Bethel School District public meetings in 2022
26 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session on the dual language program, followed by a regular meeting with action items including approval of the Highly Capable Grant, school improvement plans, and a consent agenda with personnel changes. The board will also receive information on graduation statistics and regional equity labs.
- Approve iGrant Form 217, Highly Capable Plan, for fiscal year 2022-23
- Approve 2022-23 School Improvement Plans for early learning through secondary schools
- Consent agenda includes personnel actions: new hires, changes, resignations, retirements
- Study session on Dual Language Program updates from district administrators
- Information item on Regional Equity Labs for CTE/STEM access
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting to consider and act on several items, including adopting a new project-based learning curriculum for the new Challenger Middle School and hearing a presentation on the proposed Pierce County Village. The board will also review the district's nondiscrimination and affirmative action plan and approve personnel reports.
- Adopt Educurious project-based learning curriculum for 7th and 8th grade science and social studies at Challenger Middle School, cost $74,225
- Presentation on proposed Pierce County Village by Tacoma Rescue Mission and Pierce County Human Services
- Review of Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Plan
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, resignations, retirements)
- Recognition of Music Aid Northwest grant recipients at Evergreen Elementary, Spanaway Lake High School band and choir
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting to review 2022 state testing data and hear a presentation from Frontier Middle School on equity, social-emotional learning, and MTSS. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel reports and supplemental service agreements. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major policy decisions scheduled.
- Review of 2022 state testing results and connection to strategic plan goals
- Frontier Middle School presentation on equity, SEL, and MTSS
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, transfers, resignations)
- Supplemental service agreements totaling over $100,000 for various staff assignments
- Excuse Director Manning's absence
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on October 11, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports for certificated and classified staff, as well as supplemental service agreements. The board also approved the Sensitive Materials Committee for the 2022-23 school year and received an instructional update from assistant superintendents.
- Approved Sensitive Materials Committee for 2022-23 school year
- Approved consent agenda including new hires, transfers, leaves, resignations for certificated and classified staff
- Approved supplemental service agreements totaling over $50,000 for coaching, advising, and extra duty
- Excused Director Manning's absence
- Received instructional update from Dr. Lowney and Dr. Hammond
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss equity initiatives and the Strategic Plan, followed by a regular meeting. The board will hear a presentation from Nelson Elementary on phonics and phonological awareness, and will approve a consent agenda including personnel reports and supplemental service agreements. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Equity discussion with Superintendent Tom Seigel
- Nelson Elementary School program presentation on phonics and phonological awareness
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports (certificated and classified) and supplemental service agreements
- Personnel actions include new hires, resignations, leaves, and retirements
- Supplemental service agreements with dollar amounts (e.g., $5,203 for golf head coach, $4,552 for football assistant)
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting. The board will consider a policy update on excused/unexcused absences, hear a presentation on the Bethel Education Association member survey, and vote on the Career & Technical Education 4-year plan. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as personnel reports and approval of minutes.
- Policy 3122 & Procedure on excused and unexcused absences updated to align with WSSDA model policy and HB 1153 (mental health)
- Bethel Education Association member survey results presented
- Approve Career & Technical Education 2022-26 4-year strategic plan
- Personnel reports: new hires, resignations, leaves of absence (e.g., Trina Hall as Family Resource Coordinator, multiple certificated and classified staff changes)
- Approve minutes from August 23 and 30, 2022
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special meeting on August 30, 2022, to consider a consent agenda. The board approved the consent agenda as presented, which included personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff, as well as supplemental service agreements. The meeting was held via Zoom and at the Educational Service Center in Spanaway.
- Approved personnel report for administrative/non-represented staff, including Laura Barker-Loup as Early Learning Coordinator effective 8/29/22.
- Approved certificated personnel report with new hires, changes of assignment, leaves of absence, and resignations effective 9/1/22.
- Approved classified personnel report with new hires, changes of assignment, leaves of absence, and resignations effective 9/1/22.
- Approved contractual supplemental service agreements totaling $3,763.65 for three staff members.
- Approved non-contractual supplemental service agreements totaling $76,153.77 for various programs including Bridges, Summer School, and National Board Certification.
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting. They will hear an audit exit conference, review policy updates, and consider approving the Bethel Virtual Academy's school colors and mascot. The board will also approve the consent agenda, which includes personnel reports and meeting minutes.
