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Vernonia SD 47J board approves $15.5 million 2025–26 budget, sets $5.0121 tax rate
Summary
The Vernonia SD 47J board adopted the 2025–26 budget, setting total all funds at $15,501,234 and a tax rate of $5.0121 per $1,000 of assessed value; the budget was approved by voice vote and a public hearing is set for 06/12/2025.
The Vernonia SD 47J Board of Directors voted to adopt the district’s 2025–26 budget on May 8, 2025. A board member read the motion specifying a General Fund of $10,635,200; Special revenue funds of $3,686,034; Debt service $1,180,000; and a total-all-funds figure of $15,501,234, with a tax rate of $5.0121 per $1,000 of assessed value. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Superintendent (staff) framed the budget as balanced and aligned to district strategic goals and thanked the committee for detailed review. In presenting the motion, a board member read the line items aloud: "General fund, $10,635,200; Special revenue funds, $3,686,034; Debt service funds, $1,180,000; Total all funds, $15,501,234 as presented with a tax rate of $5.0121 per $1,000 of assessed value," and the board approved the motion. The chair confirmed the motion passed by voice vote and noted the budget hearing where the board will formally adopt the budget is scheduled for 06/12/2025.
Why it matters: the adopted figures set the district’s spending authority and the tax rate that will appear on assessed property valuations. The board and superintendent said the document reflects months of planning and is intended to support students, staff and operational stability. Public comment was opened that evening but did not alter the committee’s action.
