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Board approves change-order and construction policies, Central Kitchen GMP, transportation contracts and levy timetable
Summary
At its regular meeting the board adopted two revised construction-related policies, approved a GMP amendment for a new Central Kitchen, approved bus purchases and a contract amendment for fleet maintenance, accepted the highly capable district plan funding, and adopted the 2025–26 board goals by roll call vote.
The Tacoma Public Schools Board of Directors voted on a series of policy and procurement items at the meeting. Key outcomes, motions and funding amounts discussed in public session are listed below.
Votes at a glance
- Revised Policy 6957 (Change Orders): Approved on second reading. The policy clarifies that cumulative change orders that push contract values past superintendent authority thresholds will come before the board. Motion and second made on the record; approval by voice vote.
- Revised Policy 6959 (Acceptance of Completed Construction Project): Approved on second reading. The policy updates the district threshold to align with state law (reference in discussion noted a change from $100,000 to $350,000). Motion and second made on the…
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