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High‑school ASB leaders present 2026–27 budgets, outline plans to spend down reserves and expand access
Summary
Student leaders from Sequoia, Cascade, Everett and Jackson high schools presented proposed 2026–27 Associated Student Body budgets, described revenue sources and fundraising, and said they will use reserves to expand events and remove cost barriers for students.
Student leaders from four Everett Public Schools high schools presented their Associated Student Body (ASB) budgets at the May 12 board meeting, reporting fundraising totals, revenue breakdowns and plans to spend down reserves while expanding student access to activities.
The presentations, from Sequoia, Cascade, Everett High and Jackson High, summarized each school's revenues, expenditures and fund‑balance strategies and emphasized removing economic barriers to participation. Sequoia student leaders said ASB acts like a nonprofit, funnels fundraising to student activities and funds free yearbooks and club events. Cascade reported expected 2026–27 revenues near $944,400 and a plan to increase club funding and pay down a high reserve; its students said they aimed to close opportunity gaps and advertise ASB card benefits so qualifying students can get free cards.
Everett High student presenters said the school budgeted about $1,021,486 in revenue for the year and projected an ending fund balance near $295,300 after planned expenditures and continued investment in athletics and club travel. Jackson High presenters reported detailed revenue and expenditure breakdowns and described club growth and community service projects; they said clubs accounted for the largest share of their budget and that the ASB process prioritizes equity when allocating funds.
Board members praised the students’ budgeting processes and student voice. Director Mitchell and others noted plans to spend down reserves where appropriate and complimented schools for creating inclusive practices, such as free ASB cards for qualifying students and funding to support competition travel. Directors asked about specific changes—Cascade’s student public‑relations officer said more proactive social‑media promotion and targeted outreach at the start of the school year helped close the ASB card gap.
The board did not take formal action on the ASB presentations at the meeting; the reports were received for review and the district’s budget staff and advisors will continue coordination with ASB teams.
Everett Public Schools officials said student fundraising and club activity remain key revenue streams and that the presentations feed into district budget planning for extracurricular programs.
