June 25, 2026 Selah School Board Business Meeting

The Selah School District held a business meeting on June 25, 2026, which included reflections from outgoing student board representatives and updates on district operations. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of contracts for district-level executive positions, including the associate superintendent and executive directors for student learning and special services. The board also reviewed and approved the 2026-27 budget, which projects $68.5 million in expenditures against $67.8 million in revenues, resulting in a $732,000 deficit and an ending fund balance of $8.9 million. Budget challenges highlighted include enrollment decline, increased costs for contracted staffing, and rising material and operating expenses. The board approved budget reductions totaling nearly $3 million, achieved primarily through attrition without layoffs. Additionally, the meeting covered fee schedule updates, donations to student programs, and travel requests for student leadership activities. The superintendent's contract for 2026-28 was approved with a standard increase for inflation and no additional language changes. The meeting concluded with recognition of retiring staff and a closed session.