Board Meeting Recordings

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock, Rhianna Dela Cruz and Arden Russell
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Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Roll Call

B. Welcome Guests

C. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Larson

D. Flag Salute

E. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Larson

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the March 24, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Reports

A. Student Representatives Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

D. Legislative Report

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the February 24, 2026 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes from the March 10, 2026 Board Work Session

C. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS FORHAN and SHERLOCK)

6. Board Business & Discussion

A. Board Business

B. Board Operating Agreement, Guiding Principles and Expectations

C. Board Goals - Quarterly Check In

D. Board Questions Process

7. Presentations

 

8. Questions Only - Presentations

A. Superintendent Student Advisory Board

B. 26-27 Budget Update

C. 2025-2026 Financial Forecast

D. Monthly Financial Statement - February 2026

E. Highly Capable Program

F. Asset Preservation Program

G. WSIPC - Program Review

9. Action Items

A. Approval of Superintendent Evaluation Goals

B. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

C. Approval of Cannabis Shop Letter

D. Approval of Overnight Travel Request - 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition Pacific NW District Championship - Cheney, WA - April 8-11, 2026

E. Approval of Overnight Travel Request - AWSL Leadership Camp - Randle , WA July 12-17, 2026

F. Approval of Resolution No. 973 - Appointment of Contractor for the Tukwila Elementary School Security Fence Project

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

A. Executive Session - To review the performance of a public employee per RCW 42.30.110 (g)

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock, Rhianna Dela Cruz and Arden Russell
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda

3. Discussion Items

A. School Improvement Plan Update - Thorndyke Elementary

B. Strategic Plan Goal Update - Engaged Learners

C. Superintendent Evaluation - Goals

D. Cannabis Shop Letter - Final Review

4. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

5. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Mission Statement and Values
• Student Demographics - 400 students 
• Major Offenses - need additional data 
• Add student story with data
• Street data - needs to be more in-depth with students, i.e., focus groups, etc. 

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representative: Aiden Hallock, Rhianna Dela Cruz, and Arden Russell
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Proctor

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Proctor

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the February 24, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Reports

A. Student Representative Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

D. Legislative Report

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the January 27, 2026 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes from the February 10, 2026 Board Work Session

C. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS PAPYAN and PROCTOR)

6. Board Discussion

A. Board Operating Agreements - Review/Update

B. Cannabis Shop Letter - Review

C. Superintendent Evaluation - Review of Goals

7. Questions Only - Presentations

A. Tukwila Promise - Update

B. District Safety Plan - First Read

C. i-Ready - 2nd Diagnostic

D. Early Warning Indicators - Report

E. Monthly Financial Report - January 2026

F. 25-26 Financial Forecast

G. Security Fence Recommendation

H. Communications Update

8. Presentations

A. AI Guidance Presentation

9. Action Items

A. Approval of the Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of Resolution No. 972 - WIAA Membership Renewal - 2026-2027

C. Approval of Cannabis Shop Letter

D. Approval of Out of State Travel - ACTE - Work-Based Learning - Providence, RI - April 29 - May 1, 2026

E. Approval of Resolution No. 973 - Appointment of Contractor for the Tukwila Elementary School Security Fence Project

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

 

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• A big thank you to the staff and school leaders who have worked tirelessly to make sure that all of our students are safe, for whatever event that holds in our community.  Thank you so much for prioritizing student safety, for whatever we need to do to support the students in every situation.
• A huge congratulations to our Girls and Boys BB for reaching the playoffs, and our boys’ team will be heading to the state.  Congratulations to our coaches and our team! 
• I want to thank Director Liliana Cardenas for her work with the University of Washington to get our procedures down for our policy, which has new priorities for air quality and water quality in our system.  We are still drafting procedures and hope to bring them to the board to support the phasing in of our policy. 
• I held a meeting with the Parent Advisory Committee and the ASB leadership to discuss how we are prioritizing safety during this critical time and the recent federal development.  I shared what we are doing in our procedures, training, and fundraising.  I want to highlight that Tukwila Children’s Foundation will be holding a fundraiser for the Basic Needs fund.   Thank you for your support.
• A big thanks to the City of Seattle Mayor and Seattle Superintendent who reached out to our community, offering support to us during the loss of our former student.  We acknowledge the loss to our community. 

• Ensure that the letter captures the spirit of collaboration  
• Send the letter as the Board, not as an individual 
• Not consulted - add "we do need to make sure we are protecting our scholars". 
• Directors will submit their revisions to Director Larson via email 
• Correct grammatical error in the first paragraph, last sentence.

• Enrollment data - 2025 Fall and Winter Quarters, GPA, Transfer degrees
• Washington State Student Achievement Council (WSSAC) - What your relationship is with them, what they do, etc. 
• Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - main administrator of all promise funds for the state programs. 
• College- Bound Scholarship - a four-year scholarship that works in tandem with Tukwila Promise and federal aid.  
• WSSAC - Request to confirm data as there was a change in reporting. Director Larson will send the data points to Mr. Haggard.   
• Running Start - students going to South Seattle, instead of Highline
• Expansion to South Seattle College - on track for 2026 FHS Graduates
• Successes - increased enrollment at Highline College by 300%
• Graduation rates

• Security and privacy - how will this be resolved with a chain link fence? 
• Gates - what are the times that the gates will be open and closed? Staff impacts?  
• Community feedback is needed 
• Labor conversation is needed
• Elevation needed 
• Consistency across the schools
• Access on weekends 
• Safety issues
• How long will the fence last? 
• Feedback from Police and Fire Dept. 

