May 12, 2026 | Study Session

The Pasco School District held a study session on May 12, 2026, primarily discussing potential boundary changes for elementary schools to address overcrowding and optimize bus routes. The board considered adjusting school boundaries for new neighborhoods to prevent students from being bused to overcrowded schools like Columbia River when they could walk to less crowded nearby schools such as Franklin or McCleintoch. The discussion included the financial implications of moving portables versus changing boundaries, noting a reduction in impact fee revenues that previously funded portable classrooms. The board emphasized the importance of making boundary decisions before the new school year to minimize disruption for families and improve fiscal responsibility. No formal votes were recorded, but the superintendent planned to bring the boundary adjustment policy back for further discussion and potential action in a future meeting.