Bethel School District public meetings in 2021
33 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold its reorganization meeting, including administering oaths of office to newly elected directors and electing a president and vice president. The board will also vote on school improvement plans, the highly capable program grant, and a consent agenda with personnel actions.
- Oaths of office for Marcus Young Sr. (District 1), Roseanna Camacho (District 3), Terrance Mayers Sr. (District 4)
- Approve 2021-22 School Improvement Plans for preschool through secondary schools
- Approve annual renewal of Highly Capable iGrant (state-required)
- Consent agenda includes personnel contracts, resignations, and retirements
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote special public meeting via Zoom. The board will enter a closed executive session to discuss site acquisition, then reconvene to hear public comment and vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions and supplemental service agreements.
- Executive session on site acquisition (closed to public)
- Approve consent agenda including personnel reports
- New hires: Amber Alexander, Ryann Bauer, Samantha Burgess, Christine Campbell, Christine Coles, Skylar Dunnick-Landers, Amber Fickle, Noel Holst, Debra Jeter, Jill Mokos, Amanda Schendzielos, Haley Singleton, Jamie Ward
- Supplemental service agreements totaling over $100,000 (e.g., Deneal Alexander $6,532, Tim Brown $6,876, Christopher Chambers $6,876)
- Resignations: Shawn Richburg, James Yanez, Teresa Rodahl, Raeann O'Neil, Sandra LaDuke
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board is expected to vote on selecting the Bison as the new Bethel High School mascot, and will also review several policy updates. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Select Bison as new Bethel High School mascot
- Policy updates: student dress, ASB fees, staff evaluation, separation of employment, disciplinary action, civility, personnel leaves
- Personnel report: new hires, changes, leaves, resignations
- Approve minutes of October 26, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting, hearing presentations on school security and training, the Bethel High School program, and an instructional update. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel reports and approve the meeting minutes.
- School Security & Training presentation by Director of Athletics and Security
- Bethel High School Program update on transition to in-person learning
- Instructional Update from assistant superintendents
- Personnel Report: Certificated (new hires, changes, resignations)
- Personnel Report: Classified (new hires, changes, resignations)
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a public meeting on October 12, 2021, at Spanaway Middle School and via Zoom. The board approved the CTE 4-year strategic plan, adopted several new textbooks and digital curricula (Business Law, Video Production, Imagine Math, Lexia Learning), and approved the Sensitive Materials Committee for 2021-22. The meeting also included study sessions on technology security and behavioral health, and public comment.
- Approved CTE 4-Year Strategic Plan 2021-2025
- Adopted textbook 'Law for Business and Personal Use 19e' (Cengage) for Business Law, est. $8,000
- Adopted 'Video: Digital Communication & Production' (GW Publisher), est. $27,201
- Adopted Imagine Math for Bethel Virtual Academy K-5 intervention, est. $6,647.31
- Adopted Lexia Learning for Bethel Virtual Academy K-8 reading intervention, est. $22,430
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The main action is authorizing the superintendent to execute a first amendment to a real estate purchase and sale agreement to acquire property for an elementary school site within Rainier Ridge at Lipoma Communities. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss site acquisition, which is closed to the public.
- Authorize superintendent to execute first amendment to purchase and sale agreement for elementary school site (Pierce County parcel no. 6027574110)
- Executive session to discuss site acquisition (closed to public)
- Meeting held via Zoom only
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Board of Directors held a study session regarding Educational Programs & Operation (EPO) Levy planning. The meeting also included presentations on the Blue Zones Project and instructional updates for North Star Elementary.
- Study session on Educational Programs & Operation (EPO) Levy planning
- Blue Zones Project presentation regarding community health
- North Star Elementary program update on ELA and Social Emotional Learning
- Approval of personnel reports including various teacher and staff contracts
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 14 and 20, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special study session via Zoom. The agenda includes discussion of the board meeting format and a public comment statement, with no formal decisions listed. The session is largely procedural.