• Digital Literacy, including AI - Where are we now, what is our AI approach and guidance, and what are we building toward? 
• Digital Literacy includes - technical proficiency, critical consumption, responsible creation, and digital citizenship. 
• Scholars should be able to navigate technology proficiently, analyze and evaluate sources, and create content responsibly
• Board Policy 2023 - Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy - responsible use, media literacy, student safety, and ethical digital behavior
• AI Guidance - currently published on website and includes staff expectations, human oversight, privacy protections, and alignment to state guidance
• Alignment - OSPI - Human-centered AI, Human-AI-Human model, equity focus, and privacy protections
• Past Work - Leadership research, teacher experimentation, tool review, and limited classroom pilots
• Implementation - 2024-2026 - Instructional planning, personalized learning supports, and administrative efficiencies
• Guardrails - Approved software lists, ongoing review process
• Classroom-Level Work - Direct teacher and building support by Instructional Tech TOSA and student guidance on when to use AI, academic integrity 
• Software Governance - maintaining the approved apps list, AI review process, and privacy and data checks
• AI Tools - must align with Board Policy 2023, student data protections, and instructional goals
• Five-year Vision - Content connections to AI, human-supervised AI tools, engagement with families and community grounded in equity and oversight
• Professional Learning - Ethical use, instructional integration, academic integrity, bias awareness, and privacy. 
• Equity and Human Oversight - AI supports educators and scholars, no automated high-stakes decisions, human review of outputs, bias awareness, and an accessibility focus. 
• Takeaways - TSD is not banning AI, no adopting AI without guardrails, aligning with WA state guidance, and building intentionally. 

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock, Rhianna Dela Cruz, and Arden Russell
***********************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda

3. Discussion Items

A. School Improvement Plan Update - Tukwila Elementary 

B. Budget and Staffing Presentation

4. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

5. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Tukwila Elementary - Home of "the best and the brightest". 
• Student Video sharing "news" with other students on TNN  (Tukwila News )
• Total Student Enrollment data - Program and Characteristic data 
• MLL Data - WIDA 
• Highly Capable Model - cluster grouping - each grade level has one highly capable teacher. 
• ML Model - full-time ML teacher, ML ESP, and Shared ML teacher
• Intervention - ESP and Classroom teachers 
• Reading Goal - Reading comprehension - students are continuing to grow, final assessment May 11th - June 5th. 
• SBA ELA Scores -  24-25 data shows our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders passed at 47%, SWOT data analysis 
• Math Goal - Increase students performing at or above grade level in numbers and operations from 17% to 37%
• SBA Math - 24-25 data shows 3rd grade passing 43%, 4th grade passing 40% and 5th grade passing 30%. 
• Discipline/SEL Goal - reduce school-wide minor referrals by 20% - SWIS data analysis including average referrals per day, per month, by behavior, by location, by time, by student, day of the week, by grade, and by race/ethnicity. SWOT analysis
• Opportunities - re-designing ML Model, collaborating with students to continue to improve and grow in discipline practices
• Next steps - bring student voice into existing structures (PBIS). Student suggested students' government committee, system review and analysis - move towards mixed model (Co-teaching/pull out). 
• Challenges - Reduced roles and role combinations. No Social-Emotional interventionists and no Vice Principal, new staff, and re-establishing building culture and climate (shared vision). 
• Next steps - second coach (if funding is available), to create a mixed model of interventions/coaching support for building, and potentially support with SEL.  Continuing to build norms and expectations for a shared vision for our culture and climate. 
• Proud Tukwila Tigers - out of school improvement, talking points for family communication, monthly family newsletters in top six languages, systemizing our practices, moved towards intrinsic motivation, Operation Warm, whole school morning recess, reduction and continued improvement in discipline data, and consistent PLC practice. 

• Funding 101 - State Revenue "Apportionment".
• School Level Staff Positions - per state funding formula
• FTE - How many students does it take to generate a 1.0 FTE at each staff position?
• Federal Funding

• State Funding 

• EP&O - We will get our max levy amount for this year and next year. The 2028 estimate may be less due to declining enrollment  
• Enrollment Projections - enrollment is declining across Washington state, which impacts funding, must take a conservative approach
• Birth Rates - declining in Washington state. 
• Staff Reductions Timeline - notices to staff per bargaining agreements, resolutions for Board approval, reductions in force, non-renewals, and appeal process. 
• Washington state's reduction date is May 15th for school districts. 
• Recall of staff process - August 
• Staffing Adjustments - district continues to monitor student enrollment throughout the spring, summer, and into the start of the school year, summer resignations and retirements are tracked closely, vacant positions may be held, repurposed, or backfilled based on verified enrollment, program requirements, and student needs. 
• Timeline considerations - ongoing monitoring and adjustment, communication and support for impacted staff, and commitment to stability and responsiveness. 
• Budter overview and timeline - budget development process and key dates.  

