By July, the little John Day School District in eastern Oregon will have to make a startling increase in its mandatory PERS contributions, which would amount to over 14% of its whole payroll expenses.
Any anticipated gain in state support for schools will most likely be outweighed by the $900,000 increase in donations, which accounts for about 10% of its general fund budget. Furthermore, it won’t be evident what kind of funding rise the state decides on until the Legislature concludes its budget discussions in June, just a few days before the planned increases take effect.
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