# October 13, 2026 | Study Session


**Body:** Pasco School District
**Date:** October 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety, Emergency Response


The Pasco School District’s October 13, 2026 study session focused on districtwide school, facility, and bus safety. Staff reviewed the incident command structure, annually updated crisis response and emergency operations plans, monthly drills, staff training, coordination with police and other first responders, security measures such as cameras and badge-controlled entry, and bus emergency procedures. The discussion also covered student reunification after emergencies and how the district balances preparedness drills with minimizing student distress.

No contract awards, solicitations, or new spending approvals were identified. Board members asked about the school resource officer (SRO) partnership, which is a shared expense: the district pays for officers’ assigned workdays, while the police department covers other contract days and vehicle expenses. Officials said the program had no known changes, but its future impact could be assessed after Pasco considers its 2027–28 biennium budget, which was described as having an approximately $14.5 million gap. The board also acknowledged prior bond-funded physical safety upgrades; no new allocation or procurement action was presented.

**Source:** Pasco School District