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Superintendent James Owens and Director Sotherton (Business Services) told the budget committee the proposal preserves co‑curricular activities, career and technical education and special education supports while carrying an estimated $1.9 million (about $2.0 million in some summary lines) deficit that will be covered in part by a planned draw on the district’s ending fund balance.

The district said current‑year general fund revenue is just under $79 million and next year’s forecast is roughly $81 million. Key cost drivers are personnel costs — including step increases, cost‑of‑living adjustments and a projected PERS rate increase the district estimated at roughly 2 percent (about $935,000) — plus higher costs for students with significant special‑education needs. District staff told the committee they expect a continuing enrollment decline of roughly 100 students a year, which reduces state funding by roughly $1.4 million in next year’s projection.

Why it matters: Centennial’s planned deficit follows a multi‑year effort to rebuild reserves after pandemic‑era cuts. District leaders said they will use both targeted reductions and a measured draw on reserves to avoid “cliff” cuts and preserve instructional programs while the state adjusts school funding formulas.

What the plan does and how the district will pay for it
- The proposed general fund expenses are presented in the budget book at about $83.5 million (before contingency). The administration is carrying a larger‑than‑usual contingency line to allow for possible additional funding from the state (for example, improved reimbursement for high‑cost disability cases) if legislation passes.
- The draft uses a mix of reductions and planned fund balance spend‑down to address the projected gap. The administration told the committee it intends to split the work roughly half through reductions and half through drawdown on reserves rather than spend reserves entirely to cover ongoing costs.
- District presenters described a $750,000 estimated saving from “insourcing” several out‑of‑district special education classrooms (bringing services in‑district), which will add staff (the plan shows roughly 14 additional educational assistant positions and two licensed positions tied to that insourcing) but reduce private placement tuition and outplacement costs.
- The budget preserves Centennial Virtual Academy, Measure 98 (high‑school success) and Student Investment Account (SIA) programs in their current forms and continues investments tied to Roadmap ’27 strategic goals.

Other notable budget details and changes presented
- ESSER pandemic relief ended in September 2024; the district used remaining ESSER dollars earlier but cannot rely on that source going forward.
- The budget reflects targeted reductions to ancillary services (some IT printing reductions, transportation insourcing that will reduce contracted special‑education transport, and modest custodial hour adjustments), shifting of some positions into grant funds where legally allowable, and a classroom improvement project for Park Lane Elementary (remodeling of four classrooms and a music room funded by the new classroom improvement fund).
- The district presented sensitivity examples showing a potential $5 million deficit if no adjustments were made; the proposed package is intended to avoid such a cliff.

Process and next steps
Superintendent Owens and Director Sotherton asked the budget committee and public for feedback by April 30; staff said they will post the proposed budget in the district’s business services section and return to the committee on May 28 for the committee’s consideration and potential approval. The administration said it will share committee questions and staff responses with the full committee.

Committee actions recorded at the meeting
- The committee adopted its agenda and elected Jess Harden as budget committee chair (nominated by Pam Shields, seconded by Rod Boettcher) and Pam Shields as vice chair (self‑nominated/seconded by Rod Boettcher); both nominations were approved by voice vote. The committee also approved a motion to extend the meeting time.

What was asked and what remained open
Committee members asked about the sustainability of insourcing and whether savings are ongoing (staff said yes), the timeline for the planned spend‑down of reserves (staff detailed a multiyear plan to reach a board policy target), and how the district will manage potential midyear funding changes from the state (staff said some contingency is held to add supports if the legislature increases funding for high‑cost disability or removes the special‑education cap). Detailed page references were provided for committee review of the draft budget book.

Taper: The district emphasized the proposed deficit is intentional and part of a multi‑year plan designed to protect programs while pursuing state funding changes; staff asked for written feedback and said they will update the proposed budget for the committee’s May 28 review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4.23.25 Budget Committee Meeting/Board Work session I Centennial School District 28J Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","Centennial School District officials presented a proposed 2025–26 general fund budget on April 23 that preserves most classroom and co‑curricular programs while planning a roughly $1.9–$2.0 million draw on reserves to cover a structural gap driven by declining enrollment and uncertain state funding.","taxTitle","Centennial SD 28J, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",38359,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6579034,"Votes at a glance: Centennial School Board and Budget Committee actions April 23, 2025",3585,4803000,8388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105314-72bdf1047fb8ecf9d41f414499060452&start=4803&end=8388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105314-72bdf1047fb8ecf9d41f414499060452/thumbnail_4803000.jpg","/articles/6579034/Oregon/Votes-at-a-glance-Centennial-School-Board-and-Budget-Committee-actions-April-23-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579034-6365070f0d02c75b30b63875994bd929/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135498&Signature=m52VJ3Q6TqjSTqcown0rgdhYQcTBjGCJtsqoAzQn35vraTVXquOwVM-broaQjSqOy-0LXIZjMHL2IUgmMOQZUGPTURWiSFU4mcT5F7l~pEPnfQjxBaBB3arGNNcJtieXeq1pkaCAvlNmL68D1mzQGkikOKvoqrMN9NM2Z07TWCbn36ccbxS54cTfiCfOM~CLec0ebbg8sECIHdOKesrszG9PVHtoOMHgsZzGmAVmLBuZOehq5sRU5jD0fzeCy07jw1ztkokLunOiAyOgRAWfuzDgU9Qf3h3SklZ~n4~388d06nOZvUYZ87LxyoLuTABFpqg7myEnKR0mzCt4r~Y7gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","This quick roundup lists formal actions taken during Centennial SD 28J meetings on April 23, 2025.

