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Pasco School Board approves $8.3 million budget extension, uses fund balance to avoid layoffs; election for legislative representative tabled
Summary
After a public hearing, the Pasco School Board unanimously approved a resolution to increase 2024–25 spending authority by about $8.3 million and to use a portion of its fund balance while pursuing a multi‑year plan to restore reserves. The board also approved the consent agenda and unanimously voted to table election of its legislative liaison.
The Pasco School Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a resolution to increase the district’s 2024–25 spending authority by roughly $8.3 million following a public hearing on the budget extension.
Dr. Castilleja, presenting the extension, said the action would allow the district to “utilize a portion of the fund balance to balance our budget while implementing a strategy to get back on track financially.” The resolution passed unanimously by roll call.
The extension authorizes the district to spend into its fund balance this school year as staff pursue a multi‑year strategy that reduces the board‑mandated reserve from 5% to 2.5% for up to three budget cycles, and seeks $4–5 million in annual staffing savings through attrition rather than layoffs. Dr. Castilleja described the approach as a “tempered” plan intended to protect staff while the district responds to a…
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