Finances
2026-27 FY Budget Hearing - 06-22-2026
A public meeting of the School Board of Polk County School District 13J will be held on June 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm at 750 S Fifth Street, Independence Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 as approved by the Polk County School District 13J Budget Committee. (Public comments take via email to info@central.k12.or.us by 10:00 am on Monday, June 22, 2026) A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 750 S Fifth Street between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or online at Central School District 13j. 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.
Central School District 13J Budget Meetings FY 26-27
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, 2026, to June 30, 2027, were held April, May, and June 2026 in the Henry Hill Education Center Board Room, 750 S. 5th Street, Independence, Oregon.
Supporting documents for all budget committee meetings for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as well as links to the recorded meeting are available below in the drop down menu labeled "2026-27 Budget Committee Information and Links".
The Central School District school board of directors will hold a budget hearing for fiscal 2026-27 budget on June 22, 2026 to allow for public comment. Information will be available on the Central School District 13J website. Questions regarding the budget hearing should be directed to info@central.k12.or.us
Oregon School Board Association Handbook
- The Oregon School Board Association has created a -->Budget Committee Handbook<-- containing information and resources for Oregon School Districts and Education Service Districts.
Citizen Overview of Local Budget Law Website
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)
Budget Committee Information and Links
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BOARD BUDGET HEARING - 06/22/26
THIRD BUDGET MEETING - 06/01/26
- Agenda
- Budget Information Packet 01
- Budget Information Packet 02
- Meeting Q&A Document
- Slide Show
- YouTube (recording)
- Minutes - coming soon
SECOND BUDGET MEETING - 05/18/26
- Agenda
- Budget Information Packet
- Meeting Q&A Document (included in budget info packet)
- Slide Show
- YouTube (recording)
- Minutes
FIRST BUDGET MEETING - 04/27/26
Central School District 13J
Budget Committee Vacancies – Zones 4, 5, 6
The Central School District Board of Directors, seeks three community members for the 2026-27 budget committee. (zones 4, 5, 6) Candidates can NOT be a district employee and must be a qualified voter within the district. The board will appoint one community member per open zone. If no qualified candidates are received from within a zone, an out-of-zone appointment may be made.
If interested, please submit a letter of interest using one of the following methods:
- Hard Copy: Central School District 13J, 750 S. Fifth Street, Independence, OR 97351
- Email: pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us
- Google Form: Budget Committee Letter of Interest
Please include: Name, contact information, zone of residence, address of residence, why you are interested, and the qualifications, knowledge, experience you can contribute to the budget committee process.
Applications MUST BE RECEIVED by March 18, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.
The Board will review letters and make appointments at a regular meeting.
For more information, call 503-606-2251 or email pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us
- Zone 4 Portion of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and north of Jackson Street (within the city limits only) (VACANT - expires 06/30/28)
- Zone 5 Portion of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and south of Jackson Street (within the city limits only) (VACANT - expires 06/30/28)
- 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 - expires 06/30/27)
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- YouTube - Third Meeting (06/05/25)
- Minutes - 06/05/25 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Meeting QnA Document - 06/05/25 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Budget Information Packet - 06/05/25 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Agenda - 06/05/25 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- YouTube - Second Meeting PART 1 (05/19/25)
- YouTube - Second Meeting PART 2 (05/19/25)
- (Due to technical difficulties, the recording is in two parts)
- Minutes - 05/19/25 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Slide Show - 05/19/25 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Meeting Q&A Document - 05/19/25 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Budget Information Packet - 05/19/25 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Agenda - 05/19/25 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- YouTube - First Meeting (04/28/25)
- Minutes - 04/28/25 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- Slide Show - 04/28/25 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- Meeting Q&A Document - 04/28/25 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- Budget Information Packet - 04/28/25 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- Agenda - 04/28/25 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
Central School District 13J
Budget Committee Vacancies – Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6The Central School District Board of Directors, seeks five community members for the 2025-26 budget committee. (zones 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) Candidates can NOT be a district employee and must be a qualified voter within the district. The board will appoint one community member per open zone. If no qualified candidates are received from within a zone, an out-of-zone appointment may be made.
