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Vancouver School Board directs staff to craft plan after superintendent warns of nearly $28M shortfall

Vancouver School Board (Vancouver Public Schools) · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Interim superintendent presented a budget update showing a projected near $28 million net reduction need, driven by declining enrollment, state funding gaps and possible federal cuts; the board voted to direct staff (Resolution 940) to return with a detailed reduction plan for board review in March.

Interim Superintendent Blechschmidt told the Vancouver School Board the district faces a funding gap that will require significant reductions, naming a net reduction…

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