- Discussion of board meeting format
- Public comment statement review
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss the strategic plan's 2020-21 data and compare all-electric versus gas/electric options for the replacement Naches Elementary. The regular meeting will include routine items such as approving minutes, personnel reports, and public comment. No formal action is expected during the study session.
- Study session on all-electric vs. gas/electric for replacement Naches Elementary
- Strategic Plan Executive Summary 2020-21 update
- Personnel reports with new hires, resignations, and reassignments
- Approval of minutes from Aug 24, 28, and 31, 2021
- Public comment period
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met to approve personnel contracts and a land conveyance. The board authorized the Superintendent to transfer specific strips of district-owned land to Pierce County for right-of-way improvements.
- Land transfer to Pierce County involving portions of parcel nos. 0319265001 and 0319261014 for the Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School project
- Right-of-way improvements at the intersection of Military Road East and Waller Road East
- Personnel contract for Jessica May (Mathematics, SLHS) effective 9/1/21
- Personnel contract for Mariah Partin (English Language Arts, BHS) effective 9/1/21
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Board of Directors met for a special study session to review the 2020-21 school year. The retreat focused on planning for the upcoming school year.
- Review of safety and security
- Discussion of mental and behavioral health
- Discussion of inclusionary practices
- Discussion of levy
- Discussion of Land Acknowledgement and school start
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Board of Directors held a study session to consider updating various school board policies through an equity lens. The meeting also included the introduction of new administrators and the approval of several staff contracts and assignments.
- Policy update regarding equity training for school board directors (SB 5014)
- Updates to student absence policies, changing unexcused limits from 5 to 7 days per month
- New policy implementation for addressing secondary trauma in the K-12 workforce
- Introduction of new administrators including a new Principal for Bethel Virtual Academy
- Approval of various certificated and classified personnel contracts and assignments
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Board of Directors scheduled a remote special executive session via Zoom. The closed session is intended to review the performance of a public employee.
- Review performance of a public employee
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special study session to visit local educational sites. The session included a tour of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary and the Bethel Hope Early Learning Center.
- Tour of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary at 16720 Waller Rd E
- Tour of Bethel Hope Early Learning Center at 214 167th Street S
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on July 27, 2021, to review the proposed 2021-2022 fiscal year budget, including a $101.2 million Capital Projects Fund and a $33 million Debt Service Fund. The board also voted to adopt a new Career and Technical Education textbook for PowerSports courses at Bethel High School and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel contracts and changes.
- 2021-2022 budget review: $101.2M Capital Projects Fund, $33M Debt Service Fund, $1.9M Transportation Vehicle Fund, $4.0M ASB Fund
- Adopted CTE textbook 'Small Gas Engines' (Goodheart-Wilcox) for PowerSports Year 1 and 2 at Bethel High School, estimated cost $15,879
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports with contracts, changes of assignment, and resignations
- Executive session on land acquisition (closed to public)
- Public comment process outlined for in-person and remote attendees
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
This meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors, scheduled for July 13, 2021, was canceled. The agenda contains no business items, only a notice of cancellation and a change notice attachment.
- Meeting canceled
- Original location: Educational Service Center
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on June 22, 2021, starting with an executive session on site acquisition, followed by a study session on school safety features for new construction and renovation projects. The board will also receive updates on the Dual Language program and general instructional matters, and will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions.
- Executive session on site acquisition (closed to public)
- School safety features presentation for new construction and renovations
- Dual Language program update at Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Middle School
- Personnel report: new contracts, changes of assignment, resignations, retirement
- Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
This special study session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors, scheduled for June 15, 2021, was canceled. The agenda included tours of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary and the Bethel Hope Early Learning Center, followed by adjournment.
- Tour of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary (16720 Waller Rd E, Tacoma 98446) canceled
- Tour of Bethel Hope Early Learning Center (214 167th Street S, Spanaway 98387) canceled
- Meeting adjournment
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting on June 8, 2021, at Spanaway Middle School and via Zoom. The board will discuss policy updates, including changes to classroom management, language access, and transportation, and receive an update on the sexual health curriculum adoption. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda with personnel actions.
