[WSSSC] Governor's 2025-27 Budget Proposals

[Jamie Traugott]

Good morning, WSSSC,

Attached and below you will find information about the Governor's proposed operating and capital budgets.

Please reach out with any questions and I can get you connected to the correct person.

I hope you all have a wonderful break and take time away for rest and relaxation.


[cid:image004.jpg at 01DB5202.39361720]Jamie Traugott
Director of Student Services and K12 Alignment
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
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Operating Budget Notes

Governor Inslee's 2025-27 biennial<https://ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/budget/statebudget/2025-27/Z-0236.2OperBiennial.pdf> and 2025 supplemental<https://ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/budget/statebudget/2025-27/Z-0238.2OperSupp.pdf> budget proposal was released this afternoon.  His proposal protects progress on the programs and services that working families and businesses depend on - public safety, education, early learning, housing, and behavioral health.



In addition to the summary below, a more detailed, side-by-side comparison of the system 2025-27 operating budget request and Governor Inslee's proposal is attached to this email.  The side-by-side comparison will be updated as the House and Senate budgets are released.



Governor's 2025 Second Supplemental Operating Budget Proposal

*         Removes the $28.6 million duplications of funding from fiscal year 2025

 Governor's 2025-27 Operating Budget Proposal

*         Removes the duplication of funding that was included in ongoing carryforward funding

*         Includes a 0.1% reduction to general fund appropriations ($1.4 million/year)

*         Provides 100% funding for I-732, WFSE, and Non-Rep cost of living adjustments

o    I-732 rates are currently budgeted as 3.81% for FY26 and 2.55% for FY27 (these rates are subject to adjustments in Seattle CPI)

o    WFSE/Non-Rep rates at 3% for FY26 and 2% for FY27

o    WPEA Cost of living adjustments is not funded or held in reserve
*         Continues funding for the newly established Hospitality Center of Excellence


Capital Budget Notes

  *   O&M fund shift maintained, not reversed, $22.8M
  *   Minor works requests fully funded, $186.6M
  *   Lake Swano Dam Study, $1M
  *   Six major projects funded, $265.6M

     *   Olympic, Innovation and Technology Learning Center
     *   Lower Columbia, Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies
     *   Columbia Basin, Performing Arts Building Replacement
     *   Whatcom, Technology and Engineering Center
     *   Cascadia, CC5 Gateway building
     *   Edmonds, Triton Learning Commons

  *   Clean Buildings Compliance, $5.5M

     *   Asset Inventory
     *   Reporting

  *   Career Preparation and Launch Grants, $5M



The system requested alternative financing authority for three colleges. All requests were included in the proposed budget.

  *   Columbia Basin, Student Housing Construction
  *   Edmonds, Student Housing Acquisition
  *   Clover Park, Technical Training Facility Acquisition and Renovation



The SBCTC capital one-pager and a side-by-side comparison analysis is attached.



The Governor's proposed budget information and highlights can be found here: https://ofm.wa.gov/budget/state-budgets/gov-inslees-proposed-2025-27-budgets


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