Meridian SD #505 General Fund (Enrichment / EP&O)
Meridian School District #505 General Fund accounts for the district's day-to-day operations: teacher salaries, classroom supplies, transportation, food service, special education, etc. Funded primarily by state ...
About this fund
Meridian School District #505 General Fund accounts for the district's day-to-day operations: teacher salaries, classroom supplies, transportation, food service, special education, etc. Funded primarily by state apportionment with supplemental Enrichment (formerly "M&O") levy revenue from local property tax.
The Enrichment levy line on tax bills ("MERIDIAN SCHOOL #505 — Enrichment") is voter-approved every 2-4 years. Statutory cap since the 2018 McCleary fix: lesser of $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value or $2,500 per pupil under RCW 84.52.0531.
Meridian SD covers the Laurel/Meridian/Wiser Lake area north of Bellingham and includes Meridian High School, Meridian Middle School, and several elementary schools.
Authorization
RCW citation: RCW 28A.150-330; RCW 84.52.0531 (Enrichment levy cap)
Multi-year balance ledger
Where the money goes
Revenue mix
Discussed in meetings
Methodology note
Real Record tracks Meridian SD #505 General Fund. The Enrichment levy is the property-tax portion; state apportionment provides the larger operating share.