Medical Lake School District approves $25.9 million budget

The Medical Lake School Board heard and approved in unanimous fashion its operating budget for the 2018-19 school year at a special meeting prior to its regular July 24 meeting.

Chad Moss, director of finance, prepared a detailed budget document that delved into all facets of the operation of the district under new guidelines from the state.

But the crucial figures are that it will take an estimated $25.9 million general fund dollars to educate the district’s projected enrollment of 1,850 students. That’s a 25 student increase from the 2017-18 school year.

Revenue, which increased by 11.5 perc...