TSD Board Meeting - September 24, 2026

Tumwater School District Board meeting, September 24, 2026: The board reviewed the district’s long-range capital facilities plan, including a reported FY2027 capital fund budget of $11.52 million and planned levy-funded work such as a multipurpose room at East Olympia, playground and canopy improvements at Water Hill, and upgrades at several elementary schools. Proposed 2026–27 impact fees were $4,959 for qualifying single-family homes and $1,283 for qualifying multifamily units, described as slightly lower than the prior year. The transcript does not clearly establish whether the capital plan resolution was ultimately approved. No vendor selection, bid award, or procurement contract award was identified.

The superintendent asked for support to study secondary-school program changes and related long-term facility needs, including a possible bond aligned with state matching funds expected in 2028. Options discussed included sharing programs between the two high schools, reorganizing them as one high school across campuses, or eventually creating a unified high school. Board members generally supported further exploration and emphasized broad community and student input; no formal vote on the study or bond was recorded. The board did approve a New Market Skill Center host agreement, though no dollar value was stated.