Please check BoardDocs prior to attending an upcoming meeting to verify the start time and meeting information.

• August 28: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• September 4: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• September 11: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• Canceled! September 18: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• September 25: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• October 9: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• October 16: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• October 23: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• October 30: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• November 6: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• November 13: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• December 4: Special board meeting 4:30-5:00 p.m., special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• December 11: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• January 8: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• January 22: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• January 29: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• February 5: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• February 12: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• February 19: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• February 26: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• March 5: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• March 12: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• March 19: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• March 26: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• April 23: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• April 30: Special work session 5:00-6:00 p.m.

• May 14: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• May 28: Work session 4:30-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• June 4: Special work session 5:00-6:00 p.m.

• June 11: Regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• June 18: Special work session 5:00-7:00 p.m.

• June 25: Work session 5:00-6:00 p.m., regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• July 9 (if needed): Special meeting

• July 23 (if needed): Special meeting

• August 13 (if needed): Special meeting

Accommodations for accessibility and/or comments requiring interpretation services need to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Monday prior to the board meeting. Please note every effort will be made to provide accommodation/translation services. Request services at translations@kent.k12.wa.us. 

In person comments requiring an interpreter to be live in the boardroom will be scheduled via advance request at translations@kent.k12.wa.us.

Beginning with the January 10, 2024 regular board meeting, changes to Procedure 1420P Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda, specific to Communication from the Audience, will be implemented as provided to the board as an Informational item on November 8, 2023.  This revised procedure provides efficiency, clarification, and expectations for the public comment process at regular board meetings. There have been no recent updates to corresponding Policy 1420.

• The revised procedure aligns with the board’s value of public comment and the importance of involving students, staff, and members of the public in its meetings.

• KSD’s public comment procedure includes the following:

  • Prioritization of student comments over all else.

  • No changes to the existing practice of hearing an unlimited number of comments on both non-agenda items, and agenda-specific items.

• Ensured equitable access for the public to make comments to the board, whether verbally in person, verbally on video, or written.

Regular Board meetings are held in person at the Central Administration office at 12033 SE 256th Street, Kent WA 98030 on the dates indicated above. The Board recognizes the value of public comment and the importance of involving members of the public in its meetings.

Whether made verbally in person, verbally on video, or written, comments are limited to a total of one (1) per person, per regular board meeting. One (1) additional comment per person may be submitted for a public hearing topic if there is a public hearing on the agenda.

ALL forms of public comment are subject to Chapter 42.56 RCW: Public Records Act.  The public may comment at regular board meetings in a manner authorized by state law.  All comments must adhere to Policy 1420 and Procedure 1420P and will be accepted via the following processes:

If you wish to make an in person verbal comment to the board, comment forms will be available for completion prior to the meeting and must be turned in no later than the beginning of the Legislative Report. 

In person comments are limited to three (3) minutes.

If you are unable to attend in person to make your comment to the board, you may complete the online video public comment form and submit your video comment.  This form is open as of midnight the Friday prior to the regular meeting and closes at 6:30 p.m. the day prior (24 hours) to the meeting.

It is highly recommended to record your video comment via your cell phone or computer in advance of completing this form for ease of uploading.  Video comments are limited to three (3) minutes.

If you are unable to attend in person to make your comment to the board, you may complete the online written public comment form and submit your written comment.  This form is open as of midnight the Friday prior to the regular meeting and closes at 6:30 p.m. the day prior (24 hours) to the meeting.

Your written comment will be provided to the board, however, will not be read aloud at the regular meeting. Written comments are limited to 450 words.

In addition to making a public comment at a regular board meeting, you can voice your opinion by:

• Calling the superintendent's office, (253) 373-7701, or members of the school board.

• Writing the Kent School Board or superintendent at 12033 SE 256th Street, A200, Kent, WA 98030.

• Emailing the Kent School Board at kentboardmembers@kent.k12.wa.us.

• Emailing the superintendent at israel.vela@kent.k12.wa.us.

Agendas are available from the Superintendent’s Office or online at BoardDocs.

Meeting minutes and policies are accessible through the BoardDocs Site. To view meeting agendas, policies, from the BoardDocs website, click on the tabs at the top left of the page under the Kent School District logo.

Kent School Board is committed to open meetings and providing the community with access to its deliberations and processes.