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Superintendent: State revenue projections, MSOC and special-education proposals shape district budget planning
Summary
At the March 27 meeting, the Yelm Community Schools superintendent updated the board on state revenue projections, divergent House and Senate proposals for MSOC and special-education funding, an upcoming state audit, and district planning to avoid layoffs while identifying budget cuts.
Superintendent told the Yelm Community Schools Board on March 27 that state revenue projections remain below earlier estimates but are still expected to grow, and that the district is focusing narrowly on material, supplies and operating costs (MSOC) and special-education funding while the Legislature completes its work.
The update matters because those state decisions will shape how much aid the district receives next year and therefore what local budget choices the board must make. The superintendent said the district is delaying personnel reduction decisions and taking time to evaluate options so it can base any cuts on complete information.
“Overall, revenues are projected to be below the previous estimates,” the Superintendent said, and added that despite the shortfall…
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