Regular Board of Education Meeting on June 12, 2026

The Washington Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 12, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement discussions included the approval of a contract with IT Management Corporation (doing business as 101 Voice) for a district-wide unified communication system upgrade, projected to save over $300,000 over five years. The board also approved an extension of the Crystal Creamery Dairy Products contract for $300,000 funded by the cafeteria fund. Additionally, renewals of contracts for speech and occupational therapy services with Developmental Therapy Services of Sacramento and behavioral analytic services were approved to support special education needs. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the district's multi-year budget projections, highlighting a structural deficit requiring approximately $12 million in reductions over three years to meet reserve requirements. The board discussed ongoing budget stabilization efforts, including a 10% reduction in non-personnel expenses and the role of the Budget Advisory Committee in recommending priorities. Other agenda items included approval of trustee compensation for missed meetings and election-related resolutions. The board emphasized transparency in budget challenges and the importance of community input in fiscal decisions.