Bethel School District public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, 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 and regular meeting, including policy updates, board reorganization, and approval of the Career & Technical Education 4-Year Plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions and routine approvals.
- Policy updates: 1400 (audio recording of meetings), 3239P (student tobacco use), new 6217 (electronic funds transfer)
- Oaths of office for new directors Erasmo Ruiz, Terrance Mayers Sr., Teresa Cosio
- Approve CTE 2023-27 4-Year Strategic Plan
- Approve consent agenda including personnel contracts, resignations, and changes
- Recognize 2024 Daffodil Princess candidates
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a public meeting on November 21, 2023, to consider several action items, including approving a revised Sensitive Materials Committee roster for the 2023-24 school year, approving the consent agenda (which includes personnel reports and a surplus declaration), and receiving an instructional update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no study session or recognitions scheduled.
- Approve revised Sensitive Materials Committee member roster for 2023-24 school year
- Approve consent agenda including personnel reports: new hires, resignations, retirements, and contract changes
- Declare surplus equipment, furniture, and materials (e.g., iMacs, Chromebooks, library books) for disposal
- Approve minutes from October 24 and November 7, 2023 meetings
- Instructional update from Assistant Superintendents
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a special meeting via Zoom on November 7, 2023, to consider a consent agenda. The board approved the entire consent agenda as presented, which included personnel reports, contractual agreements, interlocal agreements, out-of-state travel authorizations, and vouchers. All items were approved by a single motion that carried unanimously.
- Approved contracts: Maxim Healthcare ($40,820 YTD) for para educator services, Ivoxy Consulting ($5,500 YTD) for F5 security consulting, Community Health Care (no cost) to rent Graham Kapowsin High School and Bethel Middle School premises.
- Approved interlocal agreement with WA State Dept of Enterprise for Employee Assistance Program ($85,000).
- Approved out-of-state travel: Elevate Your Classroom conference in Phoenix, AZ ($1,330/person), GFOA conference in Chicago, IL ($2,093), Muilenburg Wrestling Tournament in LaGrande, OR ($1,850 total).
- Approved vouchers totaling over $4.8 million across General, Capital Projects, ASB, and TVF funds for October 2023 pay dates.
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and supplemental service agreements (e.g., BEA President stipend $12,000).
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items including the consent agenda, which covers personnel reports and supplemental service agreements. They will also hear a presentation on Thompson Elementary's programs and approve the Sensitive Materials Committee for 2023-24.
- Approve Sensitive Materials Committee members for 2023-24
- Approve consent agenda including personnel reports and supplemental agreements
- Supplemental agreements include $21,624.80 for Sara Forte (BEA Plan Buy Out) and $16,421.52 for Lane Gillman
- New hires and resignations listed in classified personnel report
- Thompson Elementary program presentation
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on October 10, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports and supplemental service agreements. The board also heard an informational update on RAMP accreditation from a counselor and an instructional update from assistant superintendents. The meeting was largely routine, with no public comment or study session.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports for certificated and classified staff, with new hires, resignations, and retirements.
- Approved supplemental service agreements totaling over $200,000 for coaching, advising, and other stipends.
- Heard presentation on RAMP accreditation from Naches Trail Elementary counselor Sara Avila.
- Received instructional update from Dr. Brian Lowney and Dr. David Hammond.
- Excused Director Camacho's absence.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review the results of the Financial/Single audit and Accountability audit for the year ending August 31, 2022, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also receive an update on Graham-Kapowsin High School's initiatives. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, personnel reports, and supplemental service agreements.
- Audit Exit Conference for FY2022 Financial/Single and Accountability audits
- Graham-Kapowsin High School program update
- Personnel report: new hires, resignations, retirements, and a termination/rescind offer
- Contractual supplemental service agreements with amounts up to $5,308.00
- Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting on September 12, 2023. The board will receive updates on the strategic plan and consider revisions to multiple policies, including those on conflict of interest, special education, and graduation requirements. The meeting also includes approval of the consent agenda with personnel actions and minutes.
- Policy updates: Conflict of Interest (1610), Special Education (2161P), Transition to Kindergarten (2230), Graduation Requirements (2410), Student Fees (3520), Sexual Harassment (5011), and others
- Strategic Plan Update: addition of Portrait of a Graduate
- Personnel report: new hires, resignations, and contract changes for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Approval of minutes from August 22 and 24, 2023
- Excusal of Director Camacho
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors held a remote special meeting on August 24, 2023. The board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Bethel Education Association for contract years 2023-24 through 2025-26, along with several consent agenda items covering personnel actions and supplemental service agreements.
- Approved collective bargaining agreement with Bethel Education Association for 2023-24 through 2025-26
- Approved consent agenda including administrative, certificated, and classified personnel reports
- Approved supplemental service agreements totaling $4,140.12 (contractual) and $25,300 (non-contractual)
- Approved Pierce County Skills Center supplemental service agreement for $5,500
- Public comment period held via Zoom
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Elementary 19 school at 18717 108th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, followed by a regular board meeting. The board will also receive informational updates on state basic education compliance and the Hazel Health program, introduce newly appointed administrators, and vote on the consent agenda, which includes personnel actions and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary 19 at 18717 108th Ave Ct E, Puyallup
- Introduction of 12 newly appointed administrators, including principals for Shining Mountain, Katherine Johnson, Kapowsin, Bethel Middle, and Challenger schools
- Consent agenda includes personnel contracts, resignations, and changes for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Information item: Minimum Basic Education Requirement compliance survey for 2023-24
- Information item: Hazel Health end-of-year review
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session and regular meeting on August 8, 2023. The board will formally recognize summer graduates and present diplomas, then vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel contracts, supplemental pay agreements, and a music instrument bid award.
