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Richland 1 board ranks recruit-and-retain, equity and facilities among top budget priorities
Summary
Board members at a Feb. 17 work session largely agreed that recruiting and retaining quality professionals and ensuring equitable experiences are top budget priorities; several members also prioritized facilities and social-emotional supports, and one commissioner suggested a bond referendum for capital needs.
At a Feb. 17 Richland School District 1 budget work session, commissioners individually ranked the district's five core priorities and administrators said the collected feedback will guide FY26-27 planning.
Administrators presented five core priorities and asked board members to rank their top three to five. The board repeatedly highlighted two priorities: recruiting and retaining quality…
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