# School Board Meeting 9.22.26

The Darrington School District board meeting, identified in the title as September 22, 2026, included approval of electrical engineering services to investigate power spikes affecting the high school’s electric boilers. The work was described as funded from remaining grant funds for the high-school heating project; no vendor or contract amount was stated. The board also approved donated flowers and picnic tables, with no value given. The district reported that a $20,000 donation for the art program is restricted to that program, and discussed a potential $100,000 annual cost if a student needs placement at Discovery. No other specific contract awards or purchasing decisions were identified.

Financial reporting showed enrollment at 375.75 FTE against a budget of 380, while the fund balance was projected to finish higher than anticipated, partly due to additional property-tax collections. The superintendent’s goals include monitoring budget challenges and aligning spending with student needs and district priorities. The board also discussed reviewing the community-center lease, including inflation-based increases and clarifying shared-use expectations; no lease action was taken. The board passed motions on policy updates and other routine items, and appointed a student representative.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Meeting 9.22.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ6kGY7h5cI) - Darrington School District