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Justin (staff member) summarized the paid-lunch-equity calculation and said the district increased paid prices by five cents at elementary, middle and high school levels to meet the required weighted average. He also noted that Jefferson and Kamiak students are not reflected in the paid-price table because those students receive free meals. For 2025-26 Justin said Franklin meets the eligibility criteria in House Bill 1238 and therefore will be eligible for free meals in the coming year.

Why it matters: The paid-lunch equity calculation ensures the district complies with federal requirements when charging paid prices; the Franklin change will expand free-meal access to that school's students.

Next steps: Staff will implement the price change and adjust meal billing. The board did not take a separate formal vote on pricing at Wednesday's meeting beyond the regular consent procedures.

","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pullman School District School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board reviewed the 2025-26 school meal price changes required under federal rules and heard that Franklin Elementary qualifies for universal free meals under state law (House Bill 1238). The district's weighted average paid lunch price will increase from $3.51 to $3.61.","taxTitle","Pullman School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",38763,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6157981,"District sees increased special education and Title I funding; some federal Title funds temporarily frozen",159,2715000,2874000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341&start=2715&end=2874","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341/thumbnail_2715000.jpg","/articles/6157981/Washington/District-sees-increased-special-education-and-Title-I-funding-some-federal-Title-funds-temporarily-frozen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157981-167e0dad4f4765d5c55d12c85f85ea35/orig.mp4?Expires=1773608462&Signature=Qy8bzfAKx0alqG4VR7HbJxT~UmXoIxaMJ1gNOHRSsE4gAMwufMC4-GZiwjLkWfZWMxXcNYH1Jg7DGXHRb5pBL2NxRiC8Ywt2M5T4Qq8GjgDq-~6buqm9SeOrBrQUgch-PD6b8RiI-eLHRkURIX3tOdqMOKZ75zYweKKyrEucAHd9rh1Nx4OBYfdYBzdsMxKaJrgzkueoSKf8hwL~6o8IvfRNYE3pEsczpncDyhQqIB1S~uVYwtV60rMRIadfhQsWLrl9fjtJR36jQx6X31ERKBcsy-A9VztuOA-9EoVWapRXsCBuEEBY6wmXAq1XTqqV4Z90rOnVDK-oTuC3D5nb4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Finance staff reported that Pullman Public Schools expects higher revenues in 2025-26 for special education and Title I but that some federal Title programs (II, III and IV) are currently frozen at the federal level.

Diane and other staff explained that the district's special education allocation increased substantially because of a state legislative change that removed an enrollment cap (staff referred to the change as Senate Bill 5263). Diane said the result is roughly $695,000 more in state special education revenue for the district.

Staff also reported an increase in Title I funding of approximately $140,000. However, at the time of the meeting staff said Title II, Title III and Title IV funds were temporarily frozen by the federal government; OSPI recommended reallocating Title I funds temporarily to cover priorities if the other Title funds do not arrive. Staff said that, with the Title I increase, they could tentatively cover the paused Title II/III/IV amounts with about $1,900 remaining in the Title I increase after reallocations.

Why it matters: Increases in special education and Title I revenues reduce pressure on local levy funds for mandated services; frozen federal Title funds create short-term uncertainty about specific program budgets.

Next steps: Staff will update the board when federal Title funding decisions are finalized and will present exact Carl Perkins amounts for CTE when available.

","District staff told the board they expect higher special education and Title I revenues for 2025-26, referencing state legislative changes that removed an enrollment cap for special education and an increase in Title I, while noting that Title II, III and IV federal funds were temporarily frozen pending federal decisions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6157988,"Board moves 2025-26 assessment plan to action and approves it",375,2277000,2652000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341&start=2277&end=2652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341/thumbnail_2277000.jpg","/articles/6157988/Washington/Board-moves-2025-26-assessment-plan-to-action-and-approves-it","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157988-92ee3bb3d1b173c94204663782967d4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773608462&Signature=JiafkBs6uOELiY-UAUdL4ZVqClaNERs4jhK3JfoYZOKzhzeWzyv2xLDkCZP0~CWpYZD8hj37Xg13e~XwMtT1MvKWt2iNlujuTag7EsayZeWGP1L1~iuz3aWGxGzS-7h-dGHcSvAm-9OBQn-~eBcq0XBFGKv9-VZBA-J42HmZ5gubVPH0hGHW1NZY8-WE5OJ1CRK1yR-N5UOYjTl8OMTN~R7IFAQ1LeNNdds4HnR-C7uQyhv~DrtUzg4wqhb9F0wcTPNvPsZYcbBfznKoewqRFMY2qYkN6At8S1DT7bu6wjHmVFu96iA9m9iz-lUVcTb2nGpbZ3ZKBasraYSRcbPPLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors moved the 2025-26 assessment plan to action and approved it during Wednesday's meeting.

