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Yakima School District board meeting, Aug 31, 2026

31 min · 0 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Yakima School Board takes roll call vote on office professionals contract 23:36

  • The superintendent introduced new district leaders and gave updates on district partnerships and upcoming events. 10:23
  • A district staff member presented a 2-year collective bargaining agreement with the Yakima Educational Office professionals that includes an increase of 3.1% in year 1. 24:52
  • Martha Rice moved to approve the agreement, and Norm Walker called for a roll call vote. 26:40
  • Norm Walker reviewed two governance policies that will go to a board survey before final approval at the next meeting. 27:43

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Item by item (8)
  1. Opening, roll call and pledge 0:33
    • Norm Walker said Spanish interpretation services were offered at the meeting. 0:51
    • A staff member took the roll and said one director was excused and another would be a few minutes late. 2:00
    • Speakers presented the character word of the month, mindful, and a land acknowledgment of the Yakima Nation. 2:48
  2. Recognition 5:20
    • Norm Walker said the board honored a district educator as the recipient of the Outstanding FCCLA Advisor Award. 5:20
  3. Board member updates 8:37
    • Martha Rice said a spreadsheet of General Assembly proposals would go to board members by the end of next week and asked for responses before the 19th. 8:37
    • Norm Walker said board members attended opening day ceremonies and that the board supports the concept of inclusion. 9:30
  4. Superintendent updates 10:23
    • The superintendent introduced new district leaders, and staff members introduced school administrative teams. 10:23
    • The superintendent said an event to unveil 2 new mini pitch fields at Ridgeview is set for Wednesday, September 16th, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. 18:37
  5. Office professionals bargaining agreement 23:36
    • A district staff member said the 2-year agreement covers the 2026 and '27 and the 2027 and '28 school years, with a 3.1% increase in year 1 and IPD in year 2 to be determined. 24:52
    • One board member said they had reviewed the detailed agreement and would recommend approval. 26:21
    • Martha Rice moved to approve the agreement as presented, and the board held a roll call vote. 26:40
  6. Public comment 23:36
    • No one spoke at either public comment opportunity. 23:36
  7. Governance policy review 27:23
    • Norm Walker reviewed Policy 1000.4.0, Global Governance Management Connection, and 1000.4.1, Unity of Control. 27:41
    • Norm Walker said the policies would go to a survey and final approval would come at the next meeting. 27:57
  8. Closed session and adjournment 30:02
    • A staff member said there was no need for an executive session but there was a need for a closed session. 30:02
    • Norm Walker said the closed session would occur after adjournment. 30:10
    • Norm Walker adjourned the meeting. 30:10

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