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Woodburn School Board adopts 2026–27 budget, 2026–29 strategic plan and several motions; votes at a glance
Summary
At its June 23 meeting the board approved Resolution 26-002 (2026–27 budget of $146,821,110), adopted the 2026–29 strategic plan, appointed two student representatives and passed other procedural motions; most actions passed unanimously.
The Woodburn School District Board on June 23 approved a series of formal actions: adoption of the 2026–27 budget (Resolution 26-002), adoption of the district’s 2026–29 strategic plan, appointment of two student representatives for 2026–27, adoption of the superintendent evaluation timeline, and several procedural calendar and personnel confirmations.
Budget: Director Bishop read Resolution 26-002 into the record and the board adopted the budget by voice vote. The resolution states total appropriations for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, of $146,821,110; a permanent rate property tax of 4.5247 per $1,000 of assessed value; and general obligation bond debt service in the amount of $6,644,379. The board approved the resolution by a 5-0 vote.
Strategic plan: The board reviewed an executive summary of the 2026–29 Woodburn School District Strategic Plan. Board discussion highlighted two changes emphasized in the plan: an objective to ensure graduates leave "with a plan" for post-high school steps and an explicit objective calling out regular attendance tied to fostering a sense of belonging. The board adopted the 2026–29 plan by motion (5-0).
Student representatives: Following a public candidate process and two rounds of ballots among board members, the board voted to appoint Abigail (candidate two) and Edwin (candidate three) as student representatives for the 2026–27 school year. The motion to appoint them carried 5-0.
Other actions: The board approved confirmation items (minutes, personnel, donations including a $4,770 Mockingbird Foundation gift for audio production) by a 5-0 vote; the board also voted to move the organizational meeting and retreat from July 21 to July 28, 2026 (5-0). After an executive session, the board voted to overturn the denial of an inter-district transfer and to decline to hear a level-three contract grievance from the Woodburn Education Association (transfer motion carried 5-0; grievance decision recorded 4-1).
What the votes mean: The budget adoption sets the district’s appropriations and tax levies for the coming fiscal year and moves the district into implementation for programs and staffing outlined in the budget. The strategic plan establishes district goals and objectives through 2029, including explicit measures and a framework for future operational planning. The student representative appointments add two student voices to board meetings for the school year.
Votes at a glance (selected): - Adopt agenda: carried 5-0 (procedural) - Confirmation items (minutes, personnel, donations): carried 5-0 - Appoint student representatives (Abigail and Edwin): carried 5-0 - Adopt superintendent evaluation timeline: carried 5-0 - Adopt 2026–27 budget (Resolution 26-002): carried 5-0; total $146,821,110; tax rate 4.5247/ $1,000; bond debt service $6,644,379 - Adopt 2026–29 Strategic Plan: carried 5-0 - Move org meeting and retreat to July 28, 2026: carried 5-0 - Overturn inter-district transfer denial (executive session): carried 5-0 - Decline to hear level-three grievance from WEA (executive session): carried 4-1
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
