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West Linn-Wilsonville board warns of multi‑million dollar shortfall, delays vote on integrated plan
Summary
Board members described falling enrollment and rising costs that together could leave the district with a multimillion‑dollar deficit; the board received an update on the district's integrated plan and deferred formal approval to next month.
The West Linn‑Wilsonville School Board heard repeated warnings about a budget gap driven by declining enrollment and higher costs, and the board postponed formal approval of the district's integrated guidance plan until its April meeting.
Board members said falling student counts and rising expenses have combined to create a structural shortfall. "Boards don't create budgets, right, any more than my friend would create a hospital's budget because he doesn't have that expertise," said Director Shoemaker, who urged the public to understand the board's oversight role as staff and experts prepare budget proposals. Superintendent Dr. Christina Ludwig summarized the statewide context, saying, "The governor has proposed a budget, 11,360,000,000.00." She and other trustees said the district is watching how the Legislature and state Department of Education will finalize allocations.
Why it matters: West Linn‑Wilsonville is projecting…
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