Regular Board of Education Meeting on April 23, 2026

The Washington Unified School District held its Regular Board of Education Meeting on April 23, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a multi-year collective bargaining agreement with the West Sacramento Teachers Association and certificated management, with an estimated cost impact of over $7.8 million and a plan to make budget reductions exceeding $10 million over the next few years. The board also approved salary schedules for classified employees and management effective July 1, 2026. Additionally, the board approved a contract with One Workplace for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Alorn Village modernization project, procured through a competitive RFP and piggyback contracts. A piggyback contract for pizza products from Tasty Indian Pizza Inc. was approved with an estimated annual cost of $1 million from the food services fund. The board also approved an annual memorandum of understanding with Yolo County Office of Education for fiscal information and data services, with an anticipated cost of approximately $379,362. Other approvals included a service agreement for the Roberts Family Development Center's Freedom Schools summer program funded by expanded learning funds, and an amendment to a healthcare staffing agreement to address school nurse vacancies. Policy updates related to immigration enforcement response were adopted, which may influence future staff training and district operations. The meeting also featured presentations on food services operations, highlighting self-funded meal programs, grant awards, and efforts to increase student meal participation through scratch cooking and fresh food initiatives.