Two public commenters urged the district to clarify policies on religious activity, anti-LGBTQ influence in student groups, and procedures for immigration enforcement on school property, citing staff concerns and a 2019 state mandate referenced by a speaker. No district policy decision was made at the meeting.
Board heard student showcases and a CTE presentation reporting that 54% of students use a CTE pathway, about 2,800 industry certifications were earned in 2024–25, and district leaders estimated roughly $23.4 million in family savings from dual credits and credentials. Directors discussed access, program costs and facility needs.
CFO Ashley Murphy presented the district's month‑ending and 2024‑25 year‑end financials, reporting modest revenue/expenditure variances, enrollment slightly above budget and multi‑year state underfunding in transportation, MSOCs and special education.
Multiple speakers urged the Peninsula School District board to scrutinize proposed 'found' clubs and related outside organizations, arguing some formed groups and outside mentors could marginalize LGBTQ+ students; district staff described the club approval process and said clubs must be student‑initiated and staffed by district employees.
At its December meeting the Peninsula School District board adopted a resolution thanking outgoing Director Jennifer Butler for four years of service and elected Natalie Wimberly as board president and David Olsen as vice president in roll‑call votes.
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors on Oct. 21 approved Levy Resolution 25‑12 to place a replacement EP&O levy on the Feb. 10, 2026 ballot, asking voters to authorize $35.8 million in the levy’s first year (2027).
CFO Ashley Murphy reported Oct. 2025 enrollment of 8,380.4 students — about 172 over the budgeted 8,208 — and said the district’s preliminary fund-balance trend is above the budgeted target, though final year-close numbers will be presented at December year-end review.
Director of Transportation Donette Wright told the Peninsula School District board that the district logged more than 1.21 million bus miles last year with no student-injury accidents, but continues to operate with a funding gap versus OSPI’s STARS estimate and ongoing substitute-driver and maintenance pressures.
At the Sept. 23 meeting the Peninsula School Districts chief financial officer, Ashley Murphy, presented month-end July financials and a September enrollment snapshot, saying the district is tracking near budget but will continue monitoring accruals and the October official count.
A public commenter criticized turf maintenance and high irrigation at district fields. Facilities staff described summer upgrades including DDC HVAC control upgrades, inclusive playground installations, auditorium lighting work, property demolition, and planning for a Lower Gig Harbor turf field.
