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Clover Park board passes resolution authorizing budget and program reductions for 2026–27
Summary
Facing projected revenue shortfalls, the Clover Park School District board on May 11 approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to reduce programs and positions for the 2026–27 school year; board members expressed regret but said reductions were necessary for fiscal solvency.
The Clover Park School District Board of Directors voted May 11 to approve a resolution authorizing reductions to the district budget and programs for the 2026–27 school year amid projected revenue shortfalls.
Superintendent Banner told the board projected revenues from local, state and federal sources will be insufficient to maintain current educational programs and long-term financial solvency. He said the submitted plan authorizes the superintendent to make reductions as outlined in the resolution.
Director Lowry moved approval of the resolution and Director Kelleher seconded. Director Kim acknowledged the difficulty of position and program reductions, saying they weigh heavily on the board and those who will have difficult conversations with affected employees. The motion carried by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.
The superintendent did not provide detailed line-item reductions in the public meeting record; the resolution as described authorizes the superintendent to implement reductions consistent with the plan presented to the board. Board members emphasized the hardship of personnel reductions while underscoring the need for fiscal restraint to preserve district solvency.
The board did not schedule an executive session during this meeting. The resolution gives the superintendent authority to proceed with the reductions and to carry out required notifications and processes under applicable employment rules and district policies.
