School Districts Across Oregon Are Now Facing an Uncertain and Troubling Financial Future
Over this school year, you will hear more about school budgets. Planning for these financial conditions requires creativity, courage, and transparency.
On Wednesday, November 5, the Salem-Keizer School Board of Directors announced three actions and released an open letter to the community. These actions outlined the board’s expectations to protect the district’s financial health and SKPS schools’ ability to continue focusing on teaching and learning. This includes a necessary plan to reduce $25 million from the 2026-27 school year budget…