WSD Board Meeting - Regular - September 14, 2026

The Tosa Schools Board’s regular meeting on September 14, 2026, included updates on cash-flow borrowing, a proposed solar installation, and referendum-funded capital improvements. Administrators discussed borrowing to cover payroll during seasonal revenue shortfalls; the district expects to seek formal action at a later meeting, ahead of a projected low point on October 17. Upper 90 presented an initial proposal for solar systems at six schools, with further engineering and competitive bids still to come. Board members requested a bid alternate using prevailing-wage contractors and U.S.-made equipment. The presentation cited a potential federal tax credit of about $1.42 million, subject to verification, and described a possible plan to fund the project from district reserves and repay those funds from savings. No solar award or approval was made at this meeting.

The project team reported progress on phases one and two of the $60 million referendum program, including renovations, roofing, windows, fire alarms, accessibility work, and other building upgrades. The current estimated overall project cost was about $60.01 million, with roughly $2.2 million in interest earnings reported as of August 31; phase-three projects are expected to go out to bid, with costs brought back to the board for approval in December. The board approved the consent agenda. No specific contract award was identified in the transcript.