Finance Department
The finance department is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the district through five separate operating funds:
General Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Debt Service Fund
ASB Fund
Transportation Vehicle Fund
We work to maximize the resources available in support of student achievement while supporting our District's Values, Promise, and Commitment.
The department staff provides accounting, budgeting, enrollment reporting, payroll, purchasing, accounts receivable, and payable services.
Learn more about how the school district spends money received from the state and through voter-approved local levy measures in our Budget Handbook.
January 2025: The goal is to combine finance and budget information into this singular Finance webpage. In the interim, updates can be located on the following pages:
For more information and updates about the Budget, please visit the dedicated webpage HERE.
Archived budget information is located HERE.
Monthly Financial Reports presented to the Board of Directors at regular session meetings are linked below under "Financial Reports."
BUDGET STANDARDS
The Marysville School District has adopted Budget Standards to use as values to frame and guide budget deliberations.
The Budget Standards will be used by the Board of Directors for the development of the annual budget and/or when other district budgetary decisions are considered.
Values to Frame and Guide Budget Deliberations
Ensure a safe learning and working environment for students and staff
Value the education of the ‘whole child’ and seek equity over equality
Focus financial and human resources on programs and policies that directly support the district’s Values, Promise, and Commitment outlined in the Strategic Plan and the Quality Service Standards adopted by the Board of Directors
Ensure that budget decisions are student-focused, practical, sustainable, and timely
Honor the taxpayer’s investment in our infrastructure: facilities, grounds, technology, and other assets
Increase financial stability by reaching 8% fund balance per policy
Financial Reports (Board Meeting Reports)
LEVY MEASURES
CAPITAL FACILITIES PROJECTS AND BONDS
CONTACTS
Dan Poolman
Interim Executive Director of Finance
360-965-0095
Susan Halliday
Accounting and Budget Manager
360-965-0099
QUICK LINKS
BUDGET 2024-2025*
Annual Budget Cycle
August – The School Board adopts the budget and sets expenditure capacity by Aug. 31.
Fall – Actual enrollment, staffing, and legislative changes are analyzed, and operating adjustments are made.
Winter – Initial projections made for the upcoming school year.
Spring – The budget process begins for the upcoming school year, including a formal reduction process if necessary.
Spring/Summer – The budget is prepared with the incorporation of capacity and legislative changes.
Student Enrollment Data
The Marysville School District tracks and reports student enrollment in all schools on a monthly basis on the first student day of the month during the months of September through June.
Enrollment is then reported to OSPI monthly. Enrollment is recorded in two ways: headcount and FTE (Full Time Equivalent).