Yakima board approves superintendent travel, three diesel buses and Perkins grant adjustments

At its May 4 meeting the Yakima School Board approved several routine business items by voice votes.

Travel: The board authorized Superintendent Dr. Green to attend the AASA governing board meeting and legislative advocacy conference in Washington, D.C., in July. The fiscal impact to the district was described as roughly $1,500; the motion was moved, seconded and approved (voice vote recorded as 4‑0).

Buses: The board approved purchase of three 78‑passenger diesel school buses from Chuskey Northwest for $760,352.94 using the district’s transportation vehicle funds to replace buses that have reached the end of their useful life. The motion carried after a motion, second and voice vote.

Perkins grants: Dr. Larson explained two Carl D. Perkins reserve awards: an additional $24,000 for the YV Tech Skill Center (proposal 3) and an additional $20,000 for the Yakima School District CTE program (proposal 4). The board approved both motions (each 4‑0). The transcript records proposal 4’s combined total as $286,251. The transcript records the combined total for proposal 3 in unclear format; the meeting materials should be consulted for the precise final allocation.

Policy governance: The board also approved superintendent compliance ratings and reviews for policy 1000.2.1 (treatment of students and guardians) and 1000.2.2 (working environment of staff) and adjourned to an executive session to review performance of a public employee for personnel matters.

All votes on recorded motions were unanimous (4‑0).