Budget Information

The Kalama School Board voted to approve the budget for the 2023-2024 school year during its regular board meeting on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Prepared by the district’s Director of Business and Operations, the budget aims to provide a statement, expressed in financial terms, that serves as the primary tool for planning and controlling operations. 

View a presentation of our 2023-2024 school budget by clicking here, or on the image below.

Four-year budget forecast

In accordance with state law, the district has developed a four-year budget forecast (F195F), which includes a four-year enrollment projection. Click here to view the document.

Cover image for KSD budget presentation

For the 2023-2024 budget, the district used the annual average students enrolled as of June 2023. Estimates are based on student enrollment during the previous school year with a conservative growth estimate. The ‘23-’24 budgeted enrollment (including Running Start) is 1,105. 

Understanding our budget

Each year, the district's budget must be approved by the Board of Directors by the end of the fiscal year (August 31). The budget establishes maximum expenditure amounts for each fund type (see below), and provides a means of measuring and guiding performance. 

Revenues received by the district include: 

  • State apportionment (based primarily on student enrollment)

  • Our local Educational Programs & Operations Levy

  • Grants

  • Local non-tax (Chinook Station tuition, Food Service payments, dues and fees, etc.)

Expenditures incurred by the district include:

  • Teaching supplies

  • Staff salaries & benefits

  • Curriculum materials

  • Operating costs 

The district’s budget consists of five separate funds. Click on each fund type to learn more about its utilization in the district.

Questions?

Do you have budget-related questions for the district? We're here to answer them! Just give the Kalama School District Office a call at (360) 673-5282.