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Ellensburg financial update: fund balances steady, typical monthly spending and one bus ordered
Summary
Finance director Kim Snyder reported February revenues and expenditures tracking near 45% of budget year-to-date, a reported fund balance around $9.2 million (14.28%), and noted charges for running start and therapy services; the district has ordered one replacement bus (delivery expected in summer).
Kim Snyder, executive director of finance and operations for the Ellensburg School District, presented the district's February 2026 financial snapshot and answered board questions about transportation.
Snyder reported the general fund is roughly 45.8% funded on revenue and about 45.83% spent year-to-date. The fund balance was reported at roughly $9.2 million, or about 14.28% of the fund. Snyder said February district spending totaled about $4.5 million, with about 80% of that on salaries and benefits; other listed expenditures included running start payments, utilities, SLP and OT services and athletic/event costs.
On capital and transportation: capital project fund revenue was reported at about 45.04% with minimal February expenditures; debt service and ASB fund rates were summarized; transportation vehicle fund revenue posted at about 2.01% for the year and no February expenditures. When asked about bus replacement, Snyder said the district has ordered one (possibly two) replacement buses and expects deliveries in the summer.
Why it matters: The report indicates the district's finances are tracking near plan mid-year and that costs continue to be dominated by personnel and service contracts. The ordering of a replacement bus was noted as typical capital planning.
Next steps: Snyder will continue monthly reporting; staff and board will monitor impacts of legislative funding changes discussed earlier in the meeting.
