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Board ratifies YPTA contract, certifies excess taxes and directs staff to prepare 2026 bond resolution
Summary
At its Nov. 5 meeting the Yakima School Board voted unanimously to ratify a 2025–27 YPTA collective-bargaining agreement, certified 2025 excess property taxes, approved several governance policy ratings, and directed the superintendent to prepare a 2026 capital bond election resolution after a detailed facilities and tax‑impact presentation.
The Yakima School Board on Nov. 5 approved several formal actions affecting district finances and labor relations, and directed staff to prepare a potential 2026 capital bond election resolution.
Ratification of labor agreement: The board voted to ratify the 2025–2027 collective bargaining agreement between the Yakima Professional Technical Association (YPTA) and Yakima School District. The motion was moved and seconded and a roll call recorded Director Walker, Director Rice, Vice President Graciela Villanueva and President Beckett voting 'Aye.' The motion passed 4–0.
Tax certification: The board approved Resolution 03.25.26 to certify 2025 excess property…
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