# Newberg Dundee Board Meeting 10.13.26


**Body:** Newberg Public Schools
**Date:** October 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


Newberg Public Schools Board of Directors meeting, October 14, 2026 (the meeting title references October 13). The board unanimously approved the school district’s participation in a three-year rural industrial property tax exemption for St. Corsair’s proposed warehouse project. Presenters described a roughly 9,000-square-foot facility and an investment valued at approximately $1.2 million; the county program applies to qualifying investments of $1 million to $25 million and requires approval from taxing districts representing 75% of the taxable investment. District representatives said the exemption would not reduce school funding under Oregon’s state school-funding equalization formula. The board also approved postponing the social studies instructional-materials adoption cycle by one year, while continuing review and piloting, with full implementation planned for fall 2027. No contract award or competitive procurement was identified.

The board reviewed school-restructuring models intended to address enrollment decline, staffing distribution, and budget pressures, but made no closure or restructuring decision; further review is planned for an October 27 work session, with a decision targeted for November. A proposed property-line adjustment involving Northwest Christian Church was discussed, with the church offering to cover related costs; the item is expected to return for action. Public commenters raised concerns about special-education supports, staffing, and the elimination of a student liaison position, and one commenter advocated keeping Antonio Crater Elementary open. The consent agenda included notice of a $5,500 Oregon Community Foundation grant donation.

**Source:** Newberg Public Schools