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.

There are no recognitions.

There are no staff reports.

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:

Minutes forthcoming.

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 REQUEST FROM HUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL TO WUHAN, CHINA, OCTOBER 18 - 28, 2025

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director Athletics & Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Global Education travel for 3 chaperones and 20 students from Hunt Middle School to Wuhan, China, from October 18 - 28, 2025. [Funding Source: Wuhan Education Ministry & Educator Pathways]

APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE FIELD TRIP FROM SOTA, SAMi, AND IDEA TO MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA FROM OCTOBER 14 - 16, 2025

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics & Activities, recommends the Board of Directors approve 2 chaperones and 3 students from SOTA, SAMi, and iDEA to attend the SparkHouse Minnesota conference, allowing students to gather with other schools from around the country to share their experiences from October 14- 16, 2025. [Funding Source: Education Reimagined, Fundraising, and Families]

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Directors approve the personnel recommendations to the Superintendent for the September 11, 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.

This is the vote to approve consent agenda items.

There are no policy matters.

The district's next monthly financial report will be presented September 25, 2025. 

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

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Co-Directors of Student Services, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-25-206 between Brock's Academy and Tacoma School District No. 10 to provide special education and related services from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. [Funding Source: Student Services]

The Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics and Activities, recommends that the Board approve Contract No. TSD-25-225 between the City of Tacoma (Tacoma Creates) and Tacoma School District No. 10 for reimbursement of transportation activities of up to $320,000.00 for the 2025-2026 school year. [Funding Source: Athletics & Activities]

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve Amendment #1 to Contract TSD-20-219 with Associated Petroleum Products to provide fuel services for all District fleet vehicles and buses in the amount of $3,000,000, increasing the total contract value to $10,500,000 and extending the term through August 31, 2027. [Funding Source: General Fund]

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board approve Amendment #1 to Contract TSD-22-124 with Alexander Gow Fire Equipment to extend the contract through the 2025-2026 school year. The service rate remains the same at $56,025, but will bring the total contract value to $224,100. [Funding Source: Nutrition Services budget] 

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve the Puget Sound Education District Interlocal Agreement TSD-25-175, to pay an annual flat rate assessment of $3000 to create and operate the Specialized Transportation program, and to pay those costs that exceed PSESD's annual apportionment for McKinney Vento students. [Funding Source: Transportation Services]

The General Counsel recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of the Board's Annual Goals and Objectives they formulated for the 2025-2026 school year and provide feedback before a second reading. 

Committee Reports:

Community Events:

Updates/Comments:

September 25, 2025: 

6:00PM - Business Meeting

October 9, 2025:

6:00PM - Business Meeting

October 16, 2025:

6:00PM - Study Session

Board President Strozier will adjourn the meeting.