Gresham-Barlow SD 10J budget approved despite community pleas to save elementary music

May 14, 2026

The Gresham-Barlow SD 10J budget committee voted unanimously to approve the district—udget that includes reductions administrators say are needed to close a roughly $7 million gap; public commenters, students and teachers urged restoration of elementary music positions, warning of larger class sizes and loss of programs.

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The Gresham-Barlow SD 10J budget committee on May 20 approved the district—udget proposed for fiscal 2026-27, setting fund-level maximums and levy notifications for the board while rejecting several committee amendments to reallocate technology transfers toward instruction.

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