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Elle Warmoth, communications director, reviewed work completed during the recent levy and bond campaigns, saying the office mailed a 2016 final bond report to all households after completing projects from the 2016 bond and used lessons from successful levies to support the 2024 bond campaign. Warmoth described a multifaceted campaign that included earned media, branded materials, yard signs with QR codes and short videos; she said the bond passed with 64% of the vote.

Warmoth noted award recognition for district publications and introduced Scoop 320, a district magazine mailed to approximately 20,000 households. Video and social strategies included short-form reels that attracted views from people who do not follow district social accounts. Communications staff said one Ready for the Future video recorded thousands of views and that nearly half of those viewers were not current social followers, expanding reach beyond families who already follow district channels.

Allison Hollingsworth, digital media lead, briefed the board on website and social-media goals. The office launched a new website in the prior fall and is tracking engagement metrics including bounce rates and news-page views. The communications team reported more than 1,500 translation requests on the new website in the past year (about 40% Spanish and 20% Ukrainian), with Sumner High School and Daffodil Valley generating the highest translation activity.

Staff described Peachjar (an electronic flyer distribution tool) usage goals to increase internal flyers and actions taken by families after receiving notices. Board members praised the communications team for the scope of the campaign and for producing measurable evidence of outreach results. Several board members commended staff for both election work and routine daily communications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jan. 15, 2024: Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board Meeting Recording","oneSentenceSummary","The district communications team reported on a year of election-related outreach, a new district magazine (Scoop 320), a successful bond campaign and digital metrics including translation requests and social media engagement.","taxTitle","Sumner School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",14822,"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},6343755,"Board recognizes new National Board Certified teachers and state championship football team",478,122000,600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251755-353cf16bc13a30ab393c55bb9f456fda&start=122&end=600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251755-353cf16bc13a30ab393c55bb9f456fda/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6343755/Washington/Board-recognizes-new-National-Board-Certified-teachers-and-state-championship-football-team","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343755-7e7b33bedb1decb51887501991b4748e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208218&Signature=ZocSmnZqNK~eRSP0sNKJTbQmcVCekRMRcmc5icAavK0vbBWH0oa5lkVXHIPYu0XGC3~jmS90nuLy07itS6Y~2Ht1aiU5UzRKfwqRkRGdMdyRiJB7Hg~1QtJpFuKquvlUT2dCBe1ng9wDKtJu06CW5ETamR0cXMZ2h9g9-VpxmPf4b0KT73w512IVAQDWMjLwu-LUFoxQChfH5HIpPuj-fKPB22bNLX4TShGaFRY9We6c9XWjqMAAzOpEGhxvH9msU5kPnojN7uAFBspPnJ9xU~UDPwHfVwAA~FJ1MBYQdIfR~1E2q0UPKpnO80UWh2Hub~mNBQzLtEfPCr8pjAEzZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board honored three newly certified National Board Certified Teachers and welcomed the Sumner High School football team and coaches after their state championship victory.

Michelle Lewis, executive director of learning and innovation, introduced the three new national board certified teachers and acknowledged the facilitators who supported their certification work. Lewis noted the district’s high percentage of National Board certified teachers and described the certification as evidence that the district values “teaching and learning.” The three teachers recognized were identified in remarks as Heather Heidi (Tehaleh Heights Elementary, National Board Certified Teacher — Early Childhood/generalist), Megan Jones (Donald [transcript: Donald eyes men] — certified in mathematics and early adolescence), and Kara Reed (Sumner High School — certified in English language arts). Facilitators Jenna Chandler and Julie Hannan were acknowledged for their role in supporting candidates.

The board also recognized Sumner High School’s football team and coaching staff, including Principal Jeff Banes and head coach Ross, after the team’s state championship. Principal Jeff Banes described the game’s community turnout and the team’s resilience, and several student-athletes spoke at the meeting about the team’s journey and the support they received from the community. Student speakers included Jaden (last name not specified) and Luke (last name not specified), who both described community support after personal hardships and said the victory was “bigger than just a team.”

Board members and the superintendent acknowledged the teachers’ achievements and the team’s success, and the evening’s recognitions concluded with photographs and an invitation to take additional pictures in the lobby.

