Spokane Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of minutes from December 3, HR personnel actions (terminations, resignations, and nominations), an audit summary, school improvement plans, and two resolutions. The most consequential item is the adoption of Resolutions No. 2025-15 (State Bond Guarantee) and 2025-16 (Delegation of Authority).

• Adoption of Resolutions No. 2025-15 (State Bond Guarantee) and 2025-16 (Delegation of Authority)
• HR actions including resignation of Terri Adolfson (Nutrition Services, Lewis & Clark) and retirement of Robert Ochoa (Maintenance); nominations for paraeducators and support staff
• Approval of School Improvement Plans for each district school for 2025-2026
• Audit report summarizing warrant amounts by fund category
• Approval of minutes from December 3 special and regular meetings

The Board of Directors approved a series of policy revisions regarding employees, volunteers, and nondiscrimination. The Board also supported moving forward with a process to change the name of a community school.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Supported proceeding with community school name change request
• Adopted Policy 5005, 5010, 5011, 5012, 5271, and 5515 (4-0)

Special Meeting

The School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the alignment of district priority strategies with school improvement planning. The agenda also includes a debrief of the WSSDA Conference and an executive session regarding a public employee's performance.

• Discussion of school improvement plans presented by Dr. Adam Swinyard
• WSSDA Conference debrief
• Executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee

The Spokane Public Schools Board met in a special session on Dec. 17, 2025. After a brief executive session, the board discussed takeaways from the WSSDA conference and reviewed school improvement plans. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Spokane Public Schools board includes two discussion items: continued development of a district policy on Native Education programming, and implementation planning for the Together Spokane Initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the board will review draft policy language and project timelines.

• Continued discussion on Native Education Policy draft reflecting board input
• Discussion on Together Spokane Initiative implementation, planning processes, and tentative project timelines

The Board reviewed a revised draft of the Native Education Policy for continued discussion. Dr. Adam Swinyard provided an update on progress regarding the Together Spokane Initiative.

• Reviewed revised draft of Native Education Policy
• Received status update on Together Spokane Initiative

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on Dec 3, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, HR nominations and terminations, an audit report, and a resolution declaring intent to construct the Adams Elementary Replacement project. The resolution is required to seek state match funding from OSPI. The meeting also includes public comment and reports from the student advisor.

• Resolution 2025-12: Board approval of intent to construct Adams Elementary Replacement project (seeking state match funding)
• HR nominations and terminations, including resignations of paraeducators and retirement of a Custodial Operations Supervisor
• Audit report summarizing warrants issued by fund category
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025 special and regular meetings

The Board of Directors elected Jenny Slagle as President and Hilary Kozel as Vice President. The Board also approved a request to begin the process of renaming The Community School, with a public hearing scheduled for December 17.

• Elected Jenny Slagle as President (5-0)
• Elected Hilary Kozel as Vice President (5-0)
• Approved request to rename The Community School
• Adopted Policy 3143 regarding student offenses and threats of violence (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Adams Elementary replacement resolutions (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will meet to vote on a consent agenda including routine items such as approval of minutes, HR nominations and terminations, audit reports, and acceptance of donations totaling $54,838.03. A notable action item is the issuance of a purchase order to Softchoice for the Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement, though the dollar amount is not specified in the agenda.

• HR nominations and terminations: Toni Hoke resignation, Ish Quidwai retirement, Esther McKay retirement, Yvonne Smith resignation, Hayden Fairley resignation; nominations of Harlan Drum and Benjamin Rosauer as paraeducators
• Gift acceptance summary of donations over $500 received in FY 2025-26 totaling $54,838.03 (year-to-date $130,980.46)
• Alternate Purchase No. 149-2526: issuance of a purchase order to Softchoice for Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) Agreement
• Audit report summarizing warrants issued by fund category

The Board of Directors approved several items including district key performance indicators for the 2025-2026 school year and the 2026 State Legislative Agenda. Additionally, the Board approved a resolution regarding the EP&O Replacement Levy and Debt Service Levy collection for 2026.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 key performance indicators (4-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 legislative priorities (4-0)
• Approved 2026 levy certification resolution (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss two main topics: an update on transportation strategy (Priority Strategy #8) and a conversation about weighted grading policy. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee.

• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Priority Strategy Update #8 on Transportation – review of goals, services, fleet, and routing
• Discussion of weighted GPA policy, including history and committee recommendations

The Board held a special meeting to receive updates on district transportation strategies and weighted grading recommendations. No substantive actions or votes were taken during the session.

• No substantive decisions were made

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider consent agenda items including a $18.9 million contract renewal with Zum Services for student transportation for 2025-2026, a $971,250 purchase order for behavioral aides from Amergis Educational Staffing, and updated salary schedules for custodial, grounds, and warehouse staff. The meeting also includes public comment, a student advisor report, and routine procedural items.

