2025-26 Budget Development
The Gresham-Barlow School District (GBSD) is in the process of developing its budget for the 2025-26 school year.
Over the last few years, we have avoided budget reductions thanks to pandemic relief money from the federal government and using our reserves. The pandemic relief funds have been used, and our reserves are close to the school board’s minimum operating requirements.
While state funding for schools is expected to increase, based on current projections, we estimate the amount the GBSD receives will fall short of what we require to maintain our current educational program. Simply put, state funding is not keeping pace with rising costs.
As we work through the budget reduction process, we will keep this page updated with the latest information.
Budget Development Updates
March 14 Budget Development Update from Superintendent John Koch
February 5 Budget Update from Superintendent John Koch
Budget Reduction Guiding Principles:
- We will put the safety of our students, staff, partners, and the community at the forefront of all decisions.
- We will focus on maintaining the quality of learning for all students.
- We will consider the needs of all students, using a decision-making tool that prioritizes students who need the most support.
- We will pursue reductions that support financial stability over multiple years, with the understanding that we must be wise stewards of taxpayer dollars.
- When position eliminations are necessary, we will make every effort to reassign employees to vacant positions for which they qualify.
Budget Committee Calendar
- March 19, 2025
- Budget Committee Meeting - Budget 101 - 7 pm
- Center for Advanced Learning - 1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham, OR 97030
- April 9, 2025
- Budget Committee Meeting - Proposed Budget Presented - 7 pm
- Center for Advanced Learning - 1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham, OR 97030
- April 23, 2025
- Budget Committee Meeting (If Needed) - 7 pm
- Center for Advanced Learning - 1484 NW Civic Drive, Gresham, OR 97030
- June 4, 2025
- Hearing on Approved Budget - 6:45 pm
- District Office - 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030