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Union leaders raise budget and potential layoffs as board hears superintendent report

North Clackamas School District 12 Board of Directors · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Shay James provided updates on staff recognition, bond-package development and the district budget; union leaders from NCEA and OSEA warned of fiscal pressures and possible classified-staff layoffs.

Superintendent Shay James updated the board on recognition of staff, bond-package development and the district's budget position during the April 9 meeting.

Following the superintendent's report, North Clackamas Education Association President Michelle Arko addressed the board on financials and budgeting from the union perspective. Oregon School Employees Association President April Biancone also spoke about budget concerns, the district's ending fund balance and potential layoffs affecting classified staff.

The minutes record these presentations and discussions but do not show a formal board decision or staff directive on layoffs at the April 9 meeting. Union remarks were entered into the record and may influence upcoming budget deliberations.