personnel actions. The board will vote on a list of certificated and classified staff resignations, retirements, and nominations for the upcoming school year.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from June 21 special and regular meetings.
• 14 certificated staff resignations and 2 rescinded appointments listed.
• 15 certificated staff nominations for the 2023-24 school year.
• 13 classified staff resignations/retirements in nutrition, paraeducator, secretarial, specialist, and technology roles.
• Classified nominations listed but incomplete in agenda (custodian category only).

The Board approved the naming of the new stadium as "ONE Spokane Stadium," with the condition that any future sponsor names must be approved by both the SPFD and SPS Boards. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering various district bids, insurance, and personnel matters.

• Approved "ONE Spokane Stadium" as the name for the new stadium (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including HR terminations, nominations, and insurance premiums (4-0)
• Approved RFP No. 35-2122 and RFP No. 22-1920 for student transportation (4-0)
• Approved RFP No. 17-2122 for secondary school yearbooks (4-0)
• Approved Bid No. 29-2223 for produce for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant and Summer Feeding Program (4-0)
• Approved Bid No. 33-2223 for Nutrition Services Combi Ovens (4-0)
• Approved Bid No. 30-2223 for copier paper (4-0)
• Approved Bid No. 32-2223 for school supplies (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will review how the public can attend via Zoom or in‑person. It will hold executive sessions to talk about possible litigation and the performance of a public employee. A work session will cover discussion of the board's self‑assessment results. No formal decisions are indicated.

• Zoom access and meeting logistics for virtual and in‑person public attendance
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Work session to discuss school board self‑assessment results

The Board of Directors held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss potential litigation and employee performance. In open session, the board discussed the results of a self-assessment conducted in May 2023. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a work session on Priority Strategy #12, reviewing projects for a potential bond ballot initiative. They will also hold an executive session to discuss potential litigation. The meeting is a special session with no formal votes scheduled.

• Executive session for discussion of potential litigation
• Work session on Long Range and Program & Facility Plan (Strategy #12)
• Review of projects for potential bond ballot initiative
• District Leadership Team presentation (45 minutes)

The Board of Directors received a leadership team update on Priority Strategy #12 regarding the Long Range Program and Facility Plan. This included a review of three proposed scenarios for bond amounts intended to minimize property tax impacts for Spokane County owners. No formal votes were recorded on these scenarios.

• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will meet to handle routine procedural items, including public comment and approval of minutes. The main actionable items are on the consent agenda, including the adoption of the 2023-24 meeting schedule, authorization for board member travel, and approval of contracts. Notable consent agenda items include a $500,396.67 contract completion for Flett Middle School's security system and a $400,000 bakery products bid.

• Approve contract completion with Camtek, Inc. for Flett Middle School integrated security systems, total cost $500,396.67 plus tax (2018 Bond)
• Approve bid No. 28-2223 for bakery products to United States Bakery dba Franz Family Bakeries, anticipated $400,000 for 2023-24
• Adopt 2023-24 regular board meeting schedule (August 2023 through July 2024)
• Authorize board member travel for school district business from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
• Approve minutes from June 7, 2023 special and regular meetings

The Board of Directors approved the district's highly capable program and a consent agenda containing multiple contracts and bids. The board also reviewed the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and discussed the process for filling a board vacancy.

• Approved Consent Agenda including bakery and dairy bids, football helmets, and SAT/PSAT exams (4-0)
• Approved contract completion with Camtek, Inc. for Flett Middle School (4-0)
• Approved Superintendent Contract Renewal (4-0)
• Approved continuation of the district's highly capable program (4-0)
• Adopted 2023-24 Schedule for Regular Board Meetings (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a resolution authorizing the district to join a mass action lawsuit against social media companies. Other consent items include a $145,445 purchase for middle school math consumables and a $222,930 multi-year contract for instructional material management software. The meeting also covers routine procedural items and public comment.

• Resolution 2023-08 authorizing staff to join a mass action lawsuit by school districts against social media companies (Frantz Law Group coordinating).
• Alternate Purchase No. 183-2223: $145,445 for grade 6-8 Illustrative Math consumables from Northwest Textbook Depository.
• Alternate Purchase No. 184-2223: $222,930 for TIPWeb-IM software from Frontline Education (Austin, TX) for curriculum tracking through June 2028.
• Approval of minutes from the May 24, 2023 Special and Regular meetings.

