May 19, 2026 Budget Committee Meeting

The Beaverton School District Budget Committee held a meeting on May 19, 2026, to review and approve the 2026-27 budget and associated tax levies. The committee discussed the district's financial challenges, including declining enrollment and the need for staff reductions, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining core educational services and strategic priorities. An amendment to reduce the general fund budget by $3 million was proposed to accelerate certain staff cuts for better evaluation but was ultimately not adopted. The committee then approved the budget as presented, with a general fund amount of approximately $777 million and approved permanent and local option tax rates to support the budget. Members acknowledged the thoroughness of the budget process, the impact of cuts on staff and students, and the importance of continued community engagement and legislative advocacy for school funding.