- Audit exit conference for financial and accountability audit for year ending Aug 31, 2021
- Policy updates: emergency procedures, associated student body, language access program (HB 1153)
- Approve Bethel Virtual Academy colors (violet, turquoise, tangerine) and mascot (Phoenix)
- Consent agenda includes personnel contracts, resignations, and assignment changes
- Introduction of newly appointed administrators at multiple schools
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting on August 9, 2022. The board will formally recognize summer graduates and present diplomas. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Summer graduation recognition for students completing requirements after June 12
- Personnel report: new hires, changes of assignment, resignations for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Approval of minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting
- Consent agenda approval as presented
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special study session retreat on August 6, 2022, at Hotel Murano in Tacoma. The board will review the 2020-21 school year and plan for the upcoming year, with topics including safety and security, mental and behavioral health, budget, and district goals. The agenda is largely informational, with no formal decisions or votes listed.
- Retreat location: Hotel Murano, Lido Boardroom, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402
- Review of 2020-21 school year and planning for upcoming year
- Discussion topics: safety and security, mental and behavioral health, budget, district goals
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review the 2022-2023 budget and receive training on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act. The regular meeting will then consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes personnel actions such as contracts, resignations, and transfers. No formal action is taken during the study session.
- 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget presentation by CFO Bryan Verley
- Open Public Meetings Act/Public Records Act training
- Personnel contracts and resignations for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Approval of minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting
- Consent agenda approval
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to hear a presentation on Hazel Health, a telehealth service that could expand mental and physical health support for students. The regular meeting will then cover routine items including approval of the agenda, consent agenda, and personnel reports. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Hazel Health telehealth services presentation (information only)
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports
- New hires and reassignments for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Resignations and transfers effective summer 2022
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session on policy updates and a security briefing, then convene a regular meeting to vote on adopting the SchooLinks high school and beyond planning tool at an estimated annual cost of $80,000, approve CTE program evaluations, and receive the annual ALE report. The agenda also includes routine items like agenda approval and communications.
- Adopt SchooLinks high school and beyond planning tool at estimated annual cost of $80,000
- Approve CTE program evaluations for 2021-22 school year
- Receive annual Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) report
- Study session: policy updates on sexual health education, counseling, medication, emergency procedures, parent involvement, and parent access
- Security update from district and Pierce County Sheriff
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors approved several curriculum adoptions, including a $1.1 million high school math program, and received updates on the Graham-Kapowsin High School remodel and MTSS. The meeting included a ceremonial groundbreaking for the high school remodel and a study session.
- Adopted Agile Mind curriculum for high school math at $1,116,095 for six years
- Adopted Arriba la Lectura! for elementary dual language at $41,091
- Adopted CTE curricula: Engineering Essentials, Animal Sciences ($13,461.20), Cybersecurity, and Money Vehicle
- Approved personnel changes including new assistant directors and teacher contracts
- Heard MTSS update on behavioral health supports
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a special study session consisting of a tour of Challenger High School and a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Naches Trail Elementary. The groundbreaking includes remarks from the superintendent, board president, construction director, and principal, followed by a ceremonial groundbreaking. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Tour of Challenger High School at 18020 'B' Street E, Spanaway 98386
- Groundbreaking for Naches Trail Elementary at 15305 Waller Road E, Tacoma 98446
- Welcome by Superintendent Tom Seigel
- Message from Board President John Manning
- Project overview by Director of Construction Sara Coccia
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session at Katherine G. Johnson Elementary for its dedication, followed by a regular board meeting at the Educational Service Center. The board will receive an instructional update and vote on the consent agenda, which includes personnel reports and declaring surplus equipment. The agenda is largely procedural, with the dedication being the main public event.
- Dedication of Katherine G. Johnson Elementary at 16720 Waller Road East, Tacoma
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports (resignations, new hires, retirements)
- Declaration of surplus equipment, furniture, and materials (e.g., iMacs, laptops, books)
- Instructional update by assistant superintendents
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The Board of Directors met to conduct routine business, including approving the meeting agenda and personnel reports. The session also included an executive session regarding pending litigation and site acquisition.
- Adopted Resolution 31 (21-22) proclaiming May 2-6, 2022, as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Approved various personnel changes including new hires, resignations, and retirements
- Approved several supplemental service agreements for athletic coaching positions
- Executive session held regarding pending litigation and site acquisition
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, was canceled. Notice of the cancellation was provided on April 7, 2022. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed because the meeting did not take place.
