Here is a quick overview of our regular board meeting on March 9, 2026. Community members are always welcome to join!
| Recognitions, and Presentations |
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Classified Employees of the Year
The Board of Education recognized Hermiston School District's Classified Employees of the Year for 2025–26. School administrators from across the district introduced their honorees, highlighting each individual's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to students and staff. Together, the recognized employees represent over 108 years of combined service to the students of Hermiston School District.
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Winter Athletics Recognitions
The Director of Athletics and Activities recognized Hermiston High School's winter sports achievements, including state-level participants in wrestling. Two coaches were also honored as Conference Coaches of the Year, the girls wrestling head coach and the boys wrestling head coach, both selected by their peers across the conference. Individual student-athletes who qualified for state competition were introduced by their coaches and recognized by the Board of Education.
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| Communications and Public Comments |
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Student Board Representative Report
Student Board Representative shared updates from Hermiston High School, highlighting upcoming spring sports, the recently concluded spring musical production, ASB's planning for prom, and ongoing school spirit activities. The report emphasized the energy and community involvement across campus as the school year moves into its final stretch.
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Hermiston Association of Teachers (HAT) Report
HAT President shared updates on behalf of the Hermiston Association of Teachers, speaking to the dedication and commitment of educators and classified staff across the district. He also spoke to the importance of fair and thoughtful processes when personnel decisions come before the board.
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Public Comments
A significant number of community members, students, former students, parents, and educators addressed the board during public comment.
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Board Reports
Board members shared updates on their activities and work within the school district over the past month, including attendance at school events and district community activities.
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Financial Report by Katie Saul
Katie Saul, the Director of Business Services, provided an update on the district's financial standing through January. A delayed state Common School Fund payment shifted some revenue into February, but no concerns were noted going forward. The district's projected ending fund balance remained near the 10% target, with expectations to return fully on track once the delayed payment was received.
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Budget Planning Parameters
Director of Business Services Katie Saul presented budget planning parameters for the 2026–27 school year. The presentation reviewed enrollment trends, staffing levels relative to student population, fund balance targets, and the first state school fund estimate for the upcoming biennium. The district is recommending maintaining a 10% ending fund balance minimum given ongoing enrollment uncertainty and the current state and federal financial climate.
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Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Dr. Tricia Mooney presented an update on district enrollment trends. As of the end of February, Hermiston School District had 5,110 students enrolled K–12, reflecting a decline of 25 students from the prior month and 159 students from the same point last year. Dr. Mooney noted that the district's enrollment decline remains below the state average, and that the trend is in part expected as larger graduating classes exit while smaller incoming kindergarten classes enter the system.
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