Seattle Public Schools

Funding our Future a Budget Overview

Summary: Watch the recording of the March 20 event to learn more about the Seattle Public Schools budget.

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is facing a significant projected budget deficit for the next school year. Our mission to meet academic outcomes and to sustain inclusive and welcoming school communities for our students has only grown in importance and urgency. Ensuring our district is accountable and responsible stewards of public funds is central to that work.

Watch Funding our Future, a video with Superintendent Jones

We are working to stabilize our financial future to be sure we can fund our highest priorities. This spring, we are working to develop a comprehensive, multi-year balanced budget that incorporates solutions.

District Budget Overview: Funding our Future

The district hosted an online event on March 20, to share details about district budget planning strategies from district leaders and answers to frequently asked questions.

Date: Monday, March 20, 2023
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Join the Zoom Webinar
Passcode: 997311

This meeting will also be streamed live on the SPSTV YouTube channel.

American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Cantonese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese interpreters will be available. After the event, a recording will be posted to the Funding our Future webpage.

You can find resources and updates on our Funding Our Future webpage

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