Washington State Penitentiary Family Council Family Council Meeting Agenda
The meeting addressed various operational updates at the facility. Key discussion topics included volunteer activities and statistics, upcoming family-friendly events such as a father-daughter dance and back-to-school programs, and the status of the 2027 Incarcerated Individual Betterment Fund budget. Visiting updates covered recent visitor numbers, garden produce initiatives, and new recreational opportunities across complex units. Health services discussed improvements in electronic record-keeping, while Correctional Industries reported on license plate production, laundry services, and commissary operations. New business items included infrastructure maintenance, specifically for visiting room ice machines and the installation of privacy screens for communication kiosks.
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The council discussed various operational updates including volunteer statistics, facility visiting rules, and security measures. Topics covered included the implementation of privacy measures for video visiting kiosks, improvements to food service quality and processes, and the addition of recreational activities and amenities across facility complexes. Additionally, the meeting addressed the status of tablets for incarcerated individuals, upcoming cultural and religious events, and collaborative efforts to normalize facility environments through art projects and noise reduction initiatives.
Feb 7, 2026·Board meeting
Family Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting addressed several ongoing issues and new business items. Key discussions included the status of hiring a Dental Hygienist, noting that despite approvals, the position remains unfilled and solutions for medical/dental access delays are being sought. Updates on Securus new tablets were requested but not provided. Issues regarding Wall Phone malfunctions in Pine Unit, including call crossovers and insufficient working phones, were raised, with maintenance having tucked away wires pending Securus replacement. The request for a Visiting Room coffee station was denied by HQ Budget Office, while a new coffee machine installation was pending. The committee discussed adding tape to the commissary list, concluding it would not be added as something must be removed, suggesting Hobby Craft for orders. A request was made for the new Programs CPPC member to attend a meeting and introduce herself. Regarding visiting room amenities, four seating cushions were ordered for mobility needs, and clarification was given on the use of a couch in the reading area (for reading to children, not for general mobility breaks). Fly swatters were denied for EFV use, and incentive options for Pine Unit were discussed, noting the high turnover rate impacting eligibility. The 2026 Event Calendar is partially complete, awaiting clarification on cultural event sponsorship. Announcements via TV screens were discussed, though constraints exist in the Visiting Room due to electrical capacity. The promotion and departure of Mr. Douglas, affecting the mentorship program, was noted. Significant concern was raised regarding a continuously leaking ice machine in A/B Wing causing flooding in cell A1, with staff reportedly refusing to submit a maintenance order or relocate occupants, which requires immediate attention. Funds within the WCC IIBF Special Projects - Restricted Cultural Programs were discussed, soliciting ideas for multicultural events. Improvements to the Lodging and Transportation Assistance Program (LTAP) effective February 9, 2026, including online forms, allowance instead of reimbursement, and lowered commute mileage for eligibility, were announced. The Peer 2 Peer program, a certified volunteer program, was presented, detailing its training costs and goals focused on self-improvement and support. Open roundtable topics included posting the commissary list in the visiting area and denying a request for Beans and Rice in the R Unit store list.
