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Elementary ELA: The district is in the second half of its second elementary ELA pilot (CKLA) and expects the pilot to wrap up in mid-February. Representatives from the CKLA program will conduct classroom walkthroughs and debrief with district staff. The district expects the adoption committee to consider pilot data and family surveys with a recommendation to the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) in March and a board adoption recommendation in April.

Middle-school ELA: The middle-school ELA pilot with Amplify is similarly well into its second pilot phase. Amplify representatives will join walkthroughs next week; the district anticipates bringing a recommendation to IMC in March and to the board in April for a middle-school core ELA adoption.

Math: The district will convene math leaders — teachers and principals — starting Feb. 7 to develop guiding principles for K–12 math instruction based on research and the science of learning. Staff said the review will consider whether current materials align to evidence-based practices and hope to present a study session in the spring.

AI and staff honors: District staff also reported that 15 teachers nationwide were chosen to work with Google on AI pedagogy, and three of those teachers are from Peninsula School District; those teachers are in New York City presenting their practicum work. In addition, the district will send six staff to Stanford next week to co-develop a project on universal design for learning and AI, and Superintendent Barr and a district chief are scheduled to present at a national AI Super Summit in Tampa at month's end.

No board votes were associated with these reports; staff presented timelines and expected next steps for committee recommendations and board consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Peninsula School District Board Regular Business Meeting - 01/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff told the board Jan. 7 that elementary and middle-school ELA pilots will wrap up in mid-February and that the district will start a K–12 math review Feb. 7; staff also noted local teachers and staff participating in national AI programs.","taxTitle","Peninsula School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",71171,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6398461,"Parents and local racial-justice group press district to address racial and LGBTQ slurs; HIB review ongoing",287,734000,1021000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f&start=734&end=1021","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f/thumbnail_734000.jpg","/articles/6398461/Washington/Parents-and-local-racial-justice-group-press-district-to-address-racial-and-LGBTQ-slurs-HIB-review-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6398461-563e17478d6219db7acff5115088c60b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448452&Signature=CJqs5oH8-o2N1Mohsu2krjvPZaT5AxMg~CYUHhnMJSMobvDw7IfDTPPvcd5OUMasshGKktHKeihmDqPewljo-UCW0zuQzcrFaCLVIxdkEodQhbEjdoHKRc~UcCR~~c6TuyTAB28RqRHNBwEiRZM1qP3XukXTEbl5CtUzGKNzS-rKb14GM~UvzZ7MkT9Uk1Dszbttp0S2Uogf~CTw37QcOA85BcsYaZhd61vXjDjFMefrP-02fGpseuMH5Ob9rvXn2K2xLRwe~ZqFB8xzSN7fdR9j6IxCmedl-dSnuoEogbYQ399UP8LvMxfj31Ex~6T0W8txONVk1~oxZM-~IGuJ3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Speakers during the public-comment period urged the board Jan. 7 to respond to racial and LGBTQ slurs that community members say have occurred in district schools.

Chris Doherty, a parent of two students in the district, told the board that “xenophobia, bigotry, and racism are deeply ingrained in our Gig Harbor community” and urged the district to maintain inclusive instruction and a “zero tolerance policy for any racial or LGBTQ slurs within our schools.” Doherty said past comments at board meetings have sometimes masked harmful views as pleas to “protect the children,” and that marginalized community members continue to experience fatigue and frustration when raising concerns.

Peter Frazier, speaking for Gig Harbor For Racial Justice, invited the board and district leadership to the organization’s third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Jan. 19 and said the group had provided board members with event details by email and hard copy.

In the chiefs’ report, district staff updated the board on an ongoing HIB review conducted with Puget Sound Educational Service District (Puget Sound ESD). Staff said the review team was conducting additional interviews this month, would convene a second student symposium to review perceptions and survey data, and expected to produce a preliminary report soon. Staff described an innovative step: they plan to put anonymized student input and data into a custom AI chatbot the district will use to let students explore the findings and offer recommendations; staff said the full review team would present a detailed report to the board at the second meeting in February.

