Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Wenatchee schools warned of budget uncertainty as legislature weighs cuts, funding changes
Summary
The district’s executive director of business and finance told the board the state’s projected $2.3 billion shortfall and several pending bills could reduce school funding this year, affecting special education, MSOC, transportation and local effort assistance. The board will receive two more legislative updates before March.
Sean Fitzgerald, the district’s executive director of business and finance, told the Wenatchee School District Board of Directors on Jan. 27 that a projected state budget shortfall and several pending bills create uncertainty for the district’s 2026 budget.
"The state income shortfall is driving conversations about cuts rather than increases," Fitzgerald said during the legislative update. He outlined areas the district is monitoring, including special education funding, material and supplies and operating costs (MSOC), pupil transportation funding, and potential changes to Local…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
