Eugene School District 4J

After cutting staff and tapping into one-time funds to close a larger-than-expected budget gap, the Eugene School District has a plan for next year’s finances.

The Eugene 4J School District Board could approve next year’s budget as soon as May 27.

The Eugene School District 4J budget committee unanimously passed its 2026-27 funding proposal during its final meeting Wednesday night.

District leaders voted Wednesday night to do more structured community engagement before deciding whether to change the name following sexual assault allegations.

Eugene 4J School District leaders say the tens of millions of dollars in reductions they announced earlier this year did not save as much money as they hoped. Actual costs also came in higher than leaders forecasted – leaving 4J with an anticipated $16 million gap.

Eugene 4J School District has pushed back its next public budget meeting from the end of March to April 8. Springfield, which is also facing a deficit, will hold budget discussions in late March and early April.

Eugene 4J School District leaders say they may need to cut an additional $10 million to $20 million from next year’s budget in order to close a far larger than anticipated shortfall.

Bicycle advocates in Oregon are raising concerns after state lawmakers voted to reduce grant funding for school bike routes.

In 2024, Eugene 4J students were given public library cards at school. This year, K-12 students in the Bethel School District will be added to the program.

Lane County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to enter a purchase agreement for the former Wells Fargo building in downtown Eugene from the Eugene 4J School District. The purchase will help the county with renovations to its nearby courthouse and public service buildings.

Eugene 4J School District leaders released the last phase of budget reductions this week. The new round of proposed cuts could eliminate 110 classroom teachers and support staff. District leaders say they need to reduce the budget by about $30 million total.

The proposal includes scaling back summer school, college readiness and some online programs as well as cuts to classified, licensed and administrative jobs to help close a $30 million gap.