Everett schools budget 101

One of the biggest and costliest functions of government is educating our youth. The Everett School District expects to spend $194 million this year to pay for everything from teacher salaries to bus service. This year, the district expects to spend more than the revenue its receives by a couple of million dollars but will make up that shortfall by dipping into reserves saved from last year. Here's a breakdown of the money.

Everett Public Schools general fund, 2012-13

Beginning balance	$11,714,403
Revenue	$192,064,818
Expenditures	$194,168,834
Ending balance	$9,610,387

Projected revenue: $192,064,818

State general	$97,600,162	50.8%
Local taxes	$43,121,564	22.5%
State special purpose	$25,505,249	13.3%
Federal special purpose	$12,989,260	6.8%
Local non-tax	$12,718,583	6.6%
Federal general purpose	$130,000	0.1%

Projected expenditures: $194,168,834

By program

Basic education	$143,668,168	74.0%
Special education	$20,320,219	10.5%
Targeted programs	$18,348,886	9.4%
Career and technical education	$7,846,641	4.0%
Federal special education	$3,984,920	2.1%

By category

Certificated salaries	$97,839,879	50.4%
Benefits	$39,835,389	20.5%
Classified salaries	$27,408,993	14.1%
Pupil transportation	$19,356,381	10.0%
Supplies and materials	$9,211,050	4.7%
Travel	$258,735	0.1%
Capital outlay	$258,407	0.1%

By activity

Teaching and support	$141,910,543	73.1%
Other support activites*	$30,529,965	15.7%
Central administration	$11,864,462	6.1%
School administration	$9,863,864	5.1%

* Other support activities include food services, pupil transportation, maintenance, grounds, utilities, security, insurance and information systems.

Estimated enrollment: 18,658
Per-pupil cost: $10,406

SOURCE: Everett Public Schools