The Board approved a consent agenda that included Resolution No. 2023-08 to participate in social media litigation. Other approved items included student fee procedure revisions, various purchase orders for school supplies and security, and HR terminations.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-08 Social Media Litigation (3-0)
• Approved Minutes from May 24, 2023 Special and Regular Meetings
• Approved Alternate Purchase No.183-2223 for Middle School Math Consumables
• Approved Alternate Purchase No.184-2223 for Asset Management Solution
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 186-2223 for Peperzak Middle School security installations
• Approved RFP No. 18-2122 for Elementary School Photography Services renewal
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 187-2223 for Advanced Placement Examinations
• Approved revisions to Procedure 3520 regarding Student Fees, Fines and Charges

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes a work session on the 2023-2024 district budget, covering state funding updates, followed by an annual community budget forum where the public can comment on the draft budget. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss publicly bid contracts.

• Executive session to discuss publicly bid contracts
• Budget development work session with update on state budget and funding levels for public education
• Annual Community Budget Forum with 45-minute presentation by CFO and public comment opportunity on 2023-2024 draft budget

The Board held a special meeting and budget forum to review state funding levels and budget planning priorities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Regular Meeting

The board will consider a consent agenda including adoption of salary schedules for various employee groups reflecting a 3.7% cost-of-living adjustment, approval of minutes from previous meetings, and hear public comment on items not on the agenda. The salary schedules cover certificated, classified, and administrative staff. No other substantive items are listed for separate action.

• Adopt salary schedules for 2023-2024 with 3.7% cost-of-living increase as recommended by state legislature
• Approve minutes from May 10 (special and regular) and May 13 special meetings
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, personnel changes, and facility bids. The meeting also included updates on legislative priorities, mental health strategies, and the Alternative Learning Experience program.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-05 Albi Way Support Resolution
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-06 Increase to Travel Advance Imprest Bank Account
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-07 Out-of-Endorsement Waivers
• Approved Integrated Security System installations at Sacajawea Middle School
• Approved Bid No. 23-2223 Logan Elementary School Early Learning and Wellness Center
• Approved Bid No. 24-2223 Non-Food Consumables
• Approved Bid No. 25-2223 Custodial Products

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board holds a special meeting with an executive session on potential litigation and a work session. They will discuss Priority Strategy #12, the Long Range Program & Facility Plan, including review of projects for a potential bond ballot initiative. Board members will also debrief professional learning from the NSBA conference.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Review of projects for a potential bond ballot initiative under the Long Range Program & Facility Plan
• Debrief of NSBA Professional Learning conference
• Special meeting with virtual and in-person attendance options

The Board of Directors received a priority strategy update regarding the Long Range Program and Facility Plan. Leadership presented a cost analysis of projects that could be completed with a bond amount maintaining current property tax costs. No formal votes were taken on the plan.

• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation

School Board Retreat

The Spokane Public Schools Board is holding a retreat to discuss proposed revisions to the 1000 series of policies, review board self-assessment results, and engage in strategic planning. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed revisions to Policy 1000 series to enhance clarity and coherence
• Board self-assessment results review
• Strategic plan discussion

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to review policy revisions and strategic priorities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board is holding a special meeting that includes work sessions on the 2023-2024 district budget and WSSDA policy positions. The board will also convene executive sessions to discuss a public employee’s performance and potential litigation, plus a closed session on collective bargaining. No votes or final decisions are scheduled, and portions of the meeting are closed to the public.

• Work session: budget development for 2023-2024, including update on potential state funding adjustments (30-minute presentation by District Finance Team)
• Work session: discussion of WSSDA policy positions (15-minute presentation by District Leadership Team)
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Closed session to discuss strategies for collective bargaining

The Board of Directors agreed to submit proposals to WSSDA regarding four specific policy position statements. A discussion on budget development was moved to a regular meeting agenda. The board also held executive and closed sessions regarding employee performance, litigation, and collective bargaining.

• Agreed to submit WSSDA proposals for Physical Crisis Intervention, Diverse and Inclusive Education, Preventing Substance Abuse and Overdoses, and Preventing Self-Harm and Suicide
• Moved Budget Development item to the Regular Meeting agenda

Regular Meeting

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes from previous meetings, an interlocal agreement with Colton School District for reciprocal purchasing, and a purchase order for an Anatomage Anatomy Simulation Table for $164,308 for the NEWTech Skills Center. Public comment will be heard on items not on the agenda.

