Regular Board of Education Meeting on March 12, 2026

The Washington Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 12, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with DFS Flooring for the installation services related to the Bridgeway Island Phase 2 carpet replacement project, awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, DFS Flooring, which has a history of work with the district. Additionally, the board approved a $111,254.25 purchase of English language development curriculum for secondary students from Sengage Learning Inc. The board also approved a contract for non-public school services for three students with a fiscal impact of $224,228 from the general fund. The meeting included discussion of the 2027-2028 instructional calendar, which was approved after review of educational code requirements and stakeholder input. The board also discussed ongoing budget and facilities subcommittee activities, deferred maintenance projects, and the upcoming second interim budget report to be presented in a special meeting. No votes or motions indicated any new policy changes affecting procurement. The meeting featured recognition of employees and schools, updates on student programs, and community concerns, but the primary procurement focus was on contract awards and budget planning for curriculum and facilities projects.