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Roseburg board adopts 2025–26 budget, approves appropriation transfers
Summary
The Roseburg Public Schools board held the annual budget hearing, approved an inter-fund appropriation transfer and adopted the 2025–26 budget and tax levy; board members said no layoffs resulted despite an estimated $6 million shortfall.
At a public meeting that included the required budget hearing, the Roseburg Public Schools Board of Education approved an appropriation transfer and adopted the district’s 2025–26 budget and ad valorem tax levy.
The budget hearing portion opened with Cheryl Northam, the district’s director of finance and operations, who described the purpose of the hearing as an opportunity for public input on the budget document approved by the budget committee. Microphone and public-comment procedures were explained before the board moved on to regular business.
During the meeting budget committee chair Mike Scofield summarized the committee’s work and noted the budget included “lively discussion” and significant uncertainty in revenue estimates. Scofield told the board the district was roughly $6,000,000 short compared with the prior year’s baseline but that no staff layoffs resulted after adjustments and normal attrition.
Cheryl Northam explained the mechanics of the appropriation transfer the board was asked to approve: the district had exceeded a 4,000-level function within a fund due to the purchase of two homes, so spending authority needed to move from the 400-series functions to the 200-series where the purchases were recorded. The board approved Resolution 24‑25‑14 to allow that internal transfer.
The board then considered Resolution 24‑25‑15, adopting the 2025–26 budget, making appropriations and levying ad valorem taxes. After a motion to adopt, the board voted to approve the resolution.
Board members and the superintendent noted the district may use a supplemental budget procedure later in the year if changing revenue estimates require adjustments. The superintendent also thanked the budget committee and staff for the work that produced a budget described by members as “sound” despite continuing economic uncertainty.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 24‑25‑14 (appropriation transfer) — approved (motion moved; roll call: motion carries). Resolution 24‑25‑15 (adopt 2025–26 budget, make appropriations, levy ad valorem taxes) — approved (motion moved; roll call: motion carries).
The board adjourned the budget hearing portion of the meeting and resumed regular business.
Meeting evidence and next steps: Board members said the budget law allows amendments via a supplemental budget, and staff will monitor revenues and expenses through the year and return if changes are required.
