Each year, CPSD gathers community input and aligns the budget with student needs, stakeholder priorities and long-term goals to ensure stability and strong educational outcomes.  

 

The district will hold community budget forms across the district this winter and spring to share information and gather input, as well as launch a survey to engage families, staff, students and community members on important budget priorities. This input will inform the district’s budget development process and overall 2026-27 budget recommendation for school board consideration.  

 

We invite our community to participate with us in the 2026-27 budget development process. Please contact the business services department, 253-583-5010, with questions or if you need accessibility accommodation or interpretation for any upcoming budget meetings.

 

2026-27 Budget Development Timeline  

Community Budget Development Workshop 
5:30 p.m., Student Services Center (SSC) 

March 11-May 10

CPSD Budget Priorities Survey  

March 23

School Board Budget Workshop 
5:30 p.m., SSC 

April 16

Community Budget Development Workshop 
Rainier Elementary School, 2410 Stryker Ave., JBLM Main  

May 13

Community Budget Development Workshop 
5:30 p.m., SSC 

May 26

School Board Budget Workshop 
5:30 p.m., SSC 

June 22

School Board Workshop – Draft 2026-27 Budget 
5:30 p.m., SSC  

July 13

2026-27 Public Hearing on the 2026-27 Budget   

5 p.m., SSC 

Board Consideration/Approval of 2026-27 Budget 
6 p.m., SSC