Longview School District adopts 2025–26 final budget and four‑year plan

The Longview School District Board of Directors voted on Aug. 25 to adopt the district’s 2025–26 final budget, a four‑year budget plan and four‑year enrollment projections.

"What you're adopting tonight is as presented on Monday, August 11 at the public hearing," Brian, the district's executive director of finance, told the board as he introduced the resolution. He said there had been no substantive changes to the budget since the public hearing.

A board member moved to approve Resolution 8/15 to adopt the final budget and the four‑year plan; another member seconded. The board conducted a voice vote, the chair recorded five "aye" votes, and the chair declared the motion passed.

During discussion, board members praised staff for clear presentations and noted the board's use of reserves to bridge revenue shortfalls. One board member highlighted district reserves of about $1,600,000 as an intended buffer rather than a source for ongoing cuts.

Brian also reviewed July budget status details, explaining that the district's fund balance tends to be lower in June and recover in July as apportionment arrives; he said the district had an award letter for approximately $1,700,000 in special‑education funding that had not yet been received but was expected in August. He noted that the final of five buses the district ordered had arrived and that capital projects were nearing closeout by Aug. 31.

The board did not identify further changes to the adopted budget at the meeting. Brian said monthly enrollment reports will begin in September and staff will continue year‑end closeout discussions through November.