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Newberg SD 29J financial update shows modest positive balance; board approves budget calendar, contract extensions and three budget‑committee appointments
Summary
Finance director reported a projected Nov. 30 ending fund balance of about $786,000 but forecasted a $266,000 potential overage that will likely require a supplemental budget in Jan/Feb. The board adopted the 2025–26 budget calendar, approved two contract increases and appointed three budget committee members (two appointments had single 'nay' votes in roll calls).
The Newberg School District 29J board received a financial update Dec. 10 that showed a projected positive ending general‑fund balance of approximately $786,000 as of Nov. 30, but officials said they will likely bring a supplemental budget in January or February to cover estimated overages.
Galen, the district finance presenter, told trustees the November projection was down from September due to modest expenditure increases and revenue timing; he is projecting expenditures to exceed the current appropriated budget by roughly $266,000 in object categories including salaries and purchased services unless spending is curtailed. Galen said property‑tax and state revenue estimates were adjusted (property tax to about $21.4 million and a May state‑school‑fund adjustment of $2.5 million reflected in projections) and that December turnovers will provide a clearer picture.
After the financial update, the board unanimously approved the 2025–26 budget calendar (staff moved the budget‑committee meetings earlier and reduced the board's three official meetings to two), with a clerical correction to the document years.
On personnel and contract actions, trustees approved an amendment extending Ms. Shailiff's personal‑services contract to Feb. 28, 2025 and increasing the maximum payment from $25,000 to $40,000 to complete audit and technical budget work. The board also approved increasing Ms. Jacobson's maximum contract payment from $90,000 to $120,000 to continue interim CFO support while the district searches for a permanent CFO; both contract increases passed unanimously.
The board appointed three budget‑committee members by zone. Deborah Berkel (Zone 1) was appointed unanimously. In Zone 5, the board appointed Megan Rogers Cernacki; the roll‑call vote recorded a single 'nay' (Trevor DeHart). In Zone 6 the board appointed Greg Cascala after discussion; the roll‑call vote recorded one 'nay' (Jeremy Hayden). Several trustees thanked all applicants and noted the district will prepare orientation and outreach for newly appointed budget committee members.
Galen said the district will prepare supplemental‑budget materials and bring a proposal in January or February if necessary; trustees discussed the option to convene additional budget work sessions if required before final adoption.
The board also unanimously approved several governance items including board goals, a board‑superintendent operating agreement, a board governance agreement and expectations of the superintendent (as amended).
