Board Meeting Recap

Link to Board Meeting Video

Congratulations to the staff members who are ending their time with SKSD. Thank you for your years of dedication to our students and school community!

• Diane Daniels, OSS Teacher at John Sedgwick Middle School, retiring after 22 years in education and 15 in South Kitsap
• Beth Hatlestad, Teacher at Burley Glenwood, retiring after 35 years in education and 34 in South Kitsap
• Patricia Lee, Teacher at John Sedgwick Middle School, retiring after 38 years in education and 11 years in South Kitsap

• Travis Linares Hengen, Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management - Know Your Purpose
  Travis was nominated for his dedication and leadership of the SSEM department.
• Debra Hatfield, Teacher at SKHS - Love People
  Debra was recognized for her support and care for students
• Sara Hatfield, Career & Technical Education Director - Love People
  Sara was nominated for her continual support and inclusion of all students
• Jennifer Donnelly, Paraeducator at South Colby (not shown) - Love People
  Jennifer was recognized for her ongoing support of students

Assistant Superintendent Monica Hunsaker presented the Budget Status Report for May 2026. She also presented a budget extension hearing to address ASB budget capacity.

View the Budget Status Report

Superintendent Winter and the Board continued their discussion about the Capital Projects Levy in development for November 2026. The Board will consider a resolution to place a measure on the ballot at the meeting on July 29.

View the discussion slides

1.01 Call to Order

1.02 Pledge of Allegiance

1.03 Land Acknowledgement

2. ADOPT AGENDA

2.01 Adopt Agenda

Adopted as amended.

3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

3.01 General Public Comment

4. ASB BUDGET EXTENSION PUBLIC HEARING

4.01 Public Hearing for ASB Budget Extension

4.02 Public Hearing Public Comment

4.03 Resolution No. 1396 ASB Budget Extension

Approved.

5. RECOGNITIONS AND REPORTS

5.01 Staff and Student Recognition

5.02 Superintendent Report

5.03 Budget Status Report May 2026

6. CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY

6.01 Capital Projects Levy Discussion

7. BOARD DISCUSSION

7.01 Student Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

There was also discussion about a community reading program in cooperation with Kitsap Regional Library. More details will be shared when confirmed.

8. BOARD DEVELOPMENT

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

9. CONSENT AGENDA

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 Addendum to Superintendent's Contract

9.08 Discovery Alternative High School School Improvement Plan for 2026-2027

9.09 Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) Minutes and Materials of June 5, 2026

9.10 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2026

9.11 Minutes of the Regular Meeting Study Session of June 3, 2026

10. NEXT BOARD MEETING

10.01 Next Board Meeting | July 29, 2026

11. CLOSED SESSION

11.01 Closed Session - Collective Bargaining

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 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.