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 UW YMCA as being awarded the October Shining Star Community Partner Award.  

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors recognize the Purchasing Department team for its commitment to professionalism and leadership of the procurement function.

None.

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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 TRAVEL FOR HENRY FOSS HIGH SCHOOL EUROPEAN TOUR APRIL 4-12, 2026

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics & Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the out-of-country field trip for 3 chaperones and 20 students to travel to London, UK; Paris, France; and Toledo and Madrid, Spain to give students first-hand learning experience learning about European history from April 4-12, 2026. [Funding Source: Fundraising, Students, and Families]

APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FROM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL'S BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM TO SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 18 - 24, 2025

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics & Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the out-of-state field trip for 12 Lincoln High School Boys Basketball players and 5 chaperones to participate in the Holiday Tournament in San Luis Obispo, California, from December 18 - 24, 2025. [Funding Source: Lincoln's Boys Hoopsters Booster Club]

APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, APRIL 1 - 8, 2026

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics & Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the out-of-state travel request for 3 staff and 18 Stadium High School Culinary Club students to travel to New York City, New York, April 1 - 8, 2026. [Funding Source: Fundraising and donations]

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Directors approve the personnel recommendations to the Superintendent for the October 23, 2025 Board Meeting.

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.

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Public Records Manager, recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 4040 and provide feedback before a second reading.

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

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Chief of Schools, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Interlocal Agreement No. TSD-25-274 between Pierce County Juvenile Court and Tacoma School District No. 10 to provide education for juveniles in detention facilities from August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2028.

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Student Programs, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-25-277 between Curriculum Associates i-Ready Supports and Tacoma School District No. 10 to purchase i_Ready supports outside of Curriculum & Instructions services for the 2025-2026 school year. [Funding Source: Title I/LAP and Technology Services]

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Student Programs, recommends that the Board of Directors approve acceptance of the OSSI Comprehensive School Improvement grants from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in the amount of $460,000.00 and approve the School Improvement Plans for the identified schools and authorize expenditure of funds in accordance with accepted guidelines. [Funding Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction]

The General Counsel, on behalf of the Chief of Schools, recommends the Board of Directors approve the contract agreement between HART and Tacoma Public Schools from September 2025 to August 2030. [Funding Source: Career & Technical Education]

The Chief Operating Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve to negotiate and award a contract to Sellen Construction for the Design/Build alternative method for the Regional Robotics Center Project. [Funding Source: Capital Projects Bond issues(s) as approved by voters on February 13, 2024]

Critical District Issues: 

• South Sound Robotics Center
• MSOC - Materials, Supplies, Operating Costs
• McKinney-Vento Student Transportation Safety Net Funding

Issues of High Concern:

• Prototypical School Model Funding Update
• Sustainable Energy Assistance for Buildings and School Buses
• Regionalization Funding Reform
• Board Member Compensation
• School Employee Benefits Board
• Community Partners Support
• Simple Majority for Construction Bonds
• School Construction Formula Modifications

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2168 authorizing ballot proposition No. 1, education programs operations replacement levy.

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2169, authorizing ballot proposition No. 2, technology improvements and upgrades replacement levy.

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2171 and approve the temporary transfer of $42,000,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the General Fund.

Committee Reports:

Community Events:

Updates/Comments:

November 13, 2025: 

6:00PM - Business Meeting, 

CAB 4th Floor Auditorium

December 11, 2025:

6:00PM - Business Meeting

January 8, 2026: 

6:00PM - Business Meeting

PLEASE NOTE

Beginning January 2026, Board Meetings will be moving temporarily to:

Professional Development Center (PDC) Auditorium, Building C 

6501 N. 23rd Street Tacoma, WA 98406

Board President Strozier will adjourn the meeting.