The historic Central Administration Building (CAB) is getting some much-needed improvements starting in January 2026. 

During the CAB renovation, several Tacoma Public Schools departments will relocate to temporary sites. Beginning Jan. 5, departments will be available and open to the public at the following locations:

Please note: From Dec. 15 - Jan. 5 departments will be available by appointment only. Please contact the department in advance to schedule an appointment.

Former McKinley Elementary/Eastside swing site
3702 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

• Budget
• Communications & Community Partnerships
• Director of Schools Office
• Early Learning/Preschool
• Enrollment
• Human Resources/Benefits
• Legal/Audit/Public Records Requests
• McKinney-Vento, Foster Care & Title 1
• Multilingual Education/Dual Language & Global Education
• Safety & Security
• Superintendent’s Office
• Tacoma Education Dream Fund

Professional Development Center (PDC) Building A 
6501 N 23rd St, Tacoma, WA 98406

• Advanced Programs, AVID, Highly Capable
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Teaching & Learning

The following departments are staying at CAB, located at 601 S. 8th St. Please contact the department in advance to schedule an appointment before visiting.

• Finance:  253-571-1200
• Payroll: 253-571-1236
• Health Services: 253-571-1124
• Printing & Graphics: 253-571-1170
• Student Information Systems: 253-571-1188
• Student Services/Special Education: 253-571-1086
• Student Records: 253-571-1076
• Whole Child: 253-571-1027

If you need assistance contacting a TPS department, please call 253-571-1000.

Temporary Location for Board Meetings
School Board Meetings will be held at the Professional Development Center (PDC), Building C
(6501 N 23rd St Tacoma, WA 98406).

This renovation project is funded by the 2024 voter-approved school construction bond.