Facing projected $8.5M deficit, Edmonds school board weighs cuts to staff

EVERETT — As the Edmonds School District faces an estimated $8.5 million budget deficit, the school board is looking at potential cuts to student programs and staff.

On Tuesday, the board will discuss adopting a reduced educational program for the 2025-26 school year, which includes cutting up to 12 certificated staff positions. The board may choose to cut other positions when it passes its final budget in July.

The board plans to vote on the program April 29. Staff members must be notified of their termination by May 15, according to state law.

This year’s deficit is smaller than the past two years. For the 2023-24 school year, the district faced a $15 million deficit. Last year, it was $10.6 million. Expected expenditures for the 2025-26 school year include library materials, wage increases, insurance premiums and election costs.

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