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
***********************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Roll Call

B. Welcome Guests

C. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Proctor

D. Flag Salute

E. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Proctor

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the January 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

3. Oath of Office

A. Oath of Office - A. Russell

4. Recognitions

A. Board Certified Teachers Recognition

B. Board Recognition Month

5. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

6. Reports

A. Student Representatives Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

D. Legislative Report

7. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the November 25, 2025 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes from the December 9, 2025 Board Meeting

C. Approval of Minutes from the January 13, 2026 Board Work Session

D. Approval of Minutes from the January 17, 2026 Board Retreat

E. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS FORHAN and LARSON)

8. Board Business & Discussion

A. Board Business

B. Pool Update - TPMPD and TSD

9. Presentations

 

10. Questions Only - Presentations

A. 2025-2026 Financial Forecast

B. Monthly Financial Statement - November and December 2025

C. Curriculum Update

D. CTE 5-Year Plan

11. Action Items

A. Annual Organization of the Board

B. Approval of Changing Board Work Session Start Time to 4:30 p.m.

C. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

D. Approval of School Improvement Plans

E. Approval of CTE 5 Year Plan

F. Approval of Highly Capable Plan

G. Repeal of Resolution No. 969 - Response to Artificial Intelligence

H. Approval of Out of State Field Trip - Cheer Team - USA Spirit National - Anaheim, CA - February 18-23, 2026

I. Resolution No. 970 - State Bond Guarantee

J. Resolution No. 971 - Refunding Delegation

12. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

13. Executive Session

 

14. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• We have a heartfelt appreciation for Mr. Hsian Yu Kuo, who served as our Director of Technology Services for many years.  He is retiring at the end of this month, and we want to honor his service. 
• I want to express gratitude to Mr. Lenny Wood, who will be serving as the new Director of Technology Services.  His start date was January 12th, and he brings hands-on experience in enterprise technology systems across K-12 education, healthcare, and large-scale data center environments.  An announcement with more of Mr. Wood’s professional expertise, which he brings to the Tukwila School District, came out today.  I hope you join me in welcoming Mr. Lenny Wood to this critical leadership position.  
• This Thursday, Director Larson, I, and our student representatives will be in Olympia during this short legislative session.  I want to thank Aaron Draganov and Naomi Byrdo for supporting this important advocacy in Olympia.  We will be sharing our needs for this budget and legislative session in the interest of Tukwila scholars. 
• Thank you goes out to City Year for their over 300 volunteers and their support of Cascade View on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  It was a great morning remember Dr. King’s legacy, and we were honored to host them.
• Shout out to Tukwila Children’s Foundation and their commitment to fundraising for Basic Needs for Tukwila families.  We will be sharing more about that fundraiser soon. 
• Congratulations to Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz, who spoke at the Regional Town Hall in Bellevue with the focused topic of School Funding Crisis.  They provided data to the group about the equity in funding gaps, and they very much made the Tukwila School District proud.  Thank you, Director Dave Larson, for supporting this. 

• Add Supt. Evaluation - need to select 3 meeting dates.  The first meeting will be to review and discuss goals.  The next 2 meetings will be in Executive session. 
• Cannabis Shop Letter - need to set a meeting with the City of Tukwila to review.  Dr. Pedroza will send the updated map to the Board for review.  The letter will be moved to February for review and approval. 
• Tukwila Promise - Questions-only report for February 24th Board meeting.  We are working on expansion to South Seattle College.  Dr. Pedroza will connect with Riley Haggard regarding the report.  

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call To Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda

3. Discussion Items

A. Superintendent Evaluation - Training

B. TSD Leases

C. Board Handbook and Documents Review

D.  Board Meet and Greet - TEA President

4. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Pool - parking lease and use of additional district areas for parking. 
• Pool - wanting to buy the land that the pool is on.  The TSD Board agreed not to sell the property.  The pool has had a change of commissioners.  The TSD Board is waiting for a response from the pool commissioners. 
• Pool - waiting to see if they want to re-negotiate the current lease for land. 
• Parks - Riverton, Joseph Memorial, and Duwamish 
• Market Analysis 
• Facilities rentals - the schedule that we have for fee, etc., is broken down into different groups, i.e., non-profit, another school, etc. 
• Recapture language included in leases is a state law.

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Mitch Forhan
District 2: Greg Sherlock
District 3: Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda

3. Discussion Items

A. Bond Refunding

B. Strategic Plan Goal Update - Equity and Empathy

C. School Improvement Plan Update - Showalter Middle School

4. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

5. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Brief history of 2016 and 2018 bonds
• Washington - allowed to go for 40 years 
• Most districts usually go for 25 years
• Debt Service collection
• Tax bills - EPO levy, Technology levy, and Bond obligation - Our bond rate will go down to .40 cents in 2026.  Our EPO is going to increase because the state is allowing us to collect more. 
• Bond Ratings - Every district that issues bonds is rated by risk, financial stability, etc.  Our rating used to be an AA2, which is the third-highest rating.  It is now a BAA1 due to the binding conditions. 
• There would be a .06 cent MIL rate decrease to taxpayers
• If refinanced, the savings to taxpayers could be upwards of $2.9 million
• Review of Planned Schedule of Events

