Yakima School District is a public K–12 school district serving the city of Yakima and surrounding communities in Yakima County, Washington. The district provides comprehensive academic, special education, and bilingual programs and works with families and community partners to promote student achievement, equity, and postsecondary readiness.
K-12 education funding and budget priorities, teacher recruitment and retention, school safety and facilities, special education and English Learner/bilingual services, early childhood education, student nutrition and transportation, equity and inclusion initiatives, curriculum and assessment, and administration of federal and state education grants.
Primarily state K-12 allocations and local property-tax revenue, supplemented by federal grants and categorical funding, bond and levy measures, and community partnerships/donations.
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI); Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA); Yakima Education Association and Washington Education Association; the Yakima School Board; local community organizations and nonprofit partners.
Public school district (local government education agency)
