Seattle Public Schools

September 9, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

Agenda – Final Post
Regular Legislative Session
Thursday, September 9, 2021, 4:15 p.m.

(Please note that this meeting is on a THURSDAY)

Board of Directors
Meeting to be held remotely

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This meeting will be held remotely per the Governor’s proclamation allowing public agencies to conduct meetings subject to the Open Public Meetings Act remotely to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

The meeting will be live streamed on SPSTV via YouTube and broadcast on television on Comcast 26 (standard-def) and 319 (hi-def), Wave 26 (standard-def) and 695 (hi-def), and Century Link 8008 (standard-def) and 8508 (hi-def).

To listen by phone, dial 206-800-4125 and use Conference ID 613 432 505#. This phone number and Conference ID will also be used by those who sign up to provide public testimony through the process described on the Agenda below.


I. Call to Order – 4:15 p.m.

  1. General Welcome Announcement to Audience
  2. Roll Call

II. Superintendent Comments 

III. Business Action Items

A. Consent Agenda

  1. Minutes of the August 11, 2021 Board Special Meeting and August 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.
  2. Personnel Report
  3. Review and Approval of 2021 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Annual Plan Per Board Policy No. 2170. (SSC&I, Aug 18, for approval)Approval of this item would approve the 2021 Career and Technical Education Annual Plan, as attached to this Board Action Report. (Updated Since Introduction)
  4. Rename and Amend Board Policy No. 3246, Restraint, Isolation, and Other Uses of Physical Intervention (SSC&I, Aug 18, for consideration) Approval of this item would rename and amend School Board Policy No. 3246 as attached to the School Board Action Report. (Updated Since Introduction)
  5. Renewal of Washington Schools Risk Management Pool coverage for fiscal year 2021-2022 (A&F, Aug 16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to accept the proposed Washington Schools Risk Management Pool coverage agreement for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and that the expenditure of $4,595,177 in premium contributions to the WSRMP loss funding pool be authorized and that $650,000 be allocated to the tort claim reserve account for management of claims falling under the increased self-insured retention level and that the district provide the risk pool notice of withdrawal.
  6. Approval of Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Grant (A&F, Aug 16, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to accept the 2021-22 BEST grant in the amount of $375,000.00 and to implement the provisions of the grant.
  7. Adoption of Board Policy No. 5515, Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress (A&F, Aug 16, for approval) Approval of this item would adopt Board Policy No. 5515, Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress, as attached to the Board Action Report.
  8. Approval to Renew Refuse Disposal & Mixed Waste Recycling Collection Services, Bid No. B01753, with Recology CleanScapes, Inc. (Ops, Aug 12, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute the renewal of a contract with Recology CleanScapes, Inc, covering the period October 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022, in the amount of $866,233.28, plus Washington state sales tax, for refuse disposal and mixed waste recycling collection services, with any minor additions, deletions and modifications deemed necessary by the Superintendent to implement the contract.
  9. Seattle Public Schools Alder Academy Easement and Operating Agreement with King County (Ops, Aug 12, for approval) Approval of this item would authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement with King County to allow the Alder Academy to continue to operate the school at the King County Children and Family Justice Center.
  10. Approval of the 2021 Facilities Master Plan Update (Ops, Aug 12, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the 2021 Facilities Master Plan Update as attached to this Board Action Report. (Updated Since Introduction)
  11. BEX V: Approval of the Value Engineering Report for the Rainier Beach High School Replacement project (Ops, Aug 12, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the Value Engineering Report dated May 25, 2021, for the Building Excellence (BEX) V Rainier Beach High School Replacement project, as attached to the Board Action Report.
  12. BEX V: Approval of Budget Transfer to the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence (JSCEE) Central Kitchen Renovations project (Ops, Aug 12, for approval) Approval of this item would approve the transfer in the amount of $1,196,533 from the BEX V Capital Levy Program Contingency to the JSCEE Central Kitchen Renovations project budget.

B. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

IV. Board Committee Reports

V. Public Testimony – 5:00 p.m.

Members of the public who wish to address the board by teleconference may sign up online or by calling (206) 252-0040, beginning Monday, September 6, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. even though the Board Office will be closed for the holiday. The public testimony list will be posted Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Those who are placed on the posted public testimony list may provide their testimony by dialing 206-800-4125 and using Conference ID 613 432 505#. For information on how the public testimony list is created, please visit the Board’s website.

Orders NameTopic
1Chris Jackins1. Alder Academy 2. BP 3246 3. Facilities Master Plan Update 4. Rainier Beach VE Report 5. Central Kitchen Renovation 
2Jennifer MatterWorkforce secondary traumatic stress
3Uti Hawkinsworkforce secondary traumatic stress
4Janis WhitePolicy 3246
5Dana Del Monte TownsendEquity in risk mitigation across the district, including the urgent need for outdoor lunches for ALL SPS students and schools.
6Anne SheeranPolicy 3246 requires prevention instruction, otherwise it is like selling a car without wheels
7Sebrena Burr Restraints, CTE & Family Engagement in Reopening & as a priority!
8Laura Marie RiveraCovid Safety and the Virtual Option
9Maki ParkSchool safety – regular testing, remote options
10Harold BakerRemote Learning, 2021 school year planning and board representation of family viewpoints. 
11Laurel TaylorRemote option for all families
12Sam Farrazainoplanned community and affordable housing development on Lucile St in Georgetown
13Nathan WhiteCovid Precautions and Safety
14Sarah SbardellaRemote learning option
15Rebecca VauxCOVID-19 protocols, remote options for unvaccinated students, posting curriculum & assignments on learning management systems.
16Jennifer R Allentemporary remote option
17Sayce FalkWeekly testing of all students as a condition of in person schooling, more remote schooling for those who prefer it, and mandatory outdoor mealtimes for all achools
18Lauren HippCovid safety measures
19Stephanie Puthenparambil Nishartemporary remote option available to all families without loss of choice or neighborhood school
20Frances CoppaFall Staffing Reductions at Viewlands Elementary

Wait List

OrderNameTopic
1Sarah ByrnsThe urgent need for a realistic remote option for ALL families who want to pursue this option, without needing to disenroll from neighborhood schools.
2Kyle CapizziAir quality testing reports, transparency on safety measures
3Cuauhtemoc EscobedoEIM Lottery and Cap system
4Jana ParkerEquitable access to education for disabled students 
5Sara FlemingCovid safety/class sizes at Stevens elementary 

VI. Business Action Items (Continued)

C. Action Items

  1. Motion to take action pursuant to District Policy 5207 and Superintendent Procedure 5207SP based on conclusions in Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors Amended and Final Investigation Report.

VII. Board Comments

Comments will be limited to two minutes per Director

VIII. Adjourn – 8:30 p.m.

Calendar Reminders

A complete list of upcoming Board meetings and Director community meetings can be found on the School Board calendar website. If you have any questions, please contact the School Board Office at 206-252-0040