• Consent agenda item: Approve contract renewal with Zum Services, Inc. for student transportation services not to exceed $18,900,000 for 2025-2026
• Consent agenda item: Approve purchase order to Maxim Health Care Services DBA Amergis Educational Staffing for $971,250 for nine behavioral aides
• Consent agenda item: Adopt updated Custodial, Grounds & Warehouse Salary Schedules for 2025-26, effective September 1, 2025
• Approval of minutes from October 22, 2025 Special and Regular Meetings
• Public comment period and report from Student Advisor

The Board of Directors approved several administrative items including meeting minutes, student transportation services, and salary schedules via the consent agenda. The meeting included updates on cell phone policy reviews, sleep health initiatives, and bond initiative election progress.

• Approved October 22, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Approved October 22, 2025 Special Meeting minutes
• Approved RFP No. 1-2223 Student Transportation Services Renewal for 2025-2026
• Approved Alt No. 148-2526 Amergis Behavioral Aids
• Approved updated Salary Schedules
• Approved HR Nominations and Terminations

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the upcoming legislative session and potential state-level policies, and to review district key performance indicators including academic results from 2024-2025. No formal decisions are scheduled. Public comment is available via Zoom or in person.

• Legislative update presentation by lobbyist Melissa Gombosky regarding the 2026 session
• Review of District Key Performance Indicators and academic results from the 2024-2025 school year
• Discussion of specific goals for the 2025-2026 school year
• Attached documents: SPS 2026 Legislative Agenda, Spokane Public Schools Legislative Update, WSSDA 2026 Priorities, District Academic Performance Results 24-25

The Board of Directors met to receive a legislative budget update and a report on district key performance indicators. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including an amendment to the Communities in Schools of Northeast Washington agreement for $314,056.12, extending out-of-school-time programs for at-risk students at four elementary schools, and acceptance of donations totaling $76,142.43. The meeting also includes a student advisor report and public comment.

• Amendment No. 3 to agreement with Communities in Schools of Northeast Washington for $314,056.12 for 2025-26 funding for after-school and summer programs at Bemiss, Cooper, Regal, and Stevens Elementary Schools
• Gift acceptance summary totaling $76,142.43 in donations received for fiscal year 2025-26
• HR nominations: three certificated staff (speech-language pathologists, teacher for visually impaired) and classified resignations in nutrition services and paraeducator roles

Special Meeting

This special meeting of Spokane Public Schools includes an executive session to discuss acquiring a site for lease or purchase. During open session, the board will discuss developing a Native Education Policy and aligning district strategies with school improvement plans. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session for consideration of real estate acquisition (lease or purchase)
• Discussion of Native Education Policy development
• Discussion of School Improvement Plans and alignment with district priorities
• Public comment available via in-person or Zoom registration

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss a public employee's performance, followed by an open session. During the open session, the board will discuss and finalize School Board Goals for the coming year in accordance with Policy 1810, and consider proposed WSSDA legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session. No votes are scheduled; items are listed as discussion only.

• Executive session for discussing performance of a public employee
• Discussion and finalization of School Board Goals for 2025-26 (draft goals attached)
• Discussion of proposed WSSDA legislative priorities for the 2026 legislative session
• Public comment available via registration link
• Meeting accessible in person (65 capacity) and via Zoom

The Spokane Public Schools Board of Directors met in a special session on October 8, 2025, to discuss 2025-26 goals and WSSDA legislative priorities. The meeting included an executive session regarding employee performance and adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

• Met in special session on October 8, 2025
• Held executive session on employee performance
• Discussed 2025-26 school board goals
• Discussed WSSDA legislative priorities

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment and a consent agenda. The board is expected to approve a $74,809.95 bid for paper products, along with HR personnel changes and school improvement plans for schools under state improvement. No major policy debates or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Bid No. 4-2526 for paper products: $74,809.95 total awarded to KCDA, ODP Business Solutions, Pyramid School Products, and Southwest School & Office.
• Approval of OSSI School Improvement Plans for the 2025-2026 school year.
• HR recommendations: nominations for custodial, paraeducator, and secretarial positions; resignation of paraeducator Natasha Reece.
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2025 regular meeting.

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Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will vote on a consent agenda including acceptance of donations totaling $94,093.27, approval of the Carl D. Perkins federal grant application for NEWTech, and approval of HR terminations and resignations. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Gift acceptance: $94,093.27 in donations for 2024-2025, bringing year-to-date to $421,538.18
• Carl D. Perkins Federal Grant application for NEWTech (annual approval)
• Certificated resignations: Steve Bennett (Lewis & Clark, teacher, effective 8/31/26) and Brianne Williams (Stevens, grade 1, effective 9/16/25)
• Classified resignation: Nathan Arnette (Whitman, paraeducator, effective 10/3/25)
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (Sept 8, 10, 10 special, 15 special)

The Board of Directors approved revised policies regarding electronic signatures and high school graduation pathways. Additionally, Reggie Alba was sworn in as the Student Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Swore in Reggie Alba as Student Advisor (Action)
• Adopted Policy 6224 and Policy 2415 (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a work session. The sole substantive item is selecting two students to serve as advisors to the Board for the 2025-26 school year.

