Local school districts are still anxiously awaiting February’s legislative short session, when lawmakers’ rebalancing of the state budget can affect education funding. But last week’s financial forecast provided a bit of hope.
The Nov. 19 forecast from the state’s economists projected Oregon has a much smaller budget deficit going into 2026 than previously expected.
“We’re cautiously optimistic that the impact of the forecast will not mean a midyear adjustment,” said Kraig Sproles, superintendent of Bethel School District…