May 26, 2026 | Board Meeting

The Pasco School District Board Meeting held on May 26, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on capital improvement projects and budget planning for the 2026-27 school year. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the bid award and contract approval for the Pasco High School softball field and the approval of a light structure system replacement at Edgar Brown Stadium. Superintendent Whitney provided a detailed budget update, highlighting fiscal challenges, enrollment projections, and strategies to maintain financial stability, including conservative budgeting and fund balance targets. The board also discussed short-term and long-term strategies for managing school overcrowding through attendance boundary adjustments, with a focus on using existing portable classrooms efficiently and reducing reliance on impact fees, which have decreased due to changes in housing development patterns. No votes were taken on boundary changes during this meeting, but the board gave direction to staff to develop more detailed recommendations. Additionally, the board recognized community partners and school nurses for their contributions. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, strategic capital improvements, and proactive planning to address enrollment and facility capacity issues.