- Policy updates: 3241 (classroom management/discipline), 4218 (language access), 6000 (budget), 6600 (transportation)
- Curriculum update on comprehensive sexual health adoption progress
- Recognition of Deputy Vickie Morrison as 2020 Pierce County Deputy of the Year
- Personnel contracts and resignations effective 7/1/21 and 9/1/21
- Public comment via email or in-person
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting with an executive session on legal updates, followed by a study session featuring a state audit exit conference. The board will consider adopting new curricula for AP Physics and dual language Spanish Language Arts, and will receive annual reports on Alternative Learning Experience and Career & Technical Education programs.
- Adopt College Physics: A Strategic Approach (Pearson) for AP Physics, estimated cost $12,291.66
- Adopt Galera Spanish Heritage Native Speaker Series and American Reading Company Spanish Varsity Leveled Hook Book Collections, estimated cost $32,000
- Approve 2020-21 Career & Technical Education Annual Report
- State Auditor exit conference on Financial/Single and Accountability audit for year ending August 31, 2020
- Alternative Learning Experience Annual Report 2020-2021 (Challenger HS and BELA)
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a remote special executive session on May 22, 2021, via Zoom. The board will convene in public, then recess to a closed session to discuss the performance of a public employee, as permitted under the Open Public Meetings Act. No final action will be taken during the closed session, and the meeting will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Executive session to review performance of a public employee
- Meeting held via Zoom conference call
- Closed to the public per RCW 42.30.110
- No final action allowed in executive session
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting to review a WASA Management Operations Review of new or modified positions and HR practices, receive an instructional update, and recognize a staff member with the Superintendent's Superior Service Award. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approval of minutes and personnel reports with contracts, resignations, and retirements.
- WASA Management Review of new/modified positions and HR practices (information item)
- Personnel report: new contracts, resignations, retirements (e.g., Christa Caamano, Stephen Gonczi, Ralph Wisner)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from April 27, 2021
- Superintendent's Superior Service Award presentation
- Public comment period (email by noon or sign-up sheet)
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board appointed Terrance Mayers, Sr. to the Director District 4 position and adopted Resolution 20 to apply for an emergency waiver of credit-based graduation requirements. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions such as new hires and contract renewals. Additionally, the board received informational updates on the Kapowsin Elementary program and recognized four National Board Certified teachers.
- Appointment of Terrance Mayers, Sr. to School Director, District 4
- Adoption of Resolution 20 for emergency waiver of credit-based graduation requirements
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers: Denise Marino, Mary Jean Kolowinski, Danielle Cronin, and Corie Hooker
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to interview four applicants for the Director District 4 position. The board will then recess into a closed executive session to evaluate the candidates' qualifications, as permitted by state law, before reconvening in public to adjourn. No action is scheduled to be taken during the executive session.
- Interviews for four applicants for Director District 4
- Executive session to evaluate candidate qualifications (per RCW 42.30.110)
- Meeting held in-person at Educational Service Center, 516 176th Street E, Spanaway, WA, and via Zoom
- COVID-19 health protocols required for in-person attendees
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to interview one applicant for the Director District 4 position. The meeting will be held in-person at the Educational Service Center and via Zoom, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Interview of one applicant for Director District 4
- In-person meeting at Educational Service Center, 516 176th Street E, Spanaway, WA
- Remote participation via Zoom (Webinar ID: 897 7214 6193)
- COVID-19 health attestation and mask requirement for attendees
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will meet publicly at Spanaway Lake High School and via Zoom. The agenda includes an executive session to evaluate a job applicant or employee performance, followed by a public meeting with an instructional update, public comment, and approval of the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel actions such as contracts, resignations, and retirements.
- Executive session to evaluate qualifications of an applicant for public employment or review performance of a public employee.
- Instructional update from assistant superintendents on teaching and learning.
- Personnel report: contract for Teri Lott as Business Analyst, change of assignment for Leisha Bonine to Assistant Principal at BHS, resignation of CFO Billy Wessell.
- Personnel report: multiple certificated contracts, resignations, and retirements effective 9/1/21.
