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Spokane Schools Budget Breakdown | Spokane News
Spokane Public Schools kicks off the 2026-27 school year with a $627 million operating budget — a $16 million jump fueled mostly by inflation. Despite cutting over 200 positions in three years, spending’s up, especially in teaching and support roles (71% of the budget). Big investments include launching their own transportation system, hiring staff, and bringing in consultants. They’re still paying nearly $20 million to their contracted bus provider while also spending $32 million on their new bus fleet — pending state funding for vans. Projected revenues? Just over $624 million, leaving a…
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