# 2026.08.24 Business Meeting


**Body:** Parkrose School Board
**Date:** September 01, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Parkrose School Board business meeting, listed in the metadata as September 1, 2026 (the title references August 24), included financial updates and two spending-related actions. The CFO reported a preliminary, hypothetical general fund ending balance of about $700,000 and June financials showing an estimated $5,500 deficit. The board approved a resolution increasing construction excise tax rates for fiscal years 2027–28—by 4 cents for residential construction and 3 cents for the other cited category—and approved mileage reimbursement rates, which rise from 72.5 cents to 76 cents per mile effective July 1. No contracts, vendor selections, or bid awards were identified.

The board also discussed preparing for a possible future capital bond, including a facility needs assessment and public input on aging school facilities; no bond or assessment procurement was authorized. The superintendent noted that Parkrose High School is about 30 years old and that its needs could include equipment, furnishings, and athletic fields. Discussion also covered district fiscal pressures, including pension costs, and state school funding. Other presentations addressed English learner outcomes and employee association priorities.

**Source:** Parkrose School Board