NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing by the Board of Directors of the Orting School District No. 344, Pierce County, Washington will be held regarding a General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Debt Service Fund 2025-2026 fiscal year budget extension. The public hearing will be held starting at 6:00 p.m., April 23rd, 2026, in the Board Room at Orting School District Office located at 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting WA 98360. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard on the budget extensions. Written comments should be delivered at the public hearing or mailed to the District at the address listed below for receipt not later than the date and time of the hearing. Anyone requiring an accommodation consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the District at the telephone number provided below at least two (2) business days in advance of the hearing. The public hearing location is wheelchair-accessible. Additional information regarding the proposed budget extensions may be obtained from Marci Bannan, Orting School District No. 344, 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360, (360) 893-6500. IPL0328016 Apr 9,16 2026