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Superintendent warns of state budget uncertainties and reports modest enrollment dip
Summary
Superintendent briefed trustees on the Feb. short legislative session and an economic forecast due Feb. 4 (projecting a $30–$60 million deficit), said the district uses MAPS interim assessments, and reported enrollment at 1,497 students (36 fewer than November).
The superintendent updated the board on several state and regional items that could affect district planning. He said the short legislative session begins Feb. 3 and a new economic forecast due Feb. 4 estimates a $30–$60 million statewide deficit, a change from previously reported larger shortfalls. "The short session starts in February... the next economic forecast will be released on February 4th," he said, and told trustees the forecast could influence legislative action and district budgeting.
The superintendent also noted that the Oregon Department of Education has selected a set of approved interim assessments and that the district’s current interim assessment (MAPS) is among the choices, so the district is positioned to comply with that state requirement after July 1. He reported enrollment at 1,497 students, 36 fewer than in November, and described this pattern as the district’s normal December–January slide with a likely rebound in February.
Facilities staff reported winter‑break projects and damage repairs (including a vehicle impact at the Grove facility and ordered bleachers); the superintendent thanked staff for rapid repairs. He closed by reminding trustees the superintendent evaluation materials would be circulated and set a March completion timeline.