No formal board action was required for either recognition; both items were presented as ceremonial acknowledgments on the agenda.","The Sumner Bonney Lake School Board honored three newly certified National Board Certified Teachers and recognized Sumner High School’s football team and coaches for winning a state championship.",{"_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},6343760,"Public commenters press board on parental rights, cultural competency and transgender policies",331,1888000,2219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251755-353cf16bc13a30ab393c55bb9f456fda&start=1888&end=2219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251755-353cf16bc13a30ab393c55bb9f456fda/thumbnail_1888000.jpg","/articles/6343760/Washington/Public-commenters-press-board-on-parental-rights-cultural-competency-and-transgender-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343760-3cbd1628cef60538a7d8b42e6d7930ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208218&Signature=BnRR3SSR~c5x04j1ORaMPfSKWo8ud0yLXEoDJecIQepb2q1t6SSQ1v~gbBTkE0K5KOlE2wRXF1qgFcsNqrfC1N3BLetqn-gN76mecSZf5aC7QDA8vCVU2wHVzF2eBqes76X6Jz8Yi7T9v1TGF1iq0k-FOmAvIcTiYV3yxl85yVvFxHekisZ~h1-ngocFEWJz8LoucpZNDm6sRAtmY9fcTY071LBcwID-mWBA7EWYxE8qgoMAD05Xa7IA6cPebGVP2ZvHoAxNrZeWCod9iJd0FCfyV0YUHfwkLhk4jh5kUwbirfk2IG7rrFVIrNL4CFSkGVpjA8NTTdw~HBrHwxftpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple speakers used the district’s audience comment period to urge the board to take positions or provide more clarity on parental rights, cultural competency training and transgender-related supports in schools.

Terry McCoy asked the board to consider when parenthood begins and ends, and referenced Washington law passed last year. McCoy said initiative 2081 (noted in remarks as RCW 28A.605.005) was “overwhelmingly and unanimously passed into law” and said the measure makes parents the primary stakeholders in K–12 education. McCoy added that a pending measure (referred to in remarks as Senate Bill 5,181) would alter portions of RCW 28A.605.005 and asked the board to consider the implications.

A virtual commenter, Donna Oravis, raised concerns about transgender medical and counseling practices for minors and urged the board to “stand up for the truth before more damage is done to our kids.” Oravis characterized certain supports as “transgender indoctrination” and said she wanted the district to address the issue publicly. Her remarks included the view that “never in US history have we allowed minors to make such life altering decisions,” and urged the board to engage on the topic.

Kelly McClimans reminded the board that state law includes definitions and training requirements related to cultural competency and cited the Revised Code of Washington section referenced in her remarks as \"28 a 4 15 4 43,” urging the board to confirm training for staff and to ensure teachers and district leaders meet statutory obligations.

Speakers across several public comments framed their remarks as questions for the board and urged clearer public discussion. The board did not respond to the comments at length during the meeting; per the board’s stated rules, audience comments are taken under advisement and may or may not receive action at a future meeting.

The district’s public comment rules were read aloud at the start of the period, including a reminder that the board will not respond during the comment period and that speakers may have three minutes each.

The comments raise topics (parental-rights statute, possible legislative action, cultural-competency training and transgender-related supports) that board members or staff may choose to address in a future public forum or informational item; the transcript records no formal board motions or votes tied to these public comments during this meeting.","Several members of the public urged the Sumner Bonney Lake School Board to address parental rights, cultural competency training and concerns about transgender support in K–12, citing state statutes and pending bills.",{"_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},6343763,"Board authorizes bond oversight committee, names new signatory and adopts ELA texts",249,2638000,2887000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2251755-353cf16bc13a30ab393c55bb9f456fda&start=2638&end=2887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2251755-353cf16bc13a30ab393c55bb9f456fda/thumbnail_2638000.jpg","/articles/6343763/Washington/Board-authorizes-bond-oversight-committee-names-new-signatory-and-adopts-ELA-texts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6343763-ec08e449f414d5d9b2e3f4d304301c92/orig.mp4?Expires=1771208218&Signature=DDupTyG45HeOu8A-vbwy1mba59cEuqOY4rwy3AeAjoFwwGkBf3KaxUsf2bhknGEuPiLFkxguFyBaHgSsk-tcokYKxVStng08HD3~teZ00Q53CxhmXIhCGIsz0KBJOU5EeRtHigu2ZTdHfgucbCxHh7HzfaG6V0MOxc1lJzLbRkez~IilNVJU7Y9LyhLQoKtDzOdo22Hvivz8qdqiJuro0vpMPU9HaQegI~NF6fXGyvxsZl2pAO59kxMOZda~draTxhzkTsMh~N-RDH8lHMKgapZQYPsBh-fNCJdKnqGaCykGb67IA9kSplXUh6CGGopNWnw1VleqjfWZ6T-mmubodQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sumner Bonney Lake School Board on a unanimous or voice vote approved formation of a bond oversight committee and adopted new instructional materials for English language arts for middle and high school grades, while also approving several resolutions to add Brian Verley as an authorized district signatory and electing Kevin Lewis as board president.

