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Budget committee reviews proposed 2026–27 budget; presenter proposes smoothing bond levy and outlines $650K staffing reductions
Summary
Philomath SD 17J’s budget presenter reviewed the proposed 2026–27 budget, described a $20 million lump-sum bond payoff in 2027, proposed a $2,215,000 bond levy to smooth community impact, and outlined $650,000 in planned staffing and service reductions plus transportation and nutrition funding updates.
The Philomath SD 17J budget committee spent the bulk of its meeting reviewing the district’s proposed 2026–27 budget, with the presenter (Speaker 1) detailing revenue assumptions, contract changes and recommended reductions to close a projected gap.
“We're here today to talk about the proposed budget that we presented to you last week by email,” the presenter said, introducing the highlights rather than a line-by-line review. The presenter built several assumptions into the document, including enrollment estimates (16.02 ADM, weighted to about 1,915 ADMw for funding purposes) and higher transportation costs tied to a new five‑year contract.
Transportation and food service: The district awarded a five‑year transportation contract to First Student to replace Mid Columbia, and Speaker 1 told the committee the contract carries a significant price increase; the presenter said he added roughly $300,000 into the state school fund reimbursement…
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