If interested, please submit a letter of interest using one of the following methods:
- Hard Copy: Central School District 13J, 750 S. Fifth Street, Independence, OR 97351
- Email: pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us
- Google Form: Budget Committee Letter of Interest
Please include: Name, contact information, zone of residence, address of residence, why you are interested, and the qualifications, knowledge, experience you can contribute to the budget committee process.
Applications MUST BE RECEIVED by March 26, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m.
The Board will review letters and make appointments at a regular meeting.
For more information, call 503-606-2251 or email pmcgahey@central.k12.or.us.- Zone 1 Portion of the City of Independence north of Monmouth Street extended (within city limits only) (FILLED - expires 06/30/26)
- Zone 2 Portion of the City of Independence south of Monmouth Street extended (within city limits only) (VACANT - expires 06/30/27)
- Zone 3 Portion of the City of Monmouth east of Pacific Highway (within the city limits only) (VACANT - expires 06/30/27)
- Zone 4 Portion of the City of Monmouth west of Pacific Highway and north of Jackson Street (within the city limits only) (VACANT - 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 - 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 - expires 06/30/27)
- 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. (FILLED - expires 06/30/26)
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Calendar - CSD13J Budget Meetings for FY 24-25 (as of 05/09/24)
- Watch second Meeting (05/20/24) on YouTube @ "Info Central" YouTube Channel
- Agenda - 05/20/24 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Second Meeting Budget Information Packet Parts 1 & 2 - 05/20/24 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Minutes - 05/20/24 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Watch First Meeting (04/29/24) on YouTube @ "Info Central" YouTube Channel
- Agenda - 04/29/24 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- First Meeting Budget Information Packet - 04/29/24 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- Minutes - 04/29/24 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
2024-25 SY 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: ((--no longer accepting responses–)).
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)
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Final Budget 2023-24 - Central School District 13J
Calendar - CSD13J Budget Meetings for FY 23-34 (revised 04/20/23)
- Watch Fourth Meeting (06/05/23) on YouTube @ "Info Central" YouTube Channel
- Agenda - 06/5/23 Budget Meeting (fourth meeting)
- Fourth Budget Document - 06/5/23 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Minutes - 06/5/23 Budget Meeting (fourth meeting)
- Watch Third Meeting (05/22/23) on YouTube @ "Info Central" YouTube Channel
- Agenda - 05/22/23 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Third Budget Document - 05/22/23 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Minutes - 05/22/23 Budget Meeting (third meeting)
- Watch Second Meeting (05/01/23) on YouTube @ "Info Central" YouTube Channel
- Agenda - 05/01/23 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Second Budget Document - 05/01/23 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Minutes - 05/01/23 Budget Meeting (second meeting)
- Watch First Meeting (04/24/23) on YouTube @ "Info Central" YouTube Channel
- Agenda - 04/24/23 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- First Budget Document - 04/24/23 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
- Minutes - 04/24/23 Budget Meeting (first meeting)
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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- 2022 - 2023 Proposed Budget Document -vs. 2 Supplemental information -
- 2022 - 2023 Budget Meeting Agenda - 05/23/2022 (Second Meeting)
- 2022 - 2023 Proposed Budget Document -vs. 1 Central School District 13J
- 2022 - 2023 Budget Meeting Agenda - 04/25/2022 (First Meeting)
- 2022 - 2023 Proposed Budget Document -vs. 2 Central School District 13J
- 2022 - 2023 Budget Committee Meeting Calendar
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- View the document here | Details on Fund 100
- View the Budget Hearing and board meeting -- LIVE
- View the June 7, 2021, budget committee. Click here.
- Watch the budget meeting live on Info Central starting at 6 p.m.
- View the agenda for May 17th's budget meeting here | 2021-22 Proposed programs - Major grant funding
- Budget meeting rescheduled -- April 26!
- Central School District seeks budget committee members!
- Looking to get involved? CSD Budget Committee has vacancies!