North Mason School District
Minutes
School Board Study Session
Date and Time
Saturday January 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location
North Mason School District Administration Office, 250 E. Campus Drive, Belfair, WA 98528.
North Mason School District #403
71 E Campus Drive
Belfair, WA 98528
School Board: Rick Biehl, Nicole González Timmons, Leanna Krotzer, Nicholas Thomas, and Erik Youngberg
Superintendent: Dr. Kristine Michael
Student Board Members: Sophia Mairs, Camrynn Pike & Hayden Thomas
Directors Present
E. Youngberg, L. Krotzer, N. Gonzalez Timmons, N. Thomas, R. Biehl
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
H. Thomas, J. Young, K. Michael
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
II. Study Session Topics
A.
Opening Discussion
Board members shared personal reflections on what inspired them to become board members.
B.
Review of Board Materials
- Board of Directors Handbook: Reviewed key sections and responsibilities.
- Upcoming Trainings: Discussed scheduled training opportunities for board development.
- Suggested Reading: Recommendations were shared to support governance and leadership growth.
C.
District Goals
The board discussed current district goals, progress updates, and alignment with strategic priorities.
D.
Roles and Communication
Clarified board roles and responsibilities, emphasizing effective communication practices between board members and district leadership.
E.
Levy Discussion
The board discussed when to run another levy following a double levy failure. Key points included:
- Assessment of previous levy outcomes and contributing factors.
- Timing considerations for proposing a new levy.
- Community engagement strategies to rebuild trust and support.
- Communication plan to clearly convey district needs and priorities.
- Next steps for research and planning before setting a timeline.
III. Closing Items
A.
Next Board Meeting Date
The next school board meeting will be held on January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm at the NMSD Administration Office Boardroom.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
____________________________________
Nicole Gonzalez Timmons, Board of Directors President
___________________________________
Dr. Kristine Michael, Secretary to the Board
Minutes approved at meeting on __________________
No Flag salute