Guiding Our District with Vision and Integrity
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors comprises five elected members who govern the district. Collaborating with the superintendent and administrators, the board makes key decisions on bond and levy elections, budget adoption, facilities, curriculum, fiscal planning, employee relations, transportation, and more. They establish policies in line with federal, state, and local laws, as well as guidelines from the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
While the board sets policy, a professional staff led by the superintendent implements these policies and manages daily district operations.
District 4 - Term Expires 2027. Email: wimberlyn@psd401.net
District 5 - Term Expires 2025. Email: olsond@psd401.net
Superintendent. Email: superintendent@psd401.net
Board Meeting Notices, Agendas, and Minutes
September 10, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
September 24, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 1, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 15, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
November 12, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Decemer 3, 2024 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 7, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 21, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 4, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 25, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 4, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 18, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 1, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 22, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 6, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 20, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 3, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 17, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
July 15, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 5, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 19, 2025 – Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
September 19, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 3, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 17, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
November 7, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
December 5, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
December 12, 2023 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 16, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 25, 2024 Retreat Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 30, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 13, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 27, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 5, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 19, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda
April 2, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 4, 2024 Special Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 23, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 2, 2024 Executive Session Notice
May 7, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 21, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 4, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 18, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
July 22, 2024 Business Meeting Notice I Agenda | Minutes
*Date Change*
August 20, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 23, 2024 Board Annual Retreat Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 27, 2024 Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
September 8, 2022 - Study Session | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
September 22, 2022 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 3, 2022 - Retreat | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
October 6, 2022 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Vaughn Elementary
October 20, 2022 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
November 9, 2022 (Wednesday) - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Start Time: 5:00pm
December 8, 2022 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Gig Harbor High School Library. Meeting will not be live-streamed.
January 12, 2023 - Study Session | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 26, 2023 - Business Meeting | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
January 31, 2023 - Retreat | Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 9, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
February 16, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Peninsula High School Library. Meeting will not be live-streamed.
February 26 & 27, 2023 - WASA/WSSDA/WASBO Legislative Conference - Notice
March 9, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
March 16, 2023 - Retreat Notice | Agenda
March 23, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
April 6, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
Location: Gig Harbor High School Library. Meeting will not be live-streamed.
April 27, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 11, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
May 25, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 8, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
June 22, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
July 27, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 2, 2023 - Retreat Notice | Agenda | Minutes
August 24, 2023 - Business Meeting Notice | Public Hearing | Agenda | Minutes
August 29, 2023 - Business Meeting (Tuesday) Notice |
Agenda | Minutes
Contact the School Board office regarding minutes prior to the above. (253) 530-1002
Current Board Meeting Information
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. For questions, 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.
For handouts, email is preferred; hardcopies can be given to the Executive Assistant.
Feedback should start with those closest to the situation, such as teachers or principals.
Board Meeting Live Stream
The next School Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Septembre 10, 2024. at Swift Water Elementary
This meeting will be live streamed
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.
Under the state’s Open Public Meetings Act, we are required to accept public comments at any meeting during which action is taken. However, the format in which these comments are accepted is at the discretion of the board. Some boards restrict comments to an overall time limit, accept comments in writing, or limit comments to agenda items only.
We have always welcomed in-person comments on any issue at our meetings and avoided limiting the number of speakers. Unfortunately, there has been a shift in tone that is impacting the welcoming and professional environment we strive to maintain. It’s important to remember that these meetings are business meetings of the school board held in public, not public town halls or stages for debate.
As board members, we are elected to serve you – our community. We take our jobs seriously and we greatly value the insights our families, students, and citizens bring forward to improve our schools. In order to preserve the focus of our meetings, we are making some adjustments to the agenda and public comment process.
Staff Presentations will be moved to the beginning of the meeting.
This allows more people to become informed about the work being done in our schools and may answer questions raised during public comments.
Two Distinct Comment Periods:
We also want to address our practice regarding response to public comments. We intentionally avoid responding to any comments made during the meeting. Our silence do es not indicate a position for, against, or indifferent to any comment. our goal is to maintain a neutral environment and avoid creating a perception of bias. Often, we will direct the superintendent to follow up on concerns raised, as many topics can, and should, be addressed at the school level. In caes where a board response is needed, our president will proceed with a follow-up conversation.
We hold ourselves to a standard of professionalism and expect the same from attendees. Disruptive behaviors such as cheering or booing during public comments are not appropriate in this forum. We appreciate your support in maintaining a professional atmosphere.
Below are the Peninsula School District Committees and the Board Directors who serve on them.
* Denotes Linked Resolution Document
Committee | Board Director(s) |
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CTE Advisory | Natalie Wimberley, Chuck West |
School/Faith Leaders | Lori Glover |
Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC)* | Jennifer Butler |
State Legislative Representative | David Olson, Natalie Wimberley |
Student Board Rep Members | Lori Glover, Natalie Wimberley |
Finance and Audit Advisory* | David Olson, Chuck West |
Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee* | Lori Glover, Jennifer Butler |
Instructional Materials Committee | Natalie Wimberley |
Arts Council | Chuck West |
Become a Board Member
Responsibilities
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors, consisting of five elected members, collaborates with the superintendent and administrators to make decisions on:
Qualifications
Candidates must be:
Director Districts
Board members represent one of five geographic regions. Use the provided map to find your district.
Commitment
Resources
Pierce County Elections
Washington Secretary of State
Washington State School Directors’ Association
District Policies and Procedures
The Peninsula School District Board of Directors sets policies and procedures to govern the district, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Policies: Require board approval to adopt, revise, or delete.
Procedures: Detail how policies are implemented. Established by the superintendent and district administration, they do not need board approval but are discussed at board meetings.
Policies and procedures are organized into categories. Select the desired series and click on the policy or procedure number to view the document.
1000 Series – Board of Directors
2000 Series – Instruction
3000 Series – Students
4000 Series – Community Relations
5000 Series – Human Resources
6000 Series – Management Support
7000 Series – Financial Management