• Selection of student advisors to the School Board for the 2025-26 school year

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to discuss selecting two students for advisor positions for the 2025-26 school year. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the session.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, then consider a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes, HR nominations and terminations, and adoption of 2025-2026 salary schedules with a 2.5% cost-of-living increase for most staff.

• Adopt salary schedules for 2025-2026 with a 2.5% cost-of-living increase for certificated, classified, and non-represented staff
• Approve minutes from August 27, 2025 regular and special meetings
• HR nominations: Samantha Blankenburg (OT), Andrea Friberg (teacher), Evan Norden (teacher)
• HR resignations/retirements: seven classified staff including Kezia Rhodes and Debra Chandler

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will meet in a special session that includes a closed session to hear or adopt strategies for collective bargaining. The board will also conduct interviews for a student advisor to the board for the 2025-2026 school year and discuss topics from the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) General Assembly.

• Closed session for collective bargaining strategies
• Interviews for Student Advisor to the School Board for 2025-2026
• Review of WSSDA General Assembly topics

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the student advisor position for the 2025-2026 school year. The agenda includes only procedural items and the interviews.

• Interviews for student advisor to the School Board for 2025-2026

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to conduct interviews with three students for two available student advisor positions for the 2025-26 school year. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Conducted interviews for two student advisor positions

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Spokane Public Schools Board. The board will enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategies, and in open session will review student advisor applications and the interview process. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Closed session under state law to adopt strategies for collective bargaining
• Open session to screen student advisor applications and review interview process

The Board of Directors convened a special meeting to discuss strategies for collective bargaining during an executive session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, HR nominations and terminations for certificated and classified staff, and an audit report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of consent agenda including HR nominations (10 certificated, 6 classified) and resignations/terminations
• Approval of minutes from August 13 regular and special meetings
• Audit report on warrants issued by fund category
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors approved a budget extension for the current year and adopted the new 2025-26 budget. Additionally, the Board approved all priority strategies presented by the Superintendent for the upcoming school year.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Budget Extension (5-0)
• Approved 2025-26 budget adoption (5-0)
• Approved all priority strategies (5-0)

Special Meeting/Annual School Board Retreat

This special meeting and annual retreat is a workshop session for the Spokane Public Schools Board. The board will discuss the WSSDA self-assessment results, develop goals for the coming year, and review attributes of high-performing boards. Presentations and discussions are planned on priority strategies for 2025-2026, a multilingual program study, and school improvement plans. No votes are scheduled; all agenda items are for discussion or information.

• School board self-assessment and goal development discussion based on WSSDA results
• Discussion of attributes of high performing school boards and Policy 1620 (Board Relations with Superintendent)
• Presentation on attributes of high performing schools (Opportunity Makers) by a TNTP representative
• Multilingual (MLL) Program Study presentation by Stephanie Kerwien
• Priority strategies review and development for 2025-2026 school year by Superintendent Adam Swinyard

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to review self-assessment results and discuss goals for the 2025-26 school year. The session included discussions on high-performing school attributes, school improvement plans, and a study on multilingual program services. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of the Spokane Public Schools Board is largely procedural, featuring a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes from three July meetings and a series of human resources actions (nominations, resignations, retirements). No substantive policy discussions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes from July 9 Regular, July 9 Special, and July 29 Special meetings
• HR nominations: 11 certificated staff for the 2025-26 school year
• HR terminations/resignations/retirements: multiple certificated and classified staff listed

The Board of Directors approved a comprehensive consent agenda covering personnel changes, interlocal agreements, and various procurement contracts for technology, nutrition services, and school supplies. The meeting also included informational updates on the Native Education Program, student success services, and the 2025-26 budget development process.

• Approved Consent Agenda including HR nominations and terminations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-06 Revising School District Officers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-07 Designate Personnel to Sign D-Form Documents (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreements with Kalama School District #102 and Prescott School District #102 (5-0)
• Approved multiple procurement bids for technology equipment, school supplies, and custodial supplies (5-0)
• Approved various Nutrition Services contracts for produce, pizza delivery, and dairy products (5-0)
• Approved USDA processing contracts for chicken, beef, and cheese (5-0)
• Approved funding for Running Start and Open Doors Reengagement programs (5-0)

Special Meeting

The board is meeting in special session to consider a consent agenda that includes purchases of robotic floor scrubbers for $1,000,000, three cargo vans for $145,386, and multi-function printers for $93,500. Also up for approval are increases to transportation contracts with Zum ($370,000) and HopSkipDrive ($245,000), and a blanket authorization for board travel.

