Beaverton SD warns of $20 million shortfall; board to review cuts at Jan. 27 retreat
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District business staff told the board it is on track to spend about $20 million more than revenues this year and is using reserves to bridge the gap. Staff will present options — including scenarios of roughly $10 million in annual reductions — at a Jan. 27 retreat, with public listening scheduled in February and a proposed budget due in May.
Business‑office staff reported to the board on Jan. 13 that the district faces a structural shortfall and is using reserves to cover an expected gap of approximately $20 million this year.
The presenter said the board and cabinet will review staffing allocation methodology and preliminary options at a scheduled Jan. 27 retreat and that the district has been modeling scenarios including targeted reductions of about $10 million per year as one planning path. Staff emphasized that the January presentation was informational and that formal proposals and public listening sessions will follow: a budget listening and learning session will follow in late February/early March, and the proposed budget will be brought to the board in May.
The business office also updated the board on an enterprise‑resource‑planning (ERP) system go‑live date of Jan. 20 and encouraged caution as fiscal controls migrate to the new system.
Board members pressed for clarity about contractual deadlines and timelines for notifying staff if reductions are needed. Staff said they will return with detailed scenarios and solicit feedback from students, staff and community before finalizing recommendations.