• Purchase of Anatomage Anatomy Simulation Table for NEWTech Skills Center at $164,308
• Interlocal agreement with Colton School District for reciprocal access to solicitations
• Approval of minutes from April 26 special and regular meetings
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors voted against a stadium naming and sponsorship proposal submitted by the Spokane Public Facilities District. The Board also approved a consent agenda including several purchase agreements and personnel actions.

• Approved consent agenda including Interlocal Agreement with Colton School District and various purchases (5-0)
• Approved motion to remove field name from stadium naming proposal (5-0)
• Denied proposed stadium name and sponsorship (0-4, 1 abstention)
• Approved Human Growth and Development Citizens' Advisory Committee members (5-0)
• Approved HR terminations and nominations (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will consider resolutions to replace Adams Elementary School with a new facility in lieu of modernization and to update signature authority for state funding documents. These items are on the consent agenda for approval by a single motion. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and public comment.

• Resolution 2023-02 declaring Adams Elementary School will be replaced with a new facility in lieu of modernization, pending bond approval
• Resolution 2023-03 updating signature authority for OSPI D-Form documents for capital projects
• WIAA resolution for the 2023-24 school year
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2023 special and regular meetings

The Board approved the adoption of K-5 literacy and secondary Spanish core curricula. The Board also approved the continuation of the English Language Development (ELD) program and passed a series of consent agenda items including school replacement resolutions and security upgrades.

• Approved Wit & Wisdom and Really Great Reading K-5 Literacy curriculum with 10-year expenditures of $8,404,000 (4-0)
• Approved EntreCulturas Levels 1-4 secondary Spanish curriculum with expenditures of $876,407 (4-0)
• Approved continuation of the English Language Development (ELD) program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 for Adams Elementary School Replacement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 for Adams Elementary School Replacement D-Form Signature Authority (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-04 Asset Preservation Program (4-0)
• Approved Bid No. 22-2223 Linwood Elementary School Solar Addition Project (4-0)
• Approved security camera system replacements at North Central, Rogers, and Shadle Park High Schools (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board holds a special meeting including an executive session on potential litigation and a closed session on collective bargaining. The main work session is an update on Priority Strategy #12 (Long Range Program and Facility Plan) with cost analysis and discussion of potential bond scenarios.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Closed session for collective bargaining strategies
• Work session: update on Long Range Program & Facility Plan with cost analysis
• Discussion of potential bond scenarios tied to facility projects

The Board of Directors received an update on Priority Strategy #12 regarding the Long Range Program and Facility Plan. This included a cost analysis of identified projects and an initial discussion of a potential bond initiative. No formal votes were recorded on these items.

• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation
• Recessed into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining strategies

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2023, with a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes and two purchase contracts. The board will consider a $173,856 annual renewal for the AVID college preparation program and a $90,650 two-year purchase of Mystery Science digital curriculum for grades K-5. Public comment will be heard on items not on the agenda.

• Consent agenda item: Approval of $173,856 for AVID College Preparation Program renewal for 2023-2024
• Consent agenda item: Approval of $90,650 for Mystery Science digital curriculum for K-5, covering 2023-24 through 2024-25
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 8 (special and regular) and March 22 (special and regular)
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors approved the adoption of Literacy Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and the OpenSciEd middle school science curriculum. A proposal regarding the naming of a new downtown stadium was deferred for future consideration.

• Approved Consent Agenda including multiple purchase orders and bids (5-0)
• Approved adoption of Literacy Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) (5-0)
• Approved adoption of OpenSciEd Middle School Science Curriculum (5-0)
• Tabled Stadium Naming Proposal for future consultation

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss potential litigation. The work session will cover the 2023-2024 district budget development, including state funding adjustments, and proposed revisions to the 1000 series policies. No votes are scheduled.

• Executive session for discussion of potential litigation
• Budget development for 2023-2024 presented by Dr. Adam Swinyard and Cindy Coleman
• Policy 1000 series revisions presented by Shawn Jordan and Sandra Jarrard
• School board self-assessment process and timeline

The Board held a special meeting to discuss the 2023-2023 budget development and the 1000 Policy Series review. No formal votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting included a brief executive session regarding potential litigation.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider approving Resolution 2023-1 to accept a settlement from the statewide JUUL vaping litigation, with an estimated $1 million payout to the district. Other consent agenda items include HR personnel changes, audit warrants, and overnight school trips.

