Budget Notices

August 19, 2021 - School District Budget Committee Members Needed

The Hood River County School District is looking for committed citizens to join its budget committee. The committee of appointed community members and school board members are tasked with reviewing and approving the District’s budget. Vacancies are in the following regional areas:

Zone 6 - 3-year term through June 2024 (East Hood River and Pine Grove)

Zone 7 - 3-year term through June 2024 (Hood River County/ Member at Large)

 A map of the District zone boundaries is available online at: http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/Page/245

 The budget committee, made up of seven citizens and seven school board directors, meets in May to review the proposed budget, take public comment and approve a budget to be reviewed by the school board. Once approved, it's set for final adoption by the school board.

Applications are available online at the district website at: www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/Page/8274

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., September 20, 2021.

Budget Committee Member Application 2021 

June 9, 2021 - Notice of Budget Hearing and Financial Summary

A public meeting of the Hood River County School District Board of Directors will be held on June 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Parkdale Elementary, 4880 Van Nuys Dr, Mt. Hood-Parkdale, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 as approved by the Hood River County School District Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the District Office at 1011 Eugene Street, Hood River between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or online at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us . This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected online at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us  via email request to meghan.west@hoodriver.k12.or.us or phone request to 541-387-5013. Notice of publication is also available at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us. A summary of the budget is presented below. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

Contact: Doug Holmes, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: 541.387.5010

Email: doug.holmes@hoodriver.k12.or.us

View the Financial Summary

April 7, 2021 - Notice of Budget Committee Meetings

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Hood River County School District, Hood River County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held at Hood River Valley High School Media Center, 1220 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, OR 97031. The meeting will take place on May 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  An additional meeting, if needed, is scheduled on May 11 at 6:00 pm at the Hood River Valley High School Media Center. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 4, 2021 at the District Office, 1101 Eugene Street between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm or online at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us. This meeting notice will also be posted online at the District website listed above.

January 6, 2021 - Notice of Supplemental Budget Hearing

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for Hood River County School District for the current fiscal year will be held virtually, 1011 Eugene St, Hood River, Oregon. The hearing will take place on January 13, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the District facilities are currently closed to the public and meetings are being held electronically. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons. The supplemental budget will include changes of less than 10 percent to the General Fund and the Student Body Fund, as listed below. 

Public comments will be taken in written and phone-in format. Written comments received by 5 pm on January 13, 2021 will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on January 13, 2021. Written comments may be sent by email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us or by mail to the Office of the Superintendent, Hood River County School District, 1011 Eugene Street, Hood River Oregon 97031. Comments by phone will be taken on a scheduled basis during the public comment section of the meeting on January 13, 2021. Comments, both written and by phone, will be subject to a three-minute limit per community member. Any person may provide comments at the meeting. To schedule public comment, please provide your name, phone number, and address with the district via phone message at 541-387-5013, or email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us. Public comment must be scheduled no later than 5 pm on January 13, 2021.

A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after January 6, 2021, online at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us. Notice of publication is also available at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us.  

October 8, 2020 - School District Budget Committee Members Needed

The Hood River County School District is looking for committed citizens to join its budget committee. The committee of appointed community members and school board members are tasked with reviewing and approving the District’s budget. Vacancies are in the following regional areas:

Zone 2 - 3-year term through June 2020 (North Central Hood River area)

Zone 3 - 3-year term through June 2020 (Upper Hood River Valley area)

Zone 4 - 3-year term through June 2020 (Odell area)

A map of the District zone boundaries is available online at: http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/Page/245

The budget committee, made up of seven citizens and seven school board directors, meets in May to review the proposed budget, take public comment and approve a budget to be reviewed by the school board. Once approved, it's set for final adoption by the school board.

Applications are available online at the district website at: www.hoodriver.k12.or.us

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m., October 31, 2020.

