A physical-education presenter summarized 24-25 PE activities and budget impact during the July 17 meeting. The presenter said referendum funding supported 104 PE teachers and 28 PE technicians; the revised PE budget was $9.6 million with about $192,000 remaining at preliminary close (roughly 98% spent).
The nut graf: staff highlighted large-scale student participation events—an elementary track meet involving 12 schools and 343 student-athletes—and said referendum funds sustain PE staffing, supplemental equipment allocations and capital outlay for PE programming.
The presenter described creative local programs—e.g., a DIY equestrian herd at Bellevue Santos during Derby season to motivate students—and said each elementary school receives about $2 per student in supplemental equipment funds. Staff reported 104 teachers, 28 technicians, and 7 paraprofessional vacancies at the time of the report.
Ending: PE staff will continue to use referendum support for staffing, equipment and events and will provide final 24-25 numbers in the September report.