At the September 23 School Board Meeting, the Seattle School Board unanimously approved three resolutions declaring their opposition to three initiatives that will be on the ballot in November. The Seattle Schools Board is committed to a Seattle Public Schools where students are afforded equitable access to education and opportunity in schools that are safe, inclusive, affirming, and supportive for all children.

1. Resolution 2026/27-05, declared opposition to Initiative Measure No. IL26-001. IL26-001 concerning parental rights relating to their children in public school. The Board opposes this initiative because of the impact it would have on students’ privacy protections, emotional well-being, and safety. Read the resolution.
2. Resolution 2026/27-06, declared opposition to Initiative Measure No. IL26-638. IL26-638 concerning participation in athletics at K-12 schools, prohibiting students it defines as “biologically male” from competing in certain school athletic activities intended for female students only and requiring verification of biological sex by students’ healthcare providers. The Board opposes this initiative because of their commitment to fair and inclusive opportunities in athletics, and the initiative’s impact on students’ dignity, privacy, safety, and emotional well-being. Read the resolution.
3. Resolution 2026/27-07, declared opposition to Initiative Measure No. IP26-645. IP26-645 concerning state and local taxes, that would repeal at 9.9% tax on annual individual income over $1,000,000. The Board opposes this initiative because it would create severe financial and operational challenges for public school districts and impact the District’s ability to provide students with the opportunity to receive a high-quality public education that provides them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to design their own futures. Read the resolution.        

The School Board is transitioning to Diligent Community (formerly Board Docs) for management of School Board meeting materials, agendas, and reports.

Diligent Community will improve organization of documents and provide a central hub for easy access to agendas and materials for all School Board meetings. Members of the public will be able to sign up to receive updates when meeting materials have been added or items have been changed.

Public testimony sign-ups can be accessed from the new Diligent Community page, so please bookmark the new link. The sign-up form will also be available through the current webpage during our transition period.

The Diligent Community portal is now available on the School Board webpage.  If you have questions, please reach out to the School Board Office at boardoffice@seattleschools.org.

The 2026-27 School Board Student Representatives were announced at the June 3 Regular Board Meeting. Congratulations to senior Yohanna Micheal (Franklin) and juniors Eliana Faunce (Chief Sealth) and Frena Tesegazeab (Garfield)! They will join current Student Representative Josephine Mangelsen (West Seattle) and their first school board meeting will be in September.

During the April 22 Regular School Board Meeting, the Board approved the adoption of McGraw Hill Emerge! elementary school curriculum and their Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) positions. They heard presentations about the expanded access to advanced math in middle school and an enrollment update.

Upcoming School Board Meetings:

• 5/6, Policy Committee, 1 – 3 p.m.
• 5/6, Board Special Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
• 5/13, Regular Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m.
• 5/18, Finance & Audit Committee, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• 5/20, Policy Committee, 2 – 4 p.m.
• 5/21, Operations Committee, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Board Meeting Notes

At the March 11 Regular Board Meeting, Superintendent Shuldiner and the School Board recognized the Rainier Beach boys basketball team for their back-to-back state title win, and the Roosevelt girls basketball team for reaching the state semi-finals. They also participated in a robust discussion about grants and the Student Assignment Transition Plan.

Apply to be a School Board Student Representative

Applications are now open to apply to be a 2026-27 School Board Student Representative. Students entering their senior year are eligible to apply for a one-year term and students entering their junior year are eligible for a two-year term.

Board Meeting Notes

The School Board approved two amendments at the Regular Board Meeting on Feb. 11. One made changes to the Student Board Member program (including changing their title to “Student Representatives”). The other established three standing committees.