State-Tribal Education Compact Schools (STECs)
In 2013 the Washington state Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (E2 SHB) 1134: Authorizing state-tribal education compact schools. The bill authorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to enter into state-tribal education compacts. This act exempts schools that are the subjects of state-tribal education compacts from all existing state statutes and rules regarding school districts and district boards of directors; establishes standards for teachers, staff, and curriculum; outlines admissions policies and school funding; and establishes reporting requirements on student enrollment. Compact schools are encouraged to implement early learning pilot programs. The Department of Early Learning is directed to form a working group to develop early learning pilot programs.
The Office of Native Education (ONE) provides consultation to eligible Federally recognized tribes and BIE schools located in Washington state who are interested in starting a STECs.
STECs Guidance
ONE has developed STECs guidance for the application and operation of a STECs school. A revised version will be available by October 31, 2023.
STECs Application
2022-2023 Tribal Compact Application
Types of Tribal Schools
State–Tribal Education Compact Schools are operated according to the terms of a state-tribal education compact.
BIE Tribally Controlled Grant Schools are funded by the BIE and operated according to grant and (if applicable) inter-local agreement terms.
BIE Contract Schools are funded by the BIE and operated according to the terms of a contract with the BIE and (if applicable) any inter-local agreement.
Schools by Type and Contact Information
State-Tribal Education Compact
Chief Kitsap Academy
Brenda Guerrero, Suquamish Education Director/CKA Superintendent
360-394-8675
PO BOX 498
Suquamish, WA 98392
360-394-8566
State-Tribal Education Compact & BIE Tribally Controlled Grant
Chief Leschi Schools (K–12)
Puyallup Tribal School System
Marc Brouillet, Superintendent
5625-52 Street East
Puyallup WA 98371
253-445-6000
FAX 253-445-2350
Lummi Nation Schools (K–12)
Dr. Lexie Tom, Interim Director of Education
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham WA 98226-9277
360-758-3149
FAX 360-758-4303
Muckleshoot Tribal School
John Lombardi, Chief School Administrator
15209 SE 376th Street
Auburn WA 98092
253-931-6709
FAX 253-939-5568
Quileute Tribal School (K–12)
Mark Decker, Superintendent
PO BOX 39
La Push WA 98350
360-374-5609
FAX 360-374-9608
State-Tribal Education Compact & BIE Contract
Wa He Lut Indian School (K-8)
Harvey Whitford, Principal
11110 Conine Avenue SE
Olympia WA 98503
(Nisqually Community/ Franks Landing)
360-456-1311
FAX 360-456-1319
Yakama Nation Tribal Jr. /Sr. High School (8-12)
Raynel Begay, Superintendent
PO BOX 151
Toppenish WA 98948
509-865-5121 Ext. 4516
FAX 509-865-6092
BIE Tribally Controlled Grant
Paschal Sherman Indian School (K-9)
Cooperative Agreement with Omak S.D.
Waylon Michel, Principal
169 North End Omak Lake Road
Omak WA 98841
(Colville Confederated Tribes)
509-422-7590
FAX 509-422-7538
Current STECs
Below are the State-Tribal Compact Schools currently operating in Washington state.