Eugene 4J must close a $30 million budget gap caused by declining enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said she’s hoping making those big reductions this year will save families and staff from big cuts in future years.
4J is one of many school districts across Oregon that have struggled with declining enrollment. Mickelson said Eugene’s housing costs have also remained high, meaning young families may not be moving into the district.
That, paired with the expiration of additional pandemic support dollars, means that 4J will have to downsize its workforce…