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Budget Committee

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is a 14-person committee that consists of the School Board and an equal number of appointees. The purpose of the Budget Committee is to review and approve a proposed school budget, ensuring that it aligns with the district’s educational goals and priorities, while also allowing for community input and feedback. The district prepares its annual budget in accordance with provisions of Oregon local budget law, which establishes the procedures for managing public budgets. 

Budget preparation takes place over several months with the Superintendent and directors. Once a proposed budget is completed, it is presented to the budget committee, which then reviews the proposed budget and receives public comment. The budget committee approves the budget and property tax rates for any debt service requirement along with any necessary revisions before it goes before the school board for adoption.

The budget committee has a public email list for meeting communiciation. To request to be added to that list, please click the link here: budget committee email list.

Current Budget Committee Appointees

The 14-member budget committee is made up of the district’s seven-member board of directors and an equal number of district residents appointed by the board. Members of the budget committee are appointed by an open vote of the school board as openings occur. They serve for three-year terms and receive no compensation for their services. Budget committee members must reside within school district boundaries, must be registered to vote, and may not be district employees.

  • Dakota Boulette
    • Served since 2021
    • Term ends June 2025
  • Eric Richardson
    • Served since 2022
    • Term ends June 2025
  • Courtney Salic
    • Served since 2023
    • Term ends June 2026
  • Scott Fellman
    • Served since 2023
    • Term ends June 2026
  • Abbie Stillie
    • Served since 2023
    • Term ends June 2026
  • Amy Fellows
    • Served since 2023
    • Term ends June 2027
  • Dave Wallace
    • Served since 2023
    • Term ends June 2027

2025 Meeting Schedule

Want to attend? All meetings will begin at 5:30 PM at the 4J Ed Center, 200 N. Monroe St. Meeting information and materials will be posted online at BoardBook.

Want to testify? Individuals can provide public comment at the beginning of each budget committee meeting by completing and submitting the online Public Comment Request Form. Written comments to the committee can be submitted by emailing budget_committee_comments@4j.lane.edu. 

BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS & BUDGET ROADSHOW