No formal action was taken as part of public comment. Board leadership reminded speakers of public-comment protocols and said the district would enforce its signup and time-limit rules moving forward.","During public comment Jan. 7, a parent and a local racial-justice organizer urged the Peninsula School District to address racial and LGBTQ slurs in district schools; district staff said a harassment, intimidation and bullying review with Puget Sound ESD is ongoing and will report to the board in February.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6398464,"Board reviews first readings to renumber and update several policies, no votes taken",58,488000,546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f&start=488&end=546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f/thumbnail_488000.jpg","/articles/6398464/Washington/Board-reviews-first-readings-to-renumber-and-update-several-policies-no-votes-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6398464-1bb66cf8e21fea7a79cc290374350d71/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448452&Signature=YRZJpgTK~7wc~Fi5cZ1E5cwtjLAkPqbAMWtugrZJxB-rQ~Yu2lcP61681ydxNfkna1FnlXUBTn4G0517SDTuqiUotduNfixVlqMoPppTp7esgA5Lqnqc~pBwSS0eMOLzS2Wm-~odty7xf95sxvrmH38~qTh3JuzPhwvniMMejFeG2pdJrzrQIsksI2D4ylB0seWVh99bCuZK~2fJX4zoOd-RkTYApn6IVbJyidLxiXxL8CgypsgmDIRXnS0vq0fZqwH75lsMLgkVhTDLqhcMW-0Pq5U1Xx-jEQk5x~q5GPMHjentZon-SsNnFRA1GwSPXumDnQPv5OgPG9Borbn2vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board reviewed a set of first readings Jan. 7 to update policy numbering and align district language to the district’s model policies. The items presented as first readings included:

• Policy 3122 — unexcused and excused absences (first read; no vote)

• Policy 5505, renumbered to 5010 — nondiscrimination and affirmative action (first read; no vote)

• Policy 5510, renumbered to 5251 — conflicts of interest (first read; no vote)

• Policy 5600, renumbered to 5315 — garnishment and personal credit problems (first read; no vote)

Board members were told these are first reads and will return for future action; no formal votes were taken on these items during the meeting. Staff characterized the changes primarily as renumbering and alignment exercises to conform with the district’s model policy set (referred to in the meeting as the “Wazda model policies”).

As first readings, these items were informational; the board did not adopt or amend policy language at the Jan. 7 meeting.","At the Jan. 7 meeting the board heard first readings for multiple district policies (3122 on absences; 5505 renumbered to 5010 on nondiscrimination and affirmative action; 5510 renumbered to 5251 on conflicts of interest; 5600 renumbered to 5315 on garnishment/personal credit). The item was informational; no votes were taken on first readings.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6398469,"District to step up outreach and use temporary barriers after fire lanes filled at large events",103,358000,461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f&start=358&end=461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6398469/Washington/District-to-step-up-outreach-and-use-temporary-barriers-after-fire-lanes-filled-at-large-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6398469-617412b8fbe551e351fa6d505ec8aca9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448453&Signature=jH48RwFeFsEwyE0MlEs4zOL8Z9LwNq5hdPv7P2PrV1y33RzC~8sRW1gTLiyep1Sjx2u9twZ0qGh0RCUryP6sjfbzdOFI4xPt5UvPp76xt-HQftyKG5DPkqerJhwM1kSKM~efMhExvlIBx9qBnt5h1h5wV81FSeYjO7BgcJf5LogAZrw3JdnDeqd1BoScob3RCUxp-jQz0nIf9CZ0Su~yuGATPbBVEvkbYjYM4DSlJb7gfAcVIxPfmo0BQw7vdr2F9Fsqks~6Q26r0wGlXqiJCgp~GBKc6EfgGVig8vX~h9ht2GPf8Osu9rDwdi2Dn1P77noTiB-r0D9-n-eNG1jaEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff raised concerns Jan. 7 about attendees parking in fire lanes during large evening and weekend events, and described steps the district plans to take to prevent blocked fire lanes.

