Port Angeles, Washington Development News

Port Angeles School District Board Reviews Proposed Budget and Approves Fee Schedule

The Port Angeles School District board reviewed and discussed the proposed 2026-2027 budget during a public hearing. Key areas of focus included the district's financial health, the connection between the budget and the strategic plan, the budget development process, year-over-year changes, funding sources for the general fund, resource allocation, and future plans. The board also discussed the fee schedule for the upcoming school year and approved it, with minor apologies for a yearbook cost miscommunication. The financial report for June was also presented, showing year-to-date revenues and expenditures for various funds. Several community members provided public comment, raising concerns about student-staff ratios, the impact of declining enrollment on staffing, the importance of paraeducators, the costs associated with special education, and the need for greater public engagement in financial decisions.