Tenino School District -

TSD School Board Members spent October and November walking through our schools and visiting classrooms. It's always a great opportunity when our Board Members can see first hand all the amazing things happening in our schools. Thanks for visiting Adam, Kasey, Forrest, Jen, and Jessica!!!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

General Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 6:30pm
Location: District Office

The meeting agenda will be posted no later than the Friday before the scheduled meeting.

The Tenino School District will follow the listed board meeting schedule below.  All board meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the posted locations. There will be no action taken at any of the board work studies unless the information is posted.  The intent of the work-study sessions is to allow the board members time to review policies, discuss programs and allow time for questions and answers.  

About the Tenino School District Board of Directors

The Tenino School District Board of Directors is comprised of five citizens elected to represent the community in setting district goals and policies, adopting the budget, placing tax levies and bond issues on the ballot, hiring personnel including the Superintendent, and providing the necessary facilities for the education of our community's youth.

Members serve in staggered four-year terms. Board members must be citizens of the United States and qualified voters residing in one of the five geographic "director districts." They are elected, however, by nonpartisan popular vote from the total school district. The state does not limit the number of terms a director may serve. Three board members constitute a quorum for transacting business. Official action can only be taken at a regular board meeting or a special board meeting for which public notice has been given. 

The public is encouraged to attend school board meetings. Regularly-scheduled school board meetings are generally held on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. In December, the meeting is held on the second Monday. Board meetings are typically held at the District Office with the exception of February-May, they are held at each of the four schools.

The board also holds some special meetings throughout the year. Official action can only be taken at a meeting for which public notice has been given.

School Board Values & Beliefs

• Students: Every student deserves a high quality educational experience. We commit to encourage each student’s dreams, potential, drive, and skills by providing opportunities to become career and college ready. We will make decisions based on what is best for our students.

• Teaching: We commit to support staff in the rigorous application of research based practice, which should be relevant, engaging, and respectful. All students should be challenged and expected to reach their potential.

• Learning: Each person in the organization should be responsible for their own learning and growth. We acknowledge that each student learns differently; staff will take the responsibility of meeting the needs of our diverse learners. We commit to expanding and improving programs and program offerings to meet the needs of students.

• Community: The board and administration will actively engage with community on an ongoing basis to provide opportunities for meaningful involvement.

• Communication: The board, district, and schools will promote positive virtues of the Tenino School District. We will communicate proactively by providing current and meaningful information to all stakeholders across all platforms.

• Facilities: All members of the district community will take pride and ownership of district facilities. The board commits to maintaining and improving our facilities.

• Fiscal Resources: The board is committed to the prudent use of our monies to support students and student achievement. We will look to expand revenue beyond state, federal, and local funding.

• Extra-Curricular Activities and Athletics: The board supports the role that extra-curricular activities and athletics play in enhancing the development of well-rounded students. Students and families will be encouraged to actively participate in athletics and activities.