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.

A.1     DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH

           RCW 28A.230.158

A.2     FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

           RCW 43.117.120

A.3     OCTOBER 7: CHILD HEALTH DAY

           First Monday in October: 36 U.S.C. 105

A.4     OCTOBER 13: WASHINGTON STATE CHILDREN'S DAY

           Second Sunday in October (October 12): RCW 1.16.050(7)(f)

A.5     OCTOBER 13: NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

           Begins second Sunday in October: RCW 1.16.050(f)

There is no staff report this meeting.

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 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 SERVICE AND STUDY TOUR REQUEST FROM SAMI, SOTA, AND IDEA TO CAMBODIA AND LAOS, JANUARY 3-28, 2026

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics & Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the out-of-country trip for 3 staff and 15 students from SAMI, SOTA, and iDEA to travel to Cambodia and Laos, from January 3-28, 2026. [Funding Source: Students, families, fundraising, and scholarships for qualifying students]

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Directors approve the personnel recommendations to the Superintendent for the September 25, 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 at the October 23, 2025 Board Meeting. 

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

The Superintendent, on behalf of the Chief of Schools, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Amendment #4 to Contract TSD-20-017 with Graduation Alliance at an estimated total value of $321,084.00 for the 2025-2026 school year. [Funding Source: Internet Academy]

The Superintendent, on behalf of the Chief of Schools, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Interlocal Agreement No. TSD-25-232 between Bellevue College and Tacoma School District No. 10 for College in the High Schools Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Chief of Schools, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the increase of purchase order 27461 to $296,228.82 to pay Graduation Alliance and effectively close the 2024-2025 school year. [Funding Source: Internet Academy]

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Co-Directors of Student Services, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-23-085, Amendment #5, between Lilac City Behavioral Services and Tacoma School District No. 10 in the amount of $600,000.00 to support district students receiving support services from September 1, 2025 - July 31, 2028. [Funding Source: Student Services]

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Co-Directors of Student Services, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-24-074 between Procare Therapy and Tacoma School District No. 10 for District students receiving therapy services as prescribed in their respective Individualized Education Plans in the amount of $8,748.48 for a total of $203,748.48 from January 1 - August 31, 2025. [Funding source: Student Services]

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Co-Directors of Student Services, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Interlocal Agreement No. TSD-25-252 between University Place School District and Tacoma School District No. 10 in the amount of $260,000.00 to enable the District to provide certain special education and related services for University Place School District student through the 2025-2026 school year [Funding Source: University Place School District].

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Co-Directors of Student Services, recommend that the Board of Directors approve Interlocal Agreement No. TSD-25-265 between Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) and Tacoma School District No. 10 in the amount of $131,436.00 to enable PSESD's ReLife to provide special education services for one (1) District student during the 2025-2026 school year. [Funding Source: Student Services]

The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract TSD-25-245 between Urban Grace Church and Tacoma Public Schools in the amount of $22,725.00 from August 26, 2025 through June 30, 2026. [Funding Source: Tacoma School of the Arts]

The Chief Operating Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve the purchase of training equipment from Daktic and NorthPark for Tacoma School District No. 10 for the Maritime Skills Center Project in the amount of $825,941. [Funding Source: Capital Projects Bond]

The Chief Operating Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve the amendment to Contract TSD-24-036 between Northwest Fire Systems and Tacoma School District No. 10 for the amount of $600,000. [Funding Source: Maintenance and Operations]

The Chief Operating Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-25-005 GMP Amendment #2 for the Maritime Skills Center Project between BNBuilders and Tacoma School District No. 10 in the amount of $38,948,616, excluding sales tax. [Funding Source: Capital Projects Bond as approved by voters on February 11, 2020]

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve Amendment #2 to Contract No. TSD-24-147 with First Student for alternative vehicle transportation services for the 2025-2026 school year, in the amount of $600,000, increasing the total contract value to $1,628,885.85. [Funding Source: Transportation]

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve Amendment #2 to Contract No. TSD-23-102 with Medosweet Farms for the providing of dairy and juice products for District students for the 2025- 2026 school year, in the amount of $901,212.92, increasing the total contract value to $5,447,574.16. [Funding Source: Nutrition Services]

The Chief Financial Officer recommends that the Board of Directors write off $18,149.28 in outstanding uncollectible debt after all attempts to collect these resources have been exhausted.

As this is a first reading, there will be no action taken. 

As this is a first reading, there will be no action taken. 

The Chief Operating Officer recommends that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. 2170 and approve the acquisition of warehouse property located at 4401 and 4409 South Orchard Street.

Committee Reports:

Community Events:

Updates/Comments:

October 16, 2025: 

6:00PM - Study Session

October 23, 2025:

6:00PM - Business Meeting

November 13, 2025: 

6:00PM - Business Meeting

Board President Strozier will adjourn the meeting.