- Meeting Canceled on April 19, 2022
- Cancellation notice issued April 7, 2022
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will meet publicly at 7:00 p.m. after a closed executive session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. The public portion includes recognition of students and teachers, an instructional update, and approval of a consent agenda with personnel actions and supplemental contracts.
- Executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)
- Recognition of Cambridge Scholar Award recipient and National Board Certified Teachers
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, resignations, retirements)
- Supplemental service agreements for coaching positions (e.g., $5,875 for baseball head coach)
- Spanaway Lake High School STOMP team state champions recognition
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to attend an open house for the new Naches Trail Elementary design, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also recognize National Library Week, approve personnel reports, and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Study session and open house for new Naches Trail Elementary design at Naches Trail Elementary, 15305 Waller Road E, Tacoma
- Adopt Resolution 28 (21-22) proclaiming April 3-9, 2022 as National Library Week
- Personnel reports: new hires, resignations, retirements, and leaves for certificated and classified staff
- Contractual supplemental service agreements for coaching and activities, with amounts up to $5,875
- Approval of minutes from March 8 and 15, 2022 meetings
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a special study session to discuss the impact of a potential second levy failure. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding legal updates and personnel matters.
- Discussion on consequences of a 2nd levy failure
- Executive session regarding pending litigation and personnel matters
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The Board of Directors met to dedicate the Bethel Hope Early Learning Center and discuss instructional updates. The board voted to continue tuition-based preschool programs at Rocky Ridge and Thompson Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Continuation of tuition-based preschool at Rocky Ridge and Thompson Elementary
- Dedication of Bethel Hope Early Learning Center
- Adoption of Resolution 27 to proclaim Education Support Professionals Week
- Recognition of Spanaway Lake High School Bowling Team as state champions
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting to discuss a study on gas versus all-electric building systems, reflecting state trends away from fossil fuels. The board will also consider resolutions endorsing Read Across America and National School Social Work Week, and will handle routine personnel and consent agenda items.
- Discussion of gas vs. all-electric building study (presented by Sara Coccia, Director of Construction and Planning)
- Adopt Resolution 22 (21-22) endorsing March 2 as Read Across America (Dr. Seuss' birthday)
- Adopt Resolution 23 (21-22) proclaiming March 6-12, 2022 as National School Social Work Week
- Personnel actions: new hire Jamie Glenisky as Construction Project Manager (effective 2/28/22), resignation of Kellie Fremont (effective 7/1/22), and multiple certificated/classified staff changes
- Public comment period (3-minute limit, in-person and remote options)
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The Board of Directors met to approve multiple instructional curriculum adoptions and policy updates. Decisions included adopting new materials for social media marketing, photography, and comprehensive sexual health education.
- Adopted 'Stukent Bundle' for Social Media Marketing at a 1-year cost of $5,100
- Adopted Photography: Portfolio to Profession textbook with an estimated $55,140 6-year subscription
- Adopted sexual health curriculum including Health Smart ($265,384), Second Step ($28,603), and The Great Body Shop ($37,647)
- Proclaimed February as Career and Technical Education Month via Resolution 20
- Reviewed policy updates regarding special education, student interviews, and restraint/use of force
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a study session and regular meeting on January 25, 2022. They discussed the comprehensive sexual health curriculum and school generators, then took action on several items, including adopting a new online course catalog and approving personnel changes.
- Adopted eDynamics online course catalog for Bethel Virtual Academy secondary electives at an estimated cost of $11,250 (150 students at $75 each).
- Adopted Resolution 15 (21-22) proclaiming February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counseling Week.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports with resignations, new hires, retirements, and other changes.
- Discussed comprehensive sexual health curriculum proposal (information only).
- Discussed school generators, testing schedule, and effectiveness after recent power outage (information only).
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The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting with a study session, opening procedures, and an instructional update from assistant superintendents. The board will recognize the 2021 WIAA State Champion Graham-Kapowsin High School football team and the 2021-22 Daffodil Princesses, and will hear public comment. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and personnel reports covering hires, resignations, and other changes.
- Recognition of Graham-Kapowsin High School football team as 2021 WIAA State Champions and #11 in MaxPreps Top 25
- Recognition of 2021-22 Daffodil Princesses from Bethel, Graham-Kapowsin, and Spanaway Lake high schools
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports with new hires, resignations, and changes (e.g., 20 new classified hires effective 01/12/2022)
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 meeting
- Public comment period with in-person and remote options