Budget Committee Member Application 2020 

October 7, 2020 - Notice of Supplemental Budget Hearing

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for Hood River County School District for the current fiscal year will be held virtually, 1011 Eugene St, Hood River, Oregon. The hearing will take place on October 14, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the District facilities are currently closed to the public and meetings are being held electronically. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons. The supplemental budget will include changes of less than 10 percent to the General Fund, Student Body Fund, Bus Replacement Fund, as listed below. The supplemental budget will include changes of more than 10 percent to the Grants Fund and the Capital Construction and Improvements Fund, as listed below.

Public comments will be taken in written and phone-in format. Written comments received by 5 pm on October 14, 2020 will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on October 14, 2020. Written comments may be sent by email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us or by mail to the Office of the Superintendent, Hood River County School District, 1011 Eugene Street, Hood River Oregon 97031. Comments by phone will be taken on a scheduled basis during the public comment section of the meeting on October 14, 2020. Comments, both written and by phone, will be subject to a three-minute limit per community member. Any person may provide comments at the meeting. To schedule public comment, please provide your name, phone number, and address with the district via phone message at 541-387-5013, or email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us. Public comment must be scheduled no later than 5 pm on October 14, 2020.

A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after October 7, 2020, online at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us. Notice of publication is also available at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us.

June 19, 2020 - Notice of Supplemental Budget Hearing

A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for Hood River County School District for the current fiscal year will be held virtually, 1011 Eugene St, Hood River, Oregon. The hearing will take place on June 24, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the District facilities are currently closed to the public and meetings are being held electronically. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the supplemental budget with interested persons. The supplemental budget will include changes of less than 10 percent to the General Fund, Food Service Fund, Unemployment Reserve Fund, Bus Replacement Fund, Grants Fund, and Debt Service Fund, as listed below. The supplemental budget will include changes of more than 10 percent to the Community Education Fund, as listed below.

Public comments will be taken in written and phone-in format. Written comments received by 5 pm on June 24, 2020 will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on June 24, 2020. Written comments may be sent by email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us or by mail to the Office of the Superintendent, Hood River County School District, 1011 Eugene Street, Hood River Oregon 97031. Comments by phone will be taken on a scheduled basis during the public comment section of the meeting on June 24, 2020. Comments, both written and by phone, will be subject to a three-minute limit per community member. Any person may provide comments at the meeting. To schedule public comment, please provide your name, phone number, and address with the district via phone message at 541-387-5013, or email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us. Public comment must be scheduled no later than 5 pm on June 24, 2020.

A copy of the supplemental budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after June 19, 2020, online at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us . Notice of publication is also available at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us .

June 3, 2020 - Notice of Budget Hearing and Financial Summary

A public meeting of the Hood River County School District Board of Directors will be held on June 11, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. virtually, 1011 Eugene St, Hood River, Oregon. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the District facilities are currently closed to the public, and meetings are being held electronically. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, as approved by the Hood River County School District Budget Committee. The meetings will be available for viewing or listening. Links to the dial-in information and online meeting will be posted on the District’s website at www.hoodriver.k12.or.us. To schedule Spanish interpretation during the meeting, call 541.387.5714.

Public comments will be taken in written and phone-in format. Written comments received by 5 pm on June 11, 2020, will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on June 11, 2020. Written comments may be made by email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us or by mail to the Office of the Superintendent, Hood River County School District, 1011 Eugene Street, Hood River Oregon 97031. Comments by phone will be taken on a scheduled basis during the public comment section of the meeting on June 11, 2020. Comments, both written and by phone, will be subject to a three-minute limit per community member. Any person may provide comments at the meeting. To schedule public comment, please provide your name, phone number, and address with the district via phone message at 541-387-5013, or email to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us. Public comment must be scheduled no later than 5 pm on June 11, 2020.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected online at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us or obtained by mail on or after May 27, 2020, via email request to carol.wagar@hoodriver.k12.or.us or phone request to 541-387-5013. Notice of publication is also available at http://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us. A summary of the budget is presented below. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

Contact: Saundra L. Buchanan, SFO, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: 541.387.5010

Email: saundra.buchanan@hoodriver.k12.or.us

View the Financial Summary