Federal Way says state funding rules leave nearly $50 million gap
District officials presented draft legislative priorities estimating nearly $50 million in annual state-funding gaps or foregone funding for 2026–27.
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Auburn shifts funds for student fees and technology costs
The board approved a $69,720 General Fund transfer to ASB and a $190,000 Capital Projects Fund transfer to the General Fund.
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District adopts 2026–27 budget that uses $8.6 million of reserves
The board adopted the district’s 2026–27 budget, authorizing spending across its operating and other funds. The budget projects $219 million in revenue against $226 million in expenditures, reducing the projected general-fund balance from $39 million to about $31 million.
Board approves a 2025-26 general-fund budget extension
On August 17, the board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026-07 to adopt a general-fund budget extension for 2025-2026.
Bellevue meeting record lists 2026-27 budget and technology transfer approvals
The August 13 board record lists Resolution 2026-11 for the annual budget and Resolution 2026-12 for a Capital Projects Fund transfer to the General Fund for technology, following a separate budget hearing that afternoon.
Tukwila Board adopts the 2026-27 budget
On August 11, 2026, the Tukwila School District Board approved Resolution 974 adopting the 2026-27 budget. The same meeting recording also records approval of Policy 4020 and board-meeting documents.
Board adopts the 2026-27 budget
The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 14 adopting the 2026-27 budget on August 11, 2026.
Board moves general-obligation bond to November ballot
The board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 12 on general-obligation bonds on July 21; the July 30 special-meeting record states that it had unanimously moved the bond to the November ballot and appoints pro and con committee members.
Board adopts the 2026-27 district budget
The board unanimously approved Resolution 10-26, fixing and adopting Highline's 2026-27 budget after a spring budget-development process that included reductions and a certificated reduction in force.
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Auburn adopts $383.6 million General Fund budget
After a public hearing, the board adopted Resolution 1429 and appropriated $383.6 million for the 2026-27 General Fund, plus four other district funds.
Board adopts the 2026-27 budget
On June 1, the board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026-04, the district's 2026-2027 budget.
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