• Purchase of 14 Tennant ROVR robotic floor scrubbers for secondary schools up to $1,000,000 via Omnia Partners contract
• Increase of $370,000 to Zum Transportation Services PO, raising total to $15,670,000 for home-to-school and summer transportation
• Increase of $245,000 to HopSkipDrive alternative student transportation PO
• Purchase of three cargo vans from Dave Smith Motors for $145,386 to replace aging maintenance fleet
• Purchase of five Canon multi-function printer/copier/scanners from H and H Business Systems for $93,500

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda covering travel and equipment purchases. The Board also approved all applicants to serve on the "For/Against" committee for ballot measure statements as required by state law.

• Approved Board of Directors' travel authorization (5-0)
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 219-2425 for secondary school printers/copiers/scanners (5-0)
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 220-2425 for robotic floor scrubbers (5-0)
• Approved Bid No. 36-2425 for cargo vans (5-0)
• Approved increase to Purchase Order No. 250150 for Zum Transportation Services (5-0)
• Approved increase to Purchase Order No. 250153 for HopSkipDrive Alternative Student Transportation (5-0)
• Approved all applicants for the "For/Against" committee for voter's pamphlet statements (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes from June 25 and two purchasing bids: custodial products ($120,023.35) and non-food consumables ($110,093.88). Public comment on items not on the agenda is also scheduled.

• Bid No. 34-2425 for custodial products, total $120,023.35, awarded to multiple vendors including Insight Distributing–Imperial Dade, Unipak Corp, and Walter E. Nelson
• Bid No. 35-2425 for non-food consumables (including Nutrition Services items), total $110,093.88, awarded to Insight Distribution, Merchants Paper, and WCP Solutions
• Approval of minutes from June 25 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including bid awards, the Superintendent's contract renewal, and HR actions. The board discussed proposed policy updates and 2025-26 priority strategies, but no final action was taken on those items.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. 34-2425 Custodial Products (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. 35-2425 Non-Food Consumables (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent Contract Renewal (5-0)
• Approved HR Nominations & Terminations (5-0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 Special and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Audits and Long Distance Travel/Overnight Excursions (5-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Spokane Public Schools board consists primarily of procedural items and two closed executive sessions. The board will discuss the performance of a public employee and potential litigation in private. No public votes or substantive open-session actions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Executive session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation
• Procedural items: Zoom access, call to order, adjournment

The Board of Directors convened for a special meeting that consisted entirely of an executive session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of a $3,556,034 insurance premium payment to the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool for 2025-26. Other items include a $350,000 contract for sports officials and a $300,000 workers' compensation premium. The board will also approve contract completion for an elementary school security camera upgrade funded by the 2018 bond. Public comment on non-agenda items is open.

• Consent agenda includes $3,556,034 payment to Washington Schools Risk Management Pool for insurance premiums
• Approval of $350,000 payment to Washington Officials Association for sports officials in 2025-26
• Alternative purchase order of $300,000 to HUB International for workers' compensation premium
• Contract completion with Camtek, Inc. for integrated security system (AVA cameras) at elementary schools, funded by 2018 bond
• Board to approve minutes from June 11 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved the district's English Language Development (ELD) Program following an annual report on multilingual education goals. A consent agenda containing multiple purchase agreements and administrative revisions was also approved. The Superintendent's recommended budget for 2025-26 was presented for future action.

• Approved English Language Development (ELD) Program (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-O (5-0)
• Approved contract completion with Camtek, Inc. for elementary school security systems (5-0)
• Approved purchase for Washington Officials Association (5-0)
• Approved purchase for HUB International Workers Comp Premium (5-0)
• Approved purchase for Washington Risk Management Pool (5-0)
• Approved purchase for DreamBox Learning (5-0)
• Approved purchase for Illustrative Math Consumables (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting with an executive session on acquiring real estate for lease or purchase. The work session includes a review of priority strategies for 2024-2025 and discussion of 2025-2026 priorities, an update on Strategy #11 regarding school enrollment and programming, and a policy discussion on revisions to policy 2415 and model policies 4300 and 4310. No votes are scheduled; all work session items are for information or discussion only.

• Executive session to consider acquisition of a site of real estate for lease or purchase
• Priority Strategies Review and discussion of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 priorities
• Update on Strategy #11: Enhancement to School Enrollment and Programming, including enrollment trends and survey data
• Discussion of proposed revisions to policy 2415 and WSSDA model policies 4300 and 4310

The Board reviewed priority strategies for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years and enrollment study data. The Board agreed to move forward with the first reading of policies 4300 and 4310. Revisions to Policy 2415 regarding high school graduation pathways were presented.

