Facing an anticipated revenue shortfall for the 2024-25 school year, the Edmonds School Board at its Tuesday, April 23 meeting is scheduled to consider school district budget cuts that include eliminating a number of certificated and classified staff positions.
Also on the board agenda:
— Authorizing a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement project at Mountlake Terrace High School. The project includes purchasing HVAC equipment and beginning design for construction work, which would occur in summer 2025.
— Approving a DISH Wireless site lease agreement for a cellular communications facility at Meadowdale Playfields.
— Extending the site lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a cellular communications facility at Meadowdale Playfields.
— Awarding a contract to Pacific Mobile to move mobile classrooms from Oak Heights Elementary School to other district schools.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
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— By Rick Sinnett
I am shocked at the fine arts cuts that are happening. The jazz programs at MHS and the drama department at MTHS – these are programs these schools are known for. Students in these programs thrive and grow. Find other ways. For decades it’s been the arts that take the hit. Getting old.