Yakima School District Board Meeting May 4th, 2026

The Yakima School District Board held a meeting on May 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the board's approval to purchase three 78-passenger diesel school buses from Chuskey Northwest for $760,352.94, aimed at replacing buses that had reached the end of their useful service life. Additionally, the board approved updated Carl D. Perkins grant applications for the Yakima Valley Tech Skill Center and the Yakima School District CTE program, with total allocations of $119,174 and $286,251 respectively. The meeting also covered updates on a recently passed bond measure, with plans to engage architects and begin permitting processes for capital projects. Other discussions included recognition of school achievements, teacher appreciation, and policy governance items, but no other direct procurement decisions were noted. The board unanimously approved all motions related to spending and grants during the session.