Bethel School District public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will swear in two newly elected members and conduct routine business including approving a consent agenda, reviewing school improvement plans, and discussing policy updates. The board will also consider financial matters such as a year-end update and levy advocacy committees.
- Oath of Office administered to Marcus Young, Sr. and Roseanna Camacho
- Motion to adopt Resolution 13 (25-26) for a three-year 180-day waiver reducing to 178 days
- Bid authorization for Cedarcrest Middle School Replacement Project with $81,000,000.00 estimated cost
- Motion to adopt Resolution 12 (25-26) for a 5-year lease extension at 5410 184th Street East, Puyallup
- Motion to approve committee appointments for advocacy on two levy measures
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss and vote on renewing the Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) and School Technology levies for 2027-2030. The meeting also includes the appointment of student representatives and the adoption of several district policies.
- Proposed renewal of four-year Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) levy
- Proposed renewal of four-year School Technology levy
- Appointment of Leslie Covarrubius, Marcus Sopi, Jacques Pierre-Paul, and Autumn Humbert as Student School Board Representatives
- Adoption of policies regarding Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers (2331) and Community Use of School Facilities (4260)
- Bid award for Xerographic Paper Products (08-25)
Regular Study Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a study session to discuss levy language and review annual strategic plan data, including student performance and trends. No formal action will be taken during the study session. The board will also consider a consent agenda with items such as minutes, personnel reports, and vouchers.
- Levy discussion during study session
- Data review of 2024-25 student performance and historic trends
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports, contractual agreements, and board compensation
- Out-of-state travel authorization
- Vouchers with pay date October 15, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board will vote on several resolutions, including building a new Cedarcrest Middle School in lieu of modernization, settling grass fire damage claims on four properties near New Bethel High School, and transferring $51,710 for a cafe renovation at the Pierce County Skills Center. The board will also hold first readings on policies regarding controversial issues, public access to records, and community use of facilities, and consider adopting a nondiscrimination policy. Consent agenda items include bid awards, personnel reports, and vouchers.
- Resolution 2 (25-26): Certify building a new 121,422 sq ft Cedarcrest Middle School and demolishing existing facilities
- Resolution 4 (25-26): Authorize settlement agreements for grass fire damage on four properties abutting New Bethel High School
- Resolution 6 (25-26): Transfer $51,710 from Pierce County Skills Center to Capital Projects Fund for Rainier Building Cafe Commons renovation
- First reading of policies 2331 (Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers), 4040 (Public Access to District Records), and 4260 (Community Use of School Facilities)
- Second reading and adoption of Policy 5010 (Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action)
Regular Study Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The board will vote on Resolution 3 (25-26) to adopt the 2025-2031 Capital Facilities Plan, which sets service level standards for school facilities, outlines a financial strategy for capital improvements, and fulfills a Pierce County requirement for collecting school impact fees. A study session on student safety is also scheduled.
- Resolution 3 (25-26) adopting the 2025-2031 Capital Facilities Plan
- Approval of consent agenda including September 9, 2025 minutes, personnel reports, surplus declaration, contracts, out-of-state travel authorization, and uncollectable receivables
- Study session on student safety
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board will consider adopting Resolution 1 (25-26) to accept the donation of the Jarvis Property. The board will also hold a first reading of Policy 5010 on nondiscrimination and affirmative action, and second readings and adoptions of seven other policies. Administrators will report on the opening of schools and introduce new administrators for the 2025-26 year.
- Resolution 1 (25-26) accepting donation of Jarvis Property
- First reading of Policy 5010 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action
- Second reading and adoption of policies 2420, 3143, 3414, 3420, 3424, 3432, 6881
- Bid award 06-25 for hood cleaning
- Introduction of new administrators for 2025-26 school year
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will receive an instructional update for the 2025-26 school year and consider several policy adoptions. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering personnel reports, budget status, and fee schedules.
