March 10, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Mukilteo School District held its regular school board meeting on March 10, 2026. The meeting included student recognitions and various reports from school principals and staff. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the district's 2026-27 budget presentation by the director of business services, highlighting a projected $6.2 million reduction driven primarily by a significant decline in student enrollment. The budget cuts include $575,000 in non-employee operating costs, such as a $150,000 reduction in food service capital equipment funds and $125,000 cut from school discretionary building budgets, alongside $5.625 million in staffing reductions equating to 41.1 full-time equivalent positions, mostly classroom teachers and classified staff. The board also reviewed and discussed new and revised policies related to staff contracts and certification processes, including a first reading of policies on certificated contracts, administrative internships, and workday length. Motions to approve the consent agenda and other agenda items passed unanimously. No specific vendor or contract awards were mentioned during the meeting.