School district leaders are beginning discussions about seeking a property tax increase from voters to hire more educators, but have no concrete timeline to put a levy on the ballot.
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Proposed school funding boost would stabilize Salem-Keizer budget, superintendent says
Gov. Tina Kotek’s plan to boost Oregon school funding would bring the Salem-Keizer School District about $15 million more per year, roughly enough to close a remaining budget gap after about $70 million in cuts this spring.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
The proposal aims to narrow district funding gaps caused by rising costs and an end of extra federal funding in September.
School board approves hundreds of layoffs for Salem schools
The Salem-Keizer School District will begin a “painful” process laying off about 300 employees and cut 100 other vacant jobs, including classroom teachers, graduation coaches and mentors for teachers.
Oregon governor signals state funding to schools must improve following Portland teachers’ strike
Gov. Tina Kotek wants the Legislature to establish minimum teacher salaries and to create a new office focused on sharing school budget data with public.
How has more than $1.5 billion in federal Covid relief money changed Oregon schools?
Districts have two more years to spend $1 billion in federal funds, but some say the benefits have been temporary and have come with unintended consequences.
