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Our Board of Directors

PSD School Board

Guiding Our District with Vision and Integrity

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

 

Current Board Meeting

Board Meetings are held at Swift Water Elementary, 10811 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, in the Community Room, starting at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Study Sessions are held at 6 p.m. at various locations. Board members will be available to meet with the public between 5 and 5:45 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Board Office at (253) 530-1002.

Public Comments:

During Regular Business Meetings, you can address the board by signing up to speak on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items before the meeting begins. The Board President will call your name when it's your turn. 

Our board follows policy/procedure 1400/1400P, ensuring meetings are conducted civilly and orderly. 

  • Each speaker has up to 3 minutes, adjusted if needed for disabilities or interpretation.
  • No speaker can donate their time to another.
  • Speak only once per meeting.
  • Comments are for the board to listen; no dialogue will occur.
  • The board's silence is neutral, not signaling agreement or disagreement.
  • Clarifying questions may be asked, and follow-up may occur later.
  • Be mindful of legal implications in your remarks.

For handouts, email is preferred; hard copies can be given to the Executive Assistant.

Feedback should start with those closest to the situation, such as teachers or principals.

Study Session Information: 

A Study Session of the Peninsula School Board will be convened in public in compliance with open meeting laws. The purpose of the Study Session is for the Board to receive information and engage in discussion on designated topics. While the session is open to public observation, it is not a public meeting. No official action will be taken, no decisions will be made, and public comment will not be received during a Study Session.

If you have information/comments you would like to share with the Board, please send them to the Executive Assistant to the Board, Jennie, at wilsonj@psd401.net.


Most Peninsula School District Board of Directors meetings will stream live from the start. An embedded video player will be added to this page before each meeting. You can view all live streams and archives of past meetings directly on the PSD YouTube channel.

Board Meeting Livestreams

  • DATE MEETING LOCATION
    6 p.m., August 19, 2025 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., August 26, 2025 Board Meeting – Budget Only Swift Water Elementary
    5 p.m., September 9, 2025 Study Session Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., September 23, 2025 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    5 p.m., October 7, 2025 Study Session Key Peninsula Middle School
    6 p.m., October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., November 4, 2025 Board Meeting – CANCELLED Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., December 9, 2025 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    5 p.m., January 6, 2026 Study Session Kopachuck Middle School
    6 p.m., January 20, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., February 3, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    5 p.m., March 3, 2026 Study Session Harbor Ridge Middle School
    6 p.m., March 17, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    5 p.m., April 7, 2026 Study Session Goodman Middle School
    6 p.m., April 21, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    5 p.m., May 5, 2026 Study Session Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., May 19, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., June 9, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., July 14, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., August 18, 2026 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary
    6 p.m., August 25, 2025 Board Meeting Swift Water Elementary

     

Meet the Board Members

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Chuck West

District 1 - Term Expires 2027

District 1 Map

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Matt Bruhn

District 2 - Term Expires 2029

District 2 Map

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Lori Glover

District 3 - Term Expires 2027

District 3 Map

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Natalie Wimberley, President

District 4 - Term Expires 2027

District 4 Map

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David Olson, Vice President

District 5 - Term Expires 2029

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