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Staff recommended the interfund loan after explaining that statewide timing of basic education funding concentrates about 22.5% of state revenue in the last 32 days of the fiscal year. Staff said borrowing from the district's capital projects fund is less costly and administratively simpler than outside short-term options previously relied on, such as county registered warrants.

Staff member Blochschmidt told the board, \"22.5% of our state revenue is delivered in the last 32 days of our fiscal year,\" and described that pattern as a recurring challenge for the district's cash flow. He said the capital projects fund currently holds newly deposited funds not immediately needed for capital work and that an internal interfund loan would avoid an external administrative fee and permit the district to return the money to capital when cash flow normalizes.

A motion to approve the resolution was moved and seconded; the board then took a roll-call vote. Director Sproul, Director Smith, Director Barrows and Director Zavala Ortega each voted \"approve,\" and the motion carried.

Directors thanked staff for the financial planning and expressed a desire for state funding to be delivered earlier in the fiscal year. The board chair said the district will continue to monitor state funding timing and the district's fund balance.

The board adjourned after the vote. The district's next regular meeting is July 8 and will be held in person.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","VPS Special Board Meeting 06/26/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board unanimously approved a resolution on June 26 permitting an interfund loan from the capital projects fund to the general fund to address short-term cash-flow timing caused by state basic education revenue arriving late in the fiscal year.","taxTitle","Vancouver School District, School Districts, Washington","taxId",65133,"location","Washington","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6184022,"Vancouver School District board signals consensus to enter contract talks with Ray and Associates for superintendent search",720,73000,793000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5093197-c71573e0f84dc14f267fe591f8306853&start=73&end=793","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5093197-c71573e0f84dc14f267fe591f8306853/thumbnail_73000.jpg","/articles/6184022/Washington/Vancouver-School-District-board-signals-consensus-to-enter-contract-talks-with-Ray-and-Associates-for-superintendent-search","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184022-7c46d30e328b3d0026f57c31a6cd949c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770954631&Signature=JeHjU-segYWbDcC4kpbFwqeS14FMwQlnDFzPaKBks15RBjnl4kzygapBNm5MsHLxJcRCKMJkHJYgULLgQWIwP8EiLCbFjYgbi6nt2TRL51MflkrN49a6tQ43LzhksIlDAlMRR4v-gapqAnHTpy~u0QNIiQV3h~90tVVn7pRzHqd6LQYE-r4A4ASU955pMBYBk-WYRjCFHv5cxdA7e5FOvyZuSeGbJDR1bV0mOVwiOTCpYmDWx~UZ~fg7brDFrY1-ykX0~qbELl8Ro2EsQ6gXEZ3y39LZBXRdlyR9VAIxgFwsbMpu5UGFyZjUYskggQczfhnyT4vUG-fbNOE-6ujf7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a June 26 special session, the Vancouver School District Board of Directors indicated agreement to enter contract negotiations with Ray and Associates to lead the district's superintendent search for the 2026'1927 school year.

The board said it would proceed to formal contract talks rather than hold an immediate vote on firm selection. Members emphasized that any contract should include clear expectations on responsibilities, brand alignment for public materials and flexibility on the timeline to allow meaningful community engagement.

Director Sproul summarized board concerns about public-facing materials and staff workload, saying it was \"a priority for me that we put in guardrails around what is published on our behalf to ensure that any any, job descriptions or our marketing of this position is on brand.\" Board members asked that the selected firm work closely with district communications staff and that the board retain final sign-off on published materials.

Board members reported reference checks with other districts about the three finalist firms. One district told board members its engagement with HYA occurred during the COVID-19 period and was conducted largely virtually; those checks said HYA tended to present more local candidates in that instance. Reference checks for Ray and Associates indicated the firm brought a national candidate pool and required less hands-on support from district staff. North Shore and Highline were named by board members as districts contacted for references.

Several directors said they found both Ray and Associates and the other finalists to be capable, but that Ray's presentation and references made members comfortable moving forward. A director noted a remaining concern that Ray's proposed timeline felt \"a little aggressive\" and asked that the contract clarify that the calendar can be stretched if needed for community engagement.

The board chair said staff would begin contract discussions within 24 hours and return with negotiated terms for the board to consider. The board did not record a formal roll-call vote on firm selection at the meeting.

The district's next regular meeting is scheduled for July 8 and will be held in person.","At a June 26 special session, the Vancouver School District Board of Directors agreed to move forward into contract negotiations with Ray and Associates to lead the district's superintendent search for the 2026'1927 school year, while asking for guardrails on branding and timeline flexibility.","actionData","errors"]

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Vancouver School District approves interfund loan from capital projects fund to cover short-term general fund cash needs

Vancouver School District board signals consensus to enter contract talks with Ray and Associates for superintendent search