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      LGBTQIA+  PRIDE MONTH

            RCW 43.114.070

A.2     JUNE 19: JUNETEENTH

            RCW 28A.150.050 and RCW 1.16.050

The Director of Athletics & Activities recommends that the Board of Directors recognize Silas High School Senior, Addison Kelly, as the three-time State Champion in the Triple Jump.

The student athletes listed below are unable to receive recognition at tonight's Board meeting as they are deservedly being honored at the "Tacoma Athletic Commission 2025 Spring Athlete of the Year" dinner. 

The Director of Athletics & Activities recommends that the Board of Directors recognize Kanai Kennedy, a freshman from Mount Tahoma High School, as the 2025 WIAA Track & Field Boys 100m State Champion.

The Director of Athletics & Activities recommends that the Board of Directors recognize Eddie Bruner, Jr., a Lincoln High School Junior, as the 3A Boys 400-meter Track and Field State Champion.

The Director of Athletics & Activities recommends that the Board of Directors recognize the team of Ramon Jones, Eddie Bruner, Jr., Kasey Williams, and Jo’Mierre Askew-Poirier from Lincoln High School for winning the 4x100 meter relay at the 3A Boys State Track and Field Championships.

The Director of Athletics & Activities recommends that the Board of Directors recognize the team of Willie Long, Kasey Williams, Jo’Mierre Askew-Poirier, and Eddie Bruner, Jr. from Lincoln High School for winning the 4x400 meter relay at the 3A Boys State Track and Field Championships.

There is no staff report.

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 MAY 22, 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-STATE FIELD TRIP FOR SILAS AND MT. TAHOMA TO EUGENE, ORGON, JUNE 19-21, 2025. 

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Director of Athletics and Activities, recommends that the Board of Directors approve the out-of-state travel for 8 Silas High School students, 12 Mt. Tahoma High School students, and 8 chaperones to compete in the Nike Outdoor Nationals High School Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon from June 19 - 21, 2025.  [Funding Source: ASB Funds].

The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources recommends that the Board of Directors approve the personnel recommendations to the Superintendent for the June 12, 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 Civil Rights Coordinator recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 3207 and provide feedback before a second reading.

The General Counsel on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 3210 and provide feedback before a second reading.

The General Counsel on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 3215 and provide feedback before a second reading.

The General Counsel on behalf of the Civil Rights Coordinator recommends the Board of Directors review the draft of revised Policy 5266 and provide feedback before a second reading.

The district's next monthly financial report will be presented in July. 

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

There are no curriculum and instruction items.

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Chief Technology Officer, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-20-140, Amendment #2, between Synchronous Deployment & Legacy Services and Tacoma Public Schools in the amount of $739,832.92 from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. [Funding Source: Technology Levy Funds]

The Deputy Superintendent, on behalf of the Chief Technology Officer, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-25-116 between Zayo and Tacoma School District No. 10 for telecommunication services to support school and administrative offices from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028, in the amount of $235,052. [Funding Source: Technology General Fund]

The Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the Executive Director of Planning and Construction, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-25-100 between America's Automotive Trust and Tacoma School District No. 10 for the initial planning and design phase of the Regional Robotics Center from May 15, 2025 - January 7, 2026. [Funding Source: Capital Funds]

The Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the Executive Director of Planning and Construction, recommends that the Board of Directors approve Contract No. TSD-24-058, Amendments #2 and #3 for the Maritime 253 South Puget Sound Maritime Skills Center Joint Use Agreement between the Port of Tacoma and Tacoma School District No. 10 in the amount of $5,500,000 from June 7, 2024 - June 6, 2074. [Funding Source: Capital Funds]

The Chief Operating Officer, on behalf of the Executive Director of Planning and Construction, recommends that the Board of Directors approve to negotiate and award a contract to Korsmo Construction Co. for the Synthetic Fields, Track, and Tennis Court Upgrades Bundle 2 Project in the amount of $45,000,000.  [Funding Source: February 2024 Capital Bond]

The Chief Operating Officer recommends that the Board of Directors approve the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Tacoma School District No. 10 to construct and maintain a multi-use playfield at Birney Elementary School. [Funding Source: Tacoma School District No. 10 Capital Dollars]

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 International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 (Custodians).

Committee Reports:

Community Events:

Updates/Comments:

June 26, 2025: 

6:00PM - Business Meeting

• A Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget will tentatively be held at this meeting. 

July 10, 2025

6:00PM - Business Meeting

• Adoption of the proposed 2025-2026 Budget will tentatively be held at this meeting.

August 28, 2025

6:00PM - Business Meeting

Board President Strozier will adjourn the meeting.