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The Eugene School District is preparing for significant budget cuts, due to the worsening Oregon economy and declining projections for tax revenues. Budget Committee meetings are scheduled on February 9, March 2, and March 9 at 7 p.m. at the 4J Education Center. There is time on each agenda for brief public comment.

Nearly 1,700 community members and about 1,000 staff responded to an online survey, providing input on priorities and possible budget-balancing strategies. The survey input will be shared with the Budget Committee.  

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If there is a change in the school schedule or bus routes due to inclement weather, Eugene School District 4J will announce that buses are on snow routes, that school is delayed two hours, or that school will be canceled.  If school is in session and on regular schedule, the district will NOT make an announcement. 

To ensure the most current weather conditions are assessed, weather-related school closure decisions normally are made early in the morning and announced by 6 a.m. or shortly thereafter.  These decisions are made districtwide and are the same for every 4J school. 

Voters in Eugene School District 4J resoundingly passed measure 20-137, renewing the 4J local option levy for another five years.

The Eugene School District Local Option Levy is a property tax that provides money for 4J school operations. It was initially approved by voters in 2000, first renewed in 2004, and now renewed through June 2015. The district expects the levy to generate $15 million - $17 million per year, which is equivalent to the annual cost of operating two high schools. The levy is expected to maintain current school programs and staffing levels to the extent possible.

The 4J Board of Directors thanks the voters and community for their ongoing support.

Background information on the local option levy