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Board warns of potential multi‑million dollar shortfalls, approves donation and staffing reductions
Summary
Superintendent Banner told the board the district faces an 18% insurance increase (~$735,000) and potential state budget 'clawbacks' that could reduce revenue by $2.9 million next year and up to $5 million by 2030. The board approved a $10,000 booster donation, reductions to positions funded by Title II/III/IV, and adopted policies on second reading.
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors on March 9 voted to accept a $10,000 donation, adopt multiple policies on second reading and approve staffing reductions after Superintendent Banner warned of rising insurance costs and possible state funding cuts.
"All districts in Western Washington received a notification from our risk pool of an impending 18% increase in insurance premiums," Superintendent Banner told the board, adding that for Clover Park the increase represents about $735,000 more next year. He also outlined possible reductions in state-provided local effort assistance under competing budget…
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