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Board adopts 2025–26 budget after debate; amendment to fund district‑wide 3‑day fifth‑grade camp fails
Summary
The Kent School District Board adopted the 2025–26 budget as proposed; an amendment to add district funding to restore a multi‑day fifth‑grade outdoor education program failed, and staff outlined timing and options for possible fundraising or later changes before camps must be confirmed.
The Kent School District Board adopted the 2025–26 budget resolution after a lengthy presentation and public testimony; the board rejected an amendment that would have added district funding to restore a three‑day fifth‑grade outdoor education program.
The budget adoption matters because school officials said the district faces a projected $14.9 million deficit for 2025–26 and multi‑year deficits thereafter unless the district implements ongoing budget balancing measures. Board adoption sets the budget the district will submit under state law while staff and the board continue planning for mid‑summer contract deadlines for outdoor education dates.
Raul Peranguo, executive director of finance, presented updated revenue and expenditure forecasts and said the proposed 2025–26 budget shows a projected deficit of about $14.9 million and an estimated…
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