Student-led campaign urges May 2026 bond or levy to address Parkrose shortfall
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A Parkrose student leader proposed a student-powered campaign to place a facilities bond or operational levy on the May 2026 ballot, arguing May’s lower ballot competition and a clear narrative will help pass needed funding to address facilities and operating shortfalls.
Beacon, a student leader, told the Parkrose SD 3 board on Jan. 12 that students should lead a campaign to place either a facilities bond or an operational levy on the May 2026 ballot to address the district’s fiscal pressures.
Beacon argued May is a better calendar choice than the November midterms because voters will be less distracted and the district can target outreach to neighborhoods that historically vote in favor of school measures. "This is the last moment we need to go for this," Beacon said, urging a quick timeline and a student-centered message.
Board members and staff asked practical questions about runway, turnout and the need for a facilities assessment to determine construction priorities. The superintendent said the board will deliberate the ballot timing and requested a facilities assessment to inform any bond proposal; he also said staff would communicate next steps before the district’s business meeting so the board could consider whether to pursue May or postpone to November.
No formal action was taken at the Jan. 12 session; the item will return for business-meeting deliberation and a possible future board vote to place a measure on a ballot.