The Soap Lake School District is facing financial challenges as a result of unexpectedly low enrollment this year at its campuses. With state funding associated with enrollment levels, reduced enrollment may put jobs at risk.
April 4, 2024
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April 4, 2024 7:12 p.m.
Soap Lake enrollment drop affects revenue, places staffing at risk
SOAP LAKE — Enrollment in the Soap Lake School District dropped substantially from the 2021-22 school year to the current school year, and that brought with it a drop in revenue. The Soap Lake School Board declared a financial emergency at its March 25 board meeting, citing a drop in enrollment as one of the factors in their decision.