Olympia School District Budget Hearing

The Olympia School District is set to unveil its 2026-2027 budget at a public hearing Thursday, June 25th, after already previewing it last week. Superintendent Patrick Murphy and Executive Director Kate Davis have been crafting this plan since fall, aiming to end the year with an $8.4 million surplus — about 4.4% of total funds — but even with that cushion, more cuts loom. Declining student enrollment is hitting state funding hard, forcing the district to plan $3 million in cuts this year to improve efficiency. The hearing runs 5:30–6:30 PM at the Knox Administration Center, with live streaming available. Community members can call in to comment before 4 PM on June 24th — your voice matters as the district navigates tough financial waters. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e861f9f18650539