Eugene School District 4J

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.

Eugene 4J must close a $30 million budget gap caused by declining enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said she’s hoping making those big reductions this year will save families and staff from big cuts in future years.

The annual project aims to teach children about a variety of topics from science to Native American history.

The Eugene community got its first look at potential budget cuts at a 4J school board meeting Wednesday night.

Eugene 4J School District will start its budget process significantly earlier than normal as it faces a projected $30 million shortfall.

The superintendents of the three Eugene-Springfield school districts report to the community about projects and programs for this school year. They share the good news “treats” and describe some of the professional “tricks” they are using to boost district achievement for all students.