• Agreed to move forward with 1st reading of policies 4300 and 4310

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will vote on items including approval of a $113,427.40 purchase order for middle school football equipment as part of the EngageIRL initiative, which expands the district's football program to five teams. The consent agenda also includes a contract completion for a security system upgrade at Garland School and awarding mail delivery services to JC Deliveries for an estimated $40,000. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and board reports.

• Approve $113,427.40 purchase from BSN Sports for middle school football equipment, expanding the district's program to five teams
• Approve contract completion with Camtek, Inc. for Integrated Security System upgrade at MAP at Garland School (2018 Bond)
• Award RFQ 29-2425 Mail Delivery Services to JC Deliveries, estimated $40,000
• Approve minutes from May 28, 2025 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda containing multiple administrative items, including a charter school contract renewal and security system completion. The meeting also included informational updates on student cell phone use and grading services.

• Approved May 28, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 28, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved contract completion with Camtek, Inc. for Integrated Security System (4-0)
• Approved alternate purchase 216-2425 for Middle School Football Equipment (4-0)
• Approved RFQ 29-2425 for Mail Delivery Services (4-0)
• Adopted 2025-26 Schedule for Regular Board Meetings (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-05 for Lumen Charter School Contract Renewal (4-0)
• Approved HR nominations, terminations, audits, and long distance travel excursions (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget development process for the 2025-2026 school year, including an update on projected revenue and expenditures. The board will also hold a community budget forum to present the draft budget and receive public comment. Additionally, the board will go into executive session to discuss potential litigation and a closed session for collective bargaining strategies.

• Budget work session on 2025-2026 development with revenue and expenditure projections
• Annual Community Budget Forum presenting draft budget and taking public comment
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Closed session to hear or adopt strategies for collective bargaining

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to review budget data and the 2025-2026 draft budget. No substantive decisions were recorded during the open session. No community members attended the budget forum.

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes a work session on middle school programming and the 2025-2026 budget development process. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss potential litigation. No votes are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation (closed to public)
• Middle school programming update with focus on grade confirmation change and cell phone policy
• Budget development process update for 2025-2026 with revenue and expenditure projections

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to receive reports on middle school programming and the budget development process. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the open session.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of several teacher and staff resignations and retirements, a resolution waiving out-of-endorsement teaching assignments for the 2024-25 school year, and an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement with Equalis Group. The meeting also includes a public comment period and procedural items.

• HR personnel actions: resignations of teachers Laura Brincken, Angela Raffety, Kevin Swaim; retirements of Cheryl Gould, Mary Kellogg, Susan Pfeifer; retirement of HR specialist Merri Tomson; retirement of Principal Susan Unruh (June 2026).
• Resolution No. 2025-04: Out-of-Endorsement Waiver for teachers assigned outside their endorsement area for 2024-25.
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Equalis Group LLC to access pooled purchasing contracts.
• Approval of minutes from the May 14 regular and special meetings.

The Board of Directors approved the implementation of continued Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The board also passed a consent agenda covering various contracts, school reauthorization, and personnel changes.

• Approved CTE Annual Program Report and continued CTE programs (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Camtek, Inc. security system contract (5-0)
• Approved Ferris High School Theater Stage Rigging Control Replacement bid (5-0)
• Approved Elementary Gradebook and Report Card RFP (5-0)
• Approved Lumen Charter School Reauthorization (5-0)
• Approved Gift Acceptance (5-0)
• Approved HR Terminations and Nominations (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 Regular and Special Meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes a work session on the budget development process for the 2025-2026 school year, with an update on projected revenue and expenditures. The board will also enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and a closed session for collective bargaining strategies. Additionally, there will be a discussion on the school board self-assessment and goal setting.

• Work session on 2025-2026 budget development with revenue and expenditure projections (presented by Superintendent Dr. Adam Swinyard and CFO Cindy Coleman)
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Closed session for collective bargaining strategies
• School board self-assessment and goal setting discussion (10 minutes)

The Board of Directors held a special meeting featuring discussions on the budget development process and school board goal setting. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the open session.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will meet to consider consent agenda items, including an interlocal agreement with Okanogan School District for reciprocal access to solicitations, which is estimated to save 2.5-4% on a $5.8M nutrition contract. Personnel changes and meeting minutes are also up for approval. Public comment will be heard on items not on the agenda.

