School Board Meeting: May 27, 2026

The Kennewick School District held a school board meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing primarily on recognizing volunteers and retirees, discussing school safety officer programs, and reviewing budgetary and capital facilities plans. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of consent items, the decision to maintain current middle school user athletic fees while conducting a funding analysis for potential fee elimination once levy funding is available, and the planned purchase of nine new buses expected to arrive in September 2026. The board also reviewed the district's preliminary general fund budget for the 2026-27 school year, highlighting anticipated revenue shortfalls due to enrollment declines and increased costs such as insurance and utilities. Additionally, the district reported on lead testing and remediation in school water fixtures, and discussed the capital facilities plan, including school eligibility for funding and portable classroom management. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the budget and capital projects discussions indicate ongoing procurement and facility maintenance activities.