- First reading and adoption of Policy 1250 regarding students on governing boards
- Adoption of policies including 3206 (Pregnant and Parenting Students) and 5400 (Personnel Leaves)
- Approval of Secondary General Fund and ASB Fund fee schedules for 2025-26
- Review of the July 2025 Budget Status Report
- Acceptance of the 2024-25 annual inventory of theft-sensitive assets
Special Study Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors is holding a retreat to discuss reflection on the 2024-25 school year, the Strategic Plan, governance, and planning for 2025-26. The retreat will take place at Pierce College in Puyallup. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Retreat location: Pierce College - Puyallup, Gaspard Admin Bldg Room 108H, 1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
- Discussion topics: reflection on 2024-25 school year, Strategic Plan, Governance, and 2025-26 planning
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget and review several resolutions regarding the replacement of Cedarcrest Middle School. The board will also consider first readings for nine different policies and authorize a water line easement for Expedition Elementary.
- Adoption of the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget (Res 22)
- Approval of educational specifications and contracting procedures for Cedarcrest Middle School replacement
- Authorization of water line easement and bill of sale with Firgrove Mutual, Inc. for Expedition Elementary (Res 21)
- First reading of Policies 1310, 2020, 3206, 4130, 5005, 5012, 5260, 5400, and 6801
- Formal recognition and presentation of diplomas for summer graduates
Regular Study Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to consider a consent agenda including personnel reports and various contracts. The session includes an informational item regarding the Pierce County Skills Center.
- Bid award for RFB 05-25 Milk and Dairy Products
- Special Education Contracts for the 2025-26 school year
- Personnel reports for administrative, certificated, and classified staff
- Declaration of surplus equipment, furniture, and materials
- Vouchers for June 30 and July 15, 2025 pay dates
Special Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School Board is holding a special meeting to approve the agenda and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel reports and the budget status report for May 2025. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom only.
- Approve the July 8, 2025 agenda
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports (Administrative NonRep, Certificated, Classified, Supplemental Service Agreements)
- Consent agenda includes Budget Status Report for May 2025
Regular Study Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review the superintendent's year-end evaluation for approval. A study session is scheduled to discuss bond/levy options, the meeting calendar, and student representatives.
- Superintendent 2024-25 year-end evaluation
- Bond/Levy Options discussion
- Board Meeting Calendar/Agenda discussion
- School Board Student Representatives discussion
- Personnel reports, surplus memos, and contracts via consent agenda
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will consider adopting four new curricula: Interpersonal Relationships for grades 9-12, Career Success in Health Care for medical career classes, AP Spanish Language and Culture, and AP African American Studies. The board will also vote on a Capital Projects Fund budget extension (Resolution 15) and hear the Alternative Learning Experience annual report. Consent agenda items include approval of June 3 meeting minutes, personnel reports, bid awards, and contracts.
- Curriculum adoption: Interpersonal Relationships, 2nd Edition for grades 9-12
- Curriculum adoption: Career Success in Health Care for Introduction to Medical Careers 1 and 2
- Curriculum adoption: AP Spanish Language and Culture at Spanaway Lake High School
- Curriculum adoption: AP African American Studies using Freedom on My Mind, 3rd ed.
- Resolution 15 (24-25): Capital Projects Fund Budget Extension
Special Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to review several items through a consent agenda. These items include personnel reports, the April 2025 budget status report, and a declaration of surplus transportation vehicles.
- Declaration of Surplus: Transportation Vehicles
- April 2025 Budget Status Report
- Personnel Reports (Administrative, Certificated, and Classified)
- Contracts and Interlocal Memos
- May 15, 2025 Vouchers
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting that includes a consent agenda with routine items such as approving minutes, personnel reports, surplus vehicles, contracts, travel, and budget status. The board will also receive an informational update on the Pierce County Skills Center and conduct a study session on levy and bond planning (Part 3).
- Study session on Levy and Bond Planning - Part 3
- Approval of consent agenda including April 2025 budget status report and vouchers
- Declaration of surplus: transportation vehicles
- Out-of-state travel authorization
- Pierce County Skills Center personnel report (informational)
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consider several right-of-way conveyances for school sites and a utility easement for the new Bethel High School. The meeting includes a presentation on student support systems at Liberty Middle School and approval of the 2025-26 Deputy Superintendent's contract.
- Resolution 17: Right-of-way conveyance for Naches Trail Elementary on 152nd St E, Waller Rd E, and 156th St E
- Resolution 18: Right-of-way conveyance for sidewalks along 168th St E at Spanaway Lake High School
- Resolution 19: PSE Utility Easement for the New Bethel High School
- Approval of the 2025-26 Deputy Superintendent contract for D. Hammond
- Resolution 16: Delegation of extracurricular activity authority to the WIAA for 2025-2026
Special Study Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will meet for a study session at the Pierce County Skills Center. The meeting features a student-led discussion involving the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council.
