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Dr. West said the district has already adjusted the budget committee’s proposals to account for the enrollment variance and expects stabilization “about a decade out,” but projected declines will influence staffing and budget decisions in the near term. She cited a state economic analysis showing the state’s population has shifted toward a larger share of residents age 65 and older than younger cohorts.

Dr. West also provided legislative and program updates. She said the state’s school-accountability reform bill has passed the legislature and is expected to be signed by the governor; once signed, the Department of Education will undertake rulemaking and the district will monitor the new accountability metrics for implications on local schools. She reported the governor’s budget had passed with $360,000,000 in relevant allocations and that technical changes to the state school fund (CSL adjustments) have been codified into law, which the district expects will affect future allocations.

Program highlights Dr. West shared to the board:
- CHEECHUS (community program) supported 209 students this school year with after‑school and one‑on‑one support, offering approximately 186 sessions of 90‑minute bilingual programming, youth leadership camps, career exploration and college-readiness workshops. Dr. West said the program has been in place 16 years and reported that, according to the data she reviewed, every student who has participated in CHEECHUS has graduated.
- The Community Alternative Learning Center (CALC) graduated 60 students this year, 20 more than the previous year.
- Forest Grove High School’s graduation included more than 400 students, with 90 students earning a seal of biliteracy and more than $4,000,000 in scholarships awarded to graduates between the high school and CALC.

Dr. West also praised recent student performances: she described a tenth‑anniversary Mariachi Tradition performance and credited Director Nunez for building the program that showcased current students and alumni on stage.

Why it matters: enrollment trends affect per‑pupil revenues and staffing formulas; new accountability rules could change reporting and interventions required of schools. The CHEECHUS and graduation statistics indicate program outcomes and student attainment that are material to district planning.

Dr. West indicated staff will continue to monitor enrollment trends, the state rulemaking process for the accountability bill and the district’s fiscal outlook.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","6/10/2025 FGSD School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West told the school board the district is 169 students below its budget projection for 2024–25, outlined expectations for continued enrollment declines, summarized recent legislative developments including passage of a school accountability reform bill, and shared program and graduation statistics.","taxTitle","Forest Grove SD 15, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",76425,"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},6202920,"Forest Grove School Board adopts $240.7 million budget; approves transfers, contracts and bond-funded tech upgrades",383,3157000,3540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3785139-b1a02e857dbd11264d954ff205cd7598&start=3157&end=3540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3785139-b1a02e857dbd11264d954ff205cd7598/thumbnail_3157000.jpg","/articles/6202920/Oregon/Forest-Grove-School-Board-adopts-2407-million-budget-approves-transfers-contracts-and-bond-funded-tech-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6202920-3742f5055bb7d5d913643dd69c4c5096/orig.mp4?Expires=1775631391&Signature=M8mJoTupdHO3Ppfqbw9aWr-rnzDzM7hjeNhgznHKvyNnSgbV4ZqGFqakSAxOT3ZMitbspoZyN-ZvJDI4UK4FBJ4tjral2uJXZZyvOtn3GXSDm3ToqNtJdfAFsaJ4m4889mBwp6DC8pJVrKYcffGvF7xQKIyM63nTq8IgqRCI4r7wPF0PmmVNGc75mJD52jBQeGSLsJYFHYYylNYAw5sgVgZOzXmkyGoKKn3WYnzDZpqeRd~wDKdonvILMQxZC5~SA-0thX2A-rsqlqRl73rLk2m6qXdLLbM79msyKfTf-98EeuOGkl4svnqGiSss6rtH18TziW2LCatj39Yqq-NucA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Forest Grove School District Board of Directors on June 10 adopted a fiscal year 2025–26 budget totaling $240,683,067 and approved the tax levies and appropriations needed to implement it.

The adoption fulfills requirements under Oregon budget law and sets the district's permanent rate at $4.9142 per $1,000 of assessed value while levying $13,587,300 for general obligation bond debt service. The board also approved supplemental and transfer resolutions, several staffing contracts and bond-funded classroom-technology upgrades as part of the same meeting.

The budget adoption was presented under the Oregon Local Budget Law and associated administrative rules; the board read the formal resolution on the record: “Be it resolved that the board of the Forest Grove School District hereby adopts the budget for fiscal year 2026 in the total amount of $240,683,067.” The board then made the appropriations for the general fund, special revenues, food service, debt service, capital projects, enterprise and other funds.

In separate but related votes the board:
- Adopted the permanent-rate levy of $4.9142 per $1,000 of assessed value and assessed $13,587,300 for bond debt service, categorizing the permanent rate as subject to the education limitation and bond debt service as excluded from that limit under Article XI, Section 11(b).
- Approved Supplemental Budget Resolution 24-25Are123 to transfer $1,000,000 to a FERS UAL reserve account to offset future retirement liabilities, citing year-end state school fund adjustments and final interest revenue.
- Approved a budget-transfer resolution moving $700,000 from a facilities acquisition appropriation into grant-related functions as the district closes out certain ESSER and grant accounts.
- Approved a contract renewal for a youth-contact position (3% payroll increase for 2025–26) to continue on-site prevention and intervention services at the high school.
- Authorized up to $167,200 to secure a temporary school psychologist through contracted staffing if an internal hire is not available.
- Approved three bond-funded classroom-technology upgrade projects—Eckershaw Elementary ($81,780.25), Harvey Clark Elementary ($91,046.00) and Forest Grove High School ($258,623.05)—totaling $431,457.30, to proceed using bond funds.
- Approved a superintendent contract addendum extending Dr. Suzanne West’s contract through June 30, 2028, and aligning cost-of-living adjustments and the district’s TSA contribution with the negotiated association adjustments.

Board votes on the major fiscal items were taken by roll call and recorded as unanimous on the record. The board moved the consent agenda and other routine items without separate objection earlier in the meeting.

Why it matters: the adopted budget and levy set the district’s revenue and spending plan for the coming year, fund bond projects already under way, and allocate dollars for student services and staffing. Several of the approved actions—reserve funding for pension liabilities and the classroom-technology upgrades—are intended to reduce future risk and advance bond-completion work this summer.

The board closed the meeting after the roll-call votes and several routine contract approvals. Implementation steps cited in the meeting include posting the adopted budget at district headquarters, initiating the bond work this summer and executing the approved contracts and transfers.","The Forest Grove School District board on June 10 adopted a $240,683,067 budget for 2025–26, approved property tax levies and a series of supplemental transfers, staffing contracts and bond-funded classroom upgrades. All motions on the fiscal package passed by roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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Forest Grove superintendent reports 169-student shortfall, new accountability law and program results

Forest Grove School Board adopts $240.7 million budget; approves transfers, contracts and bond-funded tech upgrades