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Seattle School Board introduces $1.35 billion 2025–26 budget; vote set for July 1
Summary
District staff introduced a proposed $1.35 billion general-fund budget for 2025–26 that staff say closes a projected $104 million gap using a mix of new state/levy revenue and one-time measures; the board will vote July 1. Staff also introduced a related resolution to extend part of an interfund loan and repay up to $17.6 million next year.
The Seattle School Board on June 4 received an introduction of the proposed 2025–26 general fund budget, which Assistant Superintendent of Finance Dr. Betleman described as a $1,350,000,000 spending plan that “eliminates the projected hundred and $4,000,000 deficit with some not ongoing solutions.” The board will take a final vote on the budget July 1.
Why it matters: The proposal uses a mix of new state and local levy revenue plus one‑time measures to close a multi‑million‑dollar gap while holding schools open and avoiding district‑wide program cuts for the coming school year. It also leaves some structural questions about multi‑year sustainability for the board and staff to resolve through the summer and at the…
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