Board receives finance and facilities briefing; trustees approve consent agenda and adjourn Administrators updated trustees on FY27 budget planning, room-and-board rate work, and several philanthropically funded construction projects; the Board approved the consent agenda and adjourned at 5:14 p.m.

The Board is gearing up for FY27 with strategic budget planning and exciting new projects, including a state-funded music building and a refreshed dining hall!

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Senate approves plan to accept Ballmer Group funds to expand preschool slots The Washington State Senate passed Substitute Senate Bill 5872, creating a Pre-K Promise account to accept a Ballmer Group pledge intended to fund up to 10,000 ECAP slots; sponsors said it allows philanthropic dollars to expand access without creating a statewide mandate.

The Washington State Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill that could unlock funding for 10,000 new preschool slots, giving thousands of low-income children access to quality early education!

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Vermont committee debates funding for baby bonds program proposal Vermont legislators discuss options for funding a pilot program amidst concerns over its effectiveness.

Vermont's Senate is at a crossroads, debating a controversial pilot program that could reshape support for children in poverty—will they seize the opportunity or delay crucial funding?

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