Regular Board of Education Meeting on January 22, 2026

The Washington Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 22, 2026, focusing on various district matters including contract approvals, budget audits, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a final change order and notice of completion for the Bridgeway Island and Yolo High School exterior paint project, which came in under budget with savings returned to the deferred maintenance fund. The board also approved an amendment to a contract with Park Planet related to lunch shade structures and playground site work, as well as a contract for a 10-week in-school theater arts residency program with the NorCal School of the Arts. Additionally, the board approved a non-public school contract for a student and certified signatures for the Office of Public School Construction. The district's 2024-25 independent audits for both general operations and bond measures V and Z were presented, showing clean audit opinions and sound fiscal management. Public comments heavily emphasized concerns about teacher compensation, timely payroll, and retention, urging the board to invest more in educators to maintain program quality and stability. The board acknowledged these concerns and discussed ongoing efforts to address budgetary and staffing challenges. Overall, the meeting combined routine procurement approvals with significant community input on labor and budget priorities.