President Gonzalez Timmons led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Director Krotzer moved to approve the agenda as presented.

There were no public comments. 

Student board members commented about events at the High School.

Hawkins Middle School ASB student leaders—Bristol Hackett, ASB President; Ashlynn Hicks, Vice President; Allie Stack, Treasurer; and Ellie Broughton, Secretary, shared highlights of school culture, student engagement, leadership opportunities, and their middle school experience. All four students were well spoken, confident, and thoughtfully prepared, demonstrating strong communication skills and representing Hawkins Middle School with pride. 

Technology Supervisor Brandi Youngberg presented the North Mason School District Technology Strategic Plan to the Board. The presentation outlined three key initiatives: phased upgrades to network infrastructure to support modern instructional and operational demands; replacement of the district’s aging camera systems with modern IP‑based surveillance to improve safety, accountability, and access; and transition to a modern VoIP phone system to enhance communication, reliability, and emergency response capabilities. The plan emphasized scalability, cost efficiency, improved system reliability, and alignment with district growth and safety needs.

Director Krotzer moved to approve Resolution 09-G-26 Approval of E-Rate Funded Service Contract as presented. Motion carried. 

Mendy Harlow, Executive Director of the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG), and Travis Merrill, Executive Director of the Port of Allyn, shared an informational presentation on the history, development, and current status of the Sweetwater Creek Waterwheel Park project. The presentation reviewed the long-term collaboration between the Port of Allyn, HCSEG, and the North Mason School District, including past property ownership, environmental restoration efforts, student-focused educational opportunities such as Salmon in the Schools and the remote site incubator, and recent park improvements. Mendy and Travis, also highlighted community involvement, habitat restoration work, safety improvements, and the recent reopening of the park to the public.

General Fund, Capital Projects and Associated Student Body Program Fund Warrants were approved as presented.

Payroll and Employee Benefits Warrants were approved as presented.

Personnel report was approved as presented.

Donations were approved as presented.

All agreements and contracts were approved as presented. 

HMS Book Club was approved as presented.

2025-2026 Budget Status was approved as presented. 

Policies 5401 Sick Leave and 5404 Family, Medical, and Maternity Leave were approved as presented. 

2027 - 2028 District Calendar was approved as presented. 

Superintendent Dr. Kristine Michael shared district and administrative highlights. The update included information on the district’s financial outlook and fund balance trends, planned expenditure reductions aligned with revenue, staffing considerations, enrollment projections for the 2026–27 school year, and district priorities.

There was no Legislative Report. 

Director Thomas shared an update on WIAA activity. 

Director Gonazlez Timmons made a motion for a five-minute recess. The board did take a five-minute recess with a plan to return at 7:31 pm. Meeting was reconvened at 7:32 pm.

Director Thomas moved to find that the Superintendent's performance complies with the requirements of ER-11. Motion carried.

Director Gonzalez Timmons shared that the board will be discussing Policy E-6 at the May 11, 2026 Study Session. 

There were no new recommendations to change the updated Policy ER-9 and ER-12. Director Thomas moved to approve the suggested changes made at the March 9th Study Session. Motion Carried. 

The Board reviewed proposed revisions to Policy ER‑11, District Calendar, reflecting discussion and direction provided during the April 13, 2026 Study Session. The Board reviewed the suggested policy changes and discussed the revisions. The Board agreed the policy will return for a Second Reading at the May 19, 2026 Board Meeting, at which time any additional suggested changes may be considered. If no further revisions are proposed, the Board may take action to approve the revised policy.

There were no announcements or comments from the public. 

Several Board Members offered comments for the Good of Order.

Director Krotzer processed the board self-assessment of their performance during this meeting and gave an overall score of Satisfactory.

Due to the 4th Monday of the month being Memorial day. Policy states that if a board meeting date falls on a holiday the board meeting will be held the preceding Tuesday. The next regular school board meeting will be held on May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm at the NMSD Administration Office Boardroom. The board will be holding a study session on May 11, 2026 at 6 pm at the NMSD Administration Office Boardroom. 

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Nicole Gonzalez Timmons, Board of Directors President

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Dr. Kristine Michael, Secretary to the Board 

Minutes approved at meeting on __________________