- Summer graduation recognition at Spanaway Lake High School Theater, 1305 168th Street East, Spanaway
- Personnel contracts: Jarae Cheatham as Risk Manager (effective 8/3/23), 9 certificated continuing contracts, 8 out-of-endorsement assignments, 1 resignation
- Classified personnel: 7 new hires, 1 partial resignation, 5 resignations, 4 retirements
- Supplemental service agreements: $419.21 for Marisa Castello, $2,489.00 for Melissa Stugart, and 44 summer school agreements at $4,010.00 each, plus $8,000.00 for Jolie Moxley and $8,420.00 for Kimberlee Willmott
- Bid award 05-23 for music instruments, estimated $100,000 for 23-24 school year
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on July 25, 2023, to approve the consent agenda, which included personnel reports for administrative, certificated, classified, and supplemental service agreements. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 11, 2023. No study session, instructional considerations, or recognitions were on the agenda.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Approved supplemental service agreements totaling over $100,000 for various staff assignments
- Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting
- No public hearings or major policy changes on the agenda
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on July 11, 2023, and took action to accept the resignation of Director Brenda L. Rogers, effective June 30, 2023, and to reorganize the board by electing Marcus Young as president and Terrance Mayers as vice president. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports and a declaration of surplus equipment.
- Accepted resignation of Director Brenda L. Rogers, effective June 30, 2023
- Elected Marcus Young as Board President and Terrance Mayers as Vice President
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, resignations, retirements)
- Declared surplus equipment, furniture, and materials for disposal
- Approved minutes from June 27, 2023 meeting
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is meeting to adopt new instructional materials, including a health textbook and an American Sign Language curriculum, and to receive annual reports on alternative learning and career-technical education programs. The board also approved the meeting agenda and excused a director's absence. No other major actions are listed.
- Adopt Essential Health Skills for High School for health and family health courses, estimated cost $74,903
- Adopt TRUE+WAY American Sign Language curriculum, estimated $18,000 per year plus tax
- Receive Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) annual report showing 856.68 AAFTE for 2022-23
- Approve Career & Technical Education program evaluations for 2022-23
- Excuse Director Mayers' absence
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review proposed policy updates, including changes to instructional resources and library materials, followed by a regular meeting. The board will hear a presentation from Cedarcrest Middle School on their equity and social-emotional learning work, and vote on a resolution proclaiming Teacher Appreciation Week. The consent agenda includes numerous personnel actions, such as new hires, resignations, and retirements.
- Policy updates: 1110 (board member qualifications), 2021P (instructional resources/library materials), 5001 (hiring retired employees), 5641P (student teachers)
- Resolution 24 (22-23) proclaiming May 8-12, 2023 as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Personnel report: new hires, resignations, retirements, and reassignments for certificated and classified staff
- Cedarcrest Middle School program presentation on equity, social-emotional learning, and professional learning communities
- Executive session on personnel at 6:20 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session on metal detectors and security film, followed by a regular meeting with routine approvals including resolutions, personnel changes, and surplus declaration. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Study session on metal detectors and security film (information only)
- Adopt Resolution 19 proclaiming National Library Week, April 23-29, 2023
- Adopt April 2023 as Month of the Military Child
- Approve consent agenda including personnel reports (new hires, resignations, retirements) and surplus equipment declaration
- Recognize Carolyn Olsen and Heather Cooper for Washington Library Association awards
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to review proposed policy and procedure updates, followed by a regular meeting with an instructional update and a consent agenda of personnel actions. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Policy updates include revisions to director district boundaries, legal description, school board meetings, conflict of interest, students in foster care, hiring retired employees, substitute teachers, and temporary administrators.
- Personnel report includes new hires, resignations, retirements, and changes of assignment for administrative, certificated, and classified staff.
- Contractual supplemental service agreements totaling over $10,000 for various school activities.
- Instructional update presented by assistant superintendents for elementary and secondary schools.
Board of Directors Meeting Archive
The Bethel School District Board of Directors met on January 10, 2023, and took several actions. They approved a resolution to waive the 180-day student year requirement, reducing it to 178 days for the 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 school years, to allow for additional professional development days. The board also reorganized, appointing Brenda Rogers as president and Marcus Young Sr. as vice president for one-year terms. They approved the consent agenda, which included personnel reports, and adopted a resolution proclaiming January 2023 as Whole Child Month.
- Adopted Resolution 08 (22-23) for a three-year waiver of the 180-day student year requirement to 178 days for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.
- Appointed Brenda Rogers as Board President and Marcus Young Sr. as Vice President for one-year terms.
- Adopted Resolution 11 (22-23) proclaiming January 2023 as Whole Child Month.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel reports with new hires, changes, and resignations.
- Recognized 2023 Daffodil Princess candidates and School Board Recognition Month.