# Hermiston School District - Regular School Board Meeting, October 12th, 2026

The Hermiston School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 12, 2026. The business office presented updated financial projections: interest and fee revenue is projected to be about $179,000 below budget, and the district expects to draw on reserves, with $2.7 million budgeted for use and an estimated ending fund balance of about $9.5 million. Board members discussed declining state funding and enrollment, future budget pressures, and options for earlier or additional budget committee discussions; no budget changes or procurement decisions were made. Classified contract negotiations are scheduled to resume October 27, and the projections include amounts based on the tentative agreement. The board also received an informational report that the district met Oregon’s Division 22 standards for 2025–26.

Public comment focused on access to school gyms for youth basketball organizations. Speakers requested fair, written facility-allocation guidelines and board oversight; the board discussed asking district administration to review the complaint and report back, without adopting a new policy or taking action on the facility-access request at this meeting. The board separately voted to take no action on a complaint considered in executive session. Agenda, amended minutes, and consent items were approved. No procurement activity, contract award, or purchasing decision was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Sources
- [Hermiston School District - Regular School Board Meeting, October 12th, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uak8EZxPFEo) - HSD Communications