The Moses Lake School District Board of Directors approved the consent agenda on Thursday, Sept. 18, which includes consideration of an interlocal transfer agreement for a surplus City of Moses Lake reserve fire engine to be used by the district’s fire science program at the Columbia Basin Technical (CB Tech) campus.

City proposal and partnership: Mike Ganz, identified himself as the interim fire administrator for the City of Moses Lake, told the board the city “is proposing to transfer that engine to the school district at no cost” because the district’s fire science program provides training and potential future employees for the department.

Use and conditions: Ganz said the engine is roughly 25 years old and has reached the city’s service life for active response, so the city plans to surplus it and replace it in its fleet. Under the proposed interlocal government transfer agreement, the engine would be for instructional use by the district. Ganz said the district would be responsible for insurance and maintenance when transferred.

District follow up and insurance: District staff reported they are “looking into insurance costs” and that risk manager Shane Heston indicated the district would list the engine under equipment rather than vehicles and “there will be no increase in our premium,” according to staff statements during the meeting. City staff noted the liability exposure is lower for on‑site instructional use than for active emergency response.

Next steps and approvals: If the district approves the interlocal agreement, the city will consider council approval; Ganz noted the city council would have the item on its Oct. 14 docket. The consent‑agenda approval at the Sept. 18 board meeting allows the district to move forward with finalizing the transfer terms and coordinating next steps with the city.

Ending: Board members and city representatives described the transfer as a continuation of an existing partnership and thanked CB Tech instructors and first responders for collaborating on student learning opportunities. The transfer remains contingent on the city council’s approval and final insurance/maintenance arrangements.