VPS Regular Board Meeting 11/10/2026

The Vancouver Public Schools Board of Directors’ regular meeting on November 10, 2026, included a discussion of a potential four-year school levy. The board reviewed projected collections of approximately $320.2 million at a $2.18 rate, $323.2 million at $2.20, and $326.1 million at $2.22, assuming 3% property-value growth; the presentation also estimated annual cost differences for homeowners at several property values. The board did not vote on the levy at this meeting: staff said a ballot proposal was expected to be considered at a special meeting on November 17. Directors requested clearer information on what programs levy funds support and asked staff to include the technology levy’s figures so they could assess the combined tax impact. The district also reported ongoing financial-stability meetings with the state education agency and ESD 112, with a plan review and vote scheduled for December 8; financial leadership hiring was reported complete.

Construction updates included the Sky View building project, which was under construction with completion targeted for August, and preliminary discussions about possible additional facilities at River and Fort, including a diesel and automotive program building at Fort. Public commenters raised concerns about levy affordability and transparency, school safety and communication following an incident at Lincoln Elementary, and the transition from Flex Academy. No construction award, vendor selection, or other procurement approval was identified in the transcript.