The Marysville School District's full intent is to provide a thorough and transparent process of the current budget situation to communicate with staff, families, and the community.

The Marysville School District does not presently have the assured financial resources to maintain its program and services at the present levels for the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year; therefore, it is necessary to make reductions in the District’s educational program, up to and including reductions in certificated, classified, and administrative positions for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

The Marysville School District:

• Has been good stewards of funds allocated to the district by the state and provided by local taxpayer dollars; has experienced flat enrollment for the past four years and anticipates a decline in enrollment;

• Failed two consecutive levy measures in February and April 2022, which resulted in the loss of levy revenue for the 2023 - 2024 calendar year;

• Will lose revenue from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds as they are non-recurring federal funds that expire in August 2023.

• The Marysville School District is facing a budget shortfall

• A double levy failure in the spring of 2022, the end of COVID emergency funds (ESSER), a history of declining enrollment, and inadequate state funding have all contributed to this shortfall

• The district has cut district and school administrative positions, along with teachers, instructional programs, technology, and online learning

• Additional reductions will impact classified employees; however, the district has a plan for the education, health, and welfare of each child it serves

• There will still be supervision, safety, and support professionals in schools

• Paraprofessional hours are being restructured and reallocated to schools

• Reinstatement of paraeducator hours following the restructuring process will begin as early as the week of June 5

• Every decision made in the reductions or replacement of staff is centered around the educational environment, health, and safety of students

• The district strives to provide families, staff, and the community with information about the budget. There is a dedicated webpage, and all budget reports are accessible online on the district or OSPI websites.

• District staff are happy to meet with any interested parties to provide information about the budget or budget reductions.