Enumclaw board adopts 2026–27 budget after public hearing

The Enumclaw School District Board of Directors voted to adopt the district’s 2026–27 budget, approving Resolution 1182 after a public hearing and discussion of revenue and expenditure assumptions.

During the presentation, the district finance lead, identified in the meeting as Mr. Fletcher, reported projected general‑fund revenues of "$90,717,720" and anticipated expenditures of "$89,351,008.41," which together produce an estimated net gain of about $365,000 for an ending fund balance. Fletcher said staffing remains the largest expenditure, with about "83% of this goes towards staffing, salary, and benefits." He also emphasized the role of the educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy in local funding and said the district projects to collect $14,648,000 from that levy.

The board held the required public hearing portion of the budget process; no members of the public signed up to speak. Director Stouffer moved to approve Resolution 1182; Director Mason seconded. The chair called the vote; members voted in favor and the motion passed with no recorded opposition.

The adopted budget includes the usual five funds the district tracks (general, capital projects, debt service, ASB and transportation vehicle fund) and continues the practice of monitoring transfers between funds. The board packet contains a detailed 14‑page overview and a larger supporting document (the F195 OSPI report) that was provided to members for review.