TSD School Board Meeting - July 24, 2025

The Tumwater School District Board held a meeting on July 24, 2025, focusing primarily on the annual report and contract discussions related to the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. The board reviewed data on SRO activities and discussed the current contract, which covers two officers with a total cost of approximately $610,000 over three years, reflecting a roughly 13% increase from the previous contract. The district pays for one officer, and the city pays for the other. The board also considered potential alternatives for providing SRO services, including exploring the Thurston County Sheriff's Department as a possible vendor. Additionally, the meeting included a preliminary budget review for the 2025-26 school year, highlighting fund balances, fee schedules for athletic equipment, and upcoming budget hearings. The board discussed the management of ASB funds, pay-to-play fees for athletics, and the importance of maintaining inclusive sports programs. Other topics included the legislative representative role and preparations for a capital levy ballot measure in February 2026. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were taken during this meeting, but the board expressed interest in further engagement on the SRO contract and budget planning.