Chris (district staff) told the board the district has observed “the public completely filling our fire lanes” at bigger events and that staff are beginning an outreach campaign to remind event attendees about fire-lane restrictions and available alternate parking. Staff identified Peninsula High School as an example where additional parking is available at the Educational Service Center (ESC) and at Purdy depending on the event.

Planned measures include additional signage, temporary barriers such as cones and sandwich boards, a community communication campaign explaining parking alternatives, and possibly hiring or using volunteers to help steer traffic at events. The measures were presented as initial, low-cost steps to reduce safety risks while staff and the community continue the discussion.

Patrick (Director of Facilities) and other staff joined the presentation and answered clarifying questions; no formal action or vote was taken on the item because the presentation was an initial discussion.

Staff said these steps are intended to be implemented “coming soon” for larger events; no contracted costs or enforcement penalties were discussed at the meeting.","District staff told the board Jan. 7 they will launch a communication campaign, install temporary barriers and signage, and consider traffic stewards to keep fire lanes clear at large evening and weekend events; Peninsula High School attendees were pointed to alternate parking at the ESC and Purdy.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":93,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6398474,"Board approves emergency declaration to repair water tower after holiday storm",96,642000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f&start=546&end=642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2090698-8f9218a2ef8792e53ef43c3e3b6dcf6f/thumbnail_546000.jpg","/articles/6398474/Washington/Board-approves-emergency-declaration-to-repair-water-tower-after-holiday-storm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6398474-e5982cf0e0ec22d0f0ad5f9bc4b48bd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448453&Signature=DywXen5mnAwcD6LHSTU1IsTguH1snee9GQNclK7cY2xx2evQajg9Iqzdb0yGrqz5E4rH8u0et1Y7-lKp9Cw~i68tzUjfQfpyvoCd4FG5d37VHSfqYjm~WFprdzB9HftpvNyRN8X3JuUEaQv3-zIYtAclUz~6NismnHGWIyldo~XZEsNwANOLCoJnRD~CehowMT6gn1azTV4FUIW6YvkFzcNQ7LFqBuC~wFA-2rADARJN8A7Vq3ayaLW~8LRt1LWKOoJcXzSdgCrz5sCT5L1xPG2xQ7Eu6xAlf6zPEFyQqmQP72o4JdT15u~tTcJEzN6AtTGgm~1kN5hTjA0KeWDBFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Peninsula School District Board of Directors voted Jan. 7 to approve Resolution 2501, an emergency declaration authorizing repairs to a district water tower that serves Kopichuk Middle School and Voyager Elementary School after a tree fell on the structure during the holiday period.

District staff told the board the district completed a temporary repair, issued a boil-water advisory while testing occurred, and that subsequent water testing restored water quality so schools are fully operational. A staff member said the damaged tower is new and remains under warranty, and the emergency declaration will allow the district to contract with the appropriate company to preserve that warranty and complete timely repairs.

Board President (name not specified) called for the motion; the resolution was moved by David (board director) and seconded by Laurie (board director). The motion passed after the roll call procedure: “All in favor, say aye,” followed by an affirmation and the president’s statement that the motion carried. The board did not record a numerical roll-call tally in the public remarks.

The district described the sequence as: (1) tree strike over the holidays, (2) temporary repairs and a boil-water advisory while tests were run, and (3) restored water quality pending permanent repairs under warranty. No additional funding amounts, contractor names, or repair timelines were provided at the meeting.

Board members had no further questions during the discussion. The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with the repair process consistent with warranty requirements and district procurement rules.

Resolution 2501: emergency declaration for water tower repairs — approved Jan. 7, 2025.

Planning and next steps described by staff include selecting the vendor that maintains the warranty and scheduling the permanent repair; staff did not provide a completion date at the meeting.","The Peninsula School District board approved Resolution 2501 on Jan. 7, 2025, authorizing emergency repairs to a water tower that serves Kopichuk Middle School and Voyager Elementary School after a tree fell on the structure over the holidays; water quality has been restored following temporary repairs and testing.","actionData","errors"]

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