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Forest Grove superintendent reports 169-student shortfall, new accountability law and program results
Summary
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.
Forest Grove School District Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West reported on June 10 that district enrollment currently sits 169 students below the number the district used for budget planning, and staff expect incremental declines to continue for the next several years.
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…
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