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Board approves bond resolution after $6.1 million state matching grant tied to May 19 vote
Summary
The Brookings-Harbor School District Board approved a bond resolution after Superintendent Helena Chirinian reported the district had been awarded a $6.1 million Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) grant contingent on voter approval of a May 19, 2026 bond. The vote was unanimous, 5–0.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Brookings-Harbor School District Board voted unanimously to approve a bond resolution tied to a proposed general obligation bond scheduled for May 19, 2026.
Superintendent Helena Chirinian told the board that “the District has been awarded a $6.1 million Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) grant, which is contingent upon local bond approval,” and said planning will focus on preservation and safety improvements, including building systems, ADA compliance, and infrastructure repairs. She emphasized transparency, legal compliance, and clear public communication as next steps.
Katherine Johnson moved to approve the bond resolution; Janece Payne seconded. The roll-call vote was recorded as Aye from Trish Walker, Katherine Johnson, Janece Payne, Alan Nidiffer and Jay Trost, resulting in a 5–0 approval.
The OSCIM award is contingent on voter approval of the local bond; the board’s action authorizes the district to move forward with bond-related planning and communications ahead of the May 19 election. No fiscal amounts beyond the $6.1 million match were specified in the meeting record. Next steps identified in the meeting included continued public outreach and planning to align grant requirements with bond-funded projects.
