BSD Staff Updates

In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history, and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and achievements of AANHPI communities.

Below is a list of retirees for 2023-24, many of whom were honored at the retiree celebration during last week's School Board meeting (which was held in the dark due to a power outage!). We invite you to view the retiree bios, and check out photos from the event!

The cold and wet weather didn't stop the 150 volunteers who showed up to beautify Bremerton on Saturday! Special thanks to BHS NJROTC and BHS Key Club members for their help with setting-up the event and handing out t-shirts!

We invite you to view event photos at: BremertonSchools.org/BeBremerton.

We had approximately 40 students, staff and parents attend our mobile device policy forum earlier this month. We wanted to provide an opportunity for those unable to attend the meeting to share feedback. Please share your thoughts in this Google Form and feel free to share it with others!

No need to RSVP! Meet us on 5th Street near the Norm Dicks Government Center steps at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 and walk in solidarity with BSD staff, students, families and volunteers in the People's March. After a short program, the march winds through downtown to Evergreen Rotary Park. We encourage you to wear your favorite Bremerton School District or school gear!

Following the People's March, the Bremerton School District will also have a booth at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival Resource Fair at Evergreen Rotary Park from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We are in need of a few more BSD staff members (or students!) to volunteer at our booth at the resource fair. If you are interested, please sign up here!

We are pleased to announce that Merridith Stevens has accepted the position of Director of Finance for the Bremerton School District, starting July 1.

Merridith brings 23 years of leadership experience in public school district accounting operations. The past 17 years she has been with Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Prior to that she worked for Fife Public Schools. Additionally she spent six years as a financial analyst for the Washington State Department of Corrections.

Meredith is committed to fostering a culture of fiscal stewardship and continuous improvements with the district, as well as nurturing staff to achieve goals.

Merridith earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and has been a Washington Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) Certified School Business Official since June 2018.

She’s married with three children. When not crunching numbers, can be found cheering on kids at basketball games or traveling to visit family.

• Bremerton High School graduation is Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. More info
• Renaissance High School graduation is Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. BHS Performing Arts Center
• West Sound Technical Skills Center senior celebrations are Friday, May 31.*

*WST celebrations closed to the community due to construction but it will be live-streamed and recorded.

We are testing out a "chat bot" on our websites. Check it out and be sure to give the bot feedback if it gives you incorrect/outdated information!

Not sure who to contact at the District office? Take a look in the new Leadership and District Office Staff Directory! You can find a link to the Directory under "Quick Links" on the "For Staff" web page.

NOTE: This directory is an internal document intended for staff only. To view, you must be logged-in to your District Google account.

Information and online registration is available at www.BremertonSchools.org/Kindergarten.

This graphic (English and Spanish) is available here.

Download graphics for use in your Google Classroom or teacher Google Site here.

This graphic is available here (English & Spanish). It should be linked to bremertonschools.org/ReportCards.

Compiled by Marlaina Simmons

BOARD RECOGNITION

WASBO Executive Director Brianne King joined our board meeting to recognize outgoing Secretary/Treasurer, Cathie Seevers, CSBA, and thanked her for her service on the WASBO Board of Directors from 2021-2024 (photo, left).

As previously mentioned, we also recognized and celebrated our retirees! Those in attendance included:

· Sue Billings- recognized by Carly Takata

· Suzanne Wilson- recognized by Carly Takata

· Wanda Liner- recognized by Cathie Seevers

· Lori Campbell- recognized by Garth Steedman

· Lynn Johnson- recognized by Garth Steedman

· Leesa Bowie- recognized by Carol Bailie

· Jennifer Erickson- recognized by Sam Cameron

· Deb Hall- recognized by Jon Bell

· Joyce Johnson- recognized by Ralph Wisner

· Lance McCoy- recognized by John Fisher

· Donnie Winn- recognized by John Fisher

· Mary McKenzie- recognized by Mark Mayfield

· Liz Shelton- recognized by Teneka Morley-Short

· Debbie Swanson- recognized by Korene Calderwood

· MaryJane Magnenat- recognized by Korene Calderwood-

· Paula Rupel- recognized by Kimberly Powell

POLICY NEWS: The following three revised policies were adopted by the board:

• Policy 2004- Accountability Goals
• Policy 2411- Certificate of Educational Competency
• Policy 2340- Religious Related Activities and Practices
  

Four revised policies were brought to the board for a first read and were approved:

• Policy 2107- Comprehensive Early Literacy Plan
  

• Policy 2104- Federal and/or State Funded Special Instructional Program

• Policy 2108- Learning Assistance Programs
  

• Policy 2421- Promotion/Retention

Other Business:

Principal Mark Mayfield provided a written report on Bremerton School District Alternative Learning Experiences.

For more information about these meetings and to view any of these documents, visit BoardDocs.

Join us in-person or online! BremertonSchools.org/SchoolBoard

As you know, we have a number of positions open in the District, and we also need substitutes. Flyers/graphics can be downloaded here.

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org

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Phone: 360-473-1000
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The Bremerton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination Garth Steedman at Garth.Steedman@BremertonSchools.org or 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.