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West Linn-Wilsonville board hears budget shortfall, community urges transparency and alternatives to layoffs
Summary
Superintendent and board described planned staffing reductions and budget timeline; community speakers urged transparency, proposed furlough days and other options, and some asked the board not to extend the superintendent's contract.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District presented details of an ongoing budget process that will include significant staffing reductions unless additional state funding materializes, and members of the public pushed the board to explore alternatives and increase transparency.
Superintendent Dr. Ludwig told the board the district has produced a proposed budget and is moving through the public timeline: the budget committee meets May 5 and will deliberate in public on May 19, with adoption by the school board scheduled for June 16. The superintendent said staff had been informed of potential reductions and that administrators were working to identify voluntary transfers and other placement options for affected employees.
Board members said state-level funding remains the central uncertainty. Director Sloop and Director Vidal reported recent advocacy in Salem on special education funding: Sloop noted…
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