$6 million annual investment in Facilities and Operations

Walla Walla Public Schools takes great pride in maintaining its facilities and strives to ensure every pupil has adequate learning spaces to receive the highest quality education possible, according to Executive Director of Business Services Ted Cohan during a report to the school board.

This school year the district is investing nearly $6 million or 8 percent of the General Fund budget on facilities and operations, maintenance, custodial, grounds and warehouse services. These funds cover capital projects, preventative maintenance, salaries and benefits, supplies, materials, contractual services and utilities.
Cohan stressed the district is committed to good stewardship, fiscal management, historical preservation and maintaining and improving its facilities and infrastructure.

Cohan’s report was linked to a comprehensive Long-range Facilities Planning initiative the district is currently conducting in coordination with the Community Facilities Task Force chaired by local businessman Paul Schneidmiller.

The Long-range Facilities Planning process is currently focused on gathering input and analysis. Next year, the focus is on community outreach and refinement with a potential November 2018 election.