• Interlocal Agreement No. X6801316 with Okanogan School District for reciprocal purchasing, expected to lower food costs
• HR recommendations: resignations/retirements of teachers, custodians, and paraeducators (Ashley Castillo, Thomas Pettoello, James Wasem, Frank Durant, Stanley Mark, Nikki O’Neill, Mia Theis, Kendra Walker)
• Approval of minutes from April 30 Regular and Special meetings

The Board of Directors approved Resolution 2025-03 to place a proposed bond resolution, Proposition 1, on the November 2025 General election ballot. The Board also approved a consent agenda including various bids for school supplies and HR recommendations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-03 to place Proposition 1 on November 2025 General election Ballot (5-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 30, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved HR Recommendations & Terminations (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Okanogan School District No. 105 for Reciprocal Access to Solicitations (5-0)
• Approved Skills Center Culinary Supplies accessing RFP 6-2324 Nutrition Services Prime Vendor (5-0)
• Approved Bid No. 30-2425 School Supplies (5-0)
• Approved Bid No. 33-2425 Career Technical Equipment, Lexmark Managed Print Services, and Bid No. 31-2425 Paper Products (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board will hear public comment and consider a consent agenda that includes the purchase of JAR Elevate charging carts for $542,100 from MicroK12 via a cooperative contract, as well as approval of personnel terminations and nominations. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at any board member's request.

• Purchase of JAR Elevate charging carts from MicroK12 for $542,100
• Approval of 13 certificated and 2 classified staff terminations, resignations, or retirements
• Nomination of 2 new classified staff (Nutrition Services and Paraeducator)
• Approval of minutes from April 16 regular and special meetings
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

The Board of Directors approved a consent agenda including meeting minutes, HR actions, and equipment purchases. The board received an information update on the Diploma Focus Concept and a trades high school proposal.

• Approved consent agenda including April 16 Regular and Special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved HR Terminations and Nominations (4-0)
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 213-2425 for JAR Charging Carts (4-0)
• Approved Alternate Purchase No. 212-2425 for Pyxis Medbank Tower for NEWTech (4-0)
• Approved audits (4-0)
• Approved long distance travel/overnight excursions (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting with a work session on budget planning for the EngageIRL extracurricular initiative, a proposed bond resolution for the November 2025 election, and a legislative update. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employee performance and potential litigation.

• Discussion of proposed bond resolution for November 2025 election, including draft ballot language
• Budget planning for EngageIRL programming to promote extracurricular participation
• Legislative update from Chief of Communications & Governmental Affairs on state policy
• Executive session on performance of a public employee
• Executive session on potential litigation

The Board held a special meeting to discuss budget planning for the 2025-2026 school year and review draft ballot language for a proposed November 2025 bond resolution. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes approval of an estimated $250,000 expenditure for Advanced Placement examinations and approval of new members for the Human Growth and Development Citizens' Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes public comment, reports, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Alternate Purchase No. 197-2425: estimated $250,000 for Advanced Placement tests for spring 2025 (single source from Princeton, NJ)
• Approval of Human Growth and Development Citizens' Advisory Committee members: Amber Lenhart, Jennifer Lott, Elizabeth Boyd as new members-at-large
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 regular and special meetings

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting focusing on budget development for the 2025-2026 school year, including a discussion of the EngageIRL extracurricular initiative and a financial and enrollment update. The board will also enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and a closed session for collective bargaining strategies.

• Budget planning for 2025-2026, including EngageIRL programming discussion
• 2024-2025 financial and enrollment update
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Closed session for collective bargaining strategies
• Public comment available via online registration

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including contracts for Ferris High School theater stage rigging replacement ($436,000), a new elementary gradebook system ($210,000), and completion of a security system at Logan Elementary ($43,263.62). The board will also hear public comments and reports.

• Award $436,000 contract to Bellevue Lighting for Ferris High School theater stage rigging control replacement
• Approve $210,000 purchase order to Forefront Education for elementary gradebook and report card system
• Approve contract completion of Integrated Security System at Logan Elementary for $43,263.62
• Approve minutes from March 12, 2025 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved a new secondary Washington History and American Studies curriculum. Members also adopted policy revisions regarding student health, transportation, and nutrition. A consent agenda including school reauthorization and facility contracts was passed.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Lumen Charter School Reauthorization (4-0)
• Approved Contract Completion with Camtek, Inc. for Integrated Security System (4-0)
• Approved Ferris High School Theater Stage Rigging Control Replacement (4-0)
• Approved Elementary Gradebook and Report Card RFP (4-0)
• Approved secondary Washington History/American Studies curriculum adoption (4-0)
• Adopted Policy 3413 Student Immunization and Life-Threatening Health Conditions (4-0)
• Adopted Policy 6600, 6605, and 6690 regarding Student Transportation and Safety (4-0)
• Adopted Policy 6700 Nutrition and Policy 6702 Wellness (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a partnership study with the Spokane Parks Department, review the 2025-26 technology budget, and receive a legislative update.