The board moved quickly through a slate of business items after routine consent items. The board approved the formation of a bond oversight committee intended to provide public oversight for taxpayer dollars tied to upcoming capital projects. A board member described the committee as showing “the leadership in this district” and said the committee provides “public oversight for the taxpayer dollars that we’re going to spend to build out the district.”

On instructional materials, the board voted to adopt My Perspectives for grades 6–8 and StudySync for grades 9–12. Both adoptions were approved by voice vote after each item was moved and seconded; board members indicated these had undergone first readings at a prior meeting.

The board also approved several administrative resolutions to add Brian Verley as an authorized signatory for district financial instruments. The resolutions were presented individually and adopted by voice vote; the superintendent’s office explained these measures follow the retirement of the district’s chief financial officer and the need to authorize the incoming official to sign district documents.

At the start of the meeting the board completed its annual organizational business. The board nominated and elected Kevin Lewis to serve as board president in a roll-call vote that passed unanimously (Bill Gaines: yes; JB Smith: yes; Erin Marquart: yes; Kevin Lewis: yes). The board later elected Bill Gaines as vice president, also by unanimous roll call.

Other business passed by voice vote included adoption of a set of policy changes (listed on the agenda) and approval of routine signature-authority items tied to payroll, warrants, and transmittal revolving funds.

The motions were presented as routine business or as follow-up to personnel and administrative changes; board discussion on the items was limited and several motions passed without substantive debate.

Votes at a glance:
- Formation of a Bond Oversight Committee — motion approved by voice vote; outcome: approved; mover and seconder recorded in meeting minutes as moved and seconded (voice vote), no roll-call recorded.
- Resolution 7-24-25 (Purchase Order Signature Authorization; add Brian Verley) — approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 8-24-25 (Warrant Signature Authorization; add Brian Verley) — approved by voice vote.
- Resolution O9-24-25 (Payroll Postage Revolving Fund Signature Authorization; add Brian Verley) — approved by voice vote.
- Resolution 10-24-25 (Transmittal Revolving Fund Signature Authorization; add Brian Verley) — approved by voice vote.
- Adoption of My Perspectives (ELA, grades 6–8) — approved by voice vote.
- Adoption of StudySync (ELA, grades 9–12) — approved by voice vote.
- Approval of policies listed on the agenda (34 14, 30 4.2, 30 4.25, 30 4.26, 50.05) — approved by voice vote.
- Election of Board President (Kevin Lewis) — roll-call vote: Bill Gaines: yes; JB Smith: yes; Erin Marquart: yes; Kevin Lewis: yes. Outcome: approved.
- Election of Board Vice President (Bill Gaines) — roll-call vote: Kevin Lewis: yes; JB Smith: yes; Erin Marquart: yes; Bill Gaines: yes. Outcome: approved.

The board indicated the signature-authority changes relate to the retirement of the prior CFO and the need to authorize successor signatories. Instructional materials moves followed a first reading held at a prior meeting, and policy updates were presented as routine revisions. The district will continue implementation steps for the adopted curricula and will establish the bond oversight committee members and charter in coming weeks, as reflected in staff remarks during the meeting.","The Sumner Bonney Lake School Board approved formation of a bond oversight committee, adopted ELA instructional materials for grades 6–12, approved multiple signing-authority resolutions adding Brian Verley, and reorganized board leadership, voting unanimously on most items.","actionData","errors"]

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