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A petição é dirigida a: Krestin Bahr
This petition was created by concerned PSD community members to express concern with new policies and strategies implemented by the current district administration.
We, the Peninsula School District community, are expressing our deep concern and disappointment in the district administration regarding the recent changes and concerns including, but not limited to:
- the strategy to regularly rotate teachers and principals without prior communication, transparency, or opportunity for parent/staff involvement
- the negative effects of Staff Expression Policy 5254
- the lack of community trust and district transparency
- the disconnect between the community and the district administration
- the removal/reduction of vital programs at multiple schools
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As engaged members of the PSD community, we believe that consistent leadership is vital to well-being, consistency, and academic growth at our schools. Effective principals and teachers are trusted, supportive, and effective leaders who build strong relationships with students, families, and staff. Relationships take time to build, and the plan to rotate school staff will significantly hinder our students' academic success.
Furthermore, staff cannot speak openly given the district’s current staff expression policy put into place by this administration earlier in the school year. Fear of professional retaliation is real. If staff felt safe, the volume of dissent would be far greater.
To make such significant changes without consulting or informing the parents and staff undermines the collaborative spirit that a successful school community depends on. We feel blindsided and left without answers to questions that affect not only our day-to-day experience but the long-term culture under the stewardship of this school district administration.
We respectfully request the following:
1. Reversal of the Staff Expression Policy 5254 - PSD staff should not have to choose between job security and their voice
2. Transparency: A clear explanation from the district about the reasons for the mandatory reassignments and special program cuts.
3. Removal of mandatory rotations for principals, vice principals, and teachers - we do not approve of the strategy to rotate staff for the reasons given by PSD and do not believe this strategy is in the best interest of its students or staff and should not remain in place for our district.
4. Community involvement: A commitment to involving staff and parents in future decisions that directly impact our school’s leadership and climate.
5. Retain full STEM programs at Minter Creek and Vaughn Elementaries
Our voices matter. Our school matters. We ask that the Peninsula School District public servants to work with us—not around us—to ensure decisions are made in the best interest of PSD schools.
Detalhes da petição
Petição iniciada:
11/04/2025
Fim da coleta:
18/10/2025
Região:
Gig Harbor
Categoria:
Educação
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If you missed the May 20th PSD Board meeting, we encourage you to take a few minutes to watch the public comments. The voices of teachers, parents, the union representative, and a courageous student from KPMS left a strong impression.
Key moments to watch:
2:34:00 – Public comment on agenda items
2:52:00 – Consent agenda, including the suspension of Staff Expression Policy 5254
2:56:00 – Public comment on non-agenda items
One of the most significant outcomes from the meeting was the suspension of Staff Expression Policy 5254, which had created a climate of fear among staff members. Its removal reflects the power of community engagement and the importance of clear, supportive policies.
Be sure to stay through to the end to watch a phenomenal student speaker from KPMS close the evening with a powerful message.
If you're interested in a deeper understanding of the PSD budget, Ashley Murphy gave a detailed presentation during the meeting. It begins at 2:13:00.
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke out, and continues to support positive change in our schools.
https://www.youtube.com/live/PaVPJhlPYkY?si=0gRS0XxDZS9_NGmr -
PSD Board Meeting 5/20 (Today)
There is a PSD board meeting tonight at 6:00 PM at Swift Water Elementary. If you would like to speak during public comment, please arrive before the meeting begins to sign up on paper. Note that public comment is scheduled for the end of the meeting, so it may be a long evening.
Our PTA will not be speaking at this meeting. However, we remain committed to understanding the developments in our district and how they may impact our schools both in the short and long term.
If you're unable to attend in person, you can watch the meeting live on YouTube here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wHNSvNQG0Zc&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD -
We have a couple of updates to share:
1. In response to district administration communication, we have compiled questions from leaders all over the district and requested clear, comprehensive answers to the questions outlined in the letter below. We will post an update with answers to these questions ASAP.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IilXPDI08V7plWUiewH_PzyMd9NGCoDWGDtS5qja0Qc/edit?usp=drivesdk
2. Here is the latest news story:
https://keypennews.org/stories/budget-issues-behind-peninsula-schools-staffing-shuffle,9197?
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This shift is unfair especially to the students, as we are loosing teachers that we love. We are also extremely worried about the performing arts program at Peninsula High School. We are losing quite a few of the teachers that help with the program, which is extremely detrimental. The performing arts program is a place where students who don’t “fit in” anywhere else can belong, and removing it is unacceptable.
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Because I am a bus driver in the district, I have 3 grandsons that attend Purdy, Voyager & Minter and I have a son & daughter in law that both teach in the district. I have put all 3 of my grown children through this district & have supported it since 1993. We need to support our AMAZING teachers and students !