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2022-23 Committee Meeting Agendas and Materials
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School Board Committees

*On October 26, 2022, the Board adopted a partial suspension of standing committees through July 31, 2023. This suspension excludes Audit Quarterly meetings, which will continue to convene through July 2023.

There are four standing committees of the Board: Executive Committee, Audit & Finance Committee, Operations Committee, and Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction Committee. As of June 2022, the Board also has an Ad Hoc Governance Committee.

Each committee consists of three Board Directors. Board committees support the policy and oversight work of the Board and promotes unity of action by the Board as a whole. Committees are governed in accordance to Board Policy No. 1240. To access full committee materials, including materials from prior years, please contact the Board Office for assistance.

Committee Overview and Director Assignments

Audit & Finance Committee

The A&F Committee provide oversight of the financial matters and budget development process of the District. They generally meet once a month on Mondays from 4:00-6:00 pm and quarterly on the 1st Tuesday of the month for an Audit review from 4:00-6:00 pm.

*Monthly A&F Committee meetings are suspended through July 31, 2023. Audit Quarterly meetings will still be held on December 13, 2022; March 7, 2023; and June 6, 2023.

Current Committee Members: Chandra N. Hampson (Chair), Liza Rankin, Vivian Song Maritz

Call for Audit and Finance Public Advisor

The School Board seeks subject matter experts from the community for the School Board’s Audit and Finance Committee. The Audit and Finance Committee provides oversight of the financial and human resource matters and budget development process of the district and supervises the Office of Internal Audit. Public Advisors will support the committee’s work to oversee district finances, ensure transparency, and make recommendations with respect to the district’s financial, human resource, and internal control systems, as well as ensuring implementation of SPSSeattle Public Schools More School Board Policy No. 0030: Ensuring Educational and Racial EquityProviding equitable access to opportunities, resources and support for each and every More.

If interested, read a more detailed description of the position and instructions on how to apply.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee acts as a liaison and provides leadership for Board activities. They generally meet once a month on Wednesdays from 8:00-10:00 am. This committee is made up of the president, vice president, and member-at-large; these committee members are elected by the full board.

Current Committee Members : Brandon K. Hersey (President), Liza Rankin (Vice President), and Michelle Sarju (Member-at-Large)

Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction Committee

The Student Services, Curriculum & Instruction Committee develops and reviews academic policies and make recommendations on Teaching & Learning Board Action Reports. They generally meet every once a month on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.

Current Committee Members : Liza Rankin (Chair), Leslie S. Harris, Michelle Sarju

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee develops, reviews, and makes recommendations for operation, facility and capital program policies. They generally meet once a month on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm.

Current Committee Members : Lisa Rivera Smith (Chair), Michelle Sarju, Vivian Song Maritz

Ad Hoc Governance Committee

Current Committee Members: Chandra Hampson (Chair), Liza Rankin, Vivian Song Maritz

Ad Hoc Community Engagement Committee

Current Committee Members: Brandon Hersey (Chair), Chandra Hampson, Leslie Harris, Luna Crone-Baron, Nassira Hassan, Jenna Yuan

2022-23 Committee Meeting Agendas and Materials

Please note: meeting agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Audit and Finance Committee

August 22, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
September 13, 2022 – Agenda
September 19, 2022 – Agenda Minutes

Audit Committee

December 13, 2022 (Quarterly) – Agenda
March 7, 2023 (Quarterly) – Agenda

Executive Committee

August 24, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
September 21, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
October 20, 2022 (Rescheduled) – Agenda Minutes (Meeting date & time changed 10/19/2022)

Operations Committee

August 18, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
September 19, 2022 – Agenda Revised 9/15/22 Minutes

Student Services, Curriculum, and Instruction Committee

August 23, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
September 20, 2022 – Agenda Minutes

Ad Hoc Governance Committee

August 4, 2022 – Agenda, Minutes
August 18, 2022 – Agenda, Minutes
September 1, 2022 – Agenda, Minutes
September 8, 2022 – Agenda, Minutes
September 15, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
September 27, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
September 29, 2022 – Agenda Minutes
October 4, 2022 – Agenda Minutes

Ad Hoc Community Engagement Committee

March 1, 2023 – Agenda Minutes
March 15, 2023 – Agenda Minutes
March 22, 2023 – Agenda Minutes
March 29, 2023 – Agenda Minutes

Board Calendar

Mar

District 4 Community Meeting

March 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Mar

School Board Special Meeting: Ad Hoc Community Engagement Committee

March 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Mar

Districts 1 & 4 Community Meeting – Our Kids, Our Schools: Impacts of Legislation on Our Future

March 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Apr

School Board Regular Meeting April 4, 2023

April 4 @ 4:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Apr