Superintendent: School district faces cuts due to funding shortfall

The Lebanon School Board approved an $88,800,999 budget at its June 15 meeting.
In a statement with the budget packet, Supt. Jennifer Meckley said the Oregon Legislature intends to issue an “inadequate” $9.9 billion appropriation for the 2023-24 school year.
With state and local funding combined, the Lebanon Community School District expects to receive $48,131,142 and has made “careful” reductions to accommodate the numbers and projected $55.9 million for the General Fund.
The board approved…