Board Meeting Recap

May 20, 2026 Meeting Video

• Fonzie Barajas, Volunteer with South Colby PTSO - Think Big
  Fonzie was nominated for his ongoing support of South Colby and especially for building connections Spanish speaking families.
• Jena Freeman, Volunteer with South Colby PTSO- Think Big
  Jena was recognized for her event organization and support of the South Colby PTSO.
• Mary Smiley-Tucker, Teacher at South Colby - Get Better Every Day
  Mary was nominated for her dedication and get better every day spirit.

Students spoke about their love for reading and books they have read enjoyed recently.

• Aubrey Edgbert, Cedar Heights 7th grade spoke about a fantasy novel and how reading takes you to different places.
• Clark Higgins, 3rd grade at Manchester spoke about Harry Potter and how reading lets you explore different characters.
• Marian Higgins, Kindergarten at Manchester spoke about a book about losing teeth and how she did too.

Assistant Superintendent Monica Hunsaker presented the Budget Status Report for April 2026 and the timeline for 2026-2027 SKSD budget development.

View the Budget Status Report

1.01 Call to Order

1.02 Pledge of Allegiance

1.03 Land Acknowledgement

2. ADOPT AGENDA

2.01 Adopt Agenda

Adopted.

3. RECOGNITION

3.01 Staff and Student Recognition

4. BOARD DISCUSSION

4.01 Literacy in South Kitsap

4.02 Student Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

5.01 Public Comment

6. REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS

6.01 Superintendent Report

6.02 Budget Status Report April 2026 and Budget Update for 2026-2027

7. FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

7.01 Operational Expectation 8 - Communicating with and Support for the Board Monitoring Report

Found to be fully compliant.

7.02 Operational Expectation 13 - Equity Monitoring Report

Found to be fully compliant.

8. BOARD DEVELOPMENT

8.01 Board Linkages & Community Connections

9. CONSENT AGENDA

Approved.

9.01 Consent Agenda

9.02 Human Resources Employment Reports

9.03 Affidavit of Vouchers and Payroll

9.04 Surplus of Curriculum Materials

9.05 Surplus Equipment from Technology

9.06 Surplus Equipment from the Warehouse

9.07 WIAA Annual School Membership Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year

9.08 Renew Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County Sheriff's Office For SRO Services

9.09 Proposal to Increase Breakfast and Lunch Prices 2026-2027

9.10 Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) Minutes and Materials of April 24, 2026

9.11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2026

10. NEXT BOARD MEETING

10.01 Next Board Meeting | June 3, 2026

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

11.01 Executive Session to Evaluate the Superintendent's Performance

12. 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 Cristin Blaskowitz, Director of Special Services, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-443-3648, blaskowitz@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.