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.  

CPSD will hold community budget forums across the district this winter and spring to share information and gather input. Additionally, an online survey will be launched to engage families, staff, students and community members on identifying 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. Call the CPSD business services department at 253-583-5010 with questions or if you need accessibility accommodations or interpretation for any upcoming budget meetings.  

March 11: Community Budget Development Workshop

• 5:30 p.m., Student Services Center (SSC) 

March 11 - May 8 Budget Priorities Survey  

March 23: School Board Budget Workshop

• 5:30 p.m., SSC 

April 16: Community Budget Development Workshop

• 5:30 p.m., 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 Budget Public Hearing: 5 p.m., SSC 
• Board Consideration of 2026-27 Budget: 6 p.m., SSC 

The Student Services Center is located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA.