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District enrollment edges up to 1,290; superintendent urges 'plan, not panic' after mixed economic forecast
Summary
District enrollment is 1,290 (up slightly from 1,286 last year) and the board heard a cautious first economic forecast for the '25–'27 biennium; staff noted the legislature secured approximately $11.6 billion for education but recommended planning rather than immediate cuts.
District staff told the board that current enrollment stands at about 1,290, slightly higher than the same time last year when enrollment was 1,286 and above the June ending count of 1,278. The presenter said the district will analyze where new students are arriving from, noting a nearby program called Phoenix had shut down and staff are monitoring possible impacts.
On finances, the speaker summarized an early economic forecast for the 2025–2027 biennium and said the legislature secured roughly $11.6 billion intended to fully fund education but the initial forecast showed headwinds. "This news means that it is time to plan, not panic," the presenter said, and staff highlighted Oregon's sizable reserve balance (about $3.5 billion) and the district's intent to model transparency and provide updates as forecasts change.