• Student belonging and identity - the goal is that the percentage of scholars responding positively on the EES student survey in the area of Belonging and Identity will improve by at least 5%. The survey will be conducted in the spring. 
• Advanced Placement (AP), Honore, Running Start, Highly Capable - scholars will have access to high-quality classes - Goal is to increase enrollment in AP/Honor/HC classes by 5% for Hispanic/Latino and Black scholars
• Participation of Staff in anti-racist work - the goal is 100% of staff participation in equity and anti-racist professional learning. In August 2025, 100% of staff in all departments attended the anti-racist/microaggressions training, with the exception ofthose who were absent from work that day. 
• WIDA Scores - Increase the percentage of MLs that are progressing as measured by the World-class
  Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) by at least 10% by the end of the academic year. The end-of-school-year data is not yet available, but will be available by fall 2026.  
• Strengthen Racial Equity Leads - Provide ongoing professional development resources for Racial Equity Leads to lead school-based equity initiatives effectively in alignment with District-level initiatives. Built on the 2024–2025 initiative by providing sustained professional development for  Racial Equity Leads, including monthly meetings, multiple external trainings, and participation in the  Reimagining Education Summer Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University.
• Amplify Student Voice - Amplify scholar voice by establishing structured opportunities for scholars to
  participate in decision-making processes, such as regular feedback sessions, scholar advisory boards, and school-based equity teams, ensuring their perspectives inform district-wide policies and practices.
• Leadership Equity PD - Offer continuous equity-focused professional development for all district  leaders to promote inclusive and anti-racist
  leadership practices. 

• School Culture - embedded in our work - how scholars feel attending SMS
• 24-25 Math Data - some scholars are 2-3 years below grade level; therefore, we use stretch growth
• Next Steps in Math - MTSS - increasing engagement, student talk, vocabulary instructions, MLLK menu of coaching focused on Literacy, restructuring early release time, restructuring staff meeting time.
• 24-25 Reading Data 
• Next Steps in Reading 
• Highlights - Back to School Bash - 175 families attended, connected with staff and each other, supplies and backpacks distributed, Family and Community Connections - monthly family night, Gear Up - STEM, Early College and Career- 134 students participated in summer learning. 
• Celebrations - Cell Phone policy - with the no cell phones policy, the staff and students have been creative in creating other opportunities, i.e., Karaoke during lunch time, board games, etc.  The students have provided positive feedback, and it was noted that bullying incidents have decreased.   

Recording

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Regular Board Meeting - Virtual via Zoom & In-Person (6:00 p.m.)

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover / Mitch Forhan
District 2: Kate Kruller / Greg Sherlock
District 3: Charley Simpson / Ara Papyan
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representative: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
***************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Proctor

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Proctor

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Oath of Office

A. Oath of Office

4. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS LARSON and PROCTOR)

6. Board Discussion

A. Board Goals - Quarterly Check In

B. Board Operating Agreements - Review/Update

C. Cannabis Shop Concerns Letter

7. Questions Only - Presentations

A. Schools Safety Plans - Final

B. Monthly Financial Report - October 2025

C. 25-26 Financial Forecast

D. Review of Strategic Plan - 2025 - 2028

E. Summer School Report - Data and Analysis

8. Presentations

A. FHS Senior Report

9. Action Items

A. Annual Organization of the Board per Policy No. 1210

B. Cannabis Shop Concerns Letter

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

 

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• President Carlee Hoover – You have modelled humanity not only to me during some difficult times, but to the staff and scholars of our district.  You understand that honoring humanity means that there is growth in learning and in understanding.  You listened, spoke truth to power, and I know this is not the end – and that you will keep Tukwila School District in your heart.
• Vice-President Charley Simpson – You brought a steady and calm presence to this work.  While you were new, you stepped up to a leadership role and continued to ask the questions that needed to be asked of all of us.  You pushed us to be better and we thank you.
• Director Kate Kruller – You brought years of experience in public service to our board during another board transition.  You leaned in, learned, attended school events, and instructional rounds in order to support decisions that you knew were near and dear to the heart of our community.  We appreciate your advocacy and know that what you learned you will take to the city. 

• Please, families – note the different times between early release on Wednesday and the day before a holiday.  We will add communication before winter break.
• Showalter MS is having a family dinner event on Friday, the 19th.
• Last day of school before winter break is Friday the 19th - I want to wish everyone here and the Tukwila community a restful and relaxing winter break.  If there is a need you have for the two weeks, please connect now with your schools.  We have various ways to support the community from now into the break and then connections. 

• Moving from Skyward to Qmaltv
• Four funds in the report
• State required information
• Capacity Fund - grant monies

• Formative assessments 
• Summer slide - decreased
• Attendance - increased 
• 600 students 
• Math and Reading scores - increased 
• Summer school staff - 70% Tukwila staff and 40% of the staff were bilingual
• Tutoring families at Riverton Church - through August

