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Oregon City trustees review budget outlook, attendance gains and bond progress
Summary
Superintendent and staff reported a projected $7.1M ending fund balance (about 6.2% of revenues), described attendance improvements tied to the 'Here for It' campaign, and outlined bond construction milestones including a completed softball turf and upcoming modulars for construction seasons.
Board members received three linked updates: the district’s fiscal snapshot, an attendance campaign report, and construction progress on bond projects.
Finance staff reported a December 31 projected ending fund balance of about $7.1 million (roughly 6.2% of revenues) and noted projected revenue reductions tied to lower enrollment and state school fund fluctuations. The presentation cited a roughly $500,000 reduction in beginning fund balance and an enrollment-driven decline in state school fund revenue; expenses were projected slightly below budget in payroll lines but higher in contracted placements and other objects.
Staff highlighted the district’s attendance strategy, 'Here for It,' which pairs targeted family outreach, affinity spaces, reengagement specialists and incentives with partnerships such as the Oregon City Public Library. Presenters said the district has shown multi‑year attendance improvement in most grades and credited door‑to‑door outreach and a families‑in‑transition team for gains among recently arrived and multilingual students.
Facilities and bond staff reviewed construction work: the softball turf installation is complete, baseball field turf work and drainage systems are underway, and teams are preparing documents and early bid packages for doors, frames and long‑lead items. Modular classrooms will be placed at John McLaughlin for the 2026–27 year to house students during construction. The district plans land use hearings with the Oregon City Planning Commission in March–April and intends to stagger projects to minimize athletic season impacts.
Board members asked for clarification on contingency and reserve allocations and were reminded the FY projection includes a contingency line that could be moved at the board’s discretion. Staff emphasized monitoring of the short legislative session (Feb. 4–Mar. 9) for state funding changes that could affect budget planning.
