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Eatonville officials report September FTE above budget but warn of cash‑flow squeeze in late spring
Summary
District staff told the school board the September full‑time‑equivalent (FTE) enrollment report came in above budget, but long‑range cash‑flow projections and a slimmer fund balance could force an apportionment advancement next spring.
Eatonville School District officials said the district’s September full‑time‑equivalent enrollment came in higher than the fall budget projection, but cautioned the board that low apportionment payments in May and June could create a serious cash‑flow shortfall.
At the meeting, finance staff presented the state’s FTE summary used to determine funding and explained how alternative learning enrollment (ALE/AOE) and running‑start students are reported differently from basic education counts. The district’s basic education FTE for September was reported as 18.01, compared with a budgeted 17.64 FTE, meaning the district was ahead by about 36.75 students for the month. Staff emphasized monthly averages matter because the state averages…
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