Enumclaw board adopts 2026–27 budget after public hearing

The Enumclaw School District Board of Directors voted to adopt its 2026–27 budget (Resolution 1182) following a public hearing in which no members of the public spoke. Director Stouffer moved to approve the resolution and Director Mason seconded; the chair declared the voice vote passed.

Kyle Fletcher, the district budget presenter, told the board: "For revenues, we're projecting $90,717,720." He said anticipated expenditures total $89,351,008.41, producing a projected net gain of about $365,000 for the fiscal year. Fletcher said the district expects a beginning fund balance near $11,500,000 and reiterated that roughly 83% of general fund spending goes to staffing, salaries and benefits.

The budget document outlines five funds — general, capital projects, debt service, ASB and transportation vehicle fund — and includes an interfund transfer option the board may use if needed. Fletcher described the EP&O levy projection of $14,648,000 and noted the capital projects fund will rely in part on a planned land sale and developer mitigation agreements to fund the new school construction.

The chair opened a public-hearing period and no community members signed up to comment; the board then moved to the adoption motion. The transcript records a voice vote with no opposed members called on the record. The resolution will be filed as required by state reporting deadlines.

Board members said the budget is intended to align resources with the district improvement plan and the new instructional leadership structure; several directors praised staff for preparing the proposal and materials provided in the board packet.