Perrydale School District 21 board adopts $9.48 million budget, approves truck, turf‑marking service and energy contract

The Perrydale School District 21 board adopted its 2025–26 budget and approved a package of purchases and contracts at its regular June meeting, moving the district into the new fiscal year and authorizing several operational and facilities projects.

The board adopted a resolution “that the board of directors of Perrydale School District hereby adopts the budget for 2025–26 in a total sum of $9,475,856,” read into the record by the presiding officer. The resolution also listed fund totals read into the record: general fund appropriations of about $7,000,062; a debt service fund of $317,005.25; capital projects $69,600; and special revenue funds $2,026,704. The board set a permanent tax rate of 4.5657 per $1,000 of assessed value. The motion to adopt the budget passed unanimously.

Board members also approved a request to purchase a pickup and related equipment for the FFA program. The presenter said the FFA had secured $25,000 from the Roundhouse Foundation and additional fundraising and grant funds, leaving roughly $42,500 available; the district proposed using SIA funds to cover up to $12,500 of the remainder. The board authorized spending up to $55,000 to purchase a quad‑cab pickup (and potentially an enclosed trailer) so the program would not rely on students’ personal vehicles. The motion passed unanimously.

The board voted to contract with Pacific Impact for an energy‑efficiency project, using Energy Trust of Oregon rebates and funds referenced in the meeting as coming from ‘Senate Bill 1149.’ The presenter said Energy Trust’s estimated assistance on the project was “right at $20,000.” The motion to contract with Pacific Impact and utilize the rebate funds was approved unanimously.

On facilities, the board approved a three‑year agreement with Turf Tank, a robotic field‑marking service. The presenter described the system as a largely vendor‑operated service that can mark fields and parking lots quickly; he said the vendor’s annual price is roughly $11,000 per year, which includes about $2,000 in paint. The company would perform onboarding and initial markings. The board approved the three‑year contract unanimously.

Other business included renewing a two‑year soccer cooperative with Dallas, declaring a 2004 minibus surplus to pursue local sale options, and approving the consent agenda; all motions recorded in the meeting passed without objection.

Administrators also reported end‑of‑year academic indicators, saying early formative assessments showed some overall growth in reading and math and that the district expects statewide assessment results in the fall. The presenter listed planned course offerings for 2025–26, noted Chromebook replacement needs and outlined summer athletics and student opportunities.

The board recognized two long‑serving members who are retiring and welcomed state representative Anna Sharp as a guest who presented thanks and remarks. The meeting adjourned after routine announcements and calendar reminders.

Votes and next steps All formal motions recorded in the meeting (agenda approval with additions; consent agenda; FFA vehicle purchase authorization; Dallas soccer coop renewal; minibus surplus designation; Pacific Impact contract; budget adoption; Turf Tank contract) passed unanimously. Administrators were directed to proceed with purchasing and contracting as authorized and to finalize funding and scheduling details in the coming weeks.