Board Meeting Recap

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SK Way Awards are given to those staff, students, and community members who live out the SKSD core values of Love People, Think Big, Know Your Purpose, Get Better Every Day, and Attitude of Gratitude.

• Sheila Reynolds, Custodian at Orchard Heights - Attitude of Gratitude
  Sheila was nominated for her every day work ethic and particularly for her support of the new staff orientation held at the school.
  
  
• Storyteller Summit Event Team - Think Big
  Thank you to everyone responsible for coordinating the Storyteller Summit including Matt Haver, Amanda Waybright, Krissy Baese, Suzette Fernandez, Yolanda Harrison, Lisa Freeman, John Jaqua, Daniel Tajalle, Kristin Tajalle, Alex Potter, Brian Carlson, Kelsey Patterson, and Noah Daheim
  
  
• Lisa Freeman, Teaching & Learning - Think Big
  Lisa was nominated for her problem solving skills and positive attitude.

Executive Director Lisa Fundane't shared an update of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) with the Board. She was joined by staff from Mullenix Ridge and JSMS.

• The Arts - A journey focused on essential standards and common assessments.
• Mullenix Ridge Third Grade Team
• August professional learning with Mike Mattos and Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan.
• August Professional Learning Team Product Time.

View the PLC presentation

1.01 Pledge of Allegiance

1.02 Establish Agenda

Approved. The order was adjusted slightly.

1.03 Land Acknowledgement

2. STUDY SESSION | PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES (PLCs)

2.01 Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

3.01 Public Comment

4. RECOGNITION & REPORTS

4.01 Staff and Student Recognition

4.02 Superintendent Report

5. MATTERS RESERVED FOR BOARD ACTION

5.01 South Kitsap Education Association (SKEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2026-2028

Approved.

6. WSSDA BOARD OF DISTINCTION APPLICATION

6.01 WSSDA Board of Distinction Application Review

7. NEXT BOARD MEETING

7.01 Next Board Meeting | September 16, 2026

8. ADJOURNMENT

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-874-7071. sarett@skschools.org. Section 504 Coordinator Eric Nerison, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-443-3626, nerison@skschools.org. Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer Monica Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership, 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-874-7003. zuber@skschools.org.