The Beaverton School District's Budget Committee meeting on March 11, 2025, focused on the ongoing decline in student enrollment and its implications for district staffing and budgeting. Over the past several years, the district has experienced a decrease of approximately 4 to 700 students annually, a trend attributed to demographic shifts, including lower birth rates in Washington County.

The meeting highlighted that while enrollment has dropped, staffing levels have not followed suit. In fact, staffing has increased in recent years, despite the declining number of students. This discrepancy raises questions about resource allocation and future budgeting strategies as the district navigates these demographic changes.

The committee discussed the impact of smaller kindergarten classes entering the system and larger twelfth-grade classes graduating. This pattern is expected to continue over the next decade, reflecting a broader trend seen across many districts in Oregon and the United States.

The presentation included a chart illustrating enrollment trends alongside staffing levels, emphasizing the need for the district to adapt its strategies in response to these demographic realities. As the meeting concluded, the committee acknowledged the importance of addressing these challenges to ensure effective use of resources and maintain educational quality in the face of declining enrollment.