Cascade School Board Meeting—July 27, 2026

The Cascade School Board’s July 27, 2026 meeting included updates on preparations for the district’s 2026 general-obligation bond. The district issued an RFP for an owner’s representative that day and expected to receive an initial roofing bid within 24–48 hours. Roofs identified as priorities include Aumsville K–2, sections of the junior high and Aumsville 3–5, and a section of the high school; the district is assessing whether work can begin before bond proceeds are available. The finance director reported that the bond closing was scheduled for August 19 and that the preliminary official statement had been provided for review. No contract awards or roofing bid approvals were reported.

The board approved the annual organizational-structure and business-designations resolution; officials said the listed organizations and companies were unchanged, apart from the state-adjusted minimum daily substitute rate, which increased from $221 to $225. The board discussed the district’s PERS side account ending in August rather than the previously projected February 2027, increasing costs by about $100,000 per month beyond expectations; staff said they were calculating the full impact and would discuss budget responses with administrators. Legal-service arrangements were also discussed, including district access to counsel through the WSD and special-education counsel, but no change was proposed. The district did not report a legal-services procurement or award.