About 90% of TSD's budget goes to necessary operating costs that keep our schools safe, warm, dry and staffed with an outstanding team of teachers, administrators and support personnel who care for our students each day. Expenditures reflect the school board's goals, which are adopted in order to address needs and support areas for our students. These goals are developed through a collaborative process where community members, families, staff and students provide input on where TSD should focus its resources.

In 2021, the school board adopted five goals that are guiding the district's efforts through 2025. These goals, known as "Tahoma CARES," drive the district's decision-making and provide a north star for the district to prioritize its spending.