Board Meeting Recap

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Thank you and best wishes to the team members who are ending their time in South Kitsap School District.

• Vivian Jensen, Human Resources Specialist, retiring after 22 years in South Kitsap
• Denise Katzmann, Custodian at Orchard Heights, retiring after 27 years in South Kitsap

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.

• Amanda Hart, parent at South Colby - Think Big
  Amanda was nominated for her support and coordination of school supplies to start the year.
  
  
• Nichole Locke, volunteer at South Colby - Love People
  Nichole was nominated for connecting the school with resources and businesses over the years even after her student has moved on to middle school.
  
  
• Graze Baze, Lindsey Hanley, Hannah Shaw, and Megan Carter, First Grade Team at Sidney Glen - Love People
  The first grade team was nominated for their incredible support of a fellow staff member and students during an emergency situation at the school.

Colleen Speer, Executive Director of Communities in Schools, shared an update on the CIS work within SK schools.

Integrated Student Supports

• Attendance improvement programs
• Course performance and academics
• Life skills
• Social & Emotional Support including School Climate

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1.01 Call to Order

1.02 Pledge of Allegiance

1.03 Land Acknowledgement

2. ADOPT AGENDA

2.01 Adopt Agenda

Adopted.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

3.01 Public Comment

4. RECOGNITION & REPORTS

4.01 Staff and Student Recognition

4.02 Superintendent Report

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.01 Communities in Schools Presentation

6. BOARD DISCUSSION

6.01 Literacy in South Kitsap

7. FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

7.01 Operational Expectation 7 - Asset Protection Monitoring Report

Found to be fully compliant.

8. BOARD DEVELOPMENT

8.01 Legislative Update & Priorities

8.02 Board Linkages & Community Connections (3 minutes per director)

9. CONSENT AGENDA

Approved.

9.01 Consent Agenda

9.02 District Policy Updates

9.03 Human Resources Employment Reports

9.04 Affidavit of Vouchers and Payroll

9.05 Surplus Equipment from Technology

9.06 Surplus of Curriculum Materials

9.07 Cedar Heights Middle School School Improvement Plan for 2026-2027

9.08 Marcus Whitman Middle School School Improvement Plan for 2026-2027

9.09 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2026

9.10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting Study Session of October 7, 2026

10. NEXT BOARD MEETING

10.01 Next Board Meeting | November 4, 2026

11. 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.