Washougal School Board Work Session August 11, 2026

The Washougal School Board work session on August 11, 2026, included updates on levy-funded and other facility projects. The track is nearing completion, five tennis courts are being finished with pickleball courts being added, and work at district buildings includes an ADA-accessible entrance at Hathaway, updated DDC controls, gym-floor refinishing, and replacement of stained ceiling tiles. Board members also discussed planning for another round of capital projects in 2027. No new contract awards, bids, or spending votes were identified in the transcript; specific project costs were not stated.

The superintendent reviewed previously approved Resource Optimization Work Group recommendations, including a preschool program at Hathaway, curriculum investments, enrollment monitoring, and further analysis of possible school consolidation and district property. The board discussed tracking and disposing of surplus assets, including unreturned student devices issued during the pandemic, but no clear vote on a procurement or asset-disposal action was recorded. The district also discussed staff training and guidance for AI use, including use of its existing Magic School platform; no new purchase or cost was specified.