Board President Strozier will call the meeting to order.

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Tacoma Public Schools acknowledges that we are on the traditional ancestral and historical lands of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Puyallup Tribe. This acknowledgment serves as a first step in honoring our nearest tribal neighbors and partners who have inhabited this region since time immemorial, and to whom we give thanks for allowing us passage to their lands. We shall intentionally create inclusive and respectful partnerships that honor indigenous cultures, histories, identities, and sociopolitical realities.

General Counsel Gbenro will call the roll.

President Strozier will call for a motion to amend the agenda or approve as presented.

The Community Partnership Office recommends the Board of Directors recognize the Tacoma Rainiers as being awarded the Shining Star Community Partner Award.

None this week.

School Board members encourage public participation. Your civil input is appreciated. Board members will not respond to your comments during the meeting. The Superintendent or a designee will follow-up with you after the meeting if action is needed.

Instead of speaking at a meeting, you may also send an email to the board at board@tacoma.k12.wa.us. Please contact the Board Office in advance of the meeting for disability accommodations. 

Under Board Policy 1430 - Public Comment, the Board President may terminate an individual's comments when the allotted time has passed and may interrupt a speaker to require the same standard of civility that the Board imposes on itself. Examples of uncivil comments include comments that: 

• Are libelous or slanderous under a legal standard; 
• Are an unwarranted invasion of privacy; 
• Are obscene or indecent pursuant to the Federal Communications Act or any rule or regulation of the Federal Communications Commission; 
• Violate school district policy or procedure related to harassment, intimidation, bullying, or discrimination; 
• Incite an unlawful act on school premises or violate a lawful school regulation; 
• or Create a material and substantial disruption of the orderly operation of the Board meeting. 

The Board as a whole has the final decision in determining the appropriateness of all such rulings and can maintain order by removing those who are disruptive. However, the Board recognizes the distinction between uncivil discourse, which it will not tolerate, and comments about the Board, district, and/or staff that are negative yet still civil in nature. The Board will exercise its authority to maintain order in a content neutral manner.

The General Counsel will call your name when it is your turn to address the school board. Please speak into the microphone. You may have up to three (3) minutes to share your comments or, if there are a large number of speakers, time may be limited at the President's discretion.

The following members of the public have submitted written public comment: 

• Approval of the June 12, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve the submission of one general certificate for authorization, and, if authorized, approve expenditure of funds within accepted guidelines. 

APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTRY FIELD TRIP FOR LINCOLN AND STADIUM HIGH SCHOOLS TO MAINLAND CHINA, JULY 8 - 21, 2025

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics & Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the out-of-country travel for 8 staff and 72 Stadium and Lincoln High School students to travel to Mainland China (Beijing and Fuzhou) from July 8 - 21, 2025. [Funding Source: US-China Youth and Exchange Association, students and families]

APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARDS, GIFTS, OR DONATIONS

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve acceptance of the included grants, gifts, or donations, and approve the expenditure of funds within accepted guidelines.

This is the vote to approve consent agenda items. 

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Director of Purchasing, recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 6957 and provide feedback before a second reading.

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Director of Purchasing, recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 6959 and provide feedback before a second reading.

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator, recommends the Board of Director adopt the revised draft Policy 3207.

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator, recommends the Board of Directors adopt the revised draft Policy 3210.

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator, recommends the Board of Directors adopt the revised draft Policy 3215.

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator, recommends the Board of Directors adopt the revised draft Policy 5266.

The district's financial report will be presented.

Monthly financial statements can be found on the district website at https://www.tacomaschools.org/departments/businessandfinance.

The Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Schools, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Interlocal Agreement No. TSD-25-138 between Eastern Washington University and Tacoma School District No. 10 for College in the High Schools Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning recommends that the Board of Directors approve contract TSD-25-129 for the purchase of K-5 InquirED Journeys digital curricular materials for the 2025-26 school year in the amount of $211,455 exclusive of sales tax. [Funding Source: C&I BE Funds]

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Innovative Programs, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-25-125 between Parks Tacoma and Tacoma School District No. 10 for Marina Boat Locker Rental from May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026.

Recommendation The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Directors ratify the collective bargaining agreements between Tacoma School District No. 10 and the Membership of the Tacoma Education Association, Tacoma Association of Education Office Professionals, and the Tacoma Association of Public Schools Professional & Technical Employees.

The Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the Executive Director of Planning and Construction, recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2160 for the acceptance of project completion and approve the Acceptance of Contract with Korsmo Construction for the Wainwright Intermediate School Siding Replacement Project. [Funding Source:  Capital Projects Bond as approved by voters on February 11, 2020]

Committee Reports:

Community Events:

Updates/Comments:

July 10, 2025

6:00PM - Business Meeting

Please note: The Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget will be held at this meeting.

August 14, 2025

5:30-9:00PM - Board Retreat

August 28, 2025

6:00PM - Business Meeting

President Strozier will adjourn the meeting