The Eugene School District 4J budget committee unanimously passed the 2026-27 funding proposal during its final meeting Wednesday night.
The suggested budget — which has to address a deficit of tens of millions of dollars — now heads to the school board. The board will hear public comments on May 13, with plans to adopt the budget on May 27.
Several district employees and community members testified on Wednesday. They voiced concerns about what the cuts will mean for school meals, music and gym teachers, and educators being reassigned to other schools…