# 2026.09.28 Business Meeting

The Parkrose School Board’s September 28, 2026 business meeting approved a contract award and authorization for geothermal architectural and engineering design services at Russell and Shaver elementary schools. The transcript identifies the firm as “Soldstrom Architects” (vendor name unclear in the transcript); the work is funded through the Portland Clean Energy Fund. The district described the projects as planned heating and cooling retrofits. No contract dollar amount was stated. The board also approved its proposed 2027–28 budget calendar and filled two budget committee vacancies. The CFO presented an early August general-fund projection of approximately $962,000 and noted that the district ended the prior fiscal year about $1.88 million in deficit; the superintendent also said the district had taken out a tax anticipation loan because of limited cash reserves.

The superintendent outlined planning for a possible November 2028 capital bond, including an updated facilities condition assessment and prioritization of school repairs and modernization; this was presented as a future planning goal, not a bond authorization. Board members also discussed state funding advocacy and the district’s financial constraints. OCA representatives reported that classified employees are working under the prior contract while bargaining continues, and raised concerns about delayed mediation and working conditions; no labor agreement or related spending action was approved at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Sources
- [2026.09.28 Business Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w6vA66rL-U) - Parkrose School Board