Ellensburg School District Board Meeting - 7/22/26

The Ellensburg School District Board held a meeting on July 22, 2026, focusing primarily on educational outcomes, strategic planning, and financial updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the selection of a vendor for asphalt work at Valley View following a competitive bidding process, with the project expected to start soon. The board also approved a proposed meal price increase for the 2026-27 school year to address rising costs, including a 25-cent increase per milk and 15 cents per meal. Additionally, the district is implementing a new electronic signature system from Frontline to streamline contract and document management, targeting an October go-live. Policy updates were discussed, including a new electronic signature policy and revisions to restraint and isolation policies, with the latter approved by vote. The board also deliberated on potential updates to the cell phone policy, emphasizing enforceability and impact on students, though no final decisions were made. Financial reports highlighted expenditures on salaries, benefits, supplies, and professional services, with no capital expenditures in June but ongoing facility improvements such as gym floor renovations at the high school. Overall, the meeting combined educational performance reviews with operational and procurement matters relevant to district management.