- Student-led discussion on mental health, student-teacher relationships, and technology
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will consider adopting the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. The board will also recognize Teacher Appreciation Week and honor Anna Shown as NCCE Outstanding Educator of the Year. A consent agenda includes approval of March 25 meeting minutes, personnel reports, contracts, and vouchers.
- Motion to adopt ELA curriculum Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) for TK-5th grade
- Motion to adopt Resolution 14 proclaiming May 5-9, 2025, Teacher Appreciation Week
- Recognition of Anna Shown as NCCE Outstanding Educator of the Year
- Consent agenda includes approval of March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports, declaration of surplus, contracts, and vouchers
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hold a regular public meeting, including a study session on levy and bond planning (Part 2). The board will also consider a consent agenda covering minutes, personnel reports, surplus declarations, contracts, board compensation, a budget status report, out-of-state travel, and vouchers. No formal action is expected during the study session.
- Study session: Levy and Bond Planning – Part 2
- Consent agenda includes approval of March 11, 2025 minutes
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports (administrative, certificated, classified, supplemental service agreements)
- Consent agenda includes declaration of surplus and contracts
- Consent agenda includes budget status report for February 2025 and vouchers for March 14, 2025 pay date
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board of Directors will hear a presentation from Graham Elementary School on its goals and achievements, and vote on a resolution proclaiming March 10-14, 2025 as Education Support Professionals Week. The board will also consider a consent agenda including minutes, personnel reports, surplus declarations, contractual agreements, board compensation, out-of-state travel, and vouchers. An update on the School-Based Health Clinic is scheduled, and the board will discuss future agenda items and provide input on the superintendent's goals.
- Graham Elementary School program update from principal and team
- Resolution 12 (24-25) proclaiming Education Support Professionals Week, March 10-14, 2025
- Consent agenda includes February 25, 2025 minutes, personnel reports, surplus declaration, contractual agreements, board compensation, out-of-state travel authorization, and vouchers for February 28, 2025 paydate
- Pierce County Skills Center declaration of surplus
- School-Based Health Clinic update
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School District Board will vote on approving a three-year contract for Dr. Brian Lowney as superintendent, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. The board will also vote on setting the first and last days of the 2026-27 school year as August 31, 2026 and June 15, 2027. Other business includes approving the consent agenda, which covers minutes, personnel reports, contracts, surplus declarations, board compensation, out-of-state travel, budget status, and vouchers.
- Approve superintendent contract for Dr. Brian Lowney, July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
- Approve 2026-27 school year calendar: first day Aug 31, 2026, last day June 15, 2027
- Consent agenda includes personnel reports, contracts, surplus declarations, and budget status report for January 2025
- Public comment period and board communications scheduled
- Study session on levy and bond planning after the meeting
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Bethel School Board will consider authorizing non-renewal notices to certificated staff as required to balance the 2025-26 budget. The board will also vote on renewing continuing contracts for most certificated personnel for the next school year. Other business includes a Career & Technical Education report, recognition of Daffodil Princesses, and adoption of proclamations for CTE Month, School Counseling Week, and School Social Work Week.
- Motion to authorize distribution of non-renewal notices to certificated staff to balance the 2025-26 budget
- Motion to approve continuing contracts for 2025-26 for most certificated personnel
- Annual report on Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and initiatives
- Adoption of Resolution 13 designating February 2025 as CTE Month
- Introduction of the 2025 Daffodil Princesses
Special Executive Session of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is meeting for a special executive session closed to the public. The specific topic and length of the session will be announced during the meeting.
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to approve a consent agenda containing administrative reports and financial documents. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session closed to the public.
- Personnel reports for certificated, administrative, and classified staff
- December 2024 Budget Status Report
- Declaration of surplus items
- Board compensation
- Vouchers for pay date January 15, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Bethel School District Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will meet to reorganize board leadership and review school improvement plans. The board will also consider a utility easement for the Evergreen Elementary School Modernization and Expansion Project.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Approval of 2024-25 School Improvement Plans for early learning through secondary schools
- Resolution 9 (24-25) for a Puget Sound Energy utility easement at Evergreen Elementary
- Review of November 2024 Budget Status Report
- Approval of personnel reports and contractual agreements