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Superintendent: district to pursue Department of Commerce facilities grant with McKinstry assistance

Kiona-Benton City School District Board of Directors · April 29, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Pete said the district will work with McKinstry to pursue a Department of Commerce grant to address HVAC and roofing needs at the high school and middle school, with a submission planned by March 4.

Superintendent Pete told the board the district has engaged McKinstry (Spokane) and is preparing a grant application to the Washington State Department of Commerce to address facilities needs, prioritizing HVAC emergency repairs and roofing work at the high school and middle school. He said funds were previously awarded via an OSPI emergency repair grant for some HVAC work, and the new submission aims to expand facility-improvement funding.

Pete said the district will submit the Commerce grant application by March 4 and will update the board on progress and any awards. He characterized the effort as part of an ongoing push to address high-priority facility needs across the district.