KSD School Board Meeting: March 11, 2026

The Kennewick School District held a school board meeting on March 11, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates and preliminary budget discussions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key procurement-related topics included a preliminary budget update presented by Dr. Brilhard, highlighting anticipated revenue decreases due to lower enrollment and legislative funding changes, as well as projected increases in insurance costs. The board discussed the impact of these financial factors on staffing and programmatic decisions, emphasizing the need for fiscal accountability and proactive budget planning. Additionally, the meeting covered a safety and security project involving the installation of integrated classroom communication and emergency call systems at Park School, funded through existing levies, with plans to potentially scale the system district-wide. No contract awards or specific vendor selections were detailed, but the budget and capital improvement projects were central to the discussion.