Richland School District One Board Meeting 6-30-26

The Richland School District One Board held a meeting on June 30, 2026, where they discussed several procurement and budget-related items. The board approved the third reading of the fiscal year 2026-27 general fund budget totaling approximately $425.7 million, which includes salary increases for teachers, non-teaching staff, and bus drivers, as well as increased funding for utilities. They also approved contract extensions for fire alarm and kitchen suppression maintenance, multifunction copier equipment services, workers compensation and property casualty insurance coverage, and support maintenance for access control and video surveillance systems. The workers compensation and property casualty insurance contract extension was discussed in detail, with questions about budget discrepancies and cost savings. Additionally, the board reviewed policies related to staff hiring, resignations, and concealed recordings, approving several on first and second readings. The meeting included administrative hires and appointments for the upcoming school year. The board acknowledged the outstanding work of the outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Sherry Matthews Hazel, highlighting her role in maintaining clean audits and good procurement practices over 38 years. No new procurement vehicles or RFPs were introduced, but the meeting focused on contract extensions, budget approvals, and policy updates affecting district operations.