• 9th Grade on Track - ELA Honors - OSPI shows 68%; however, FHS records shows 71%. We hired a re-engagement specialist and have implemented a co-teaching model. We also have a reading interventionist who supports our ELA classrooms and provides academic support and interventions for scholars who are struggling academically. Additionally, we have a phenomenal math teacher and other teachers who support and provide academic interventions and access for after-school programming, which runs four (4) days a week, where scholars get additional academic support. 
• 9th Grade Math Data
• Financial Aid Completion Rates - total completion rate was 84.9%. Moving forward, our goal is to have all students complete the FAFSA or WASFA. This year, we are holding financial aid nights for families. 
• Scholarships - Class of 2025 reported $5.3 million in scholarships. 
• Dual Credit and Post Secondary Enrollment - Have increased by 6%, but did not meet the 10% goal.
• Dual Enrollment and Advanced Courses - list of courses included, four-year trend data reviewed. 
• Dual Credit and Post Secondary Enrollment - 11 seniors earned their AA degree, Running Start Enrollment, and Highline Enrollment - Tukwila Promise
• World Language Credits and Seal of Biliteracy
• ML English Proficiency - 24-25 - Total Scholars exited ML services - 33
• 2025 Graduation Outcomes - Class of 2025 - 223
• Post-Secondary Plans for Class of 2025 - 2 and 4 year college, military, apprenticeship, Military, employer training program, and undecided at this time. 
• Progress and Support for Non-Binary Scholars
• SWOT Analysis and next steps - increasing collaboration, continuing to improve access to interventions, increasing the College in High school offering, reducing inequitable tracking, and increasing experiential learning. 
• Areas of Growth - continue instructional rounds, implementation of PLC protocols and accountability, continue co-teaching model PD for ML & Special Education, and strengthen transition plans for IEP scholars.
• Opportunities - Portrait of a graduate, increase World Language Assessment, and launch of Latino Student Union. 
• Threats - translators for families, absent staff, maintaining CTE enrollment, programs, support for Lantix scholars, and scholars enrolling in Running Start vs. enrolling in CIHS offering on campus.
• Street Data - families like the new format of Open House and conferences, increased student participation in our After School Program, out-of-district scholars continue to attend FHS as they feel a sense of belonging and do not wish to return to their home district.  Over 300 scholars participate in extracurricular sports and activities.  Launched Flag Football and Latino and Asian Student Union clubs. 

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
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Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Simpson

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Simpson

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the November 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Reports

A. Student Representatives Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the October 28, 2025 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes from the November 4, 2025 Special Meeting

C. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS PROCTOR and KRULLER)

6. Board Business & Discussion

A. Board Business

B. 2026 Legislative Priorities

7. Presentations

A. Special Education Presentation

B. Curriculum Council Process Presentation

8. Questions Only - Presentations

A. FHS Senior Report

B. 2025-2026 Financial Forecast

C. Monthly Financial Statement - August and September 2025

D. Accountability and Student Achievement Goals per Policy 2004

E. Pre-Winter Check In

F. Capital Projects/Prioritizations

G. Summer School Report - Data and Analysis

H. Overview of District Committees

9. Action Items

A. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of Policy No. 4000 - Public Information Program

C. Approval of Resolution No. 968 - Certification of 2026 Excess Property Taxed

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

 

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Tukwila Promise - Thank you for funding this program. 
• Scholars need an amply and equitably funded K-12 system
• TSD is the 10th highest need school district in the state out of 295 districts - food, clothing, housing, and immigration insecurities
• The highest rate in King County of students experiencing homelessness
• 82% of students from low-income families
• 50% ELL students
• Binding Conditions 
• Income gaps
• Reading Scores
• The state K12 funding system is regressive 
•  Education Law Center gives it an F
• High poverty districts get less per student than low poverty districts using state and local revenues
•  The state has some of the largest income and race-based achievement gaps in the country

• State financial additions and subtractions from the 2025 Session 
• HB 2049 - Local EP&O Levy increases allowed without a vote
• Addressing shortfalls in State Education Funding
• HB 2049 - Problems for Tukwila

Recording

Meeting Begins: 4:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
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Meeting via Zoom and In Person
District Office - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of Agenda

3. State of School Funding

A. School Funding

B. TSD Properties, Leases and Projects - Review

 4. Executive Session

A. Executive Session - To cosider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price per RCW 42.30.110 (c); to discuss with legal counsel the legal risks of a proposed action or current practice that the agency has identified when public discussion of the litigation or legal risks is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency, per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)(iii).

5. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Tukwila Promise - Thank you for funding this program. 
• Scholars need an amply and equitably funded K-12 system
• TSD is the 10th highest need school district in the state out of 295 districts - food, clothing, housing, and immigration insecurities
• The highest rate in King County of students experiencing homelessness
• 82% of students from low-income families
• 50% ELL students
• Binding Conditions 
• Income gaps
• Reading Scores
• The state K12 funding system is regressive 

• State financial additions and subtractions from the 2025 Session 
• HB 2049 - Local EP&O Levy increases allowed without a vote
• Addressing shortfalls in State Education Funding
• HB 2049 - Problems for Tukwila

Recording 

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Hoover

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Hoover

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the October 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Reports

A. Student Representatives Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2025 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes from the October 14, 2025 Board Work Session

C. Approval of Minutes from the October 14, 2025 Special Board Meeting

D. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS SIMPSON and HOOVER)

6. Board Business & Discussion

A. Board Business

B. Levy Discussion

C. Real Estate - Discussion

D. Board Handbook - Final Review

7. Presentations

 

8. Questions Only - Presentations

A. Joseph Foster Memorial Park Projects

B. Technology Plan

C. School Safety Plans

D. Policy No. 4000 - Public Information Program - For Review

E. Risk Management Program - Review per Policy No. 6500

9. Action Items

A. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of Levy Action

C. Approval of Seattle Times op-ed

D. Approval of Resolution No. 966 - Approving Newly Elected Board Directors to attend the WSSDA Annual Conference

E. Approval of Resolution No. 967 - Authorizing Imprest Checking and Petty Cash Fund Amounts

F. Approval of Policies No. 2020 and 3141

G. Approval of Board of Directors Handbook

H. Approval of Out of State Travel Request - Sue Rieger - National School Counseling Leadership Conf. - San Diego, CA - February 23 - 26, 2026

