Financial Services

The Financial Services Division manages general financial operations of Central School District 13J. Our Team provides accountability to the public for all business operations which includes Budget Management, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Grant Accounting, Purchasing, and Risk Management.

ESSER III District Plan (click to view) | Student Success Act - Student Investment Account Grant Agreement (click to view)

Contact Us

Cec. KoontzDirector of Finance & Operations503-606-2263ckoontz@central.k12.or.us

Paula McGaheyAdministrative Specialist503-606-2511pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us

Heidi BroadusFinance Technical Analyst(finance, budgets, grant management)503-606-2213hbroadus@central.k12.or.us

Joanne DivanFinance Technical Analyst(District travel, purchasing,)503-606-2259jdivan@central.k12.or.us

Gayle BewleyAccounts Payable Specialist(Accounts payable processing)503-606-3211gbewley@central.k12.or.us

Notice of Central School District 13J Budget Meetings for FY 24-25

April 29, 2024

Public meetings of the Budget Committee of Central School District 13J, Polk County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held in April, May, and June, if needed, in the Henry Hill Education Center Board Room, 750 S. 5th Street, Independence, Oregon. All meetings can be viewed streaming on the “Info Central 13J” YouTube channel.

The FIRST public meeting of the Budget for the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, will take place on April 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message. This is a public meeting where deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.

An additional meeting of the Budget Committee will be held on May 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm to take public comment. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Information on submitting public comments and participation will be provided at a later date and be available on the Central School District 13J website.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 29, 2024 at 750 S. 5th Street, Independence, Oregon, between the hours of 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm or via email request to pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us.

Jennifer Kubista, Superintendent

Central School District 13J

http://www.central.k12.or.us/

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This year’s meetings are scheduled for:

Monday, April 29th

Monday, May 20th

Monday, June 3rd

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Information about the 24-25 Budget Meetings will be posted as available.

Citizen Overview of Local Budget Law

Are you curious about your role, as a citizen, in the local budget process for Central School District?

Or maybe you have questions about the requirements of local government as related to budget laws?

The Oregon Department of Revenue (OR DOR) has a page that can answer these questions as well as provide other information that you may find helpful.

Check out the OR DOR page titled "Overview of Local Budget Law"!

(note - This link will direct you off of the Central School District website to an official website of the State of Oregon. Any questions or concerns about their website should be directed to their website administrator)

Past Adopted Budgets

Adopted Budget 23-24 | Adopted Budget for 22-23 | Adopted Budget for 21-22 | Adopted Budget for 2020-21 | Adopted Budget 2019 -20

Recent Annual Financial Audits

Audited Financial Report for 21/22 | Audited Financial Report for 20/21 | Audited Financial Report for 2019-20 | Annual Financial Report 2018-19

2024-25 Budget Committee Information and Links (Drop-Down List)

Central School District 13J

Budget Committee Vacancies

Zones 1 ,4, 5, 6 and 7

Central School District 13J

Budget Committee Vacancies

Zones 1 ,4, 5, 6 and 7

The Central School District 13J, Board of Directors, is seeking candidates to serve on the Budget committee representing Zones 1 ,4, 5, 6 and 7. (See below) To be eligible, an applicant must live in the district in an open zone; not be an officer or employee of the district, and be a qualified voter of the district. If the Board does not receive qualified candidates from within a zone, an out-of-zone appointment may be made.

If interested, please submit a letter of interest to the School Board telling WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED in serving on the Budget Committee and WHAT QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE you feel you have to contribute to the budget committee process. Also, please include best contact information and your zone of residence.

Letters can be submitted via Hard Copy: Central School District 13J, 750 S. Fifth Street, Independence, OR 97351. OR Email: pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us OR Google Form: ((--Click here–)).

All applications MUST BE RECEIVED by March 22, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.

The Board will review applicants and make appointments at their regular scheduled meeting to be held at 750 S. Fifth Street, Independence, OR. For more information, please call 503-606-2251 or email pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us. The Budget Committee typically meets April-June of each year. Committee seat term is 3 years.

Zone 1 Portion of the City of Independence north of Monmouth Street extended (within city limits only) (VACANT - term expires 06/30/26)
Zone 2 Portion of the City of Independence south of Monmouth Street extended (within city limits only) (SEAT FILLED - term expires 06/30/24)
Zone 3 Portion of the City of Monmouth east of Pacific Highway (within the city limits only) (SEAT FILLED - term expires 06/30/24)
Zone 4 Portion of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and north of Jackson Street (within the city limits only) (VACANT - term expires 06/30/25)
Zone 5 Portion of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and south of Jackson Street (within the city limits only) (VACANT - term expires 06/30/25)
Zone 6 Portion of the district in Polk County outside of the cities of Monmouth and Independence and north of Monmouth and Independence and the Monmouth-Falls City State Highway (VACANT - term expires 06/30/24)
Zone 7 Portion of the District consisting of (a) that portion in Marion County, (b) that portion in Benton County, and (c) that portion of the District in Polk County outside of the cities of Monmouth and Independence and south of the Monmouth-Falls City State Highway. (VACANT - term expires 06/30/26)

(Archived) 2023-24 Budget Committee Information and Links (Drop-Down List)

Final Budget 2023-24 - Central School District 13J

Calendar - CSD13J Budget Meetings for FY 23-34 (revised 04/20/23)

2023-24 SY Budget Committee Vacancies

Zones 1, 4, 5, and 6

The Central School District 13J, Board of Directors, is seeking patrons to serve on the 2023-24 School Year Budget Committee for zones 1, 4, 5, and 6. (Description below) To be eligible, an applicant must live in the district in an open zone; not be an officer or employee of the district; and be a qualified voter of the district. If the Board does not receive qualified candidates from within a zone, an out-of-zone appointment may be made.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the School Board. By Mail: c/o Paula McGahey 750 S. Fifth Street, Independence, OR 97351 or By EMAIL: pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us or By Google Form:(( Click here for Google Form )). Applications MUST BE RECEIVED by March 14, 2023 @ 3:30 p.m. The Board will review applicants and make appointments at their regular meeting on April 03, 2023, to be held at 750 S. Fifth Street, Independence, OR at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call 503-606-2251. The Budget Committee typically meets April-June of each year. A committee seat term is 3 years.

Zone 1- Area of the City of Independence north of Monmouth Street extended (within city limits) Term Expires: 06/30/23

Zone 4- Area of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and north of Jackson Street (within the city limits) Term Expires: 06/30/22

Zone 5- Area of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and south of Jackson Street (within the city limits only) Term Expires: 06/30/22

Zone 6- Area of the district in Polk County outside of the cities of Monmouth and Independence and north of Monmouth and Independence and the Monmouth-Falls City State Highway- Term Expires: 06/30/24

Budget Committee Zones 1 - 7

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