Committees & Advisory Groups

Much of the work accomplished in Bellingham Public Schools is the result of committees and task forces.  Membership consists of representatives from stakeholder groups. All do specific work at the direction of the superintendent.

Recommendations are advisory and the final decision-making authority varies depending on the type of group. Major decisions, minutes, and any report or recommendations resulting from committee and task force work are posted here. The following committees, task forces and groups are actively engaged in Bellingham Public Schools’ work priorities for the 2020-21 school year:

Facilities

• Bellingham High School Turf Fields Phase 2 Committee
• District Office Design Advisory Committee
• Playground Standards Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
• Sunnyland Educational Specifications/Design Advisory Committee

Parent Advisory Committees

• Highly Capable Learning Parent Advisory Committee
• Parent Advisory Committee to the Superintendent
• Special Education Parent Advisory Committee

Teaching and Learning

• Attendance Areas PreK-12 Standing Committee
• BHS Mascot Change Task Force
• CTE General Advisory Council
• Early Literacy Screener Review Task Force 
• First Grade Alignment Task Force
• Foundational Literacy Skills Curriculum Committee
• GRADS Advisory Group
• High School Grading Task Force, Phase Two
• Instructional Materials Committee
• Joint District-  BEA Professional Development Study Committee

Superintendent

• Student Advisory Committee to the Superintendent

Other

• Occupational Health & Safety Committee
• Promise Awards Advisory Group
• Reopening Schools Advisory Committee