August 11, 2026 | RSD Board Workshop & Meeting

The RSD Washington Board held a workshop and meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing extensively on the school district's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The business manager presented a detailed budget framework projecting an operational budget of approximately $243 million with an additional $2.5 million in spending capacity to accommodate enrollment fluctuations. The district aims to maintain a healthy fund balance, projected to triple to over $10 million this year, and to continue building financial stability over the next four years. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for educational programs, professional development, capital projects, and transportation vehicle funds. The board also discussed challenges such as underfunding from the state, rising insurance costs, and special education expenses. A resolution to approve the budget and levy certification is scheduled for the August 25 meeting. Additionally, the board reviewed and unanimously approved the selection of McPherson and Jacobson as the firm to conduct the superintendent search, following an RFP process and presentations from three firms. No immediate contract awards or capital improvement project approvals were made during this meeting, but the budget discussions set the stage for future procurement and spending decisions.