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Corvallis School Board adopts 2026–27 budget, approves property tax rates
Summary
The Corvallis School District 509J board approved Resolution 26‑0605 to adopt the 2026–27 budget, make appropriations and impose and categorize property taxes after a public hearing with no budget comments; the measure passed by unanimous roll‑call vote.
The Corvallis School District 509J Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to adopt its 2026–27 budget, make necessary appropriations and impose and categorize property taxes under Resolution 26‑0605.
The adoption followed a brief public hearing at which no members of the public spoke on the budget. Board member Judah moved to adopt the resolution and Sammy seconded; a roll‑call vote recorded six "yes" votes from the board members present and the motion passed.
The board thanked the budget committee and district staff for clarifying materials. "Thank you to our budget committee members — that's a big ask and a lot of materials to go through," Judah said, commending the administration for new methods that made parts of the budget easier to understand. Another board member noted the difficulties districts across the state face with school finances and expressed appreciation for the work put into producing a sustainable plan.
Why it matters: Adopting the budget establishes spending authority and the district's property tax rates for the coming fiscal year, and is a required annual step for school operations and planning. District staff said the new contract ratified later in the meeting will take effect July 1 and will be reflected in multi‑year financial planning.
What comes next: The budget takes effect for the 2026–27 fiscal year; staff will post final documents and continue long‑range planning updates to the board.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 26‑0605 (adopt 2026–27 budget; make appropriations; impose and categorize property taxes) — Moved: Judah; Second: Sammy; Vote: Sammy I, Judah I, Chris Hawkins I, Shauna I, Bernie I, Dr. Loi Whitebear I — Outcome: approved.