Ryan Mobia (staff member) presented the annual assessment plan required by board policy 2090, summarizing statewide assessments (SBA, WA CAST, WA-AIM), interim assessments, AP testing windows, and English-language proficiency checks. Ryan said the plan updates reflected principal and teacher feedback and that interim assessments would replace some classroom formative assessments rather than add extra testing.

Board action: A board member moved to advance the assessment plan to an action item and then moved approval. The motion passed on a voice vote; the chair announced the motion passed and Ryan said principals were ready to post the plan to staff and the district website.

Why it matters: The assessment plan sets testing windows and local assessment usage that inform instruction, graduation pathways and resource allocations. Ryan stressed that SBA windows are fixed by OSPI and the College Board and that district timing is intended to provide data in time for administrative and board retreats.

Next steps: Staff will post the approved plan to the district website and distribute it to principals for implementation.

","After a short discussion, the Pullman board moved the 2025-26 assessment plan to action and approved the plan; staff said principals are eager to post the plan and begin implementation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6157990,"Pullman district presents a balanced four-year 2025-26 budget with tight first-year margins",738,1380000,2118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341&start=1380&end=2118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341/thumbnail_1380000.jpg","/articles/6157990/Washington/Pullman-district-presents-a-balanced-four-year-2025-26-budget-with-tight-first-year-margins","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157990-8ff9e465edda879fa6c653cb7e78836b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773608462&Signature=IlrL61cMCIWQI-r1XmtedhNMvoGcaD7hWsSPY6uCKDCqHlf44H-6S6WtPttORq7~hyb0O7j~y9i2MpQWsVJzqxjVUu22udhrjBBll8kLbhA1XJVivcv0HLMjEv1TO75RIjCzddcQRj3wyEhLC59JY1oyZB6Zu0Q0Yvb1i-O2Rm0oEbwzN3NGJ56bWsSca-FO-0xGMlYnQDvrSfoW0aOihNke7xl0SNpXcuu0jG5cHvS57NvlsrBP7-k6sTg9bgITc2eenLAPNQp3waT4-mlYka7PRNErHmIydGKHLR8XtXyCQCZhGgDOPxwS6J3uGXdWfnJftDNAdWXHOxsY-tjhIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pullman Public Schools staff presented the proposed 2025-26 budget and a four-year projection that staff described as balanced but tightly constrained in the first year.

Diane (staff member) told the board the district had prepared a four-year balanced projection and recommended a 7.5% ending fund balance as a cushion. The proposed 2025-26 general fund totals were stated as $44,500,000 in revenues and $44,500,000 in expenditures, with a projected fund balance of approximately $3.9 million (about 8.8%). The budget assumes a district enrollment of about 2,540 students for 2025-26.

Why it matters: The budget determines staffing, class size, instructional programs and capital projects. Diane emphasized the district made difficult decisions to reach a balanced four-year plan and noted the first year remains tight unless enrollment comes in higher than the budget assumption.

Key details: Diane reported the district is underfunded for basic education staffing compared with funded FTE levels by about 16.33 FTE, with an estimated underfunding in salaries and benefits of roughly $6 million. Major revenue changes include an increase in special education funding tied to state legislative changes and a one-time increase in Title funding. The capital projects fund includes planned roof replacements (Pioneer Center, elementary roofs), technology replacement and a potential land purchase; transportation vehicle fund anticipates purchasing one diesel bus in 2025-26 and planning for an electric bus in a later year.

Board questions focused on contingency for unexpected costs such as insurance and utilities; Diane said the first year is particularly tight and that enrollment exceeding projections would provide the primary cushion. The board discussed maintaining regular reporting on the long-term solar/PPA decision and monitoring costs tied to utilities and bargaining outcomes.

Next steps: Diane said the recommended budgets will be brought to the board for approval on Aug. 13. Staff will continue to monitor enrollment, state funding (including LEA revenue changes mentioned for later years) and costs.