• Discussion on Spokane Public Schools/Spokane Parks Department Partnership Study
• Discussion on Budget Planning - Technology 2025-26
• Legislative Update presentation
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at Administration Building, 200 N. Bernard

The Board of Directors met for a special session to receive updates on a partnership study with the Spokane Parks Department and legislative developments. Presentations were also made regarding 2025-26 technology budget planning. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, a resolution for the Asset Preservation Program building assessments, and a $155,750.40 purchase order for air filters to Pure Filtration Products. The board will also hear a report from the student advisor and take public comment.

• Resolution 2025-02 for Asset Preservation Program building assessments of 15 schools: Salk, Lidgerwood, Lincoln Heights, Hamblen, Stevens, Jefferson, Logan, Westview, Chase, Ridgeview, Ferris, Browne, Linwood, Glover, Hutton
• Bid 27-2425: Award $155,750.40 to Pure Filtration Products for one-year supply of air filters
• Approval of minutes from February 26 regular and special meetings

The Board approved a property consolidation plan designed to create cost savings and meet operational needs, starting with a proposed November 2025 ballot initiative. The Board also passed a consent agenda covering various administrative approvals and contracts.

• Approved Proposed District Property Consolidation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution No. 2025-02 Asset Preservation Program (5-0)
• Approved Bid 27-2425 for Air Filters (5-0)
• Approved RFP No. 22-2425 for School-Based Health Clinic at Ferris High School (5-0)
• Approved February 26, 2025 Regular and Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved HR Terminations and Nominations (5-0)
• Approved Long Distance Travel/Overnight Excursions (5-0)

Special Meeting

The School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a partnership study between the Spokane Parks Department and Spokane Public Schools. The session also includes discussions regarding potential litigation, collective bargaining strategies, and upcoming state-level policy.

• Spokane Parks Department/Spokane Public Schools Partnership study overview
• Executive Session to discuss potential litigation
• Closed Session to hear or adopt collective bargaining strategies
• Legislative update regarding the upcoming legislative session and state level policy

The Board of Directors received an overview from Superintendent Swinyard regarding a partnership study with the Spokane Parks Department, including a proposal and potential community projects. A legislative update was moved to a regular meeting agenda. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Moved legislative update to the regular meeting agenda

Regular Meeting

The School Board will review a consent agenda including meeting minutes and personnel changes. The board is also considering a contract for pizza processing services.

• Approval of February 12, 2025, regular and special meeting minutes
• Personnel actions including retirements for Lynette Hippauf and Amy Whitsett
• Personnel actions including resignations for Robert Fry and Adam Phillips
• Purchase order contract for Schwan’s Food Service, Inc. for approximately $350,000.00

The Board of Directors approved the renaming of the Shadle Park HS field and adopted several policy revisions to the 6000 series. A consent agenda including track resurfacing projects and various RFPs was also approved. The board received updates on behavioral health programming and elementary assessment plans.

• Approved renaming Shadle Park HS field to Ron Brooks Field at Al K. Jackson (5-0)
• Approved proposed policy revisions to 6000 series (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including track resurfacing for Rogers and Shadle Park High Schools (5-0)
• Approved RFP No. 11-2425 for Pizza Processing Utilizing USDA Cheese (5-0)
• Approved RFP No. 23-2425 for Next Generation Firewall and Analytics (5-0)
• Approved RFP No. 19-2425 for Infrastructure, Computer, Storage and Networking (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Inchelium School District No. 70 (5-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes an executive session on potential litigation, a work session covering a partnership study with the Spokane Parks Department, a legislative update, and a review of the 6000 series policies focusing on transportation and nutrition. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; all items are discussion or informational.

• Partnership study with Spokane Parks Department (60-minute presentation by Superintendent)
• Legislative update on upcoming session and state-level policy (15-minute discussion)
• Policy 6000 series review: Student Transportation (6600), Student Safety (6605), Contracting for Transportation (6690), Nutrition (6700), Wellness (6702)
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation (closed to public)
• No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda

The Board received updates on a partnership study with the Spokane Parks Department and current legislative bills. Recommended changes to the Policy 6000 series were reviewed and will be presented for first reading at a future meeting. No formal votes were taken during the open session.

• Reviewed Spokane Parks Department/Spokane Public Schools Partnership Study
• Received legislative updates on special education and levy bills
• Reviewed recommended changes to Policy 6000 series (Policies 6600, 6605, 6690, 6700, 6702)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board is holding a regular meeting that is largely procedural, including opening remarks, public comment, and approval of previous meeting minutes. The main action items are two consent agenda contracts: a $234,875.01 purchase order for wireless access point maintenance and support, and a $231,361.00 award for replacing rooftop units at Chase Middle School.

