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Reynolds board adopts 2025–26 budget priorities, flags $30M–$40M deferred-maintenance shortfall
Summary
The Reynolds School District Board adopted its 2025–26 budget priorities on Jan. 22, 2025, stressing basic maintenance and estimating a $30 million–$40 million cost to address deferred maintenance. The motion passed unanimously (Yea: 7, Nay: 0).
The Reynolds School District Board of Education voted unanimously Jan. 22 to adopt its 2025–26 budget priorities after discussion focused on facility upkeep and deferred maintenance. Director Aaron Muñoz moved to adopt the priorities; the motion was seconded by Francisco Ibarra and passed Yea: 7, Nay: 0.
Board discussion emphasized basic maintenance as a priority. Staff reported additional maintenance hires and said crews inspected secondary-school bathrooms over winter break to make repairs. The public record notes that officials estimated the cost to catch up on deferred maintenance at roughly $30 million to $40 million for low-end basic needs, and that Portland Children’s Educational Fund (PCEF) dollars could be used for three Portland schools. The board did not record further itemized cost breakdowns in the public portion of the transcript.
