SK Way Awards were given to those exhibiting the core values of the SK Way (Love People, Know Your Purpose, Get Better Every Day, Think Big, and Attitude of Gratitude). These core values guide our actions and dictate how we approach our work, how we behave, and how we interact with each other. This is the SK Way, our identity, and the story of the South Kitsap School District.

Congratulations to the following honorees:

• Joan Mott, Samantha McCann, Megan Rulloda, Ruby Pappas, Jordan Carte, and Amanda McIntyre from South Colby Elementary - Get Better Every Day, Know Your Purpose, Love People
• Courtney Cook, Kathleen Wilhelm, and the South Colby 5th grade students - Love People
• Newlife Church and Ryan Brewer - Love People

View the presentation here

The Board shared and discussed information regarding the Educational Programs & Operations Levy Renewal. This levy renewal will be placed on the February 11, 2025 special election ballot for Kitsap County voters. Two district produced videos were shown that will be used to share the facts about the levy renewal:

• Let’s Learn About the Levy Video https://vimeo.com/1032466977
• South Kitsap EP&O Levy Video https://vimeo.com/1030197953

Each December the Board reorganizes positions. The Board voted in the following:

President Brian Pickard, Vice President Jay Villars, Legislative Representative Megan Higgins, Washington State Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Andy Brandon, and WSSDA Delegate Kate Espy.

1.01 Call to Order

1.02 Pledge of Allegiance

2. ADOPT AGENDA

2.01 Adopt Agenda

Adopted as amended with shortened board linkage time.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

3.01 Public Comment

4. BOARD REORGANIZATION

4.01 Board Reorganization

5. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS LEVY RENEWAL

5.01 Educational Programs & Operations Levy Renewal - Videos & Facts

See videos linked above.

6. RECOGNITIONS AND REPORTS

6.01 Staff and Student Recognition

6.02 Superintendent Report

7. MATTERS RESERVED FOR BOARD ACTION

7.01 Appointment of EP&O Levy For/Against Statement Committees

The Board approved ballot statement committees.

• For Committee: Dave May, Jake Richardson, James, Hardin
• Against: Larry Mann and Jeff Daily

8. NETWORKING BREAK

9. BOARD DEVELOPMENT

9.01 WSSDA Conference Recap

9.02 Board Initiatives for 2025-2026

9.03 Legislative Update

9.04 Board Updates and Linkages (3 minutes per director)

10. SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA

Approved.

10.01 Consent Agenda

10.02 District Policy Updates

10.03 Human Resources Employment Reports

10.04 Affidavit of Vouchers and Payroll

10.05 Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) Minutes and Materials of November 8, 2024

10.06 Resolution No. 1380 Authorized Bank Signatures

11. BOARD CONSENT AGENDA

Approved.

11.01 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2024

11.02 Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 21-23, 2024

12. NEXT BOARD MEETING

12.01 Next Board Meeting - December 18, 2024

13. ADJOURNMENT

ADOPTED:

• Policy 6022 Minimum Fund Balance

REVISED:

• Policy 6600 Transportation
• Policy 6605 Student Safety, Walking, Biking, and Riding Buses

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:
Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-874-7071. sarett@skschools.org. Section 504 Coordinator Kimberly House, Director of Special Services, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-443-3648, house@skschools.org. Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer Dr. Tom Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366. 360-874-7003. edwards@skschools.org.