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Selah School District lays out plan to close budget gap through attrition, program cuts and operational savings
Summary
District leaders told the board at a study session that declining enrollment and modest state funding increases leave a projected deficit for 2026–27; leaders aim to narrow the gap to about $800,000 using attrition, program reductions, cooperative-agreement changes and operational savings.
Selah School District leaders presented a multi-pronged plan at a study session to reduce an anticipated budget shortfall for the 2026–27 school year, saying they expect to rely primarily on attrition, targeted program cuts and operational efficiencies rather than immediate layoffs.
Chris, the district presenter, opened the briefing by flagging falling enrollment and its budgetary effect: “we're looking to receive a slight increase in funding, but with our declining enrollment, that will probably net to a a reduction with 109 less students.” He and Kevin said state funding measures—an MSOC increase and an expected IPD (cost-of-living) adjustment of roughly 2.6%—are unlikely to fully offset the district’s…
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