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Board members discussed moving regular meetings from Tuesdays to Wednesdays starting in September, and agreed to complete a board self‑assessment to guide potential DISC assessment or a book study, with staff noting OPMA and other training timelines.
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The district’s unaudited 2024–25 F‑196 financial report showed seven‑year revenue growth of about 45% and expenditures up about 49%. The general fund balance is roughly 21% of revenue; enrollment is up about 7% over seven years but currently 63 students below budgeted expectations.
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Judge Alicia Burton administered the oath to JB Smith, Tom Watson and Erin Markart. Family members attended and new and returning directors offered brief remarks about service and next steps.
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McGranahan PBK presented a schematic design for a new 130,000‑square‑foot middle school for 900 students with a $130 million MAC; presenters said the current estimate was about $7 million under the MAC at schematic design.
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The board adopted a slate of district policies under Policy 1310 and, for first reading, received recommended instructional materials for French, Algebra I and eighth‑grade U.S. history. The policy adoptions passed by voice vote.
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The board adopted Resolution No. 10‑25‑26 to accept a value analysis report for Sumner High School Phase 2, directing administration to review modernization options and use the report for state match funding. Presenters noted project square footage increased while the current estimate remains below the original MAC.
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The board approved the 202627 and 202728 calendars, adopted resolutions certifying excess property taxes for 2026 and authorized several construction agreements (Skanska, CourseMode, Coors Mill) tied to recently passed bonds to begin contractor work on Sumner and Bonney Lake high school projects.
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Bonney Lake Elementarys Kindness Crew described weekly kindness challenges, World Kindness Day activities and a monthly Change for Change fundraiser; the Sumner School District board recognized the students and adviser and presented small tokens of appreciation.
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The board heard an update on Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) and online learning, reporting pass rates "up to the 94 to 96 percentile," and received a districtwide Strong Minds, Kind Hearts update from Superintendent Dr. Lorian Dentz emphasizing kindness and monthly leadership highlights.
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Bonney Lake Elementary's Kindness Crew — a voluntary leadership group tied to the school's National Elementary Honor Society — presented projects including weekly kindness challenges, World Kindness Day activities and a 'Change for Change' fundraiser; the board recognized the students and their adviser.