Budget committee (evening session):
- Election of budget committee chair: Jess Harden (nominated by Pam Shields; seconded by Rod Boettcher). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Election of budget committee vice chair: Pam Shields (self‑nominated; seconded by Rod Boettcher). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Motion to extend the budget committee meeting time. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

Centennial School Board (regular meeting):
- Proclamation: Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2025). Motion to accept and approve the governor’s proclamation—moved and seconded; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025. Outcome: approved.
- Purchase of two electric special‑education buses (total not to exceed $900,000) funded by Multnomah County and the Portland Clean Energy Fund. Motion: approve purchase and authorize staff to execute agreements; mover: Director Morin; second: Director Stanley; outcome: approved.
- Adoption of the 2025–26 school year calendars (elementary, secondary and program calendars). Motion: approve all calendars as presented; mover: Director Andrews; second: Director Lynn; outcome: approved.
- Adoption of the Centennial School Board meeting schedule for 2025–26 (draft calendar). Outcome: approved.
- Adoption of the 2025–27 Integrated Guidance Plan (see separate summary above). Outcome: approved and staff authorized to submit plan to ODE by April 30.

Notes on recorded motions and movers/seconders
Where the transcript recorded names, movers and seconders are listed above. Most motions were adopted by voice vote without a recorded roll‑call tally in the public transcript.

Taper: For details about the budgetary items that were discussed (but not voted on) by the budget committee, see the related budget article.","Summary of formal actions taken during the budget committee meeting and board meeting on April 23, including committee officer elections, the board'adopted Integrated Guidance Plan, school calendar and the purchase of two electric buses funded by grants.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6579038,"Centennial board adopts 2025–27 Integrated Guidance Plan to align Roadmap '27 goals with state programs",539,8889000,9428000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3105314-72bdf1047fb8ecf9d41f414499060452&start=8889&end=9428","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3105314-72bdf1047fb8ecf9d41f414499060452/thumbnail_8889000.jpg","/articles/6579038/Oregon/Centennial-board-adopts-202527-Integrated-Guidance-Plan-to-align-Roadmap-27-goals-with-state-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6579038-fb3f1050c07d5695d6cd6eef8ce81e49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135498&Signature=BG8835wBEh0afoq6UZgO-w4zOvD1xXY~rTIkpWua2bt8enyOTlVARFiGdlIpBeqfn8ZoXmSLJ9gfl8AGNgXESatD1XEUHNvNDO1fxOxF5OacyOSF3LsJ8nPZ2gSZgBCiRL31WG0pJfP9H4Cq1BPh-VvpD~Cj6ONFNusUU-uc~pIOFFSggX4mMXcvCR7we9z0WR~DhJbS17Y9e7vuigWCIE34T-qOQQ0ME0pWywqh7itgaX7PDH9KoofIBlcz96JSBUnFCdvWgGnVWTxZ9c1SuKMadErWM9SDqYbBPbs-1DRYR3WnKlSXvLHHmGvg3OQm74eUGMecJIDKNiKSzxtTgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Centennial School Board on April 23 voted to adopt the district'level Integrated Guidance Plan for 2025–27 and authorized staff to submit the plan to the Oregon Department of Education before the April 30 deadline.

Director Mo Callahan presented the district'level plan, describing it as an alignment of the district’s Roadmap '27 strategic goals with the state’s integrated framework that groups multiple grant programs under a common set of objectives. The board was told the plan synthesizes and carries forward work from Centennial’s 2023 Roadmap '27 and includes community engagement and the district’s newly developed Profile of a Graduate.

Key points presented and approved
- The plan focuses on three high‑level outcomes the district and ODE monitor: early literacy, student engagement/belonging, and career readiness (including CTE). The district will continue its existing targets for those metrics for 2025–27.
- Callahan said the integrated approach was intended to reduce duplicative reporting and tie targeted grant programs — including comprehensive school improvement, targeted school supports, early literacy, and college/career programming — to shared district goals.
- Staff and board members emphasized the plan does not bring additional recurring state funding. The presentation and board discussion noted several grants continue to be significant (SIA, Measure 98, federal Title funding), but the integrated plan itself is a planning and reporting framework rather than a new funding stream.

Board action and context
The motion to adopt the 2025–27 Integrated Guidance Plan passed on a voice vote. Board members raised clarifying questions about how the plan aligns with early‑literacy supports; Callahan confirmed that new kindergarten aide positions and a pre‑K early‑literacy TOSA in the proposed budget are actions targeted to support the literacy outcomes referenced in the plan.

What happens next
Staff will submit the plan to ODE by the April 30 deadline. Because ODE indicated it will not revise district long‑range growth targets for 2025–27, Centennial will retain the targets it used in the 2023 submission and pursue the locally prioritized strategies outlined in Roadmap '27.

Taper: The plan ties road map priorities to state grant programs and sets implementation expectations over the next two years; it does not itself create a new revenue stream.","The Centennial School Board approved the district'level Integrated Guidance Plan for 2025–27, a required Oregon Department of Education submission that aligns Roadmap '27 goals to state targeted programs (literacy, CTE, dropout prevention) and preserves district performance targets.","actionData","errors"]

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Centennial SD proposes roughly $83.5 million general fund budget for 2025–26, plans modest deficit and targeted reductions

Votes at a glance: Centennial School Board and Budget Committee actions April 23, 2025

Centennial board adopts 2025–27 Integrated Guidance Plan to align Roadmap '27 goals with state programs