I. Approval of Out of State Travel Request - Andra Maughan - National School Counseling Leadership Conf. - San Diego, CA - February 23 - 26, 2026

J. Approval of Out of State Travel Request - LaTanya Parker - National School Counseling Leadership Conf. - San Diego, CA - February 23 - 26, 2026

K. Approval of Out of State Travel Request - Tarkanian Basketball Tournament - Las Vegas, NV - December 18-23, 2025

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

 

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• To the Proud Principal of Foster High School, Ms. Latanya Parker, I want to honor the way you show up in a calm and focused way for your scholars and staff every day. An additional thanks to Ms. Rokonaki and Mr. Lorca, who support and show up for scholars in support of the school and vision for Foster High School.

• To our new Principal of Showalter, Ms. Sue Rieger, you came to Showalter with energy, focus, and determination. You are everywhere, and it shows in how you provide service. A shout-out to Ms. Perez, who is focused on safety, services, and support of our families and scholars. 

• To the determined Principal of Thorndyke Elementary, Mr. Michael Croyle, you have a focus on supporting your school and have found resources and services in innovative ways. I know your community is so appreciative. 

• To our cheerful and service-oriented Principal, Dr. Tenesha Fremstad from Cascade View. You go out of your way to show up, advocate, and provide for your school and make it a focus in how you interact with staff and scholars. I  appreciate your leadership. 

• To our thoughtful Principal Hani Nur of Tukwila Elementary, your calm and steady presence is appreciated by staff and scholars. You are focused on creating a welcoming environment and it shows in multiple ways. Each of our principals has a bounty of gifts to our community, and we thank you for all you do.

• At this time, there is a Somali parent night at Foster High School. Thank you to our family liaison, Safia Mohamed, for your coordination of this important event. 
• Thank you to the families and scholars who have shown up at community and school events. Your support of the district is amazing. 
• The Foster High School Library is still closed as we need to do additional testing, as safety is our top priority. We will soon be announcing the opening of the library. Thank you to the Foster HS community for your patience. 
• Last week was National Bus Safety Week, and I want to thank the entire transportation department for all they do to keep our scholars safe. 
• Thank you to the Washington State Board of Education for your shout-outs about the amazing work we are doing at Tukwila School District – we are proud of the work we continue to do. 
• A reminder to families – please review the district and school calendars for November. Conferences are scheduled for November 5th - 7th, which means it is an early release day for students. Additionally, there is no school on Tuesday, November 11th, for Veterans Day.

• Superintendent evaluation needs to be completed. 
• Letter on Cannabis Shops - Cabinet to review, provide feedback to the Board. 

• District may or may not get out of binding conditions
• Time constraints for the pool due to grant parameters
• Short-term parking issue is resolved, but we still have long-term parking issues.  
• What are the benefits of keeping the land? 
• What are the benefits of selling the land? 
• What does the district look like in 10 years? 
• Community input is needed 
• Cost-benefit analysis requested
• Expanding of district - near the church, other options available, i.e., expanding vertically. 
• The pool is vital for our community. 
• Review of district leases
• Need an Executive Session added to an agenda to review and discuss market analysis, RCW and offer. 

• On page 40, change M&O Levy to current terminology, which is either EP&O Levy or Enrichment Levy. 
• Foundational section - change to General Fund.  School districts have four (4) budgets.  Changing the title to General Fund will make this section clearer.   
• For March or April, include a check-in on the Board Handbook. The new Board Directors can provide feedback.  

• Send to the attorney for review, and provide information back to the Board.
• Length of time? 
• Analysis from a school district perspective, if we are putting these permanent structures there and what, if any, effect does it have on future plans, etc.   
• Creating a strategic plan for properties.  The Board needs a 10-year and/or a 50-year horizon plan
• Bring back to the Board in January or February for additional conversation 
• Riverton Park Project - need to provide a date by which we would extend said lease. It is not immediate, and would be in place by construction, by Fall of next year.  

• Foundation in place for AI use 
• Student and Staff input
• Training for Staff and Students
• Concerns on ethics, impacts, i.e., mental health, isolation, disconnection
• Implementation concerns 
• Need a vision and plan for AI
• AI literacy for students and families
• Student input - through a poll, or pulse check 

• Emergency Command Center - is there collaboration between police, fire, city, etc. 
• Phone tree - we do have emergency radios that keep us in contact 
• Update Tukwila Elementary meeting location - that location should be for Thorndyke Elementary
• Review Reunification plans
• Lockdown procedures - lock down vs lock out vs shelter in place  
• Check on out-of-state requirements and needs. 
• Get feedback from First Responders for what they need for their support of schools

• On page 40, change M&O Levy to current terminology - EP&O or Enrichment Levy  
• Foundational Section - change to General Fund

Recording 

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land and Labor Acknowledgement - Director Hoover

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Hoover

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the September 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Reports

A. Student Representatives Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the August 26, 2025 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Minutes from the September 9, 2025 Board Meeting

C. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS SIMPSON and HOOVER)

