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Albany schools face tighter budget as legislature, enrollment shape next year’s plan
Summary
Superintendent Andy Nyquist told the board the district is watching several state bills and falling enrollment that together leave a roughly $5 million shortfall under the governor's recommended budget; staff urged caution before layoffs while awaiting May revenue and other possible funding changes.
Superintendent Andy Nyquist told the Greater Albany Public School District 8J Board of Directors that several state legislative actions and continued enrollment decline mean the district is preparing for difficult budget choices.
Nyquist said multiple education bills remain active in Salem, including measures tied to special-education reimbursement and a possible PERS rate-credit bill. He told the board the governor’s recommended budget leaves the district with an estimated $5 million shortfall under current assumptions.
The nut graf: the board’s budget work hinges on state revenue that may change after the May forecast and related legislative action. Staff told the board they prefer to delay permanent…
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