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Board discusses moving school finances from RDA to Edmonds for efficiency; conversion costs outlined

Essex County Board of Supervisors · February 10, 2026

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Summary

Board members discussed a proposal (from auditors) to migrate school financials from RDA to Edmonds to consolidate county and school systems; conversion fees and training (about $14,000 and $12,000 respectively) plus subscription/hosting were cited, and the board agreed to continue committee-level work and public coordination.

Essex County supervisors discussed a plan to consolidate school and county financial systems by moving the schools from RDA to the county’s Edmonds platform, a transition auditors recommended and staff has been evaluating.

Board members said consolidating systems would improve reconciliations, payroll and reporting…

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