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Kennewick district warns of enrollment-driven $3 million revenue drop; levy and timing of legislation shape outlook
Summary
District staff told the board a projected 300-student enrollment decline could cut roughly $3 million from 2026–27 revenues; special-ed and LEA funding drops and insurance/retirement and other rates add uncertainty while levy proceeds partially offset the loss.
District budget staff gave a preliminary look at assumptions for the 2026–27 budget and warned the board that revenue projections remain uncertain until state legislation is finalized.
"All indications right now will play it's probably closer to 2.6%," the budget presenter said when describing an expected implicit price deflator used in budget models. The presenter said the legislative session closing the following day will…
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