Board adopts 2026–27 budget after public hearing

The Enumclaw School District Board adopted the 2026–27 budget (Resolution 1182) following a public hearing and a voice vote.

Mister Fletcher presented the proposed budget and told the board the plan projects beginning fund balances of about $11.5 million, projected revenues of $90,717,720 and anticipated expenditures of $89,351,008.41. "For revenues, we're projecting $90,717,720. Our anticipated expenditures are $89,351,008.41," Fletcher said during his overview. He said the model includes a modest projected net gain of roughly $365,000 in the planning forecast and that about 83% of general‑fund spending goes to salaries and benefits.

Fletcher described funding assumptions in the capital projects fund tied to a $40 million land sale and a separate mitigation financing agreement with Oak Point (up to $25 million), noting the district will not be required to repay any portion of that $25 million if mitigation fees do not materialize and that Oak Point is assuming that risk. He also walked the board through the district's five major funds—general, capital projects, debt service, ASB and transportation vehicle funds—and the projected EP&O levy proceeds, which he estimated at $14,648,000.

Chair (speaker 2) called for the motion to adopt Resolution 1182. Director Stouffer (speaker 1) moved to approve the resolution and Director Mason seconded. The board then took a voice vote; the chair announced that the motion passed. The record contains a voice vote only; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Fletcher also reviewed the MSOC disclosure required by ESSB 5187, reporting expected MSOC revenues of about $6.3 million and projected MSOC spending of approximately $9.278 million, which the budget packet addresses. The district packet and the four‑year forecast were included in the board materials for further detail and audit by the board as the year proceeds.