July 28, 2026 | Board Meeting

The Pasco School District Board meeting on July 28, 2026, focused primarily on administrative and educational matters, including the administration of the oath of office to new student board representatives and their introductions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed budget presentation by Dr. Joey Casta, outlining the district's financial plan for the 2026-27 school year. The budget discussion covered the general fund of approximately $353 million, capital projects funded by bonds, debt service, and transportation funds, highlighting revenue assumptions, expenditure projections, and challenges such as a $734,000 reduction in local effort assistance funding. The board also discussed the Washington Association of School Directors (WASDA) Board of Distinction application process, including plans for collaborative writing and self-assessment to meet application requirements. Consent agenda items approved included personnel warrants, modernizations, land purchases, and overnight student travel requests. No new contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.