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District staff told the board that October 2025 data showed about 381 FTE with a near-term projection to finish at roughly 386 FTE (up 5), but long-term forecasts show gradual declines driven by lower birth rates and capture rates; a demographer will present updated numbers March 24.
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Students from Wenatchee High’s floral program, Westside High ASB and Orchard Middle School presented projects, events and leadership activities during School Board Appreciation Night, highlighting hands-on CTE experiences, fundraising and inclusive student leadership.
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The district’s executive director of business and finance told the board the state’s projected $2.3 billion shortfall and several pending bills could reduce school funding this year, affecting special education, MSOC, transportation and local effort assistance. The board will receive two more legislative updates before March.
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The board approved Resolution 0226 to transfer general-fund dollars to the capital projects fund to allow the district to pay construction costs for the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center and await state reimbursement; motion was moved by Julie and seconded by Caroline and passed by voice vote.
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Sean Fitzgerald, the district's executive director of business and finance, reviewed fund-balance history and forecasts, recommended raising the board's minimum fund-balance policy from 5% to 6% to reduce the risk of running out of cash during low-apportionment months, and the board referred Policy 60-22 to the policy committee for further work.
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The Wenatchee School District board approved Resolution No. 1-26 (conveyance of right-of-way on Red Apple Road), approved the consent agenda, and assigned members to standing committees: budget committee (president and Julie), policy committee (Maria and Mark) and legislative representative Caroline.
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Superintendent outlined a $133 million operating budget, warned of a $5.4 million reduction target for 2026–27 linked to declining enrollment and federal funding uncertainty, and described staffing-focused reductions alongside recruitment efforts including billboards and a dual-credit Accelerated Pathways program.
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Students and advisor outlined rapid growth in the Wenatchee High HOSA chapter, recent competition results, two years of increasing blood-drive donations and partnerships with local health organizations that support career pathways for health professions.
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Design-build team told the school board the Wenatchee Valley Technical Skills Center will include a new fire science addition and dental and medical labs, that permits have been submitted and that Building B will proceed under a $10.6 million GMP amendment approved on the consent agenda; work is phased to limit student disruption.
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At its Dec. 2 meeting the Wenatchee School Board approved the consent agenda, elected Tucker Jackson as president and Maria (surname not stated) as vice president for 2025–26 by roll call, and unanimously approved second readings of several policies listed in the agenda.