On Tuesday, Dec. 1, Governor Kate Brown released the full details of her proposed budget for the 2021-23 biennium.
Overall, the budget prioritizes investments in early learning and full distribution of Student Success Act dollars. For K-12 specifically, the major shortfall is in the State School Fund, and the Governor acknowledges that her proposed investment is insufficient to meet the needs of school districts.
By not calling it a “Current Service Level” (CSL) appropriation, the door is open to
critical conversations regarding reduced services and advocacy for additional resources. The
Governor urged communication to federal-level decision makers to settle on and administer
another federal relief program.
Key items specific to HSD’s 2021-23 budget:
State School Fund = $9.1 billion (includes $200 million from the Education Stability Fund)
To meet the pre-COVID service level in HSD, that allocation would need to be approximately $9.6 billion
The projected biennial shortfall in HSD at this level is $17.5 million
Student Investment Account = $778.8 million with additional support for Summer Programs at Title I eligible schools
This would result in approximately $13.5 million per year to HSD
$4.5 million of that is encumbered for eligible expenses that were reduced from the District’s General Fund in 2020-21
Full funding of Measure 98/High School Success
Expansion of early learning programs and Early Intervention services
Grant opportunities for K-12 Facilities and Connectivity
The Governor’s Budget is the starting point for legislative budget discussions. The final state budget will be determined by the co-chairs of the Joint Ways and Means Committee during the 2021 Legislative Session.
Featured Staff Members: 2020 Crystal Apple Award Recipients
Nine of our 2020 Crystal Apple nominees were recently surprised with news that they had been selected to receive one of the coveted awards during virtual meetings with their colleagues. Congratulations to therecipients and to everyone who was nominated for the outstanding work you do and for your tireless dedication to HSD students and families! We truly appreciate ALL of you!
This will be our final Hot News of 2020! Our next issue will arrive in your inbox on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. We will still post stories on our website and social media pages, though, so stay tuned to those outlets for all the latest information!
Winter Break
There will be no school for all students from Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, for winter break. School resumes on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!
This has been a tough year for everyone, but there have still been plenty of highlights in HSD. Please enjoy this brief year-in-review video that will be shared during the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership’s Virtual New Year’s Eve Countdown celebration!
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The City of Hillsboro invites you to provide feedback on a proposed Home Energy Score Policy and Program. If adopted, the policy will require sellers of residential, single-family homes to obtain and disclose a Home Energy Score Report before listing the home for sale...
The HSD Board of Directors comprises seven elected members serving four-year terms and three student representatives serving a one-year term. Board members are community volunteers and do not receive compensation for their work. Board members establish policy based on Oregon and Federal laws governing schools. The Board approves policies for the Superintendent to implement. Email: School Board.