","District finance staff presented a 2025-26 budget projection that the board described as balanced for four years but tight in the first year; staff outlined revenues, staffing, and capital plans and said the budget will come back for approval on Aug. 13.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6157995,"Pullman board discusses Zen Solar power-purchase agreements; no vote taken",728,579000,1307000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341&start=579&end=1307","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5462353-b3d03af5af02375c115f83174dc30341/thumbnail_579000.jpg","/articles/6157995/Washington/Pullman-board-discusses-Zen-Solar-power-purchase-agreements-no-vote-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6157995-964714cd9881972ac618976c252c3184/orig.mp4?Expires=1773608462&Signature=n7MrG1t26Qz7iseFF90GI7sspn9-JhrqmcUw3HDjawEM05PqI67DJlRgWJjvr4Qm0~T20CV3lSKehEQ6obO~VFky3DySTPlqwcLojh9YbONcpt04thuqcweKI5UELfcMedelc0vTpsgB6n3~NdYlCt-9EiRuqHFOJqqC4nlw4ISZY0Gn6tcMhLm-c95wzrF8NWb74rk0k-k7HIP6Un8wQm550fu8I9YPKz7O32GZrrACZhC8tRD59Pi~DcMG8-adVcnFXzb~xzHdYRVUBIkJe6G~-9HVLyQ94UmJ61c8Bn19UUyFNwv5oGXLiWK3SwXqVerS~EO4P9ihWo1~YebR-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors discussed a proposal from Zen Solar to install photovoltaic systems under power-purchase agreements for multiple district sites and agreed to return the item for action at the next regular meeting.

Board members and staff raised questions about panel sourcing, long-term maintenance, and the timeline tied to grant funding. Justin (staff member), who presented the item, said Zen Solar had prepared drafts of the power-purchase agreements and could return to answer more detailed questions. Board members asked staff to contact other districts that are further along in the process to learn what equipment and contractual provisions those districts selected.

Why it matters: The proposal would commit the district to a long-term arrangement to buy energy for rooftop and site-mounted solar systems. Board members noted the decision has multi-decade implications — for ongoing maintenance, for the district's budget over time, and for a possible buyout or contract-extension decision about 10 years after installation.

Most important facts: Justin said Zen Solar prepared power-purchase agreements for the four target areas and that David Funk (Zen Solar) had previously presented and could return. Board member Diane reported speaking with regional partners and with an education service district finance director about whether the arrangement constituted a lease; Diane said her understanding was it was not a lease and that the capital costs would be covered through grant funding. Diane summarized an example from another district: the vendor replaces failed panels during the initial 10-year period and the district has options at the contract's end (buy, extend, or continue another arrangement).

Board concerns and direction: Several board members said they were supportive in concept but asked for more information before any binding vote. Board member Amanda said: \"I don't see this as something that is time sensitive... I just want to make sure that we have all of our questions answered.\" Lisa asked about vendor capacity and backup for maintenance; Diane and Justin said they would ask Zen Solar for specific information about sourcing, replacement stock, and whether panels would be U.S.-made or imported. Board member Bob asked that staff circulate answers to the board as an information-only packet before the next meeting.

Timeline and next steps: Justin said, unless a board member raises a compelling reason to pause, staff will bring the agreements back as an action item at the next meeting and will attempt to gather written responses from Zen Solar to the board's questions. Diane noted the grant that underpins part of the program is administered through WSU; she asked staff to confirm whether there are firm deadlines or rolling availability for grant funds, noting an approximate grant pool mentioned in conversation of about $10,000,000 for the demonstrator program.

Context: Diane and Justin referenced other eastern Washington districts' experiences (Davenport, Harrington) and said those districts are at differing stages of implementation. The board discussed long-term governance: who will monitor contract performance over time and when to begin making year-10 decisions.

The board took no formal vote on the Zen Solar agreements at Wednesday's meeting; staff were directed to compile answers and bring the item back for action.

","The Pullman Public Schools board discussed proposed power-purchase agreements from Zen Solar for multiple district sites, heard questions about panel sourcing, maintenance and grant timelines, and agreed to bring the item back for action at the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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District raises paid-lunch prices slightly; Franklin eligible for free meals under state law

District sees increased special education and Title I funding; some federal Title funds temporarily frozen

Board moves 2025-26 assessment plan to action and approves it

Pullman district presents a balanced four-year 2025-26 budget with tight first-year margins

Pullman board discusses Zen Solar power-purchase agreements; no vote taken