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Policies: The board approved multiple policies for first reading (including Policy 4220, 4311, 5161, 254, 5310, 6220, 6702 and 6801 as listed in board materials) and then completed a combined first, second reading and adoption for Policy 3246 (restraint, isolation and other use of reasonable force) and Policy 6600 (transportation). Board members said the expedited timeline was to ensure legal compliance prior to the school year.

Facilities and contracts: The board approved a contract with AA Asphalting LLC for pavement repairs at Sky Ridge Middle School for $72,397.65 (including sales tax). The board also approved change order No. 1 to the Camas High School covered tennis facility contract for $12,000 to cover additional contractor time spent responding to public comment and permitting reviews; the vendor name appears with inconsistent spellings in the meeting materials and transcript (recorded as \"McCain's Pizzito,\" \"McKay Spazito\" in different places).

Student placements and services: The board approved two out-of-district placements for the 2025–26 school year: an agreement with Alpine Academy (Utah Youth Village) for one student, cost not to exceed $200,500; and an agreement with Maridel/Meridel Achievement Center for one student, cost not to exceed $265,200. The board also approved copier lease renewals with Pacific Office Automation: six machines at $740 per month for 60 months each, for a five-year total of $44,400 (excluding sales tax), paid from the general fund.

Votes at a glance (recorded from meeting motions and seconds):
- Consent agenda (includes human resources addendum): motion made and seconded; outcome: approved.
- Policies (first-reading batch): motion made by Board member Matthew; second by Bamini; outcome: approved.
- Policy 3246 and 6600 (first/second/adopt): motion made by Corey; second by Matthew; outcome: approved.
- Sky Ridge Middle School pavement repairs (AA Asphalting LLC) — $72,397.65: motion made by Corey; seconded by Matthew; outcome: approved.
- Change order No. 1 — Camas High covered tennis facility — $12,000: motion made by Corey; seconded by Matthew; outcome: approved.
- Alpine Academy (Utah Youth Village) placement — not to exceed $200,500: motion made by Bamini; seconded by Matthew; outcome: approved.
- Meridel Achievement Center placement — not to exceed $265,200: motion made by Matthew; seconded by Bamini; outcome: approved.
- Copier leases (Pacific Office Automation) — six machines, $740/month, 60 months each (total $44,400): motion made by Corey; seconded by Matthew; outcome: approved.

Each of the motions passed with no recorded opposition during the meeting. Several board members noted timing pressures (e.g., bus routing and the need to set transportation distances) as reasons for approving certain policies and contracts at this meeting.

What’s next: The board moved into executive session at the end of the meeting to discuss personnel for approximately 60 minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Camas School District - School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Camas School District board approved first-reading policies, adopted two policy updates required before the school year, and approved contracts for pavement repairs, a tennis facility change order, out‑of‑district student placements and copier leases.","taxTitle","Camas School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",38233,"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},6487952,"Camas board hears steady budget improvement but warns of ongoing shortfall; teacher tentative agreement heads to ratification",1480,416000,1896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5489757-dcf392fb54dbc725c1562778453fe0e8&start=416&end=1896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5489757-dcf392fb54dbc725c1562778453fe0e8/thumbnail_416000.jpg","/articles/6487952/Washington/Camas-board-hears-steady-budget-improvement-but-warns-of-ongoing-shortfall-teacher-tentative-agreement-heads-to-ratification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487952-47f97dad2703e6d1df383961e78da341/orig.mp4?Expires=1770997496&Signature=G8Wb47N~Q1WbQyEHwO1WbSBVdrilXptu0G~AzQVoG5uYL1TUeR~BbPBaaxds2VdE1Ler7RL8FvGWeQWViuNXNVqWbbZkw1~pz4iYRINSnIxzNowa0KSrCG1r8d52Z1jhKV5w0kYmSN6VkzUMoLVEswDrlttUi2EJHRpnEv~GQPmC9A~J~bCBWXOpHURZ87hV7hToYUOdaq5w1bcGgo7SXrhMZx0NFBwv8lXn5k5jiBiPQQ9P9UdUyj6G3zvGq0hjxvI4RAoh4-EOgk2-nyjr9c0rKk3UYT6UiyfJaO7JMuDDhREpMI8bW2mPtAqK2NjvOLLQgN10HS1e~C3OD1oNSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent John (surname not specified) told the Camas School District Board of Directors on July 28 that the district has seen “steady month by month improvements” in its finances but is still projecting a multi-million dollar operating shortfall for the year.

John said the district’s current projected ending general fund balance is about $5,600,000, or roughly 4.3% of the total budget, and that the district is forecasting a $5,800,000 deficit for the fiscal year — an improvement of about $1.4 million from an earlier projection of a $7.2 million shortfall. He said the district received a $350,000 one-time allocation from the state and delayed a planned $650,000 transfer to the capital fund as part of cost-containment measures.

Why it matters: Board members and staff said the numbers mean continued restraint will be necessary in hiring and spending. John told the board that the district is aiming to rebuild its fund balance to a target of 8–10% over time and that unresolved labor contracts could materially change next year’s budget assumptions.

Enrollment and staffing: John said the district expects enrollment to drop again next year, estimating a decline of about 2% and calling the lower enrollment “our new norm, at least for a while.” He reported 352 student withdrawals last year; staff follow-up indicated 24 of those families reported moving to either homeschool or private schools — roughly 7% of the withdrawals. John said the district will continue exit interviews and outreach to try to retain families.

Labor relations: The superintendent said the district has reached a tentative agreement (TA) with the Camas Education Association (CEA). He asked the board to note that the TA is scheduled for ratification by CEA members on Aug. 11; if ratified, the agreement will then be finalized with the district. John praised bargaining teams on both sides for their work and said the district wants to avoid overcommitting until ratification is complete.

Leadership and priorities: The board was introduced to incoming chief financial officer Kim Noah, who is scheduled to start Aug. 1. John said Noah brings experience managing larger budgets and that the district intends to press forward with focused priorities rather than new large initiatives given constrained staffing. He listed MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support), equity and belonging, and the development of a “profile of a graduate” as central initiatives for the coming year.

Community engagement and tools: John and communications director Doreen highlighted new features for parents, including ParentSquare account switching and the district’s Canvas mobile app as tools to improve family communication. John also noted the district is hosting a regional safety summit at Camas High School on Aug. 4.

What’s next: John said hiring for some positions will depend on ratification of labor agreements and that the district will proceed cautiously on add‑backs to staff. He asked the board and community to emphasize positive communications about the district’s work while staff complete the budget work this summer.","Superintendent reported modest month-to-month financial improvements but a projected $5.8 million operating deficit remains; enrollment is projected to decline and a tentative agreement with teachers is scheduled for ratification Aug. 11.","actionData","errors"]

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