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La Grande SD 1 reviews budget pressures as PERS consumes nearly 20% of revenue
Summary
Superintendent George Mendoza told the board PERS costs currently account for about $0.19–$0.20 of each dollar the district receives; the district is weighing a market study on a potential bond, hiring freezes and 5–10% building/department reductions.
Superintendent George Mendoza presented a budget update, telling the board that PERS-related costs currently consume roughly $0.19 to $0.20 of every dollar the district receives. Mendoza said those rates are expected to increase absent significant state-level changes and that the district is exploring options including a market study (with Piper Jaffray or a similar firm) to evaluate whether a bond could offset rising PERS expenses.
As interim measures, Mendoza said the district is considering a hiring freeze and 5–10% reductions at building and department cost centers; any final shared solutions would require negotiation with represented employees. Mendoza emphasized the district’s priority to continue supporting students even while addressing structural budget pressures.
