The Finance and Operations Department provides fiscal management, business, and operational support to the Bremerton
School District. Our office develops the District’s budget and other essential financial documents and services, including: payroll, purchasing, warehouse/delivery services, child nutrition services, transportation, maintenance of facilities and grounds, capital construction, risk management, print operations, safety and emergency preparedness.
We are fiscally responsible and will continue to use our available resources to support and enhance student achievement.
The State of Washington is the main source of funds for public schools, contributing approximately 67.9% of the cost of education. To make up the difference, schools obtain needed funds through local levies and federal grants. In Bremerton, local funding accounts for 20.1%, and Federal programs 12.0% of the total district budget .
The educational program of the Bremerton School District is budgeted at $10,648 for each full-time student. These funds are allocated from the state, Federal programs, and levy funds. Additional financial informatin can be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at www.k12.wa.us/safs.
Total Average Costs for a Full-Time Student |
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| State Allocation & Grants | $7,230 |
| Federal Programs | $1,278 |
| Levy Funds | $2,140 |
Total |
$10,648 |
The Bremerton School District is facing the same challenges neighboring districts face; allocating dwindling resources. The District is inviting the public to a Community Forum in the District Boardroom on Tuesday May 6th from 6-7:30 and repeating it again on Wednesday May 7th from 6:00-7:30 to learn about the challenges and to participate in discussions about allocating limited resources. There will be information available on the budget process for the coming year and the impact rising fuel and food costs are having on the District. In addition, information will be shared on some of the future planned initiatives from a recent study group and how budget constraints for the coming year will impact some of the plans. For more information, please contact Bremerton School District Finance and Operations at 360-473-1031.