6. Board Business & Discussion

A. Levy Analysis

B. Superintendent - Goals and Evaluation Process

7. Presentations

A. T&L Program Presentation

8. Questions Only - Presentations

A. 2024-2025 Financial Forecast

B. Field Trips, Excursions and Outdoor Education - Per Policy 2320

C. Policies for Review - No. 2020 and 3141 

D. Enrollment and Attendance - 4th Day Count

9. Action Items

A. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of Policy No. 6550 - External Performance Auditing

C. Approval of Contract with Highland

D. Approval of Overnight Field Trip - NatureBridge Environmental Science School 

E. Approval of Overnight Field Trip - Volleyball Tournament 

F. Approval of Policy No. 2020 - Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instruction Materials

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

 

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Early Learning and district calendars are posted on the website.  We also have our resources page. Important early release day information is on the calendars for families.  Tukwila Promise Update: The number of 2025 Graduates enrolled and registered for fall classes at Highline College through Tukwila Promise has risen to 55! There are still 7 more students who have completed enrollment, but haven’t registered for classes yet.
• A big thanks to the Seahawks and to Coach Cross, Director Gutierrez and Principal Parker for an amazing event for our scholars the first week of school.  The Seahawks donated cleats to the Foster HS players and it was a great day for everyone.  We have posted pictures online about the event. 
• Families and scholars - please note that each school is having their Open Houses and Curriculum Nights over the next several weeks.  Please check our district website or your school website for the dates and times for your student events.  It has been great to see so many families out in our community. 

• Review of current levies (capital, supplemental, existing) - combined tax rate
• This is the only way a school district can collect extra monies
• Assuming the voters said yes, it would add approximately $12.3million in 2027 and $12.5 million in 2028
• Maximum Levy collection (assuming levy is approved) - formula is either $2.50 X (Total Assessed Property Valuation/1000) or Total Enrollment X Maximum Per Pupil amount (annual inflation adjustment)
• TSD's levy is calculated on total enrollment - established by the legislature
• The legislature is shifting the funding to taxpayers 
• Assumptions - 3% annual growth for property values, enrollment declines for 2027 and 2028
• OSPI document - Levy authority before law change
• Cost of $35,000 to get on ballot - was not budgeted for 25-26. Cost would come out of the General Fund
• Capital Levy in 2028 - Cascade View Elementary 

• What is the maximum amount we could receive? 
• Renters vs homeowners - how many?

• Dr. Pedroza and two Board Directors will meet with Levy Committee
• Send Levy Presentation to Levy Committee
• Director Larson will be the lead
• Share information with the Board at the October 14th Work Session
• Invite one or two City of Tukwila staff to attend 
• Documents would need to go to King County Elections by December 15th 
• Add levy decision to October 28th Board Meeting 
• Meeting with Legislators for November

1. Transitional Bilingual Instructional Program (TBIP) 2024-2025 Annual Overview
2. Multilingual Learner Program Report - 2024-2025 Overview 
3. Afghan Refugee Grant - 2024-2025 Annual Overview 
4. Early Learning Report

• Board requested enrollment numbers for ECEAP students

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Labor and Land Acknowledgement - Director Hoover

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Hoover

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the September 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Board Business & Discussion

A. Board Business

B. Board Goals - Quarterly Review

5. Presentations

A. 24-25 Staffing Report - Anti-Racist Goals (Staffing and Department)

6. Questions Only - Presentations

A. Interscholastic Activities & Interscholastic Activities - Non-Athletic (Policy 2151

B. Instructional Minutes - Final Calendar

C. Public Records Presentation

D. Annual Report - Sexual Harassment Prohibited per Policies 3205 and 5011

7. Action Items

A. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of the 2025–2029 SEIU 925 Labor Agreement

8. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

9. Executive Session

A. Executive Session - To review the performance of a public employee per RCW 42.30.110 (g)

10. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Exit Interview information
• Next steps on Exit Interview data 
• Staff Diversity  - BIPOC Staff - by position - increased
• Staff Diversity - BIPOC Staff - turnover rate - decreased
• Staff Diversity - BIPOC Staff - Seniority - 0-1 - decreased by 9%.  All other seniority years showed increases. 
• Retention Data - goals and next steps for 25-26
• HR Alignment with Antiracist Goals - reducing bias in hiring, bling screening, collaborations and learning, training rollout

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land Acknowledgement - Director Kruller

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Kruller

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the August 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Reports

A. Student Representatives Report

B. Superintendent Report

C. Board of Directors Report

5. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Board Meeting

B. Approval of Warrants (General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Associated Student Body Program Fund, Vouchers and Debt Service payments) (REVIEWED BY DIRECTORS SIMPSON and HOOVER)

6. Board Business & Discussion

A. Assessment Calendar - 25-26 - For Review and Discussion

B. Procedure No. 3245 - Students and Telecommuniction Devices - For Review and Discussion

C. Lease Amendment - Parking - Final Review

7. Presentations

 

