Letter on the 2026-27 Budget Second Reading
Hello Olympia School District citizens and public school advocates, Today, the second reading of the 2026-27 Olympia School District budget will take place with a …
Education Funding
Statement on the OSD Reduction in Force Proposal
The Olympia School District (OSD) Reduction in Force (RIF) proposal has changed little from when it was initially presented at the March 26 board meeting. …
There’s a Hole in the Boat
On February 26, the Olympia School District (OSD) Board held a meeting concentrating on the board’s budget process and the superintendent’s budget outlook. In the …
2026 OSD Tech & Safety Levy
The Olympia School District Tech and Safety Levy is on the February 10 ballot. Here is EVERYTHING you need to know how and where to …
2025-2026 OSD Budget Extension
NOTE: Resolution No. 676: Request for 2025-2026 Budget Extension for Capital Projects Fund HAS BEEN UPDATED to reflect the entire balance of the Capital Projects Fund as …
Why Are We Really Talking About Closing Schools?
At the June 12 Olympia School District (OSD) board meeting, board directors and Superintendent Murphy identified several arguments for why school closure was the only …
Olympia School Board Considers School Closure in 2026/27 School Year
At the school board work session on June 5, the school board Vice President Tourtellotte-Palumbo requested a budget outlining school closures in the 2026/27 school …
Long Range Facilities Planning Data
At the most recent meeting of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, the district has hired a new Demographics organization to look at enrollment projections. The …
Governor Inslee’s Budget Released
“Rolling back our work in areas like mental health, housing and education is not something we can afford, particularly at the moment we’re finally seeing …
Get Your School Community in the Mix!
This campaign is aligned with the priorities of WSPTA, OSPI, educator unions, and school administrator associations. Together, we’re mobilizing communities across the state to ensure …