- Personnel report: new hires including HVAC Tech Patrick Bryan, resignations of several paras.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely on March 23, 2021, to discuss and decide on several items. They approved the continuation of tuition-based preschools at Rocky Ridge and Thompson Elementary, approved the naming committee for the Bethel Early Learning Center, and adopted a resolution for National Library Week. The board also received informational updates on Liberty Middle School programs and instructional matters.
- Approved continuation of tuition-based preschools at Rocky Ridge and Thompson Elementary for 2021-22, with tuition at $320/month per student, generating $64,000 per school.
- Approved members of the Bethel Early Learning Center Naming Committee.
- Adopted Resolution 19 (20-21) proclaiming April 4-10, 2021, as National Library Week.
- Consent agenda included personnel actions: retirement of Marc Guild, new certificated contracts, and leaves of absence.
- Policy updates considered in study session: background checks, purchasing/bid requirements, and vendor relations.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board will hold a study session and regular meeting, primarily discussing a memorial concept for Casey Crate at the new Bethel High School, reviewing strategic plan data and winter benchmark results, and recognizing Daffodil Princess candidates. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes personnel actions and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Casey Crate memorial concept presentation for new Bethel High School
- Strategic plan measurement data and winter benchmark results review
- Recognition of Daffodil Princess candidates from three high schools
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports (retirements, contracts, leaves)
- Approval of minutes from Feb 23 and Mar 2, 2021 meetings
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote special study session to discuss two informational topics: requirements for in-person board meetings under the Open Public Meetings Act, and the Bethel High School mascot in relation to HB1356. No formal action is scheduled.
- Review of Open Public Meetings Act requirements for in-person board meetings
- Discussion of Bethel High School mascot and HB1356
- Remote meeting via Zoom; phone access available
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met remotely and approved revisions to elementary school boundaries, as recommended by a committee, to accommodate the opening of Katherine Johnson Elementary and reduce overcrowding. The board also adopted resolutions recognizing Dr. Seuss's birthday, Education Support Professionals Week, and National School Social Work Week, and approved the consent agenda. The meeting included a study session on the boundary process and updates on instructional programs and curriculum.
- Approved elementary boundary revisions for 2021-22, including new maps for Katherine Johnson, Graham, and other schools
- Adopted Resolution 15 (20-21) endorsing March 2 as a national celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday
- Adopted Resolution 13 (20-21) proclaiming March 8-12, 2021 as Education Support Professionals Week
- Adopted Resolution 14 (20-21) proclaiming March 7-13, 2021 as National School Social Work Week
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from February 9, 2021
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is observing a Boundary Committee Meeting held virtually on February 22, 2021. The board will not take any action at this meeting; it is for information and observation only.
- Boundary Committee Meeting held via Zoom (Webinar ID: 873 7760 5199)
- Board observes committee, no action taken
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a remote meeting with a study session on the New Bethel High School and Graham-Kapowsin High School, including a video walkthrough and schematic design presentation. The regular meeting includes an instructional update, recognition of National School Counseling Week, and approval of personnel reports. The board will also hear public comments and approve the consent agenda.
- New Bethel High School and Graham-Kapowsin High School design updates and revised budget (study session)
- Resolution 09 (20-21) proclaiming National School Counseling Week, February 1-5, 2021
- Personnel report: certificated staff changes, including leaves, retirements, and reassignments
- Personnel report: classified staff new hires, transfers, and resignations
- Public comment via email to [email protected]
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board held a remote meeting to approve the 2021 board leadership roles and adopt a new curriculum for media design courses. The board also reviewed the district's strategic plan and received an instructional update on teaching and learning. Routine personnel changes and previous meeting minutes were approved via the consent agenda.
- Adopted CTE course curriculum for Television Production & Broadcast Journalism (G-W Publisher, 2018) with a six-year license costing $5,540.00
- Appointed Roseanna Camacho as Board President and John Manning as Vice President for one-year terms
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for administrative and certificated staff
- Reviewed Strategic Plan Goals 1-5 developed in 2017-2018
- Approved minutes from December 8 and 9, 2020