School Board Meeting - September 8, 2026

The Evergreen Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions focused on financial management and legal oversight. The board reviewed a cash management proposal by the new chief financial officer, recommending more precise, smaller interfund loans to reduce interest expenses, potentially saving the district approximately $660,000. The board unanimously approved rescinding a previous loan authorization and authorized a $6 million loan for immediate cash flow needs. Additionally, the board addressed a significant legal and compliance issue concerning supplemental contracts found to violate Washington state law and constitution. After extensive public comments and board discussion, the board unanimously directed their legal counsel to provide the Vancouver Police Department with specific pages of the state auditor's management letter detailing these violations, aiming to correct previous false or misleading statements. The meeting also included updates on district equity initiatives and facilities review committee activities, but no direct procurement actions were taken in those areas.