The Sequim School District is seeking staff, parents/guardians, community members, and students to serve on a Design Advisory Committee for the bond construction projects. Community engagement is a priority for the District, and this committee will play an important role in creating a vision for the bond construction projects.
The Design Advisory Committee will be comprised of a broad-based group of up to 25 members representing various District stakeholders. The Committee will be charged with (1) researching best practices for elementary school facilities, high school facilities, athletic facilities, secure entrances at schools, and transportation/traffic flow; (2) soliciting community input; (3) sharing their own expertise; and (4) reviewing and providing feedback on design ideas.
Committee members must be ready to commit to attending regularly scheduled meetings (dates and times below) and abiding by Relational and Operational Agreements (see below).
If you are interested in serving on the Design Advisory Committee, please complete the Design Advisory Application form on or before April 18, 2025. All applications received by this date will be reviewed, and applicants will be notified of decisions regarding membership no later than April 25, 2025.
If you have questions about the Design Advisory Committee or the selection process, contact Superintendent Regan Nickels at [email protected].
The Committee will meet on the following Thursdays: May 1, May15, June 12, August 21, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 6, December 4. Meetings are anticipated to occur from 4:00-6:00 PM. Extra meetings may be added and meeting might be off-site with tours of other school district facilities.
Relational Community Agreements
- Share the air. Be aware of how often you speak and how often others speak.
- Be mindful not only of the intent of your words and actions but also of the impact.
- Speak from your own experience, not for others.
Operational Community Agreements
- Start and end on time.
- Respectful of others' time, efforts, and responsibilities.
- There are no "silly" questions especially with varying levels of prior knowledge.
- Cell phones- be mindful of using and muting.