Education
The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. at the Central Office Building located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien.
This public hearing is regarding the proposed sale of surplus property consisting of approximately 1.11 acres located at 18330 4th Ave S, Burien, WA
Speaking at the Public Hearing: Those who wish to address the School Board in person may sign up to speak at the hearing. The sign-up sheet will be available at the entrance to the Boardroom and will be collected before adjournment.
Speakers are allotted two minutes each.
Following the public hearing, the Board will hold its Regular Board Meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Central Office Building, 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98166.
All regular board business meetings, work sessions, and public hearings are open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.
The regular board meeting can also be viewed at highlineschools.org/boardroom-livestreams.
Regular School Board Meeting
Meeting Highlights
Acknowledgement & Appreciation
- Introduction of New Administrator
- Bus Safety Week
- School Presentation: Chinook Middle School
Superintendent Reports
- Labor Partner Update – Jeb Binns, President, Highline Education Association
- Budget Update
Director Reports
Scheduled Communications – Public Testimony
Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes
- October 1, 2025, Board Special Meeting Minutes
- October 1, 2025, Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers and Payroll Warrants – Director Alvarez and Director Tidholm
- Approval of Personnel Report
Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
Action Items
- Motion to Approve Acceptance of State Transitional Bilingual Program (STBP) Funds
- Approves acceptance of 2025–26 STBP grant funds totaling approximately $11.7 million in revenue.
- Motion to Approve Highly Capable Students Program State Formula Grant 2025–26
- Approves state grant application totaling $645,000 and annual program plan.
- Motion to Approve Instructional Materials Committee Members
- Approves superintendent’s three additional appointments for 2025–26.
- Motion to Approve Renewal of OSPI Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Grant
- Approves renewal and acceptance of $285,000 in 2025–26 BEST grant funds.
Introduction and Action Items
- Motion to Adopt 2025–26 Board Annual Goals
- Adopts Board goals for evaluation in June 2026.
- Motion to Approve Revision and Renaming of Board Policy and Procedure 1105 – Director District Boundaries
- Renames policy to “Director Districts & List of Schools.”
- Motion to Approve Revisions to Board Procedure 1733 – Board Member Compensation
Introduction Items
- Motion to Approve Resolution 14-25 for Certification of 2026 Excess Property Taxes
- Approves Resolution No. 14-25 for certification of 2026 excess property taxes.
Call for Additions to the Upcoming Consent Agenda
Adjourn
Calendar
For all district events, visit:
www.highlineschools.org
Members Discussion