Peninsula School District Board Regular Business Meeting - 03/17/2026

The Peninsula School District Board of Directors held a regular business meeting on March 17, 2026. The meeting included extensive reports from student representatives highlighting school activities and achievements, followed by presentations on winter athletics, national board certified teachers and paraeducator certifications, special education programs, and instructional technology usage. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the recommendation for adoption of the Somos Spanish curriculum for Spanish 1 and 2 courses, emphasizing a shift to a more comprehensive input approach and digital licensing, with cost savings compared to previous materials. The board also received a detailed budget and enrollment update, noting positive revenue trends and expenditure management, including negotiations for new MacBook devices to replace Chromebooks for students, expected to save costs and improve instructional alignment. The meeting concluded with a legislative session wrap-up highlighting funding challenges for public education in Washington State. The board approved the consent agenda without opposition and scheduled upcoming meetings.