Item No. 8d_attach
Date of Meeting: May 26, 2026

FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
REGARDING PARTNERSHIP AND COOPERATION BETWEEN
HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE PORT OF SEATTLE

This First Amendment ("First Amendment") to the Interlocal Agreement (the

"Agreement") dated June 20, 2024, by and between Highline Public Schools, hereinafter
referred to as "the District" and the Port of Seattle, a municipal corporation of the State
of Washington hereinafter referred to as "the Port." The District and the Port are also
referred to in this AGREEMENT collectively as "the Parties," and individually as a "Party."
WHEREAS, the Port and the District entered into the Agreement regarding a
strategic partnership on June 20, 2024;
WHEREAS, the Port Commission included $100,000 in additional funding for the
District in the Port's 2026 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement by updating the
deliverable and payment schedule as further described below.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Section 1, Statement of Work, is amended to add the following to the
"Community Engagement" section:
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Continue to strengthen recruitment efforts by tabling at community
events sponsored by organizations such as the Latino Civic Alliance,
hosting monthly prospective family information sessions at the MHS site,
and holding an annual, public-facing Maritime Career Expo where
industry partners engage directly with students, families, and community
members to showcase the breadth of the maritime sector.
Develop and implement outreach strategies and cross-sector
partnerships that measurably increase student and family awareness of
maritime education and careers.
Specific and targeted outreach to youth-serving organizations in the
Duwamish Valley, in coordination with the Port's Duwamish Valley
Community Equity program to inform South Park/Georgetown
(Duwamish Valley) youth and families about Maritime High School.
In addition, emphasis shall be placed on serving BIPOC youth, multilingual
families, low-income communities, and tribal communities, with
culturally responsive materials and outreach approaches tailored to each
community.

2. Section 1, Statement of Work, is amended to remove the "Increase Visibility of
Maritime Careers" section and replace it with the following:

Increase Visibility of Maritime Careers
Develop plans and partnerships that increase student and family awareness of maritime
education and careers, with a particular focus on BIPOC youth. Efforts will include the
following:
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Implement industry -influenced curriculum related to Vessel Operations and
Marine Construction pathways at Maritime High School (MHS), specifically
through expanded programming at South Seattle College.
o On campus, MHS is building out a new Vessel Operations pathway that
prepares students for both deck and engine room careers. Investments in
fire simulators, vessel simulators, and industry-aligned equipment will
transform the classroom space at MHS into an immersive learning
environment that mirror real-world maritime operations.
Offer 9th and 10th-grade students Field Work Experiences (FWEs) at an average
of one per week, visiting sites such as NOAA, the Seattle Aquarium, Glosten, and
doing restoration projects at sites such as the Duwamish Hill Preserve Park.
Through these various experiences, students are exposed to well over 100
distinct maritime careers.
o This year, MHS expanded FWEs to upper-grade students, with additional
site visits including the Environmental Science Center, Des Moines
Marina, and the UW Fisheries Lab that serve the purpose of deepening
career exploration and strengthening pathways into the maritime
workforce.
Work in partnership with the Port to increase industry participation in the Vessel
Operations and Marine Construction programs including mentorships,
internships, attending student presentations, offering field work experiences, job
shadows and providing informational interviews.
Continue industry mentorship of 10th grade students with guidance provided on
chosen maritime career pathways.
Include information on broader maritime education opportunities to students,
teachers and families.
Regularly reflect on feedback from students, families and industry partners to
evaluate the effectiveness of maritime outreach and pathway programming,
with particular attention to barriers and opportunities for underserved
communities.

3. Section 3 of the AGREEMENT, Period of Performance, is removed and replaced
with the following:
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PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this Agreement shall be three years, commencing on June 20, 2024, and
ending on June 19, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement.
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4. Section 3 of the AGREEMENT, Billing Payment Procedure, is removed and
replaced with the following Section 3A:
3A.

PAYMENT BILLING PROCEDURE

The District shall submit an annual invoice after completion of the
deliverables identified in Exhibit A. Payment for approved and completed work in
accordance with Exhibit A will be made by the Port of Seattle within thirty (30) days of
receipt of each invoice. The total payment under this AGREEMENT shall not exceed
$600,000.
The parties may agree to an updated payment and deliverable schedule by written
amendment.
5. Exhibit A of the AGREEMENT is removed and replaced with the following Exhibit
A-1:
EXHIBIT A-1
Deliverable
Annual Reports to include:
• Highlights of recruitment efforts with community and
student groups that are underrepresented in the
maritime industry
• Demographics of enrolled students including a table
of all the enrollment and graduation data for each of
the last 5 years to show growth/changes over time
(all reports disaggregated by race, gender, ZIP code)
• Lessons learned and student testimonials
• Instructional plans demonstrating evidence of
alignment to industry competencies, certifications,
and maritime workforce standards
• In 2025 and 2026, summary of students' postsecondary plans upon graduation to enter maritimerelated jobs and/or ongoing maritime education,
including a table outlining career and education
placement data broken out by educational paths (4
year and 2 year) and career paths (maritime and nonmaritime related)
• Vision for their future, challenges and opportunities
you see ahead
• Summary of all maritime work-based learning
experiences offered (e.g., internships, mentorships,
fieldwork, job shadows), including number of
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Milestone
Payment
$250,000

Schedule
Dec. 13, 2024

$250,000

Dec. 15, 2025

$100,000

Dec. 15, 2026

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students served, industry partners engaged, and
equity analysis of participation
Any other tangible benefits of the program

NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL:

$600,000

6. Section 16 of the AGREEMENT, Contract Management, is removed and replaced
with the following:
16.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Highline Public Schools shall administer the funds under this Agreement. For purposes of notice,
the program manager for each of the Parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact
person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Agreement. Any
notice required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and sent
by U.S. Mail to the following addresses unless otherwise indicated by the Parties to this
Agreement:
Highline Public Schools:
All correspondence and notices related to this Agreement shall be delivered or mailed to
Bernard Koontz, Highline Public Schools, 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien, WA 98166.
Port of Seattle:
Communications and billing contact person shall be Anna Pavlik, Director of Workforce
Development, Port of Seattle, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121

7. Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms of the original AGREEMENT
are hereby ratified and shall remain in full force and effect, unaltered by this
First Amendment.
WHEREFORE, the parties have executed this First Amendment to the Agreement
as of the day and year identified below.
Highline Public Schools

Port of Seattle

Ivan Duran, Superintendent

Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director

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