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Puyallup School Board Approves SCUT Recommendations

On Monday, June 17, the Puyallup School Board approved the School Capacity and Utilization Task Force (SCUT) recommendations. 

We thank the task force members who dedicated over 28 hours to developing these recommendations.  

Key strategies highlighted in the task force report include managing student waivers, adjusting school boundaries, and optimizing program management. These measures aim to alleviate capacity issues in different schools, with specific recommendations tailored to each school's needs. The task force emphasized the importance of acting swiftly to address these challenges while planning for future improvements through a potential bond measure. 

The approved recommendations include unique solutions for 12 school communities, such as managing student waivers, relocating programs, and adding portable classrooms. For instance, Northwood Elementary will manage waivers and relocate classrooms, while Rogers High School will add portable classrooms as early as the 2025-26 school year. 

Additionally, the recommendations approve the continuation of SCUT in a modified format and establish a Bond Advisory Committee (BAC). The BAC will focus on constructing new buildings and modernizing facilities. This comprehensive approach ensures the district can effectively manage current and future enrollment challenges.  

Read the full report on the Task Force on our website at HTTP://www.puyallupsd.org/SCUT

To learn more about the Bond Advisory Committee and apply, visit our website at https://www.puyallupsd.org/post-details/~board/latest-news/post/bondadvisorycommittee

SCUT Recommendations Overview

 


 

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