The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Closer to the date of the meeting we will determine whether it can be held at the ESC or via electronic videoconference.
2019-20 Board Meeting Schedule rev 6-15-2020 NEW! 2020-21 Board Meeting Schedule apprvd 2-18-2020
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Please visit BoardDocs to view meeting agendas, policies and meeting minutes. Meeting agendas are published the Friday prior to each regular board meeting. Meeting minutes are visible to the public once approved by the board at their next regular board meeting.
The Board generally meets twice each month on the first Monday and the third Monday of the month. Due to school breaks, there is only one meeting in the months of April, July and December. Please click on the schedule link above for the specific dates.
Public Comments (applicable once in-person meetings are safe to resume)
The
Puyallup School Board welcomes the public to its regular meetings. If
you wish to address the school board, please fill out a blue Comment Card
which is located on the sign-in table and give it to the board president or any administrator. Your name will be called by the board president. Public comments are limited to three minutes each. Please see the Puyallup School Board brochure for guidelines.
Board Policies
School
board policies are statements that set forth the purposes and prescribe
in general terms the organization and program of the district. They
provide general, ongoing guidance and direction to the district.
Click to access the complete set of district policies, regulations, and forms.
In the Web page that appears, click the Policies tab. Either scroll
through the list or type the policy number in the Search box.
Policies, Regulations, and Forms
Each
policy includes cross references, legal references, and the date when
the policy was adopted. If applicable, acceptance dates for revisions
are also included.
Administrative
regulations are developed as necessary to ensure the consistent
implementation of policies adopted by the Board. Regulations can include
specific procedures and other such details. A regulation number is the
same as the associated policy number, with an "R" suffix.
Some policies are associated with forms. A form number is the same as the associated policy number, with an "F" suffix.
For
more information about the adoption and amendment of policies, and the
development and issuance of regulations, see Policy 1310, and the
associated Regulation 1310R on "Policy Adoption, Manuals, and
Administrative Regulations."
Policy Series
The policies are categorized into the six following areas:
- 1000 — Board of Directors. Policies pertaining to Puyallup School Board meetings, board member elections and governance.
- 2000 — Instruction. Policies pertaining to student learning programs, school organization, and instructional requirements.
- 3000 — Students. Policies pertaining to admission and attendance, rights and responsibilities, and student activities.
- 4000 — Community Relations. Policies
pertaining to communications with the public, public participation in
schools, public access to staff and students, and relations with other
agencies.
- 5000 — Personnel. Policies pertaining to recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, leaves, and benefits.
- 6000 — Management Support.
Policies pertaining to financial planning, revenues, purchasing, risk
management, transportation, food service, school property, and capital
projects.
Contact
For more information about board meetings, district policies and regulations, contact Beth Kerrick.