School Board Meeting October 12, 2026

The Silver Falls School District board meeting on October 12, 2026, included a facilities bond update and a first-quarter finance report. The district’s next bond information session was scheduled for October 21 alongside the high school open house, where community members could review design options; attendance at earlier sessions had been limited. The superintendent said the district would continue addressing facility needs whether or not the November bond measure passes, noting completed accessibility improvements including a new ramp at Robert Frost. A middle school staff member described facility concerns, including limited drinking fountains, bathrooms without warm water, and challenging sightlines and supervision. No bond or construction contract award, bid approval, or related spending motion was reported.

Finance staff reported first-quarter spending of 14.8% of the budget, compared with 12.8% at the same point last year. The increase was attributed in part to higher benefit and insurance costs, replacement Chromebooks, and curriculum expenses, including Project Wayfinder; the report characterized several costs as one-time expenses. The district also explained that moving from Microsoft licensing to Google and Chromebooks was expected to save approximately $300,000–$400,000 over six to ten years. No vendor selection or procurement vote was identified.