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Business Services manages the payroll, purchasing, accounting, and budgeting operations that keep South Kitsap School District running effectively. We are committed to serving our staff and community with responsive service and rigorous fiscal stewardship.

Key Facts About Our Annual Budget:

  • Scope & Adoption: Runs September 1–August 31; formally adopted by the Board of Directors and submitted to Washington State annually.

  • Balanced & Controlled: Sets legal spending limits for each fund and must maintain a balanced equation where revenues and opening balances equal or exceed costs.

  • Performance Tracking: Evaluates ongoing spending and staffing against actual performance to inform future planning.

Your Tax Dollars at Work Most of our funding goes straight into the classroom supporting educators, upgrading technology, and expanding student learning opportunities. We continuously look for ways to streamline costs and stretch local tax dollars.

Reach Out to Us: For questions or suggestions regarding district finances, call Business Services at 360-874-7013.

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Budget Development Process

December

Governor's budget released

January

Begin budget process; Legislature convenes

February-March

Enrollment projections; Preliminary staffing allocations; Budget Projection

April

Legislature adjourns; Finalize staffing

May

Deadline for reduction in force notice 5/15; Prepare preliminary budget

July-August

Present budget in July for public comment; Board hearing and adoption in August

Financial Transparency

District Finances At A Glance

Funding Sources

State Dollars – 74.69%

  • The largest source of funding for local schools comes from state dollars. $1411,238,637 in the 2024-2025 budget.

Local Levy Dollars – 15.65%

  • Enrichment levy funds are collected from taxpayers and must be approved by local voters. The funds are used for daily costs and are collected over a set number of years. $29,597,916 in 2024-2025 budget.

Federal Dollars – 7.53%

  • Over 99% of feral dollars are strictly allocated meaning the district cannot use federal dollars to make up shortages in other funding. This includes special education targeted assistance and school food programs. $14,234,184 in the 2024-2025 budget.

Other Dollars – 2.13%

  • All other funding sources including local gifts and donations which are used to fill very specific needs. $4,027,559 in the 2024-2025 budget.

 

How the Funding is Used

Teaching, Curriculum, Student Support – 71.66%

  • Salaries and benefits for teachers, direct classroom instruction, and extracurricular activities. Support services including but not limited to counseling, library, and health related services.$136,662,038 in 2024-2025 budget.

Maintenance and Operations – 10.39%

  • Utilities, grounds care, building operations and maintenance. Also insurance, information systems and other support functions. $19,806,016 in the 2024-2025 budget.

School Administration – 7.81%

  • Expenditures for principals and other building level administrative functions. $14,899,347 in the 2024-2025 budget.

Transporation Services – 4.96%

  • Bus and other vehicle operating costs, related maintenance and program supervision. $9,460,336 in the 2024-2025 budget.

Food & Nutrition Services – 2.59%

  • Food operation functions, including program supervision and federal nutrition programs. $4,624,787 in the 2024-2025 budget.

District Administration – 2.59%

  • School board functions, superintendent's office, business functions, human resources, centralized programs, and other district-level administrative functions, including salaries and benefits for administrative staff. $4,943,260 in the 2024-2025 budget.

Other Expenses – 0.16%

  • Motor pool, debt related expenses, and community schools. $302,297 in the 2024-2025 budget.