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Well-resourced Schools Survey and Online Community Meeting

SPS is committed to hearing your voice. The goal for the well-resourced schools conversations—as well as the survey—is to gather community input.

May 3 School Board Budget Presentation

On May 3, the district presented the first part of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan to the Seattle School Board.

Legislative Session Statement

The Washington State Legislature made progress during the 2023 session on Seattle Public Schools priorities including special education funding.

Seattle Council PTSA and School Board Director Meeting March 29

Watch a recording of Our Kids, Our Schools: Impacts of Legislation on Our Future meeting held on March 29.

Funding our Future a Budget Overview

Watch the recording of the March 20 event to learn more about the Seattle Public Schools budget.

Budget Update for SPS Community

On Feb. 28, the Seattle School Board will hold a budget work session. A community budget information session has been scheduled for March 20.

Jan. 25 Budget Presentation to Seattle School Board

District leadership share information about the district budget and the decision process to create a balanced budget that ensures student outcomes.

Annual Adjustments to School Staffing

Every year, Seattle Public Schools adjusts staff assignments based on the number of students enrolled in schools.

Budget Shortfall 2022-23

Without new revenue from the state or an increase to our levy collection authority, we need to reduce our expenses.

Budget Shortfall for 2021-22 and Beyond

Budget Shortfall for 2021-22 and Beyond Next school year, Seattle Public Schools will have a $69.8 million budget shortfall. While next year’s budget reductions will be challenging, more significant shortfalls are projected beginning in 2022-23. Without an increase of revenue, public education services and supports will be reduced. SPS has…