Northshore School District School Board Meeting March 23, 2026

The Northshore School District School Board held a working session on March 23, 2026, focusing primarily on educational program updates, community engagement, and capital project delivery methods. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments concerning the district's highly capable (HiCap) student program, with parents expressing concerns about the integration of HiCap services into general education classrooms and requesting data transparency and reconsideration of program changes. On procurement-related matters, the board approved the use of the progressive design-build project delivery method for Shelton View and Kokanee Elementary School projects, aiming to improve efficiency and cost control by hiring contractors and architects simultaneously. Additionally, the board received information on the use of the General Contractor Construction Manager (GCCM) delivery model for Inglemoor High School and Leota Middle School phase two replacement projects. The meeting also included discussions on building condition assessments as part of the Asset Preservation Program and the planning of capital improvement projects. No contract awards or vendor selections were directly reported, but the approval of project delivery methods indicates ongoing capital project procurement activity.