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Astoria SD 1 budget committee reviews 2026–27 proposal, including virtual charter plan and staffing shifts
Summary
The budget committee reviewed a proposed 2026–27 budget that includes a new Lower Columbia Virtual Charter Academy projected at ~350 students, planned hiring for charter support roles, a proposal to centralize supplies purchasing, and reductions of two certified K–5 positions tied to enrollment.
The Astoria SD 1 budget committee reviewed a proposed 2026–27 budget that staff said is designed to support priorities including instructional development, workforce retention and student supports, while responding to enrollment-driven revenue shifts.
Presenter (speaker 4) read the budget message, telling the committee the district began the budget process in February to allow more time for review. "We started this process a lot sooner this year," the presenter said, noting the district is prioritizing instructional development, workforce retention and family engagement.
The proposal moves several building-level budgets for student supplies and custodial consumables into centralized district accounts to allow bulk purchasing and to fund shared, higher-cost equipment such as carpet machines and auto-scrubbers. Staff (speaker 2) said centralizing purchases and consolidating nonconsumable budgets should improve pricing and…
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