Safety Advisory Council
Now seeking applicants for the 2025-26 school year
The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District values the perspective, expertise and input we receive from our community in the best interest of all our schools. This community of staff, students, families and community members provide insights and teamwork to ensure our schools are a community effort.
To involve our community, the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District is continuing our Safety Advisory Council, which will include representatives from district staff, students and families, community members, and first responders who are interested in the work that promotes safety in our schools and supports departments. The Safety Advisory Council serves as a recommending body for Safety and Security.
Our Beliefs: The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District believes that every student deserves the opportunity to attend our schools, to feel safe and to learn – without the fear of harassment, intimidation or bullying – no matter their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status or ability. We are committed to ensuring that our learning environments are a place where everyone, students and staff alike, are welcomed with a sense of belonging and safety.
Our Tasks: The work of this Safety Advisory Council will involve examining issues relating to providing our students and staff with safe environments, which ensure preparedness for emergency events, as well as assessing data from the day to day operations of o ur schools and departments that promote and maintain safe environments.
Our Timeline: The membership timeline for individuals serving on the Advisory Council will run from October 2025 through June 2026.
Our Work: The District intends for the Safety Advisory Council to review data that pertains to safety. Members selected for this group will have the opportunity to reapply for future Safety Advisory Councils.
Application Deadline: Please complete and submit the following application form to Charmaine Abram on or before 5 p.m. on October 3, 2025. You can contact Charmaine Abram via email at charmaine_abram@sumnersd.org or call her at (253) 891-6080. Applications will be reviewed by the Deputy Superintendent and Director of Safety and Security for the purpose of selecting Safety Advisory Council members. Information on applications will be regarded as personal and confidential.