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Superintendent warns of $7.5–$13 million budget gap as district plans reduction process

Gresham-Barlow School District Board of Directors · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger told the board the district faces significant funding constraints and projects $7.5 to $13 million in additional budget reductions will be needed; she said outreach and a reduction planning process will begin next month.

Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger told the board on Jan. 8 that the district is facing "significant funding constraints" and that current projections estimate $7.5 to $13 million in budget reductions will be needed in addition to cuts already made. She said the district is developing a reduction plan and emphasized the process will prioritize communication and collaboration with the community.

Klinger also highlighted recent community support and district programs that assisted families over the holidays, noting counselors identified 31 students for personalized care packages and partners donated hundreds of coats. She urged the community to stay informed and participate in district outreach starting next month, and board members expressed appreciation for staff and volunteers.