• Resolution 2023-1 to approve JUUL litigation settlement for approximately $1 million
• HR terminations/resignations/retirements for 7 certificated and 5 classified staff, including teachers at Indian Trail, Frances Scott, Glover, and others
• HR nominations for nutrition services, paraeducators, and a glazier position
• Overnight travel for Libby Odyssey 5th-8th graders to Camp YMCA Reed (Deer Park, WA) and Franklin Elementary 5th graders to Shoshone Mountain Retreat (Wallace, ID)

The Board of Directors approved the adoption of the American Government: Stories of a Nation 2021 text and digital access for 12th grade AP US Government & Politics. The board also approved the associated curriculum expenditure.

• Approved Consent Agenda including litigation settlement, HR terminations/nominations, audits, and travel (4-0)
• Approved adoption of American Government: Stories of a Nation 2021 text and digital access for 12th grade AP US Government & Politics (4-0)
• Approved curriculum expenditure for the AP US Government text (4-0)

Special Meeting

The board holds a special meeting with a work session to discuss legislative updates and a priority strategy update on the Long Range Program and Facility Plan. Discussions include a review of project cost analyses and an initial conversation about a potential bond initiative.

• Legislative update on Washington State session relative to district priorities
• Review of cost analysis for long-range program and facility plan projects
• Initial discussion of a potential bond initiative

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to receive updates on legislative priorities and the Long Range Program and Facility Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation
• Reviewed cost analysis for projects in the Long Range Program and Facility Plan
• Discussed a potential bond initiative

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes closed executive sessions to discuss potential litigation and publicly bid contracts. Open work sessions will cover a legislative update on the Washington State session, development of the 2023-2024 district budget, and proposed revisions to the 1000 series policies. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Executive session for discussion of potential litigation
• Executive session for discussion of publicly bid contracts
• Legislative update on Washington State session and district priorities (presented by Sandra Jarrard)
• Budget development for 2023-2024 with update on state funding (presented by Dr. Adam Swinyard & Cindy Coleman)
• Discussion of proposed revisions to Policy 1000 Series to enhance clarity and coherence

The Board of Directors convened for executive sessions to discuss potential litigation and real estate acquisition. The meeting included updates on the Washington State Legislative Session and a discussion on the 2023-2023 budget development. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in open session.

• Recessed into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation
• Recessed into Executive Session to consider real estate acquisition and sale/lease pricing

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will consider a consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes, HR terminations and nominations for certificated and classified staff, and an audit report summarizing warrants issued. The meeting also includes procedural items such as public comment, student advisor report, and ceremonial acknowledgments.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from February 15 special and regular meetings
• HR terminations/resignations/retirements for 6 certificated and 11 classified staff (e.g., Renee Griffin, Michael Kugler, Cindy Sawyer)
• HR nominations: Beaudry Crisp (Special Education teacher), Joshua Oleary (custodial assistant), Melissa Parker (executive assistant III), and others
• Audit report summarizing number and dollar amount of warrants issued by fund category (details available upon request)

The Board of Directors approved a contract for student transportation services with Zum Services, Incorporated. A consent agenda including meeting minutes, HR actions, and construction RFPs was also approved.

• Approved student transportation services contract with Zum Services, Incorporated (4-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved HR Terminations and Nominations (4-0)
• Approved Audits (4-0)
• Approved RFP No. 14-2223 for Job Order Contracting Services (4-0)
• Approved RFP 16-2223 for Adams Elementary School Project General Contractor/Construction Manager (4-0)
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 158-2223 for FY 2022-23 Open Doors Reengagement Program (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The School Board will review several items including a proposal to use a specific contracting method for the Adams Elementary School Replacement project. The board is also considering a real estate purchase agreement for land located at 3104 E. 36th Avenue.

• Approval of GC/CM contracting method for Adams Elementary School Replacement
• Real estate purchase of property at 3104 E. 36th Avenue from Lilac City Properties, LLC
• Approval of February 1, 2023 Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of February 1, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Spokane Public Schools Board. The board will hold two closed executive sessions: one to discuss potential litigation, and another to consider acquiring or leasing real estate. During a work session, members will receive a legislative update on the current Washington State session and continue reviewing proposed revisions to the Policy 1000 Series to improve clarity. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; all items are for discussion or information.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Executive session to consider acquisition or lease of real estate and minimum sale or lease price
• Legislative update (15 min) presented by Sandra Jarrard on Washington State session and district priorities
• Discussion of proposed revisions to Policy 1000 Series (30 min) presented by Shawn Jordan and Sandra Jarrard

Special Meeting

The School Board will hold a work session regarding the district's legislative priorities and the 2023-2024 school year budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on proposed revisions to the Policy 1000 series.

