Board approves land purchase, Johnson property sale and updated nondiscrimination policy

The Pullman School District Board of Directors approved three formal actions at its Jan. 28 meeting: a resolution to acquire roughly 30 acres adjoining existing district land, the sale of the surplus Johnson property (2.77 acres), and adoption of a revised nondiscrimination policy.

District staff presented the acquisition as a complement to an existing 60‑acre parcel at the end of Crestview, noting it lies inside city limits and has utilities adjacent. "Some of the benefits of adding this property ... are that it combines with the 60 we already have, gives us a lot more flexibility," the presenter said, adding the location likely avoids building an additional roadway.

The board also approved sale of the Johnson property, which staff described as containing a schoolhouse and 2.77 acres the district has held for about 80 years. Staff said a competitive bid process had occurred and the district is finalizing the purchase-and-sale agreement.

Separately, the board adopted revisions to Policy 50.10 (titled in the packet as "discrimination free workplace") to align with WASDA's sample policy and recent changes in federal Title IX implementation. The presenting staff member summarized the update as the "final version" aligned with the most recent WASDA sample and noted changes are intended to distinguish staff‑related nondiscrimination language from student and community policies.

Procedural votes recorded during the meeting included approval of the meeting agenda and the consent agenda; both were approved by voice vote. For the three substantive actions, the meeting record shows motions and seconding for each item followed by voice approval. The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally or any recorded dissents.

What happens next: staff will complete final purchase documents for the land acquisition and the Johnson property sale as described; the revised Policy 50.10 will take effect per district policy implementation procedures.

Votes at a glance: - Agenda approval — motion passed by voice vote (mover recorded; vote method: voice). - Consent agenda — approved by voice vote (mover: Speaker 5; seconder: Speaker 8). - Resolution 25‑26‑05 (real property acquisition) — presented by district staff (Speaker 12); motioned and approved by voice vote. - Sale of surplus real property (Johnson property, 2.77 acres) — presented by district staff (Speaker 12); motioned and approved by voice vote. - Policy 50.10 (discrimination‑free workplace) — presented by Policy lead (Speaker 11) referencing WASDA sample language; motioned and approved by voice vote.

The meeting then moved to discussion items, including proposed policy changes related to staff harassment and a draft charter‑bus policy; both were discussed and are expected to return as action items at a future meeting.