PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-25 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-25 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING

Garfield School District No. 302

Whitman County, Washington

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Garfield School District No. 302, Whitman County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a public meeting on July 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM at the Garfield-Palouse High School Library located at 600 E Alder St, Palouse WA 99161. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adoption the budget of the District for the ensuring 2024-25 fiscal year. Prior to adoption of the 2024-25 budget, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2024-25 budget. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2024-25 budget, the four-year plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 (a/k/a Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy). Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2024-25 budget and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2024-25 budget, four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. Those requesting the 2024-25 budget information should contact Brett Agenbroad at 509-635-1331 or [email protected] to receive instructions on how to participate.

The Garfield School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The district is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1974. Title IX requires school districts to provide opportunities for all students and personnel in all areas, regardless of gender.

Published July 11 and 18, 2024