• Legislative update regarding Washington State Legislative Session and district priorities
• Budget principles overview for the 2023-2024 school year
• Discussion of proposed revisions to policies in the 1000 series
• Executive session regarding potential litigation

The Board of Directors held a special meeting featuring a legislative update and discussions on 2023-2024 budget priorities. The board also began a series of reviews for proposed revisions to the 1000 series policies. No formal votes on these items were recorded.

• Approved motion to recess into Executive session to discuss potential litigation

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will meet on February 1, 2023, to consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, personnel terminations and nominations, and an audit report. Public comment will be heard on items not on the agenda. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call, flag salute, and a land acknowledgment.

• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 regular and special meetings
• HR terminations and nominations: teacher resignations (Margriet Current, Francine Heintze) and retirements (Stacey Ward), plus classified staff changes (e.g., paraeducators, custodians, plumber)
• Late handout adding retirement of Karen Budge (elementary music specialist)
• Audit report summarizing warrants issued by fund category since last report

The Board of Directors approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes, audits, and HR terminations and nominations. The remainder of the meeting consisted of administrative updates and reports.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 18 regular and special meeting minutes, audits, and HR terminations and nominations (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes from January 4, 2023, and HR actions for classified staff terminations, resignations, and nominations. The meeting also includes public comment periods and procedural items. No significant policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• Approval of consent agenda with Jan. 4 regular and special meeting minutes
• HR terminations/resignations: David Thompson (custodial), Maryalice Meisfjord (executive assistant), Darieal Anspach (paraeducator, rescinded acceptance), Hannah Flaherty (academic support), Grace Olson (registered nurse)
• HR nominations: Nicholas Carter (custodial), Carol Stines (Express site director), Mari Crumpacker and Becky Messing (nutrition services), and multiple paraeducator nominations across various schools
• Public comment session for items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda containing multiple administrative items, including personnel changes and facility upgrades. The meeting also included the presentation of the Superintendent of the Year award to Dr. Swinyard.

• Approved January 4, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved HR Terminations and Nominations (5-0)
• Approved updated Salary Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Stadium Naming Criteria (5-0)
• Approved supplemental installations for Lewis and Clark High School parking area surveillance cameras (5-0)
• Approved Human Growth and Development Citizens' Advisory Committee members (5-0)
• Approved gift acceptance and audits (5-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting is a work session with no formal votes. The board will discuss budget principles for the 2023-2024 school year, review state legislative updates affecting district priorities, and explore a student advisor model to improve student voice.

• Budget Principles Overview for 2023-2024 presented by Dr. Adam Swinyard and Cindy Coleman
• Legislative Update on current Washington State session and district priorities
• Student Voice Discussion focusing on School Board Student Advisor model

The Board of Directors held a special meeting consisting of a work session. No formal votes were taken or decisions made; the session focused on budget planning, legislative updates, and student involvement.

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Spokane Public Schools includes opening remarks, two executive sessions (one for potential litigation, one for a public employee performance review), and a work session to review the 2023 board calendar and agenda structures. The meeting is largely procedural and includes closed-door discussions.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Work session on 2023 school board meeting calendar, agenda items, and structures

The Board of Directors agreed to move meeting minutes to the consent agenda. They also established new start times for regular and special meetings beginning January 18, 2023.

• Moved meeting minutes to the consent agenda
• Set regular meeting start time to 6:00 pm
• Set special meeting start time to 4:30 pm

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda that includes awarding legal services to six firms, approving HR terminations and nominations, and accepting audit reports. Public comment will be heard on items not on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Award legal services contracts to Winston & Cashatt, Foster Garvey, Kutak Rock, Perkins Coie, Rockie Hansen, and Stevens Clay
• Approve certificated and classified HR actions including resignation of teacher Suzanne Kreutz and nomination of 20+ paraeducators
• Accept audit reports for review (file attached)
• Late handout with additional HR items (retirement of paraeducator Teresa Nevins)

The Board approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meetings and passed a consent agenda. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on early learning, school support services, and the budget process.

• Approved December 14, 2022 Special and Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including RFP 20-2122 Legal Services, audits, and HR terminations/nominations (4-0)