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 - 08-09 |
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| State Allocation & Grants | $7,230 |
| Federal Programs | $1,278 |
| Levy Funds | $2,140 |
Total |
$10,648 |