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Beaverton School Board adopts 2026–27 budget, approves appropriations and tax levies
Summary
The Beaverton School Board on June 9 approved the 2026–27 budget and the two related technical motions to make appropriations and to impose and categorize taxes. Interim Superintendent Mike Scofield warned the district’s projected deficit has grown to about $22 million and said reserves remain intact while the district monitors costs.
The Beaverton School Board voted unanimously June 9 to adopt the district’s 2026–27 budget and to approve the two technical companion motions that make appropriations and impose the tax levies needed to fund it.
Interim Superintendent Mike Scofield told the board the May revenue forecast brought little change overall but included a $1.3 million reduction in state school fund revenue and continued upward pressure on personnel costs. "Salaries continue to grow and outpace what our estimates have been," Scofield said, citing rising substitute usage and impacts from Oregon’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Scofield said the deficit the board built into planning—about $19.3 million—has grown during the year and is now roughly $22.0 million. He added the district maintains reserves that prevent an immediate crisis but said staff will continue monitoring expenditures and revenue forecasts as planning for the coming biennium proceeds. "You have reserves and you've kept those in place, and we aren't having to scramble right now," Scofield said.
The board approved three separate motions required by statute: (1) adoption of the budget (resolution 266098), (2) making appropriations (resolution 26609B), and (3) imposing and categorizing taxes (resolution 26609C). Each motion was moved, seconded and passed in separate votes.
Community members who testified during the public hearing asked the board to prioritize preserving teachers and classroom supports as the budget is implemented. Several speakers urged the board to revisit technology spending and to consider using reserves or identified surpluses to retain staff in schools where class sizes are projected to grow sharply.
Board members acknowledged the public input. Director Kassem noted the budget-setting process is a yearlong exercise and urged continued oversight; Director Carpenter described the outcome as difficult and said she hopes the board’s decisions help the incoming superintendent start with the best possible footing.
The three budget motions passed with recorded board assent and will take effect under the district’s normal implementation timelines.
Votes at a glance: all three budget-related motions passed with the full board voting yes during the June 9 meeting. The board also approved the consent agenda and several other routine items during the same meeting.
