Edmonds board adopts 2026–2031 capital facilities plan and the 2026–27 annual budget

The Edmonds School District Board of Directors voted to adopt the 2026–2031 capital facilities plan and to approve Resolution 26-14, the district’s 2026–27 annual budget.

On the capital plan, Director Kramer moved to adopt the 2026–2031 capital facilities plan; the motion was seconded, discussed as a comprehensive report and approved by voice vote. Director Cadems encouraged the public to review the detailed plan available on the district website. (Motion and voice vote; discussion summarized.)

On the annual budget, the board conducted a second reading of Resolution 26-14 and then voted to adopt the 2026–27 budget. Directors thanked staff for lengthy budget work; the meeting record noted the district has not recovered roughly $25,000,000 in prior state funding losses and cited the recently passed EP&O levy (approved by local voters in February) as a stabilizing resource. (Resolution adoption and board remarks.)

Finance context: Executive Director Lydia Seli presented the May business and finance report and reported the district’s special education safety-net award (as stated at the meeting) of $8,875,000. She noted the district often must provide services for high-need special education students before state funding is confirmed and estimated the district absorbs approximately $30,000 per high-need student until OSPI awards are finalized. (Lydia Seli, business & finance report.)

Votes at a glance:
- 2026–2031 Capital Facilities Plan: Motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote (board recorded "aye" in roll call).
- Resolution 26-14, 2026–27 Annual Budget: Motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote and adopted.

What’s next: Both measures were adopted and will guide facility and fiscal planning for the coming years; board members said they will keep advocating for additional state funding and will continue to monitor budgetary pressures (staffing, bus drivers, fuel).