On Feb. 9 the Clover Park School District Board approved three action items: a roof replacement contract for the Student Services Center not to exceed $2,944,192.90, a $125,000 feasibility contract with TCF Architecture, and acceptance of $190,470 from Pierce County to support YMCA youth programming for 2026–2027.
Principal David Poggison told the Clover Park School District board on Feb. 9 that Beechwood Elementary continues to outpace state averages on multiple assessments, highlighted its support for military-connected and neurodiverse students, and set targets for growth and attendance through June 2026.
The board approved phase 4 of the district security and video project (Bridal Electric, $500,129 including 15% contingency), authorized a not-to-exceed $225,000 contract with BCRA for conceptual design of Clover Park High School, approved the superintendent's contract renewal, and passed several consent-agenda items.
Principal Cindy Adams told the Clover Park School District board that Hetloff Middle School's majority-low-income and multilingual student population has lagged state averages on some Smarter Balanced measures, and staff are using PLCs, Workshop Wednesday and a student-led Snack Shack to boost engagement and growth.
Lakewood council member Branstetter warned the Clover Park board that concurrent work on 112th Street and near Nyanza could temporarily restrict access to Idlewild Elementary, described sidewalk and Safe Routes to School plans, and noted Pierce County funding for YMCA late-night programs.
At the Dec. 8 meeting the board approved the consent agenda, authorized a $679,352.95 purchase of security video camera equipment (Ednetics MTG), and approved adjustments to the director council and nonrepresented staff salary schedule.
Custer Elementary principal Kathy Wehmiller told the board that the school has made notable academic gains—particularly in math and fifth-grade ELA—highlighted demographic data and described inclusive supports for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Board members and community speakers paid tribute to outgoing director Alyssa Anderson Pearson, praising her eight years of service, role in retaining the superintendent and defending the district during politically contentious episodes.
The Clover Park board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a two‑year negotiated agreement with Education Support Personnel of Clover Park (ESPCP) for 09/01/2025–08/31/2027, school annual action plans, and several policy adoptions (second reading).
Multiple parents and community representatives told the Clover Park board about safety concerns at Evergreen Elementary, automatic AP freshman placement, and inconsistent parent notifications; speakers asked for more behavioral supports, reconsideration of placement practices, and improved automatic communications.