Enumclaw board adopts 2026–27 budget (Resolution 1182) after public hearing

The Enumclaw School District Board adopted the 2026–27 budget (Resolution 1182) following a public hearing at which no members of the public addressed the board.

Kyle Fletcher, who presented the budget, said, “For revenues, we’re projecting $90,717,720. Our anticipated expenditures are $89,351,008.41.” He told the board the package anticipates a modest net gain of about $365,000 in the general fund and that roughly 83% of general-fund spending supports staffing, salaries and benefits.

Fletcher described the five funds that compose the district’s financial plan — general, capital projects, debt service, ASB and a transportation vehicle fund — and walked directors through revenue sources including state apportionment, federal special-purpose funds and the educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy. He said the district expects to collect about $14,648,000 from the EP&O levy next year to support staff, programmatic needs and operations.

Board Chair Director Gamblin opened the public hearing; with no members of the public speaking, the board moved at the conclusion to adopt the resolution. Director Stouffer moved approval; Director Mason seconded. The board approved the resolution on a voice vote.

The board packet includes a 14-page overview and a larger OSPI F-195 report that provides the forecast and line-item details. Fletcher told the board the budget includes an interfund transfer possibility (similar to last year’s $1.5 million transfer to capital projects), but emphasized transfers are discretionary and will depend on actual fund balances.

Next steps: the district will finalize the fiscal-year opening balance once year-end reconciliation is complete and file required documents with OSPI. The budget adoption authorizes staff to operate within the approved revenues and spending plan and to make administrative adjustments consistent with board policy.