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District finance staff project modest spend-down and propose a modest fee increase for 2026–27
Summary
Finance staff told the Lake Oswego School District 7J board they expect a projected spend-down of roughly $500,000 this year and about $1,000,000 next year in conservative estimates; staff also presented proposed facilities and program fee adjustments for 2026–27 (roughly 4–5% increases) and solicited board feedback on market alignment.
The district’s finance lead presented an update on the financial model and a proposed 2026–27 fee schedule on Tuesday night.
Finance presenter Stuart Ketzler said the district's current projection shows approximately a $500,000 spend-down in the current fiscal year and roughly a $1,000,000 spend-down in 2026–27, figures he described as conservative and subject to variables such as substitute costs, utilities and property tax collections. "I try to be conservative and never overpromise and then underdeliver," Ketzler said as he reviewed assumptions and the timing of the state school fund reconciliation process.
Ketzler also introduced proposed fee changes for facility use, athletic rentals and school-based programs that generally amount to a roughly 5% increase (many categories rising by $5; some by $10). Board members asked for clearer delineations among user categories, recommended triangulation with city and neighboring district fees, and suggested reviewing rates for adult leagues and private vendors to ensure maintenance funds are adequate for upgraded facilities. Staff said they would refine categories and return with a revised schedule.
