Peninsula School District

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Guiding Our District with Vision and Integrity

The Peninsula School District Board of Directors comprises five elected members who govern the district. Collaborating with the superintendent and administrators, the board makes key decisions on bond and levy elections, budget adoption, facilities, curriculum, fiscal planning, employee relations, transportation, and more. They establish policies in line with federal, state, and local laws, as well as guidelines from the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

While the board sets policy, a professional staff led by the superintendent implements these policies and manages daily district operations.

Board Meeting Notices, Agendas, and Minutes

2023 - 2024 Board Meetings

September 19, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

October 3, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 17, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

November 7, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

December 5, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
December 12, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

January 16, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 25, 2024 Retreat  Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 30, 2024 Business Meeting  Notice | Agenda | Minutes

February 13, 2024 Business Meeting  Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 27, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

March 5, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 19, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda

April 2, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 4, 2024 Special Meeting  Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 23, 2024 Business Meeting  Notice | Agenda | Minutes

May 2, 2024 Executive Session  Notice
May 7, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 21, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

June 4, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 18, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

July 22, 2024 Business Meeting Notice I Agenda | Minutes
*Date Change*

August 20, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

August 23, 2024 Board Annual Retreat Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 27, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
2022-2023 School Board Meetings

September 8, 2022 - Study Session | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
September 22, 2022 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 3, 2022 - Retreat | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 6, 2022 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Vaughn Elementary
October 20, 2022 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
November 9, 2022 (Wednesday) - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Start Time: 5:00pm
December 8, 2022 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Gig Harbor High School Library. Meeting will not be live-streamed.
January 12, 2023 - Study Session | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 26, 2023 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 31, 2023 - Retreat | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 9, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 16, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Peninsula High School Library. Meeting will not be live-streamed.
February 26 & 27, 2023 - WASA/WSSDA/WASBO Legislative Conference - Notice
March 9, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 16, 2023 - Retreat Notice | Agenda
March 23, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 6, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Gig Harbor High School Library. Meeting will not be live-streamed.
April 27, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 11, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 25, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 8, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 22, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
July 27, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 2, 2023 - Retreat Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 24, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Public Hearing | Agenda | Minutes
August 29, 2023 - Business Meeting (Tuesday) Notice |
Agenda | Minutes
Contact the School Board office regarding minutes prior to the above. (253) 530-1002
2024-2025 School Board Meetings

September 10, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

September 24, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

October 1, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

October 15, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

November 12, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

Decemer 3, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

January 7, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

January 21, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

February 4, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

February 25, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

March 4, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

March 18, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

April 1, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

April 22, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

May 6, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

May 20, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

June 3, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

June 17, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

July 15, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

August 5, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

August 19, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes

Current Board Meeting Information

Meetings are held at Swift Water Elementary, 10811 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, in the Community Room, starting at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For questions, contact the School Board Office at (253) 530-1002.

Public Comments:

During Regular Business Meetings, you can address the board by signing up to speak on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items before the meeting begins. The Board President will call your name when it's your turn.

Our board follows policy/procedure 1400/1400P, ensuring meetings are conducted civilly and orderly.

Each speaker has up to 3 minutes, adjusted if needed for disabilities or interpretation.
No speaker can donate their time to another.
Speak only once per meeting.
Comments are for the board to listen; no dialogue will occur.
The board's silence is neutral, not signaling agreement or disagreement.
Clarifying questions may be asked, and follow-up may occur later.
Be mindful of legal implications in your remarks.

For handouts, email is preferred; hardcopies can be given to the Executive Assistant.

Feedback should start with those closest to the situation, such as teachers or principals.

Board Meeting Live Stream

The next School Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Septembre 10, 2024. at Swift Water Elementary

This meeting will be live streamed

Most Peninsula School District Board of Directors meetings will stream live from the start. An embedded video player will be added to this page before each meeting. You can view all live streams and archives of past meetings directly on the PSD YouTube channel.

Become a Board Member

Responsibilities
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors, consisting of five elected members, collaborates with the superintendent and administrators to make decisions on:

Bond and levy elections
Budget adoptions
Facilities
Curriculum
Fiscal planning
Employee relations
Transportation
They set district policies based on federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications
Candidates must be:

U.S. citizens
Legal residents of Washington State
At least 18 years old by election day
Registered voters within the Peninsula School District and the director district they wish to represent

Director Districts
Board members represent one of five geographic regions. Use the provided map to find your district.

Commitment

Meetings: Held the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (schedule may change during school breaks).
Participation: Members spend an additional 10 hours per week on various activities, including school visits and community meetings. Prospective candidates should contact current board members for more information.
Term: Four years
Vacancy: If a vacancy occurs, remaining board members appoint someone to serve until the next election. Applications will be posted on the district website, and interviews will be conducted in public meetings.

Resources

Pierce County Elections

Washington Secretary of State

Washington State School Directors’ Association

Candidate Information
WSSDA Website

District Policies and Procedures

The Peninsula School District Board of Directors sets policies and procedures to govern the district, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Policies: Require board approval to adopt, revise, or delete.

Procedures: Detail how policies are implemented. Established by the superintendent and district administration, they do not need board approval but are discussed at board meetings.

Policies and procedures are organized into categories. Select the desired series and click on the policy or procedure number to view the document.

1000 Series – Board of Directors

2000 Series – Instruction

3000 Series – Students

4000 Series – Community Relations

5000 Series – Human Resources

6000 Series – Management Support

7000 Series – Financial Management

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Our Board of Directors

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chuck West

Jennifer Butler

Lori Glover

President Natalie Wimberley

Vice President David Olson

Krestin Bahr