Eatonville School Board of Directors Business Meeting 09/23/2026

The Eatonville School Board of Directors’ business meeting on September 23, 2026, included a review of the 2026–27 budget and district projects. The board heard that the capital projects fund was expected to have a $327,000 beginning balance after payments for the Weyerhaeuser playground, stadium track and field, and smaller projects, and that $825,000 would be transferred to the debt service fund for the stadium and track project borrowing. Planned capital needs also include remaining levy-cycle work at two schools, possible roof repairs, technology rotations, and aging kitchen equipment. The superintendent reported that a $100,000 community needs grant had been received for pool improvements, including replacement starting blocks and spa repairs, with work expected to begin the following week and finish by early November. No new construction contract or vendor award was identified.

The board also discussed the district’s conversion from Skyward to Q student-information and business software, noting extensive data validation work but no stated contract amount or procurement decision. Budget staff projected an approximately $2 million general-fund drawdown for 2026–27, a 1.02% ending fund balance, and 4.3 days of cash on hand, prompting discussion of future cost controls and a possible budget advisory committee. The board approved the consent agenda, the 2026–27 SDLC CAP plan, and an agreement with Puget Sound ESD for meal services to EAP students; no dollar amount was stated for the ESD agreement.