May 5, 2026 Budget Committee Meeting

The Beaverton School District Budget Committee held a meeting on May 5, 2026, to discuss the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting included nominations for budget committee leadership and a detailed presentation by the interim superintendent and staff on the district's financial status, budget challenges, and staffing adjustments. Key procurement-related topics included budget reductions driven by declining enrollment, structural deficits, and flat grant funding, with a targeted $10 million reduction to address the structural deficit. The committee reviewed proposed staffing reductions, district office budget cuts totaling $2 million, and additions such as new literacy intervention teachers funded by a state grant. The district's general fund budget was proposed at $780.4 million, with a total budget of $1.4 billion across all funds. Public comments highlighted concerns about increased class sizes and impacts on specific schools like West TV. The committee planned to continue reviewing public input and prepare for a budget approval vote at the next meeting on May 19, 2026.