Budget Information and Committee

Local Budget Law (ORS 294.305-294.565)

What is the Purpose of a Budget Process?

Establishes Standard Procedures for the preparation, presentation and administration of Budgeting for local public entities.
Equal members of School Board Members (Community appointed - volunteers) and Community Members (Board appointed)
Encourages opportunities for community to participate
- Public Comment
- Board Hearing
- Budget Committee: Serving on or attending the meetings
Provides justification for the imposition of local property taxes
Controls on the spending of public funds

What is a Budget?

Budget Process Key Dates

Warrenton-Hammond School District No. 30

Budget Calendar 2026

March 12, 2026 Publish First Notice of FIRST MEETING OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE

March 19, 2026 Publish Second Notice of FIRST MEETING OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE

April 8, 2026 First Budget Committee Meeting: Warrenton High School

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Presentation of Budget Message and Document

May 13, 2026 Second Budget Committee Meeting: Warrenton High School

Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

May 21, 2026 Publish NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING (ED-1)

June 10, 2026

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on the Budget - Warrenton High School

6:10 p.m. Regular Board Meeting - Warrenton High School

Enact Resolution Adopting the Budget, Making Appropriations and Declaring the Tax Levy and Categorizing Taxes

July 15, 2026 Deadline for Certifying Tax Levy to County Assessor

Roles in Budgeting Governance

Budget Committee	Board	Administration
BC is established in accordance with ORS 294.336. The purpose of the committee is to review, discuss and then approve a budget presented to them by the Budget Officer.	The Board sets district goals and policies, the budget then reflects the resources to implement those goals.	Administration is charged with presenting the proposed budget to the BC. After the budget message, administration serves in an advisory capacity only.

Budget Committee Roles and Responsibilites

Receives the Budget

The Budget is a public document when it's released to the Budget Committee. Public can inspect and comment on the Budget.

Hears the Budget

Listen to the budget message. The Budget message explains the budget document and major changes.

Discuss the Budget

Discuss and revise the budget as applicable. Does the budget support District goals?

Listen to the Public

Listen to and consider public comment.

Approve the Budget

The Budget Committee approves the budget, appropriations and tax rate set by the state. The budget is then sent to the Board for final approval.

NOT the Role of the Budget Committee:

These duties are the responsibility of administration and the board and require different forums for discussion and approval.

Budget Process