8. Questions Only - Presentations

A. Summer School Report

B. Early Withdrawal Report - Policy 3123

C. Policy & Procedure No. 6550 - External Audits - Update & Report

D. Annual Report - Per Policy No. 3241

E. Monthly Financial Statement -  June and July 2025

F. 2024-2025 Financial Forecast

9. Action Items

A. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of Org Chart - 2025-2026

C. Approval of Lease Amendment - Parking

D. Approval of Board Calendar - 2025-2026

E. Approval of Assessment Calendar - 2025-2026

F. Approval of Meal Price Increase for 2025-2026

G. Approval of Policies - 1111, 1310, 1815, 1825, 3130, 6800

10. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

11. Executive Session

A. Executive Session - To review the performance of a public employee per RCW 42.30.110 (g)

12. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• More than 40 boxes of various items were donated to our district from four generous organizations: Costco, Courtyard by Marriott SeaTac, BECU, and the Walsh Group. Items include backpacks, hygiene kits, folders, pencils, and more.  A special thank you goes to Liliana and her team for their support in coordinating delivery efforts.  
• For families to remember, please note that each school is having its events this week.  Please check our district website or your school website for the dates and times for your students. 
• Vaccination Clinic is this Friday at Foster HS from 10am to 2pm.  Thanks to our partners for supporting Tukwila families for the start of school. 
• As of early August, we had over 85 students complete enrollment forms for Highline College, with close to 50 of them completely registered.  I have a meeting with the Tukwila Promise team to review where we are.  Highline College has hired staff to support wrap-around services so our students can be successful.  We are excited for the launch of the year.  

• Modify Policy 3245 - remove "adult" and "teacher/staff" and change to "Administrator". 
• Procedure - Clarification of when the phone is taken and when it is given back. 

• Overall program for elementary was excellent. 
• 600 students attended 
• UW Education Students 
• Tracking of students' growth 
• The secondary program was a little more challenging
• Extended summer school by one week 
• Partnered with Boys & Girls Club 

• Changing adult behavior 
• Changing words - "You're late!" to "We are so happy you are here!"
• How are we supporting our students and engaging them 
• Hear Me Law - more robust system
• Professional Development - MTSS and still in process
• Time and Effort - implemented with scholars through partnerships 

Recording

Board of Directors
District 1: Carlee Hoover
District 2: Kate Kruller
District 3: Charley Simpson
District 4: Rev. Terrence Proctor
District 5: Dave Larson
Student Representatives: Aiden Hallock and Rhianna Dela Cruz
********************************************************************************
Hybrid Meeting via Zoom and In-Person
Administration Building - Admin. Board Room
4640 S. 144th Street
Tukwila, WA 98168

1. Call To Order

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Welcome Guests

D. Land Acknowledgement - Director Kruller

E. Flag Salute

F. Tukwila School Board - Values and Group Agreements - Director Kruller

2. Approval of Agenda

A. Approval of the Agenda for the August 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

4. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes from the July 22, 2025 Public Hearing

B. Approval of Minutes from the July 22, 2025 Board Meeting

5. Board Business & Discussion

A. Board Business

B. 25-26 Board Presentation Calendar - For Review

C. Lease Amendment - Parking - For Review

6. Presentations

 

7. Questions Only - Presentations

A. 2025-2026 Budget

B. Board of Directors Handbook - 2nd Review

C. SRO MOU - Review

D. Policies - For Review - 3130, 4000, 6810, 1111, 1310, 1815, 6550

E. Professional, Civic and Service Organization Memberships - Per Policy 5525

8. Action Items

A. Approval of Human Resources Staffing Report

B. Approval of Temporary Out of Endorsement Request

C. Approval of Resolution No. 965 - Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget

D. Approval of SRO MOU

9. Public Comment

A. Public Comment

10. Executive Session

 

11. Adjourn

A. Adjourn

• Add a Curriculum presentation of curriculum and include:  Where are we with this?  Who is on this board?  What is the curriculum council looking at, and why this one?  How is this working for our kids? Are the schools in line with the curriculum?  Provide a list of all curricula and adoption dates as well as OSPI standards, and the date(s) of updating said standards. Add this to the Board Calendar for a mid-year spring presentation. 
• Add Overview of District Committees presentation and include: high-level update on committees, where they are, what they need, equity analysis, including curriculum K-8 math, K5 science and 6-8 math as well as a list of all members on each committee, how long they have served, and what is the representation makeup of the committee. In addition, include advisory committees, i.e. MLL, Special Education, etc. This will be added to the September 23rd T&L Program presentation.  
• Facilities update - high-level pre-winter check-in.  How are we winterizing things appropriately? - Add report to November or December meeting. 

• Add look fors to the budget section
• Add Board Reports to Page 11 and update the categories 
• Add Board Values at the beginning of the document  
• Add a separate appendix - state-mandated trainings 
• Report of financial disclosure required by the state
• Add - Handbook will be reviewed annually 

• Before coming to the board annually for review, include scholar and staff input. 
• Review of the SRO MOU should be conducted in the Spring and include feedback from scholars, staff, and principals.
• Information campaign that is led by the Student Advisory Group
• Add as a work session agenda item
• Outreach to scholars coming from other countries and other groups of students who have had negative experiences with the police - need more targeted outreach
• Conduct pulse checks

• Collaboration from resource officers - family engagement night
• SRO helped to coordinate several events to help families - lots of donations, gift cards, and other resources
• Groups of students who talk with him, play Uno, games, etc.
• Community connection
• Community resource
• Parents will come in to talk to him about issues and/or problems
• Unaware of any students who have any issues with not wanting to talk to SRO
• Visits every single homeroom - small student groups to be able to ask questions, etc.