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Pasco district projects enrollment at 17,419 and outlines staffing shifts for 2026–27
Summary
Budget lead Dr. Castilla reported updated enrollment of 17,419 and presented three enrollment/revenue scenarios; staffing projections would reduce certificated FTE by about 31 while increasing classified FTE and select administrator positions, requiring further budget refinement before a balanced budget is presented.
Dr. Castilla told the board the district's current certified enrollment count is 17,419 and summarized three projection scenarios the district is using to build the 2026–27 budget.
"We got the actual number in today, and we nailed it right on the head. We're at 17,419," Castilla said, noting the district had budgeted for 17,004. He presented a range of projection scenarios — a conservative line at about 17,123 and a higher scenario near 17,267 — and explained each scenario's revenue implications for the general fund.
On staffing, Castilla said the district is resizing some positions through attrition. He reported certificated FTE would decline by roughly 31 (from 1,293.23 to 1,262.29 FTE) while overall certificated compensation rises slightly due to step and degree movements. Classified FTE are projected to increase (from about 813.4 to ~856.8) driven by added bus drivers, nutrition staff and student support positions; some districtwide administrative FTE are projected to drop modestly.
Castilla highlighted nonpayroll pressures — fuel, utilities and liability insurance — and said state funding changes, particularly reductions in the LEA match, also reduced revenues. He told the board staff will continue refining numbers and aim to present a balanced budget for approval prior to the public hearing schedule.
Board members asked for clarification about the effect of running start and off-campus enrollment. Castilla said roughly 500 FTE shift off campus for running start-type programs and that the district budgets conservatively for on-campus FTE while monitoring trends.
What’s next: Staff will finalize the third budget presentation, aiming to present a budget on June 23 for the July public hearing process; updates and any significant changes will be noted at that time.
