Board approves capital transfer, refunds donation portion to booster club and adopts fifth-grade family-living curriculum
March 13, 2026 | Yelm Community Schools, School Districts, Washington
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The Yelm Community Schools board voted on three formal items at its March 12 meeting: a transfer of capital funds to the general fund, a donation refund to the booster club, and adoption of a fifth-grade family-living and health curriculum.
On a voice vote the board approved resolution 042526 to move the presented amount from capital projects into the general fund. The superintendent framed the transfer as a one-time step to help the district enter next year with a positive beginning balance while staff pursue longer-term adjustments.
The board also approved resolution 052526 to return a portion of a donation from an organization identified in the meeting as YHS Connects. Administrators said the donation had been intended to support three band components; because the band completed only about 40% of the required performances, administrators recommended refunding 60% of the allocation to the booster club so the funds can still be used locally.
On curriculum, the board considered adoption of a fifth-grade family-living and health curriculum (referred to in discussion as FLAC). Several board members and commenters said the topic belongs in the home and emphasized parental choice; others said the district must be state-compliant and noted that families have an opt-out right. "We have an opt out for every single session," one board member said. The motion to adopt passed on a voice vote; members who voted in favor stated they did so reluctantly but said the curriculum was the best available option that met state requirements and that administrators should make the opt-out process as clear and persistent as possible for families.
The transcript records voice votes for the three items (recorded as "Aye" and "Motion carries") but does not provide a roll-call tally for each action. Administrators said they would continue to solicit alternative curriculum options for future consideration and to clarify opt-out procedures for families.
On a voice vote the board approved resolution 042526 to move the presented amount from capital projects into the general fund. The superintendent framed the transfer as a one-time step to help the district enter next year with a positive beginning balance while staff pursue longer-term adjustments.
The board also approved resolution 052526 to return a portion of a donation from an organization identified in the meeting as YHS Connects. Administrators said the donation had been intended to support three band components; because the band completed only about 40% of the required performances, administrators recommended refunding 60% of the allocation to the booster club so the funds can still be used locally.
On curriculum, the board considered adoption of a fifth-grade family-living and health curriculum (referred to in discussion as FLAC). Several board members and commenters said the topic belongs in the home and emphasized parental choice; others said the district must be state-compliant and noted that families have an opt-out right. "We have an opt out for every single session," one board member said. The motion to adopt passed on a voice vote; members who voted in favor stated they did so reluctantly but said the curriculum was the best available option that met state requirements and that administrators should make the opt-out process as clear and persistent as possible for families.
The transcript records voice votes for the three items (recorded as "Aye" and "Motion carries") but does not provide a roll-call tally for each action. Administrators said they would continue to solicit alternative curriculum options for future consideration and to clarify opt-out procedures for families.
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