Edmonds School District considers staff cuts amid projected 8.5M deficit

The Edmonds School District is grappling with a projected $8. 5 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year, leading to discussions about potential staff cuts during the board meeting on April 15. Local education leaders, including Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner and Edmonds Education Association President Andi Nofziger, have expressed their frustration with state legislators, claiming they are failing to meet their constitutional obligations to ensure adequate education funding. Nofziger advocated for the district to use its savings instead of implementing cuts, stating, “Savings are for rainy days, and it’s pouring now.

” A budget simulation conducted by the district revealed that over 1,100 participants, including parents and staff, preferred to cut support staff positions and school programs to address the financial shortfall. The board is expected to vote on proposed staff cuts on April 29, while a first reading of the budget is scheduled for June 24. As the state legislative session approaches its conclusion, the district hopes to secure additional funding to alleviate the budget crisis. The outcomes of these meetings will have lasting effects on the district's ability to provide quality education and support to its students. The situation underscores the critical need for adequate funding in public education to avoid detrimental impacts on students and staff.