• Approval of $234,875.01 to Structured Communications Systems for 3-year wireless access point maintenance and support (Bid No. 18-2425)
• Approval of $231,361.00 to Hurliman Heating and Air Conditioning for replacement of three rooftop units at Chase Middle School (RFP No. PW 20-2425)
• Approval of minutes from the January 29, 2025 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved the district's budget principles and priorities for the 2025-26 school year. They also adopted revisions to three board and enrollment policies and approved a consent agenda including several maintenance and technology bids.

• Approved 2025-26 budget principles and priorities (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy 1220, 1810, and 3120 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. 18-2425 (Wireless Access), RFP No. PW 20-2425 (Chase Rooftop Unit), and Bid No. 24-2425 (Top-of-Rack Switches) (5-0)
• Approved HR terminations and nominations (5-0)
• Approved audits and long distance travel/overnight excursions (5-0)

Special Meeting

The school board will hold a special meeting to consider real estate acquisitions and collective bargaining strategies. The session includes discussions on student subgroup data, board goals, and upcoming state legislative policy.

• Executive session to consider real estate acquisition for lease or purchase
• Closed session to adopt collective bargaining strategies
• Work session on student subgroups data presented by Becky Ramsey
• Discussion of school board goals pursuant to policy 1810
• Legislative update on state level policy presented by Sandra Jarrard

The Board of Directors held a special meeting featuring a presentation on student subgroup data and a legislative update. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded. Discussion on School Board Goals was deferred to a future Regular Meeting.

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting beginning with an executive session to discuss a public employee's performance. During the work session, the board will discuss financial priorities and budget development for the 2025-2026 school year, proposed revisions to several district policies, and an update on the upcoming state legislative session. No votes or action items are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget priorities and review of current year budget principles
• Proposed revisions to policies including Director Orientation (1112), System of Funds (6020), Electronic Funds Transfer (6217), Bid Requirements (6220), Capitalization Threshold (6550), and Capital Assets (6801)
• Legislative update on potential state-level policy
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee (closed session)
• Financial report presented by CFO Cindy Coleman

The Board of Directors held a special meeting to review district budget trends, planning priorities, and the budget calendar. The board also discussed policy revisions required by state legislation and received a legislative update. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider a consent agenda including a resolution adopting a Supplemental Annual Capital Plan for highest-need projects. They will also approve personnel changes, audit reports, and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting includes procedural items, public comment, and a report from the student advisor.

• Resolution No. 2025-01 adopting a Supplemental Annual Capital Plan for highest-need district projects
• HR nominations and terminations including resignations/retirements of teachers and staff
• Audit report summarizing number and dollar amount of warrants issued
• Approval of minutes from January 15 regular and special meetings
• Late handout on additional HR nominations

The Board approved the renaming of the Ferris Track and passed a consent agenda including school supply bids and roof work. The Board also approved starting the process to rename the Shadle Park High School baseball field.

• Approved renaming Ferris Track to 'Herman Lee Caviness Track and Field' (5-0)
• Approved process to rename Shadle Park High School baseball field
• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. 12-2425 for school supplies (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Bid No. PW 7-2425 for Chase Middle School Roof Overlay (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items for audits, HR terminations, nominations, and salary schedules (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-13 designating personnel to sign D-Form documents (5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2024 Regular and Special Meeting minutes (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools Board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes a $745,000 contract with HopSkipDrive for supplemental student transportation for the 2024-2025 school year, as well as routine items such as personnel changes, audit reports, and meeting minutes.

• Approval of $745,000 purchase order contract to HopSkipDrive for supplemental student transportation
• HR actions: certification of retirement for Julie Jackson and various classified nominations and resignations
• Audit report summarizing warrants issued by fund category
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 regular and special meetings

The Board of Directors approved a correction to the December 18, 2024, meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on Native education programming and school support services.

• Approved correction to December 18, 2024 minutes (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Spokane Public Schools board holds a special meeting to discuss the district's budget priorities for the 2025-2026 school year, including a review of current budget principles. They will also discuss proposed revisions to several policies, including enrollment and attendance area assignments. An executive session for a public employee performance review and potential litigation is scheduled.

• Budget development discussion for 2025-2026, presented by Dr. Swinyard and Cindy Coleman
• Policy revision discussion: Policies 3120 (Enrollment), 3131 (Attendance Area Assignments), 1112 (Director Orientation), 1220 (Board Officers and Duties), 1810 (Board Governance Goals)
• Executive session to discuss performance of a public employee
• Executive session to discuss potential litigation
• Public comment available via in-person or Zoom registration

The Board of Directors reviewed budget priorities for the 2025-2026 school year and discussed proposed revisions to four policies. No final votes were taken on these items; revisions will be brought back for future approval and first readings.

• Discussed 2025-2026 budget priorities; revisions to be brought back for approval
• Discussed proposed revisions to policies 3120, 1112, 1210, and 1810; first reading scheduled for future meeting
• Discussed changes to procedure 3131