Hermiston School Board unanimously adopts $78 million 2025–26 budget

The Hermiston School District 8 Board of Education on Monday adopted the district’s 2025–26 budget, approving Resolution 24‑25‑06 by unanimous vote.

The budget adoption follows the budget committee’s May approval and staff presentations during the board’s June meeting. Miss Katie Soll, director of business services, told the board the district’s April report showed total revenue within $15,391 of projections for the year and that year‑to‑date the district had collected about 93% of its projected revenue. Soll said payroll continues to trend under projections, producing roughly $2.9 million in year‑to‑date savings that the district is using to cover planned technology and curriculum purchases before next school year.

Soll told the board the budget includes double paycheck cycles that occur in May and June for certificated and classified staff (described as balance‑of‑contract checks to assist staff in covering summer insurance costs). The district’s projected ending fund balance is about 12.04 percent, which Soll said equates to approximately $11,100,000.

Board discussion focused on communication priorities and whether the adopted budget provides sufficient resources for expanded public communications. A board member noted the budget can be adjusted during the year if needed. The board then voted to adopt the budget as presented.

Votes and formal actions recorded during the meeting show the board approved the 2025–26 budget per Resolution 24‑25‑06; the motion passed unanimously.

The board also approved a package of consent items earlier in the meeting, including minutes and a board calendar for 2025–26. The adopted calendar moves the November regular meeting to Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, to avoid holiday scheduling conflicts.

The board will take up routine annual business and oath of newly elected members at its July 14 meeting.