Budget
Seattle Public Schools Budget
The Board will conduct a Public Hearing on the Recommended 2026-27 Budgets on Wednesday, July 8,2026, at 8:00 P.M. in the Auditorium of the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence at 2445 3rd Avenue South, Seattle, Washington. An option for participating remotely will also be provided on the agenda which will be posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting at: https://www.seattleschools.org/board-meetings/
- Learn more about the current 2025-26 Operating Budget
- Learn more about how school funding works
- Learn more about Seattle Schools Education Levies
About the Seattle Public Schools Budget Office
The Seattle Public Schools’ budget builds on the work of our strategic plan and our ongoing commitment to eliminating opportunity gaps to ensure access and provide excellence in education for every student.
The Budget Office Supports
- Resource Allocation
- Budget Development
- Budget Management
- Financial Planning
What We Do
- Consult with schools and central organizations on the status and planning of their budgets.
- Prepare and monitor the General Fund and Capital Fund budgets.
- File state budget reports with OSPI.
- Maintain accurate projections of revenues and expenditures to ensure sound financial decisions.
- Provide research and assistance in policy development.