NSD School Board Study Session Meeting April 27, 2026

The Northshore School District held a study session on April 27, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing the district's budget outlook and levy authority following the recent legislative session. Deputy Superintendent Berggy provided detailed updates on funding changes, including a 2.6% inflationary increase partially unfunded by the state, impacts on health care benefits, pension rates, and transportation depreciation schedules. The board discussed the increased levy authority of $500 per pupil starting in 2027, projected revenues and expenditures through 2031, and the challenges of sustaining budget growth amid rising costs such as utilities and special education needs. The session also included a strategic discussion on safety and security values at the district's four comprehensive high schools, aiming to align future vendor contracts with these values. The board identified key values such as restorative justice, equitable systems, repair of harm, and honoring voices of students farthest from educational justice to guide safety and security efforts. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the discussions set the stage for future procurement decisions related to safety and security services.