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Yakima School District reports improved cash flow but flags legislative funding risk; board approves consent agenda and 2026–27 calendar

Yakima School District Board of Directors · February 19, 2026
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Finance staff said cash flow improved after repaying the tax‑anticipation note, but flagged a midyear enrollment drop of about 100 students and potential state funding cuts to levy equalization; the board approved the consent agenda and adopted the 2026–27 instructional calendar by voice vote.

Mr. Cooper presented the district’s monthly financial update and said cash flow is improving after the tax‑anticipation note was repaid. He reported that the district recently lost about 100 students between January and February and that enrollment remains a headwind for revenue projections.

Cooper said the district had intentionally front‑funded IDEA set‑aside costs, noting that IDEA was running roughly $1–1.5 million over budget…

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